Need Ridilin
by lmurray13

Comment by HBunch:
I'll start out first by saying I LOVE that wood grain. very pretty. the idea behind this photo is funny. (for everyone that doesn't have a kid on ridilin, that is). I also like the use of a different looking pencil. cute bunny. lighting and frame placement is great, as is the angle. there is a dark spot in the upper left that is a bit odd, but I was thinking it may be in the wood, however, if it's not, I'd like to see it without the dark spot. good luck in the challenge.

Need Ridilin
by lmurray13

Comment by Yellowpeep:
This is a clear photo with good color. However, I am sensitive to the subject matter of this photo (particularly the title). Maybe it's because I am a teacher and I have seen children struggle with attention disorders. I hope it was not a joke. I have voted on it with the assumption that it was serious.

Need Ridilin
by lmurray13

Comment by karmat:
normally i don't like a wood grain background, but i think it works well here simply because it could be a desk or table top in a classroom. love the pencil. karmat

Need Ridilin
by lmurray13

Comment by vin rigby:
good entry for childhood challenge!

Need Ridilin
by lmurray13

Comment by magnetic9999:
would go more closeup on the paper, even cur off the edges to be able to see what's on it

Need Ridilin
by lmurray13

Comment by autool:
Composition: Subject Placement, Cropping, Background4,
Technical: Focus, Exposure, Lighting, Processing5,
Challenge: Does your entry meet it?10,
Appeal: Is it Interesting, Motivating, Etc.? 2,
Total Averaged Rating5. Autool

Need Ridilin
by lmurray13

Comment by mcmurma:
cute, and i like the dual eraser thing and the wood-grain on the table, but overall the image does little to "grab" me. sorry. ~mcmurma
Aesthetics....3
Meets Challenge...5
Overall....4

Need Ridilin
by lmurray13

Comment by RedRuthann:
I like the idea behind this very much. (Being honest - not to offend) I think this could've been done a little more effectiveley (also just for the record, and not sure if it was intentional, but it's Ritalin) Being someone with ADD, I can respect the intent and can imagine something more for this - the shot is too set up...or organized, yes that's the word...the word people with ADD do NOT know. I think I would have added some more misc things in disarray - things that didn't have anything to do with anything...or some tears in the paper...or put the pencil through one of the paper holes. As for the photo, I would crop it more, I don't think that so much of the desk space is necessary. I may have also come at it from a different angle, a little lower perhaps. Sorry to go on and on, just that this one hits home, so a creative idea. I was just thinking...for someone with ADD, they see the wold go faster than most, would be cool if there was a slight blur in the image...but you know it would not go over well here lol. One more quick thing, the lighting does not do much for this - it's not setting a mood - but not sure what to suggest.....but I just had another idea - peal some of the pencil, as if done with a finger nail...yes that would enhance the idea of needing ritalin - that would put more emphasis on the pencil and not relying so much on the what is on the paper.

Alright, sorry to go on and on. If you give this another shot, I'd be interested in seeing it. Still great effort.
Ruthann

Need Ridilin
by lmurray13

Comment by kathleenm:
Cute! It's "Ritalin" by the way. See, you *should* pay attention in class. ;-) Please know that I'm teasing...lol

Need Ridilin
by lmurray13

Comment by just-married:
Too common a misconception. Need to be stimulated, interested, and challenged. But then, that would make too long a tiitle, huh?