Up or Down?
by thomaspeople

Comment by Minstrel:
i see no decision in this photo

Up or Down?
by thomaspeople

Comment by Arcanist:
A child plays with the video game machine. I am certain that the aspect of play requires decision-making but the image does not seem to outright convey decision making to me. Looking away with a soft focus on the face and harsh glare ont eh controller, bring no life, no interest to the image for me. The presence of the fleece jacket and odd-patterned 'thing' in the upper left corner only harm the rest of the image by pushing it into more of a snapshot feeling.

The gaming concept may have been better helped by the presence of a manual and a portion of the screen where the player must make a decision, or a contemplative look by the main subject as he pondered the right thing to do.

I personally feel a weak link to the challenge, distracting elements in the fore and background and can only offer a 3 as a vote on this image.

Up or Down?
by thomaspeople

Comment by Montereykiddo:
Out of focus...a stretch that probably wont score high. The fact is, this looks like a poorly planned snapshot.

Lighting- poor
Composition- poor
Focus- poor
Image Quality- poor (grainy due to high ISO probably)


I'm not trying to be mean, and I know that my comments probably seem blunt and unhelpful but I dont mean for it to be that way. I like your idea but I feel the execution is poor. If the title is "Up or Down" than the fingers on the control should be the primary focal point.....and theya re out of focus! Maybe a macro close-up on the thumb pushing against the stick would have been more dramatic and effective.

Goodluck!

Chris