An incredible image indeed. I love the lighting and the relative fuzziness of the shadow in teh background. The picture seems slightly blurred (out of focus?), but the high amount of motherly love is definitely great. As for why it did not rank better than it did: God knows. I definitely like this shot.
The background is a bit noisy, though. Perhaps you should have thrown it better out of focus? Or even aimed a flash at it, to blow it out completely?
Anywho. Great job, and there are not a lot of things you could have done to improve this. Keep it up, and good luck in the next challenge!
Mr. Woodman has made numerous appearances in challenges. It is a tribute to your skill as a photographer that you continue to create fresh, quality images with this "subject". Beautiful composition and shadow.
This little guy gets around :-) I particularly like the way you have used him in this photo. You have cropped him wonderfully! The shadow is very effective. Good one.
i really enjoy these mannequins... the make some really interesting photos... the light and shadow in this shot is perfect... great work :) - 10 - setzler
I am such a sucker for shots with these little wooden guys in em...automatic 9 lol (nice composition...posture of the guy is appropriate for title...shadow's a nice touch too)
Love it! This wooden guy keeps showing up and is always doing something interesting! great shot, great lighting, great crop to include the shadow! good luck in the challenge