Old Dear Friend
by jsabbarton

Comment by owennnn:
bulls-eyed subject, should have been vertical, appears to be looking at something off to the left but we don't know what, not much contrast from the background. But definitely old!

Old Dear Friend
by jsabbarton

Comment by UberFish:
Try and get it looking at the camera. The lighting could be warmer. The red nose is the only area that contasts against the white, but it seems a bit lost.

Old Dear Friend
by jsabbarton

Comment by scw1217:
I like this shot. It speaks to me of my own childhood.

Old Dear Friend
by jsabbarton

Comment by RedRuthann:
Cute picture. and I like the old stuffed dolls that we hang on to. I'm being frank in my comments - not to offend. I think there are a few things that I would do to make this more effective. 1-different placement (not right in the middle) 2. a different angle 3-Lighting - the lighting , for me, is what is really throwing this off a little. The idea and subject are great. some of the photographic details need a little alterations. This is only my opinion. Still great work 6
Ruthann

Old Dear Friend
by jsabbarton

Comment by sylk:
Nice subject matter but I would've liked to see the bunny (?) hanging out of an old box or something like that ... instead of posed for the shot. The surrounding of the object makes a big difference I think.

Old Dear Friend
by jsabbarton

Comment by nicowens:
Maybe the shot should be a bit more - dramatic, complex, exciting?

Old Dear Friend
by jsabbarton

Comment by Gene L.:
Good exposure and focus for your well worn friend, which create a nice photo. Now for some nitpicks... You might note that the lighting is a little uneven, which diminishes the contrast with the white background. Also note that in general it is best not to compose your subject in the direct center of the frame. You will often achieve a more dynamic photo when the subject is about 1/3 to either side (rule of thirds).

Old Dear Friend
by jsabbarton

Comment by Martin:
Charming photo, very nice. A feel good picture which has been capture beautifully

Old Dear Friend
by jsabbarton

Comment by goodtimecharlee:
interesting doll. not enough contrast between it and the background. place it on a darker background. the doll is too centered for me. i think maybe a cool macro shot of the the head showing the texture and age of the doll would be a nice image. it seems a little soft.

Old Dear Friend
by jsabbarton

Comment by camelotnorth:
If the doll was off center or on an angle I think it would be better.