Challenges of childhood "Should I go for it???"
by Taikimonster

Comment by Swashbuckler:
Is the man blurry or is it the tree. How about the first few rails. Could you have had a soft focus filter on? Why? (for the tunnel effect?) Subtly is wasted on the vaste majority. 6 Swash

Challenges of childhood "Should I go for it???"
by Taikimonster

Comment by BAMartin:
This might have met the challenge better without a person in the photo. I think you lose the sense of childhood, with an adult in the childs position....

Challenges of childhood "Should I go for it???"
by Taikimonster

Comment by lisae:
I like the soft focus of this, from camera shake it seems. It creates a sense of tension that complements the composition. This photo evokes a real mood.

Challenges of childhood "Should I go for it???"
by Taikimonster

Comment by mullany1957:
No Kids.

Challenges of childhood "Should I go for it???"
by Taikimonster

Comment by HBunch:
Go for IT!!! This photo reminded me of astephen king movie. There are a couple that have train tracks in them, and right now, for the life of me, I can't remember which it is, but I'm a huge SK fan, and this has a SK feeling to me. The angle and frame placement is great. the lighting was perfect for this shot. I have to wonder if this is still in use. There are some vines hanging down in front of the tunel. Not like it matters either way, but just curious. I hope you don't get a bunch of comments saying "you're not suposed to have a kid in your photo" Arms are too hairy to be a kid. LOL. Great job on the shot. Very nice. Good luck in the challenge.

Challenges of childhood "Should I go for it???"
by Taikimonster

Comment by jmsetzler:
This photo holds a special meaning for me :) Take a look at this if you get an opportunity:

//www.pbase.com/image/2585019

Kids always are willing to take a risk. Is this an old railroad bridge? I initially thought that it was, but it appears that the rails have been removed. the camera angle also gives the impression that that this bridge is on a slope... i would love to hear some details about this photo at your convenience... good work! = 8 - jmsetzler

Challenges of childhood "Should I go for it???"
by Taikimonster

Comment by LindaLee:
I sure get "that feeling" in the pit of my stomach! This is a good one for the challenge ! Nice shot. lhall

Challenges of childhood "Should I go for it???"
by Taikimonster

Comment by Heather-Mae:
So you were that daredevil kid... neat perspective. I like the blurring on the sides. I've got "stand by me" playing in my head now. :)

Challenges of childhood "Should I go for it???"
by Taikimonster

Comment by hobbybob:
Real daredevil picture. Not really sharp. Would be nice if the gentleman in front is sharp and the stuff further away out of focus. Anyway i recognize the moment like this. Should i go or not ?

Challenges of childhood "Should I go for it???"
by Taikimonster

Comment by Kavey:
Assuming this is an adult playing a child, seems a little bit of a cludge to avoid having a child in the photo by having an adult play the part of the child. Would have liked to see your creativity in creating a shot without a child rather than your creativity at disguising an adult as a child! But that's just my preference!
Also seems out of focus to me.
Like the converging lines into the dark mouth of the tunnel.
Kavey