This wasn't my intended photo for this challenge. I had a photo of the neighbor's truck tire but thanks to this forum thread //www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=59945 I didn't feel I should submit it.
So to all of those who say it doesn't fit the challenge well stop posting your outakes prior to the beginning of voting!
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Hi OneSweetSin,
The black & white works really well here. The tonal ranges are just about dead on. Not an easy thing to do with a digital camera. The tight cropping though a bit tight also works here because the child is sitting the ride is finished. I must say it is not often you see a photo that captures two completely different elements, 1) The sled meeting the Travel challange & 2) an excellent Portrait to boot. Well done !. What also works here is the soft focus in the face of the child it gives the viewer a sence of crisp cold air. The only thing I can see in the photo is his left arm from just below the shoulder to the elbow gets lost in the snow. This however I do not beleave is any fault of yours, It seems the angle of light, arm & snow just blend it all together. Over all this is a photo you should be very proud of a job very well done !
The kid is cute, the BW image is very fine, but you cropped into much in the front so the sled is just about out of the picture. NOTE: THE VEHICLE IS THE SUBJECT OF THE CHALLENGE NOT THE CUTE KID! However thank you for not framing it and great portrait.
Using B&W does add something to this picture that I realy like. Not much I can say about this picture other then thar it is a litle soft focus but that is ok. Giv it 8
Crop is too tight for my taste, but an unique idea (congrats for it) and B&W works well here! :-) Maybe the eyes could be sharper, too, and I would have showed more of the sledge.
Altogether not too bad. Its kind of on the cusp of not sharp enough, but as a portrait, I think its okay to not be pin sharp. I like the high-keyness of it, but you should've given him a little more "living" room, or room around him. This really tight crop is a little constrictive. This is a pretty recognizable kid too, esp sporting his Happy Valley garb, but I've been wrong before....
Great portrait! and even though the main subject is the boy and not the sled, I gave you a high mark. Only issue I have with the picture is the soft focus. Other than that, I like it very much. Good luck in the challenge.
This is an absolutely beautiful shot. If you don't get a blue ribbon with this, I will be shocked. The color is great, the look on his face captures such emotion, I just love it. Probably the most deserved 10 I have ever given.
He'll be playing for Paterno because he'll never age or retire!! Okay now the shot: It has a bit of a nostalgic feel. I'm not sure if it's the old sled, the boys expression, or the b&w, but a good feel. It's a little soft of focus, but strong on character.
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