Alone
by Hrutsen

Comment by Jason_Cross:
Nothing more desolate than to be alone. That is a horrible feeling, and I think you captured it well. I think I would have scored it even higher had the subject not been dead center escpecially with all the action going on with the waves to the right. Just my opinion mind you. Great Job! 9

Alone
by Hrutsen

Comment by Ragga2000:
Nice work, love it :o)

Alone
by Hrutsen

Comment by pineapple:
Alone indeed. Grey in mood, if not blue. Rich in texture and tone. But not desolate.

Alone
by Hrutsen

Comment by Delta_6:
Desolation in scenery and mood, well done.

Alone
by Hrutsen

Comment by hotpasta:
excellent...really conveys being alone, nice work

Alone
by Hrutsen

Comment by Djabordjabor:
The subject is in the center, I don't like that.

Alone
by Hrutsen

Comment by Jutilda:
I don't know if it was intentional, but with the use of mid tones, he kind of disappears amidst the rocks. Good job. I don't even mind that he's dead centered. It works.

Blank Canvas - the mind of the young
by Hrutsen

Comment by Art Roflmao:
Obviously didn't suit the voters idea for the challenge- can't say I disagree with them, but I will say that this is really a great portrait and nice capture of a humorous expression. Well done on those points. :)

Blank Canvas - the mind of the young
by Hrutsen

Comment by ellamay:
Greetings from the CC
What I really like is this lil guys expression! He looks (no offense) a little blank.
I think you did a good job on it I think the high key suits the topic and enhances the blank stateness you are trying to convey. I generally do not like central compositions either, but I think that it does work in this photo. To just have a lot of white background would not added anything.

I think some folks may have considered this a more conventional portrait vs. environmental portrait, which is why I suspect you did not do a litttle better than did. Overall a nice shot, I think the parents would like it : )

Blank Canvas - the mind of the young
by Hrutsen

Comment by Pug-H:
Good high key shot, and thanks for the use of black and white. It works very well.