You get extra creds for the idea and composition! The man in front is a bit dominant, and the focus doesn't quite do this photo justice. But I think its a good photo nevertheless! Well done!
OK, I'm going through the Free Study submissions, purposefully finding those images I think are shot with a less conventional eye - this is one of those images! Thanks for offering something that isn't just DPC friendly eye-candy (though of course there's nothing wrong with eye-candy). I'll be picking one of these images for the Mu (most underrated) award:
Positives: Intriguing set-up; and one that you have committed to fully. I do appreciate the sharing of the vision.
Critical stuff: My luke-warm-at-best comment above has probably tipped you off that I'm not a great fan of this image. I'll try and let you know why. Although the kid in the tire is effective as a compositional element I find the tree top right to add little to the image. Then there is the foreground figure - clearly he is a fundamental component in the image but if I'm honest I don't like him being there - his form holds blown highlights, edge fringing and an unattractive blur.
Overall: I like what you've tried to pull off but I think you have over-played your vision here and have lost something as a result. It does offer something different from the mainstream though - so thanks for offering it up.
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