Comment from GaliaG
Nice composition, presentation and arregment of the subjects in the frame

good focus, light handling and initial impact

thanks for sharing

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2017

Galia,
Thanks a million for your complementary review.
Susan

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
A very cute looking Christmas crib. You have composed the scene well. The framing is good. The colours, light and shadows and the overall presentation is first class. Good luck in the contest!

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2017

Sesha,
Thanks a million both for your complementary review & the good wishes.
Susan

Comment from El-mundo
A nice and slightly alternative nativity scene here Susan - it reminds me of chocolate figurines to be honest (especially the Llama!!) but really set against a backdrop of this lovely little French town behind, with a great old fashioned tapestry/patchwork effect standing out brilliantly in contrast to the characters. A nice border surrounds the piece and a well arranged scene; great work, well done :)

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2017

Ed,
Thanks a million for your complementary review on my Crib..I bought the figures in St Omer in northern France, they were made on Peru, which explains why there is a Llama & no donkey & why one of the "Wise Men/Magi" is holding a Red Macaw, i can't make out what the other two are holding.
Susan

reply by El-mundo on 13-Dec-2017

Haha It's often fascinating seeing other culture's take on things and their interpretation of it isn't it :)

Comment from MKFlood
So cute. The angle of the shot of this nativity scene is great. The clarity is great. The capture of the light is great. The image is balance and eye appealing to the viewer. Good eye and great job overall

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2017

Mark,
Thanks a million for your complementary review & kind welcome words.
Susan

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Ethnic appeal.
Tribal concept.
Exotic presentation.

Cute nativity scen...
Dichromatic set with an apt backdrop in a diminishing perspective & vanishing viewpoint.

Thanks!
Good luck!

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2017

Dickson,
Thanks a million for your complementary review & kind words.
The Figures come from Peru.
Susan

Comment from iPhone7
A very appropriate and special scene for this time of year and for r the contest. The lighting is just right and the focus is spot on. Best of the Season to you Susan and Best of the best in the contest ~ Steve

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2017

Steve,
Thanks a million for your complementary review & kind words.
Susan

Comment from nikman
Your nice festive image presented here certainly does a good job of getting us into Christmas. Like the contrast between the bright figures and the darker background. Well done and good luck!

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2017

Nik,
Thanks a million for your complementary review & your good wishes.
The picture behind is a photo I took of la Bollene Visubie, in les Alpes Maritime above Nice & had printed on Canvas, I felt it was a good background for the Crib.
Susan

Comment from artbysandy
What a sweet composition of this nativity scene love the little dolls and animals very festive and appropriate for this season of good will thanks for sharing

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2017

Sandy,
Thanks a million for your complementary review.
I bought the Crib figures in St Omer in norther France..they come from Peru, I was attracted to it because of the shepherd holding a red Macaw & the Llama instead of a Donkey...which I suppose would be the similar beast of burden in Peru.
The Photo behind is one of mine that I got printed on Canvas.
Susan

Comment from karen zima
Nice entry for the contest. You have framed and photographed this manger scene very nicely. I like the painted backdrop as it catches your eye. The lighting is even and the focus is clear. Nice work, Susan.

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2017

Karen,
Thanks a million for your complementary review. The backdrop is a photo of mine printed on canvas of a village in les Alpes Maritime above Nice, in the south of France.
Susan

Comment from Jo Calderbank
a lovely true Christmas image, I like the figures
and animals adoring the baby jesus, lovely back ground, sharp and bright, framed well, would make a lovely Christmas card.

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2017

Jo,
Thanks a million for your complementary review on my crib.
Yest I do use this image to make Christmas Cards,
Susan