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  1. myday_chrisApril 6, 2020 at 9:59:00 PM EDT

    I love the life images especially the octopus. The way the tentacles seem to explode out from the center and spill past the edges, the color correction is also really good. I also like the last image of the children sticking their hands in the tank, but I would have liked you to angle a little bit higher. The image makes me feel like I'm drowning, this may be what you were going for, but I would like to see a bit more of that child action. I don't know if you will still be working during this quarantine, but I would love to see what other images you will produce in the aquarium

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  2. Olivia SevitsApril 8, 2020 at 7:00:00 PM EDT

    In the photographs with the children's hands, I really love how you kept space between you and them, which gives the viewer an opportunity to imagine for themselves what exactly is in the tank, it's really wonderful. Some of the images of the fish up close are a little tight, so maybe take a step back to see more how they interact with the environment, or how humans interact with them. I also like the darkness in many of these photos, as it adds to the mystery and wonder of the creatures when combined with the vibrant colors.

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