Yes, sir!
by stephan

Comment by GeneralE:
I just wish snakes wouldn't keep getting used as the symbol of evil -- the belt draped over a strong hand would be as evocative and more accurate.

Yes, sir!
by stephan

Comment by floyd:
Nice concept for the photo. 7 - floyd

Yes, sir!
by stephan

Comment by shedonist:
Ouch! This photo makes me cringe a bit in connection with childhood. It is a beautiful and well compositioned photo though. I hope the childhood reflected here was not yours.

Yes, sir!
by stephan

Comment by 11n:
Nope.

Yes, sir!
by stephan

Comment by mcmurma:
the belt is just too overblown and doesn't occupy enough of the frame for me. the composition is nice though. (6) ~mcmurma

Yes, sir!
by stephan

Comment by ClubJuggle:
Sad but true that is part of some childhoods. I'm not sure why you chose to do the negative space on this one, as I don't think it really adds anything. Certainly the stark white background runs counter to the darker emotions you are trying to convey here.

Yes, sir!
by stephan

Comment by mci:
subject matter aside, this is a great shot. i love the negative space and the curves and shadows of the belt. the only thing i might change is to crop it so that the belt is a little bit further from the bottom edge. it looks a little close and too crammed into the corner. in fact, the whole belt might look better moved up and in more so that it more closely lied on the thirds. nicely done, overall.

Yes, sir!
by stephan

Comment by autool:
Composition: Subject Placement, Cropping, Background7,
Technical: Focus, Exposure, Lighting, Processing7,
Challenge: Does your entry meet it?2,
Appeal: Is it Interesting, Motivating, Etc.? 2,
Total Averaged Rating5. Autool

Yes, sir!
by stephan

Comment by marcvg:
It's disturbing to me as I had a happy and 'belt-free' childhood. I think the composition is great, and I like the simplicity. Well done. =7 marcvg

Yes, sir!
by stephan

Comment by just-married:
I like the idea behind this photo. I like the coil of the belt - it's shape. The lighting although very bright on the belt even worked for me because it caused me to squint and withdraw a bit the way I might if I knew my parent was coming with the belt. My biggest concern with this photo was the belt's placement. I found it appealing and interesting - composed quite like an ad might be; but ulimately I thought it was just too much photo for such a small focal point. TOO much negative space. 7, just-married