Comment from MinoYasue
Smiling pumpkin â?? very seldom see. The most of pumpkins in the western society are angry one. The different culture treats the tradition differently â?? quite interesting. Good luck in the contest and thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2013

many thanks Mino; you know better than me that most Asians aresmiling

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Fred,
A great picture of this colourful live Statue posing for you in it's clown like costume. Imaginative composition beautiful lighting superb camera techniques with sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2013

merci Suzanne; not live, just a statue posed on a usually flower pot

Comment from soulfeeder
Love the clarity of the image and the stunning, natural colors. Great lighting and exposure. Looks like a perfect day, for Halloween. Informative artist notes, I thought that this is a little boy. Now, I know that is just a statue. Perfectly framed.

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2013

thanks so much again

Comment from simonka
Until I ready your notes, I was curious to know how this person gets around with such a pumpkin head, LOL! Funny. A happy shot, well exposed, good framing, good focus, very colourful and has a happy feeling to it! Hope you hade a fun Halloween, your photo was well done!

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2013

thanks a lot

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
What a cute way of greeting children on the street.
Is it a real pumpkin? We don't have it here Fred as you know...
The colors are so vibrant.
The candid street display is outrageous, outlandish & outstanding!
Thanks for sharing !

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2013

thanks a lot Dick; yes, it is a pumpkin

Comment from Lynnette Smallwood
Nice to see something fun and not scary or gory. Happy Halloween back at you. Good composition, nice bright colors, good story.

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2013

thanks a lot again Lynnette

Comment from a.samathasena
Very nice beautiful great shot. Focus is Superb.Colors are very nice.Beautiful very nice work. B/g is good.Creativity,technical, technique,lighting,center,color and all works are Best. Thanks.

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2013

thanks a lot

Comment from BicyclistAtHeart
Nice composition. Cute photo. Colors pleasing. Lighting may be too bright slightly, with some burnout in various places. Stem not showing. Thanks for sharing.

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 Comment Written 01-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2013

thanks

Comment from M. Celeste
Very festive and colorful. Great lighting and clarity. I like the pumpkin head on a joker's body :) It even as a clown nose. Great and fun shot!

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2013

thanks a lot

Comment from RochelleW
This is a great Halloween picture. Great vivid color, fun costume & head gear. The light angle re just right. I'm just glad you were there to take the shot. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2013

thanks a lot Rochelle