Reflecting
by Kathyc

Comment:
I like the composition of the shot through the panes in the door. I would like to have seen more light on her, making her *more* of a focus in the photo. lhall-7

At Work
by Niten

Comment:
Nice shot - I like the composition and lighting, but I think that sweating and cursing are missing from the shot - that's what all the guys I know do when they are wrenching! lhall-8

Time Out
by camelotnorth

Comment:
I wouldn't have minded more of a close-up, but I kind of like this too, since it gives more of a feel for the situation, and the "moment". Composition and lighting are fine given the challenge of where you were taking the shot! lhall-8

Disagreement
by stephan

Comment:
I like the composition of this photo. It may just be the "lighting" but the photo looks like it was desaturated, which I think works great for the shot. lhall-8

Selling Lollipops To Survive
by alanfreed

Comment:
This shot just makes me want to cry. It is such an emotional photo. Definitely "candid", it conveys sadness and quiet desperation. The sepia is perfect, and I think the composition is wonderful. I hope this places high. lhall-10

Private Thoughts
by KarenB

Comment:
Very interesting shot, and perspective. At first glance, I thought this more representative of "teenage hood" than "childhood", but have since changed my mind. The composition and lighting are terrific, and the red of the silk cord on the keys is perfect for the photo. This is one of those photos that, the more I come back to it, the more I like it. Very nice work. lhall

Childhood Wishes
by Edward Main

Comment:
Good lighting and DOF. The only thing that I don't like about the composition is the table at the upper and lower right hand corners. I find that to be just a little distracting. lhall

Yank it!
by liltool

Comment:
EEK! I can feel this in the pit of my stomach. My Dad always threatened to do this and the thought scared me to death. Good composition and lighting. Interesting perspective on "childhood". lhall

Remember the paths you took as a yougin'?
by MagsCoyote

Comment:
Is a "yougin' " something like a "yute" ??!! I like the feel, and the perspective of this shot. I don't know that it would convey "childhood" to me without the title, but the perspective of the grass does make you feel kind of "dwarfed" by the height, as a child might feel. lhall

Play time is over
by Frank Beckman

Comment:
A beautiful photo. Certainly makes me think of all those days when our parents called us in, but we just didn't want the day to be over ! lhall