Theodore
by mci

Comment by karmat:
he looks battle worn, but loved. I think a vertical framing so you could see all of him would have been great. karmat

Theodore
by mci

Comment by ron:
I want you to change the background and keep the lighting. And please take that pin out of his eye. It hurts to look at it. A little thread and needle work and One-eyed teddy will feel much better

Theodore
by mci

Comment by Digipixer:
The reflection in the window is very distracting.

Theodore
by mci

Comment by bobgaither:
i like the shot maybe it the kid in me

Customer Dissatisfaction
by mci

Comment by mci:
thanks to everyone for you kind words (and to those who didn't have anything nice to say). this photo definitely got misunderstood, and that's totally my fault. one of the things i don't think many realized is that she has a phone in her hand. this photo stemmed from my recent frustrations with dealing with a big telecom company and getting absolutely nowhere every time i talked to someone new. the title ties that in. i think if i were to re-do this shot, i'd use a black phone so it didn't get blown out with the rest of the photo. if i were going to reshoot this for myself and not for a challenge, i'd take out the phone completely.

oh, and just for the record - IT WAS OVEREXPOSED ON PURPOSE AND I GOT EXACTLY WHAT I INTENDED.

thanks :)

Customer Dissatisfaction
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Comment by floyd:
You were robbed. This deserved to place MUCH higher than 50th. This was one of only two 10s for me this week and it was my favourite over all.

Customer Dissatisfaction
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Comment by wenyao:
a nice high key shot

Customer Dissatisfaction
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Comment by stephan:
I like this photo. I reall transports a mood. But I think the title does not fit. When I'm not satisfied with a product I would not look _that_ desperate ;-) Something like "jobless" or "paying the bills" would be better IMHO.
Technically... I guess many will say it's overexposured but it's ok for me. It really creates a strong mood. Negative space also helps to stress the desperation.

Customer Dissatisfaction
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Comment by KarenB:
This is very clever. I wonder if you are getting too much criticizm for "contrast"! Hope not. This is one of my fav's.

Customer Dissatisfaction
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Comment by Martin:
I loved this but would crop off some of the empty space. Good shot.