Zack's Special Day
by GolferDDS

Comment by HBunch:
Definately depicts childhood. I like the concept behind this, however the angle is a little odd. I think I would like to have seen more of the cake and on top of the table. You captured the candles very nicely, and the whole "birthday" theme is very clear. I wish the lighting were constant throughout the photo. It seems darker on the right than it is on the left. Overall great idea. Good luck in the challenge.

Zack's Special Day
by GolferDDS

Comment by mcrael:
Good perspective - a child's eye view. A little too dark on one side, and too light on the other. Good focus for the lighting conditions though.

Zack's Special Day
by GolferDDS

Comment by brianeden:
The photographer's son must be very smart and attractive.

Zack's Special Day
by GolferDDS

Comment by its:
good lighting

Zack's Special Day
by GolferDDS

Comment by jsabbarton:
This reminds me of an empty set on a children's TV show – that isn't a criticism by the way. I like the atmosphere created by the candles and the lighting and the feeling that there's nobody around to witness the scene. It has a lonely feel - almost like it's pretending to be happy. The angle is very clever – it creates the illusion of a stage curtain rather than household curtains and this adds to the surreal effect. I have to say, this is a great shot. I may not have interpreted this shot as you intended, but then I might :o) Sometimes the guessing is as much fun as the challenge itselfâ€Â¦ This picture has had me looking at it for ages, so, it has made me thinkâ€Â¦ (10)

Zack's Special Day
by GolferDDS

Comment by titotapado:
Looks a bit gloomy.

Zack's Special Day
by GolferDDS

Comment by KarenB:
I think this could have been cropped tighter without losing the perspective that was so well captured here (from the child's point of view). Good idea.

Zack's Special Day
by GolferDDS

Comment by autool:
Composition: Subject Placement, Cropping, Background7,
Technical: Focus, Exposure, Lighting, Processing6,
Challenge: Does your entry meet it?7,
Appeal: Is it Interesting, Motivating, Etc.? 6,
Total Averaged Rating7. Autool

Zack's Special Day
by GolferDDS

Comment by ttreit:
Consider your title a little more. I think "Special Day" would work better than Zack's special day.

Zack's Special Day
by GolferDDS

Comment by jmsetzler:
Birthday parties are a great memory of childhood for me :) I also like the angle you have presented here that looks like a small child's view :) Good work... - jmsetzler