Paradise Lost
by GeneralE

Comment by Zygote:
Harhar...just delightful and right on topic!...8

Shadow Of A Doubt
by GeneralE

Comment by muur88:
interesting. i hope i get to find out how this was created.

What Color Is YOUR Shadow?
by GeneralE

Comment by ericwoo:
Hey there from the Critique Club

Camera Work/Technical: Excellent colors that help project the strong message behind the capture. I also like the the vivid background and the fact that it really sets the hands off, giving them nice pop. I also feel that the hand at the upper left corner is just a hair out of focus.

Lighting: Very nice. You did a very nice job with harsh lighting. You kept all the detail in both hands without blowing the bright background. I can even see the veins in the had coming in from the right.

Composition/Content: Nice content, but I think your composition suffered a bit this time. I think that the background is a vast improvement, as is the overall contrast of the image, but the hand positions seem a bit awkward. I know full well how difficult it is to work with the youngsters, so getting in perfect would be near impossible.

My Opinion: I agree with the voters that this is an improvement over the original entry. Nice work taking a really neat idea and improving on the overall execution.

Eric

Shadow Of A Doubt
by GeneralE

Comment by hotpasta:
clever title

Shadow Of A Doubt
by GeneralE

Comment by redmoon:
bit too psycheadelic possibly; and regrettably it does feel like it's been post-processed to within an inch of its life - would imagine it's too digital looking for a lot of voters. not sure it strictly fits the challenge; i see there's shadows, but they could just as easily be black question marks. it's certainly creative and original (and brave, here), and merit should be awarded for that. i keep thinking with some polishing, and maybe a squarer crop, it would make a good record sleeve. 5.

What Color Is YOUR Shadow?
by GeneralE

Comment by GeneralE:
Thanks all -- I wasn't overwhelmed with cooperation from the kids -- I think the whole set-up and shoot took less than four minutes out of their recess period! I was aided in getting this shot by being able to use the tilt/swivel LCD on the Canon to hold the camera high overhead and shoot almost straight down, and get the hands closer to the shadows -- probably the number one comment on the original, along with the flowerpot.

Link to original entry:

What Color Is YOUR Shadow?
by GeneralE

Comment by Rikki:
Hey paul ;) I hope this is yours. The focus on the upper hand seems a bit off. However, I think this is still a good improvment over your original entry ;)

Shadow Of A Doubt
by GeneralE

Comment by saintaugust:
what the?....cool!

Shadow Of A Doubt
by GeneralE

Comment by carisakD70:
Not sure what to think of this one. To me it looks like a graphic design, not a photograph...but it does create doubt! :)

Shadow Of A Doubt
by GeneralE

Comment by melismatica:
Clever...I'm not really seeing this as a photograph though. It looks more like digital art or design to me.