Joy
by whiteroom

Comment by ajmason66:
I love the beautiful character of the photo. You have captured a great moment in this picture. Reminds me of hot, summer days as I spent as a child... Excellent!

Joy
by whiteroom

Comment by sajin:
this looks like a durban boy...makes me miss home!!...great comp and detail in the eyes..sharp...8

Joy
by whiteroom

Comment by CLarson557:
Nice close-up. Beautiful child.

Bauhaus
by whiteroom

Comment by Marc923:
Has that old time look. Like it.

Joy
by whiteroom

Comment by spvanderm:
What amazing eyes...love this! 9

Joy
by whiteroom

Comment by Gallatin:
Beautiful

Bauhaus
by whiteroom

Comment by rscorp:
Probably the most unusual and artistic photos in the challenge. I like the mood you've set and the entire scene. It might not fit the challenge as well as some other shots, but it fits and it's obviously well thought out. Very artsy.

Praise aside, I'll find some things to criticize.....The whole scene looks very 1890's to me....until you get to the clothed woman on the right. She almost seems out of place.

The other thing I'd like to see more of is the person in the lower left. Too much detail is lost there I think. All in all a fantastic image.

Joy
by whiteroom

Comment by Tammer:
Great shot - especially the eyes. I see the ice cream as secondary to the child's facial expression. Kudos on a great shot! 9

Joy
by whiteroom

Comment by Leighroy:
Wow - I am just drawn to those eyes, they're amazing. I can't decide whether I like the reflection of the photographer in there or not. Only thing is the dairy theme is very secondary - I eventually notice the ice cream after looking at the eyes for so long!

Bauhaus
by whiteroom

Comment by OdysseyF22:
This is interesting and different. Like the old-style look that it has. Well done.