Exercise - Discontinuities

I posted four personal photographs on Flickr and invited OCA community to comment and provide the pictures with some sort of caption. Surprisingly, I received more than I requested and my editing of the photographs seem to have 'upset' one of the commentators. Some pics were called staged and over processed, but I shall not use this feedback in here, as it is completely irrelevant. Still, I much appreciate the critique, I do enjoy receiving some negative points, as I believe they can assist in self-improvement.

First photograph is from my very humble birthday celebrations earlier this year. This was just over a month after my heart surgery and therefore I decided to stay at home with family and a few friends. The picture was actually taken just before I blew out the candles.
The comments I received were as follows: 'Thanks for giving me such a wonderful day'; 'Adoration'; 'What a lovely surprise! You shouldn't have ...'; 'Family , 3 generations'; 'I don't really want to touch it'.

Second photograph was taken in my neighbour's garden. Paul, although based in town, has a large sized back garden where he keeps a small holding and grows vegetables. The pictured here goat was a new addition to his animal family and at only few weeks old Paul insisted that my partner lifts up the young animal for a cuddle. Comments from the Flickr community: 'Everyone needs someone to love.'; 'Who needs a dog as a pet when they can have a goat?'; 'In your face.'; 'Hold me close and don't let me go.'; 'A rather unusual friendship !'; 'Was it something I said?'

Third photograph shows my Mum running towards the sea. My Mother adores the sea and not often has the opportunity to be near the seaside, being mainly based in Bialystok, Poland and with the nearest sea being around 300 km away. On the other hand, my dog, that has been brought up surrounded by the sea, is not its biggest fan. The comments received were as follows: 'I'm not going there'; 'Hesitation'; 'Research has shown that dogs are often more cautious than people in approaching new experience.'; 'You think I'm going in there? No chance!'; 'That water is cold!'; 'She must be mad going into that cold water , I am not getting my paws wet.'; 'She must be mad going into that cold water , I am not getting my paws wet.'

And lastly, photograph number four, which was taken during a family Christening. Here, my nice is being told to get back inside and therefore temporary surrender her balloon. The comments received:
'Just a bit longer please'; 'Take it.', 'You said it would be my turn next!'; ''Don't want to give it back!'; 'Do we really have to go now?'; 'Quite a determined look on her face -- don't spoil my fun.'; 'Please Mom—just a little longer'.

In conclusion, I can see that more obvious scenes, like pictures number 3 and 4 were much easier to read to the unknown viewer. Whereas photographs number 1 and 2 perhaps a little less. I think it is very important to be well informed about the photographer and even photographs where possible in order to supply with the correct critique.