Dayton (My First Entry)
by jdw_pics

Comment by Brad:
AT 400x320 pixels, this image is a bit on the small side for a challenge.
Seeing as the boy doen't look to be abandoned, I can only assume the rubble behind him is what is abandoned. Though a decent shot photographically, a viewer's eyes will be drawn to the boy rather than what the challenge was intended to be about. Had the image been taken from a bit further back and had him off to the side maybe fro perspective, this would have met the challenge better.

Dayton (My First Entry)
by jdw_pics

Comment by Kathy:
Adorable boy, but I'd stick with challenge focus. We can only assume it's the building he's holding up that's abandoned, and not he. If you produce photographs as well as you do children, you'll do well here!

Dayton (My First Entry)
by jdw_pics

Comment by sofapez:
Congrat"s nice potrait of a nice looking young man, but the challenge is for abandoned buildings (not to be mean).

Dayton (My First Entry)
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Comment by roonie:
I like this one. This would have been a good one for the People challenge.

Dayton (My First Entry)
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Comment by taterbug:
Hi :-) and welcome to the challenges. A cute picture of the boy. Actually a good idea, incorporating the child with the building in the shot. It seems you have a good eye, the shot is framed well, and you've avoided any unneccessary background clutter. For me it has potential to provide an emotional, human connection to the photo. But I'm afraid for many voters it may not be obvious enough, perhaps showing a little more building would provide more context. If you for example had a composition where the boy is looking at the building, like a new generation studying the old, something along that line. Color and exposure not too bad. The boy's pose feels a little uncomfortable and forced, with him leaning so sharply. The photo seems like it could be a little sharper, either crisper focus, or using a tripod or support (if you didn't) can help. Also can be sharpened a little in post processing (photoshop or whatever program you use). Also, when submitting your photo, it's usually a good thing to use the full 640 pixel size allowed or as large as possible. Most voters want to see full size shots, and it really optimally brings out the detail and texture of a shot. There are some pretty good tutorials on these things on the site, and asking questions in the forums usually provides some great help. Anyways, again welcome and have fun :-), this is a great place to learn, and I look forward to seeing more of your work in the future.

Dayton (My First Entry)
by jdw_pics

Comment by RolandB:
Really nice portrait with very nice lighting. Would have been better if cropped differently so that the subject wasn't in the center.

Dayton (My First Entry)
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Comment by Shannon:
Although the little boy is adorable, in this challenge I feel that more emphasis should be put on the abandoned building itself.

Dayton (My First Entry)
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Comment by charmayne:
adorable child! It may have been more geared for the challenge if there were more of your abandoned building in this shot, this site is a learning experience so i hope you get alot of useful comments to help you see what most voters are looking for. technically a good effort.

Dayton (My First Entry)
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Comment by sabphoto:
nice first entry but I feel it is the wrong challenge. This is supposed to be abandoned buildings...again nice image though.

Dayton (My First Entry)
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Comment by charliebaker:
Welcome to DPC!