Private Thoughts
by KarenB

Comment:
Nice interpretation of the theme. The contrast works for me but I'm sure you're getting hammered for it.

Castles and Shells
by Mieka

Comment:
This is a brilliant photograph. Great capture, I love how you put this together.

My First Love
by Alecia

Comment:
Great shot. I love the composition with the strong diagonals. The title gives context and tells me this was an important part of your childhood. Nicely done. -ClubJuggle.

Balloon
by BAMartin

Comment:
This is an excellent photograph! I love the strong color and the knot on the balloon makes a good focal point. I'd love to know how you lit and processed this. Excellent work and one of the best this week!

Rubba Dub Dub
by Gotcha

Comment:
Good composition... the bubbles add nicely to the shot. My only complaint is that the life-savers seem out of place. It is an interesting play on words to have a life-saver by the bathtub though. Nicely done.

Yes, sir!
by stephan

Comment:
Sad but true that is part of some childhoods. I'm not sure why you chose to do the negative space on this one, as I don't think it really adds anything. Certainly the stark white background runs counter to the darker emotions you are trying to convey here.

Need a hand?
by Kavey

Comment:
This is an excellent interpretation of the challenge.... I love the choice of framing, it suggests the view of a kid trying to clumb up on something or who stumbled. the only technical issue I have is that some of the whites appear blown out and the man's shoulder blends into the clouds. If your camera supports this a shorter exposure time or narrower aperture would have corrected this, otherwise a levels adjustment in your image editing software.

Early Morning Hunt
by Sonifo

Comment:
Excellent shot, very well-done!

I get the window!
by lynnesite

Comment:
Nice shot... The kids-eye-vew makes this fit.

I Want All Those Trucks!
by #1 Bronco Fan

Comment:
Nicely done, though I don't like the bluish tinge to the shot... if this wasn't intentional you may want to check your white-balance setting.