The second I Saw This Challenge I thought of Mr. Miller my sixth grade teacher. He was a great great nephew to Mark Twain and he didn't make us read the book but rather act out parts of it. To this day I can not forget Tom, Becky and Huck. First thought I had was the fence painting from the story.
So out to my backyard I went. Sadly I was only able to get 3 barefoot photos and the rest my little boy had shoes on simply cause it was 28 degrees out and he couldn't stand the cold long enough for perfection.
I debated and debated between the barefoot or sneakerfooted child and after looking at some of the different artworks that have rendered from the book I chose barefoot.
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I really liked this image from book titles, and scored it higher than most if not all other images I scored, so there's not a lot I can say to explain why it didn't place higher. I think the composition is excellent, the choice of B&W as well. Though now, thinking about it, it might have worked even better in sepia for an old fashioned look. Other minor details for perfection: the coveralls could have been a bit rattier, or maybe at least "shorter fitting" and the paint brush could have been visible. Of course, at the risk of ruining a good fence, technically, he should have been whitewashing the fence, so a white pain on the brush might have been a good start, and then just show the bristles.
Lastly, the technical capture is excellent, but maybe some directional lighting and shadows might have given it more pop.
But these are just thoughts to improve an already EXCELLENT photo.
I just love this idea. Well set up, I like the use of B&W - gives a realistic feel to the shot. I just wish the crate didn't look so 'new', but now I'm picking. :-)
This is so cute, I thought of doing this one as well, but changed my mind at the last minute, this is great , love the overalls and the bear feet, good shot
You did a good job setting this up. pretty and almost real. and the b/w is right. The one thing I don't like is, there he stands with his paint brush, and not a drop of paint is on the fence. It sorta shatters the illusion.
Nicely done. The way he's holding the brush seems a little odd and focus seems soft. Could do with moving the crate a touch to the right - I think it would strengthen composition a touch.
fantastic. I really like this one.. Could have been even greater by removing the lable from the can, and increasing the tones so the child stands out more
I woulda used an old looking bucket instead of the contemporary paint can. the stand looks kinda new too. His clothes could be a little more torn, but other than that, it's a very nicely composed photo that reminds me very much of that book. 8
yeah, but that's not tom sawyer is it? you would never call the photo that if it wasn't for the challenge, which, of course, wasn't the challenge. still, it's great and I'm giving you an 8.
His grip on the brush looks a little funny -- maybe if he'd been holding it up. Tom's also frequently pictured in a tattered straw hat. Also, although the light looks strong, it looks a bit harsh -- logical since it's likely Winter and not Summer lighting. A Sepia or Duotone treatment may have made this look a little sunnier ...
Overall a good representation of a classic scene from the book.
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