Aftermath
by HBunch

Comment by marcvg:
I think it is a very good picture. The challenge is certainly met. The only thing which bothers me a little is not that the face is out of focus, but that the wall is as it distracts a bit. But a powerful picture nevertheless. 8

Aftermath
by HBunch

Comment by crisa58:
evocative

Aftermath
by HBunch

Comment by just-married:
The power of your message and what you've depicted here are really strong. I hope the shot is set up and not something you just had the opportunity to capture. The composition is good. I like the "back against a wall" element. THe focus and the listing are what prevent me from scoring this higher. THe focus seems to be on the texture of the wall rather than her face. Not sure if your camera lets you control the focal point or if it has to be center-weighted, but thought I'd explain my impressions. 6, just-married

Aftermath
by HBunch

Comment by Kavey:
Hi Heather (or did I guess wrong about who took it?)
I like the idea behind this - it's interesting to show wrath without showing the perpetrator him/herself. Just the results of that wrath instead.
I'm only giving it a 5 overall because I don't think it's as strong technically as it is conceptually. I don't like the background, and it's shadowy lower area, the focus is too soft for my tastes and the soft toy seems a little too blown out.
I do like the composition and the emotive nature of the image.
Kavey

Aftermath
by HBunch

Comment by zadore:
great expression on this kids face (hope it's not for real!!!) nice composition, I really like it....my photo created your photo (Will he ever stop...)

Aftermath
by HBunch

Comment by MarkRob:
Great expression on the model's face - I sincerely hope this was posed. It is a shame that the pattern on the wall is more in focus than the girl. (5) MarkRob

Aftermath
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Comment by GolferDDS:
very sad picture. I feel her pain.

Aftermath
by HBunch

Comment by Alecia:
i really like this. i love the composition--it makes it seem she is just cringing in the corner, very afraid. i also like the softer focus on her face, it seems to accentuate the bruises and the sadness of the photo. very nice work, 9--alecia

Aftermath
by HBunch

Comment by magnetic9999:
ok. a couple things. 1) i hope that this was staged and not real. 2) i dont know if you intended to do this or not but the point of focus is on the wall and not the girl. this makes the girl blurry whereas look how sharp the wall is. the best thing to do for that would be to point the center of your camera at her face, partilally depressing the button to get the focus to lock on her face, then with the button still partly pressed, reframe and shoot. i think that having her sharp would increase the pathos of the picture. with it blurred, i feel that we're too detached from her reality to feel it as strongly. i hope that is helpful to you. mag99

Aftermath
by HBunch

Comment by inspzil:
Good composition. The focus seems to be on the wall though. good luck!