Memories
by jmritz

Comment by SMORTAUS:
EXCELLENT

Memories
by jmritz

Comment by moodville:
At first glance I wasnt too sure about this image. I thought perhaps it was someone mourning the loss of a daughter/sister/relative/friend, probably coupled with the expression of sadness on her face. Then I realised that the door in the photograph was the same as in the image. I'm still not sure if it was my first initial feeling or whether it is an image of someone holding a photograph of themselves X number of years later. I've chosen to believe the second, as I feel that has more of an impact on me than the first. Reflecting back and mourning the passing of time is a really emotional issue. The happy pose of the girl suggests innocence and curiosity and the older woman shows life experience and possible hardships. The same yet different. I really like this image and enjoy it on many levels. It has made me think, and to do that is always a good thing. Thank you.

Memories
by jmritz

Comment by hgpayne:
Is this the same woman? I think so! It looks like the same doorway too. I wish you had pulled back a bit to see more of the frame like in the original, but the message is still clear the way it is. If I could see more of the door frame and step I'd give it a 10, but as is, it's a 9.

Memories
by jmritz

Comment by dc broughton:
there are a few before and after implies here, this is my favorite

Memories
by jmritz

Comment by Ram21:
Good capture, I love the way she is sitting, with the picture.

Memories
by jmritz

Comment by Refocused:
She seems very sad about losing her youth. That is a wasteful way to live ones life. Good picture with alot of emotion.

Memories
by jmritz

Comment by timnbev:
Nice and well framed.

Memories
by jmritz

Comment by Katspetkat:
Very nice. Love the subject and the photo within the photo. I hope she is that girl and it isn't someone she lost.

Memories
by jmritz

Comment by emorgan49:
Great portrait. oh, she looks so sad.. Do her memories have to be sad? I like the way you placed her ring in the center but on her right hand? The soft tones are nice, contribute to the sadness, and the composition is (too?) straight forward, I wonder if the connection would be better without the hat? 8

Memories
by jmritz

Comment by spiller:
Terrific concept of this challenge. Good composition - the subjects facial expression is perfect. Good luck