I'm really not sure how this'll go over, but I like how it turned out, and it's rather late in the game to do anything else. I wish it weren't basic editing so I could get rid of the extreme highlights and do some dodging and burning, though. Unfortunately, I waited until the last minute and the light was not good at all for photos. My fault for sleeping all day. ;)
As I'm sure is obvious, I'm having fun with using the overgrown grass and weeds of an abandoned lot lately; I hope that and the fact that I've used this bear before don't make it painfully obvious that it's my entry.
Reminds me of the Velveteen Rabbit. I like the subtle duotone - just the color of a faded teddy bear. Nice dark shadows in the grass and good grass texture - both work as a good back drop to the bear. I especiallly like the wistful expression on the bear's face. 9
exelent negative space on the right, the bear face is looking in the right direction, good composition, only thing I think could be better if the bear would stand out a bit more from the background.
The tone in the image works well
Has good emotional values, which is further enhanced with the duotone. Personally I find the image a little too contrasty and/or sharp, but maybe that is emphasizing the harshness of the lost childhood.
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