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let the games begin

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SM-G900I
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There is so much to see in this imagery of your mind's eye... The dreamlike quality created by soft blur, irregular shafts of light resembling those cast by the sun through stormy clouds, and the use of dark shadow in the framework. The scene is punctuated with frequent highlights from the energy of the fireflies, the flare behind the large bird, the brightly lit butterfly, and of course the focal point of the struggle... the glare of the knife blade. Three symbols are focused suggesting an irony of conflict between life and death... The soaring dark bird and the brightly lit butterfly might be viewed as talismans for the opponents, while the stark reflection of the blade appears to be the symbol of the ultimate decision of fate. The two images involved in the struggle are manifestations of the conflict driving the theme suggested by your title.

I am not a critic, and I offered the above comments in an effort to honor your request for a Critique because I truly admire this piece of work. It jumped out at me, even though I almost always stay focused within the lens of photography. I want to say how much thought, effort, and artistry is visible in your creation, and that in my opinion it is well done and praiseworthy!