Wheres Mom?

vab

Love the angle and the lighting. Very different. Love her cuddly toy that she is gripping so tightly. Her windswept hair gives a feeling that a little panic has set in because she can't see Mum. Viv

#1 Mon July 28, 2008 10:54pm

Nigel C Young

This takes me back to the mid-sixties. My Grandfather and I were out shopping. I was talking away to him when I looked up and discovered that I was chopsing to a total stranger. Panic! I'll never forget it. The stark shadows accentuate the feeling of menace.

Nigel.

#2 Mon July 28, 2008 11:26pm

Oly_M

this is a photograph with 'feel'. The shadow needs to be in full.. it can be done I'm sure.. you can do anything. Just needs to be extended a whole strip on left. Super work

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#3 Mon July 28, 2008 11:30pm

Nigel C Young

Aye..I go along with Oly...a full shadow from the girl would really give it that extra ooomph! The sense of movent in the head swinging in search of safety is really well caught. I love it!

Nigel.

#4 Mon July 28, 2008 11:34pm

vab

I intended to add that fence shadow is VERY menacing. Viv

#5 Mon July 28, 2008 11:35pm

Nigel C Young

It is, isn't it, Viv? A bloody good shot!

Nigel.

#6 Mon July 28, 2008 11:39pm

Amandart

This is a bleedin' bloody good shot, I'd say. Smile!

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#7 Mon July 28, 2008 11:57pm

richard crowe

i like the comp. I agree that a complete shadow would add that bit extra. Also, I think I would like to see it in b&w instead of colour.

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#8 Tue July 29, 2008 1:15am

Mundschenk

Maggi:

Excellent interaction of rectangular patterns on a diagonal - intensifies a sense of fear.
The stuffed animal adds to it. I hope mom was just a few feet away!!

Great shot!! Smile

Russ

#9 Tue July 29, 2008 1:26am

chappo1

Nice image Maggi...I also like the shadow effects that the others have commented on...john

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#10 Tue July 29, 2008 7:17am

Jogi

Great shot, and i agree with Richard , it would be interesting to see it in b&w.

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#11 Tue July 29, 2008 8:15am

phototoad

Thanks for looking....I am her Grandma who was right there and as everyone knows, one grandma makes up for ten Mums! LOL I prefer the color myself. The stuffed animal is Wolfers, her constant companion. The was taken in Bright sunlight and darkened for effect.

~In His Love~ Maggi D
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
Romans 1:16

#12 Tue July 29, 2008 11:32am

D.Newkirk

This really tells the story! Wonderful shot with drama! I like Wolfers too! Smile!

Daenna

#13 Tue July 29, 2008 5:09pm

fluffy

Have looked at them both Maggi.....I think I prefer this one...both are great.....she does have a strong hold of Wolfers in her time of anxiety!.....glad you were right there!....she is a little sweetheart! Smile

....Alan
Its nice that you are getting out and about...how's your neck?...getting better now?

#14 Wed July 30, 2008 3:56am

phototoad

Thanks Daenna and Alan, it comes and goes Alan, good days and bad days. Did too much yesterday and paying for it today!

~In His Love~ Maggi D
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
Romans 1:16

#15 Thu July 31, 2008 3:05pm