People or Pets Looking Through a Window

The standard in this contest was very high. However, I had no difficulty in choosing this as my winner. It has everything I was looking for. The composition, depth of field and focus are spot on. I love the subtle colours and the fact that the child appears to be unaware of the camera. I do hope you have this one on your wall. I love it!

Congratulations on being my Runner Up in this very competitive contest. This is very different and extremely well executed. I am particularly keen on candid, unposed photography and I like the way this scene fits the criteria but remains so interesting. The lighting is superb. Thank you for sharing this wonderful entry.

I am all about candid, spontaneous photography - but this one stopped me in my tracks. I can't tell if it was posed, it is so natural. The eyecatching thing is the editorial treatment you have given it - a modern twist on an 'Old Master', it is faultless. The lighting, focus and depth of field are perfect. I do hope the subject has this in pride of place. I love it, thank you.

Well, there had to be a cat in My Top Ten - and this one came out on top. I love the symmetry and the colours. I like the completely candid approach that almost looks as if it has been posed. I particularly like the way you have caught that aloof expression that only a cat can pull off. My only, very slight, observation is I wonder if it would be even better if it was straightened a little more - however, you may feel this would lose the spontaneity of the shot. Thank you for sharing this lovely entry.