What Color Is YOUR Shadow?
by GeneralE

Comment:
I like the message this picture has, and I like the basic idea behind the set-up. The biggest problem I see with it is the hands and the shadow are too far apart, so you loose impact. also, having the hands at the edge of the planter doesn't seem to help.

the engineering marvels of general electric [aka where's the butter]
by jonathans

Comment:
HaHaHaHaHaHaHaHa. I can't decide if you are extremely brave, talented, or lazy. :-) Obviously, I can't comment on the composition, focus, DOF, or any of that other stuff, so we'll just leave it like this. HA>

Beer Goggles
by csb

Comment:
The subject matter of this picture doesn't do a lot for me, honestly, BUT, I like the effect you have gotten. Makes you look twice.

Moonlight Sonata
by jmsetzler

Comment:
Voted on this before I found out it was yours. Ha -- to all of the critics!!! the colors fit this shot awsomely (is that a word?), and it is a very simple shot that makes you stop and think, "what does he mean with this picture?" I think maybe if the hands were falling out of the frame I would like it more.

"Alien" or "Dad, are we done yet?"
by liltool

Comment:
Too funny. Though it seems like I should be able to figure out how you messed up the proportions (obviously what you wanted to do), I can't seem to do it. Oh duh, I think I just got it. Any way -- go shadow. I like the crispness of it, and though its cropped a little too tight at the bottom (for me), it doesn't affect the overall quality. It is definitely a different take on kid pics! :-)

Shadow of the clou
by drealmer

Comment:
I really like the composition of this picture, and the simplicity of the shadows. It has good depth. good job.

Watch Out
by daysez

Comment:
Now, this picture tells a story. :-) Good use of shadow. Very well focused, and very crisp. Did you try it in black and white (just out of curiosity?)

Wish I could...
by alex

Comment:
I like your use of shadows and silhouette combined here. To me, this is an elegant photo.

Damn Paparazzi !!!
by heartsdivide

Comment:
The sidewalk leads my eyes one way, and the shadow almost leads another. I think this could be effective if the shadow went more into the grass. Otherwise, it needed to be completely on the sidewalk, I think.

Bread crumbles in shadows
by subman

Comment:
I know shadows are supposed to be dark, so please don't think I'm an idiot, but the upper side of the picture is a little too dark for me, based on how bright the front is. Were you using the camera's flash? If so, maybe cutting it off and using another light source (sometimes I've made a flashlight work okay) to keep from getting a blare right in front.