When the present feels too complicated, and the future uncertain, only the past can bring you comfort.
Either that, or television.
Post-contest Update:
The reflection in her glasses was actually the point of the image - she's trying to relive the past (the doll, samovar, etc.) through objects of the present (television).
Could have definitely been done in a more effective way.
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The women should be brighter. THe way it is, the doll is grabbing my attention. I can't make out the details in the women's face, so m eyes wonder back to the doll.
I like the idea, I have a hard time trying to figure out what to focus on thought & the reflection of the tv (i'm guessing) is distracting, imo. just my 2 cents
I think this might be composed a little better if she wasn't right on the edge of the photo. It would have had a more natural flow if you hadn't cut off part of her ear and the top of her hair.