I'm very happy to have a new image for my profile page -- and from a Free Study, no less. Happier still to have so many kind comments from strangers and new friends alike.
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Really nice shot! I love how the families are in soft focus with the jets sharp. Makes it almost look as though you're looking at the scene through a thick pane of glass
I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.
Positives: This is great - an outtake from Missed focus? Certainly good enough to be reserved for the FS. I really like the dynamism here and the way you have captured the loveliness and fun of the day. High sharpness works well here too.
Critical stuff: Not much - there are some conspicuous dark halos around the front of a couple of faces that I might have worked on but other than that I think it is great.
Overall: A really compelling image - one that you feel as much as look at.