The Greatest Gift
Santa in a school for disabled children22 total reviews
Comment from Carolisa
A truly wonderful scenery - a photo with perfect sharpness and clarity - a photo which I think would have a very good chance in the contest! Taking this photo from this angle was a great idea and I like it a lot, thanks, Carolisa
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2009
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A truly wonderful scenery - a photo with perfect sharpness and clarity - a photo which I think would have a very good chance in the contest! Taking this photo from this angle was a great idea and I like it a lot, thanks, Carolisa
Comment Written 01-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2009
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Thank you Carolisa, I appreciate your kind and generous review very much.
~Cleo
Comment from lorac1
What a lovely picture, and a fine organization helping the disabled children. It is a very touching photograph. The initial impact is strong, and the subject matter retains one's interest. The lighting is good.
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2008
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What a lovely picture, and a fine organization helping the disabled children. It is a very touching photograph. The initial impact is strong, and the subject matter retains one's interest. The lighting is good.
Comment Written 31-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2008
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Thank you so much. I appreciate you generous review.
Comment from ROCK'S PHOTOGRAPHY
WHAT AN EXPRESSION OF THE CHILD AND SANTA.HAVING A HANDICAPPED DAUGHTR I CAN RELATE TO THIS WELL, SHE IS IN HEAVAN NOW AND GOD IS TAKING GOOD CARE OF HER.
COLORS-5
EXPRESSION-6
LIGHTING-5
COMP-5
SHARPNESS-5
DOF-5
VERY NICE WORK THANKS FOR SHARING.
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2008
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WHAT AN EXPRESSION OF THE CHILD AND SANTA.HAVING A HANDICAPPED DAUGHTR I CAN RELATE TO THIS WELL, SHE IS IN HEAVAN NOW AND GOD IS TAKING GOOD CARE OF HER.
COLORS-5
EXPRESSION-6
LIGHTING-5
COMP-5
SHARPNESS-5
DOF-5
VERY NICE WORK THANKS FOR SHARING.
Comment Written 31-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2008
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Thank you so much. I greatly appreciate your kind comments and your generous review.
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anytime happy new year,
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Thanks,
Happy New Year
Comment from jandaly
This is such a TOUCHING and wonderful photograph!! I just love your amazing focus and composition!! BEAUTIFUL work!!
Jan :)
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reply by the author on 30-Dec-2008
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This is such a TOUCHING and wonderful photograph!! I just love your amazing focus and composition!! BEAUTIFUL work!!
Jan :)
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Comment Written 30-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2008
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Thank you so much Jan, for your heartwarming review.
Comment from focaldot
Oh its a lovely photograph, very expressive though, i Like how this kid is cuddling and hugging Santa, nice angle and the composition with lovely natural lighting. Everything is well balanced. Try to clone the highlighted top left corner. Overall lovely. All the best for the contest
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2008
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Oh its a lovely photograph, very expressive though, i Like how this kid is cuddling and hugging Santa, nice angle and the composition with lovely natural lighting. Everything is well balanced. Try to clone the highlighted top left corner. Overall lovely. All the best for the contest
Comment Written 30-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2008
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Thanks so much. Especially for the suggestion. I'll go right on that highlight.
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Welcome anytime :)
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Thanks again. I changed the picture.
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Welcome, Yeah better!
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Tha
ks again :)
Comment from Dwarf
Very nice story telling.
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2008
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Very nice story telling.
Comment Written 30-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2008
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Thank your so much for your generous review.
Comment from bedo92000
This is so sweet. I love how little children have such wonderful belief in christmas and santa. the picture has great story telling ability. i am so glad that these children got to see santa. Thanks for sharing.
~emily
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2008
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This is so sweet. I love how little children have such wonderful belief in christmas and santa. the picture has great story telling ability. i am so glad that these children got to see santa. Thanks for sharing.
~emily
Comment Written 30-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2008
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Thank you Emily, I appreciate your heartwarming words and your generous review very much.
Comment from Paulisa
Great shot. You can see from his expression that Santa truly is touched by the hug of this young boy. Very touching. My suggestion to you would be to blur the background to take away the brightness of the lettering and of the sign and the balloons behind Santa because I think it takes the eye away from Santa and the boy and causes you to look at the letters and the balloons. You might even consider cropping the letters and balloons out to make it a more powerful shot.
Thanks so much for sharing this special piece.
Paulisa
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2008
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Great shot. You can see from his expression that Santa truly is touched by the hug of this young boy. Very touching. My suggestion to you would be to blur the background to take away the brightness of the lettering and of the sign and the balloons behind Santa because I think it takes the eye away from Santa and the boy and causes you to look at the letters and the balloons. You might even consider cropping the letters and balloons out to make it a more powerful shot.
Thanks so much for sharing this special piece.
Paulisa
Comment Written 30-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2008
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Thank you Paulisa, I appreciate your generous review but especially your suggestions very much. I hope you are not offended id I don't agree in this case. For me is the background an important part of the story. If I take is out it looks like a typical family Christmas with Santa. It isn't. I even considered to have more of the background especially the sign in the picture but since not many people on FAR speak Spanish it would to be to hard to understand an really distracting. But I need the decorations, the palm trees and the bright Mexican colors to show that the situation has nothing to do with the usual Christmas, commercial Santa's for taking photos and expensive gifts but all with the so often forgotten spirit of Christmas what bis giving and helping who is in need.
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HI, thanks for the feedback. You're right about the story line. In that case, I would suggest that you do add more of the background. I think because there is so little of the lettering, the viewer doesn't understand the signifigance of what you are trying to say. By adding the background and showing the sign and balloons, the viewer will understand, even if they don't understand spanish. It would add more interest and understanding to your piece for the statement you are trying to make. Either way, you cannot miss the emotion of Santa with this child, it is still a touching moment.
Have a very blessed new year and I look forward to seeing more of your work.
Paulisa
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Thank you Paulisa, I was working A lot with this picture and the various cropping but I for sure will work it again considering your suggestions.
~Cleo
Comment from ega39
Lovely , you capture a great moment here and the story behind this picture is so beautiful and sweet.
Great focus and great details, this is a wonderful entry to the contest, good luck and thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2008
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Lovely , you capture a great moment here and the story behind this picture is so beautiful and sweet.
Great focus and great details, this is a wonderful entry to the contest, good luck and thanks for sharing
Comment Written 30-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2008
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Thank you so much for you kind and generous review and your wishes.
Comment from gypsywoman
Nicely framed shot with such bright colors. I love how Santa's eyes are closed as he's hugging the little boy. Looks like it's really from the heart. You've captured the emotions of that moment.Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2008
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Nicely framed shot with such bright colors. I love how Santa's eyes are closed as he's hugging the little boy. Looks like it's really from the heart. You've captured the emotions of that moment.Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 29-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2008
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Thank you so much for your heartwarming words and generous review.
Yes Santa is moved an it comes from the heard.I died see tears glistening in Santa's eyes. Everybody who sees these kids and the joy we were able to bring to them would be moved and never forget.