Cinderella sweeping up on Desolation Row
by Coley

Comment by joanns:
Excellent shot. Wonderful clarity. I love that little toy in his back pocket. I wonder about the story behind that. The way the man is leaning his head on the broom, really shows emotion - sadness, hopelessness, desolation.

Cinderella sweeping up on Desolation Row
by Coley

Comment by Kavey:
What a lovely portrait. In terms of composition I'd crop just a touch more at the left so he's sweeping into the frame. I like the black and white and his pose too as well as the textures of the wall.
9

Cinderella sweeping up on Desolation Row
by Coley

Comment by Stewan:
I love this shot! Lonely, desolate...good contrast and composition.

Cinderella sweeping up on Desolation Row
by Coley

Comment by pottersclay75:
good shot... like the effect it creates

Cinderella sweeping up on Desolation Row
by Coley

Comment by amsmyth:
the hat and the pinwheel in the pocket are wonderful additions...perhaps a little humorous for desolation - great textures

Cinderella sweeping up on Desolation Row
by Coley

Comment by TSaylors:
Very good! Fits the challenge, I think

Cinderella sweeping up on Desolation Row
by Coley

Comment by lightplayer:
nice shot, too bad he is not better framed with the door

Cinderella sweeping up on Desolation Row
by Coley

Comment by Latingringo:
Hey Wonderful Pic!! The black and white really brings the picture to life! 9 from me buds!

Cinderella sweeping up on Desolation Row
by Coley

Comment by christyrack:
Rarely do I see a photo that makes me feel things....this one does! How brilliant this is...capturing the very essence of desolation! Wonderful job!! :)

Cinderella sweeping up on Desolation Row
by Coley

Comment by ScottK:
I suspect you'll have a tough time with this title. I wouldn't have recognized the reference if I hadn't done a google on desolation this afternoon and turned up several hits on the song. And, to be honest, even having read the lyrics, I'm not sure I get the link with this shot, but I don't really know the song that well, so maybe it's just me. The picture is OK, but I don't get a strong sense of desolation from it. Composition is decent, focus is good, B&W is OK but predictable.