The idea to illustrate Hemingway's story just came to me in a flash. I rushed over to Toy's R Us, set up the shot, put everything back, and left. The lighting and props were all supplied by the store. I owe them at least a mention here.
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The soft off white hue on the composition gives this a soft and gentle 'feel' - which perfectly compliments the thought/ideas attached to the 'story' you are presenting. The soft hue, along with all the elements of the adorable tiny shoes, and the baby blanket backdrop relate the idea of a tiny child -a downy soft baby who needs to be cradled. The sign next to those tiny shoes sets the mood to sadness - instead of a symbol of joy about a new life there is a heart-breaking sadness for sign states these shoes were never worn. The picture and the title has much gravitas. Well done. Lighting, composition, details and color hues are wonderful.
BTW followed the link and enjoyed reading some of the other 'short' stories and some made me laugh...I think that some journalists could also write a short story with just a headline title:-) Some can just be terribly clever double puns as is this one is (one must know Star Wars to get it) Skywalkers in Korea Cross Han Solo
Wow, its one thing to read the "story" but to see it captured so well in a single image. Don't know how this didn't ribbon, hats off to you :) very well done..
How cool is that? GREAT response to the challenge and I love that you didn't even actually purchase your props. Way to go on being the top Sucker and having a great score, great finish, and great shot!
Sad, and the title makes it even sadder. I wish maybe the background were plainer, as it would seem more real to me, like it were at a garage sale instead of seeming more like a still life. But, that would have detracted from the soft beauty of the image. All in all a great job and I do hope that this is not a personal story for you or your loved ones.
im not sure what to make of this... i like it, but there's something tragic about it... like the kid never lived long enough to wear them... or was never born... or got taken away by someone...
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