Have and Have Not
by dehalan

Comment by dehalan:
WOW! I am delighted with this score! It was my first entry and I am a total Photography novice. My partner is on this site and since he has become utterly addicted I had to see what all the fuss was about. Luckily I had the benefit of his pitfalls to learn from before I entered my own. Plus I was lucky that he would still let me near his camera after me almost butchering it.

This shot wasnt manipulated much at all. A slight level adjustment and desaturation of yellow and red was all it took. Then a quick crop and hey presto, a shot I quickly became proud of.

Thanks for all your encouraging comments :)

Have and Have Not
by dehalan

Comment by amsmyth:
This is a wonderful shot - one of my highest votes - congrats to your son as well, a great face,

Have and Have Not
by dehalan

Comment by muckpond:
very creative. nice work with the desaturation.

Have and Have Not
by dehalan

Comment by GP:
Wau!!! Splendid tone, and everything... Almost 10 for me.

Have and Have Not
by dehalan

Comment by Rastas:
It reminds me of Oliver Twist

Have and Have Not
by dehalan

Comment by ogdenm:
Well captured.

Have and Have Not
by dehalan

Comment by amsmyth:
This is wonderful - Oliver Twist incarnate, nice light, nice eyes, nice action

Have and Have Not
by dehalan

Comment by vadvirag:
Another photo, where I have to say wow. :-) The opposites work extremely well here, and the eyes of the boy match the rule of thirds certenly. Lighting gives this photo a dramatic feeling, it seems like richness means light, poor boy is in the dark. Maybe I would like to see the photo in full B&W style, but with or without colours, one of my favs during this challenge. :-) Good luck!
Ah, and tell your young model that he is is a great actor. :-)

Have and Have Not
by dehalan

Comment by Katspetkat:
Reminds me of The Prince and the Pauper. Good choice, very clear.

Have and Have Not
by dehalan

Comment by bormic:
Very good lighting and preparation. I like this picture it convey's a message.