The Contrast.
by thedarkpose

Comment by jlanoue:
Moving portrait, but not much environment to read into your subject.

The Contrast.
by thedarkpose

Comment by Alexbalix:
Yikes, what a character.

The Handicap
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Comment by g7_m8:

Originally posted by thedarkpose: this is the ONLY image i have ever submitted on which i have not received any negative feedback :) .. happy me lol.... and for those who could not relate to the title, id have a brief - when we are young, we are extremely playful, our whole existence is a play, keys becomes toys, and every tiny thing just becomes so much more playful... but as we grow older, and we learn about life, we lose that playfulness in ourselves, keys do nothing more than open doors.. so the balloons are symbolic to our childhood pleasures and "handicap" as we are no longer capable of getting any joy from them... lol i hope this makes sense ;) .. thanks to everyone who voted!

This is the type of photography that inspired me to take it up - your explanation makes perfect sense to me. Very nice.

The Balance.
by thedarkpose

Comment by krnodil:
Striking and enigmatic image, with an unassuming presentation. I feel like there is a person to know in this portrait. Nice take on the challenge theme.

The Handicap
by thedarkpose

Comment by De Sousa:
Inspiring image and very well executed. These are the kind of shots that I really fall in love. WONDERFUL!

The Handicap
by thedarkpose

Comment by h2:
Great concept and shot, congrats on your top 10 finish!

The Handicap
by thedarkpose

Comment by thedarkpose:
this is the ONLY image i have ever submitted on which i have not received any negative feedback :) .. happy me lol....
and for those who could not relate to the title, id have a brief -
when we are young, we are extremely playful, our whole existence is a play, keys becomes toys, and every tiny thing just becomes so much more playful... but as we grow older, and we learn about life, we lose that playfulness in ourselves, keys do nothing more than open doors.. so the balloons are symbolic to our childhood pleasures and "handicap" as we are no longer capable of getting any joy from them... lol i hope this makes sense ;) ..

thanks to everyone who voted!

The Handicap
by thedarkpose

Comment by tnun:
Altogether brilliant.

The Handicap
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Comment by Pug-H:
It seems a little surreal; well done. ;-)

The Handicap
by thedarkpose

Comment by yanko:
This was the best shot in the challenge bar none.