Innocence and Reality

Critique Style Requested: Standard

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Description

It was a summer morning when I spotted the boy in a village I was travelling through. He seemed to symbolised an innocence that I thought would be lost once he came in touch with the hard realities of life he would have to face as part of his growing.

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Overall composition, drama, special effects

Technical Details

It was shot using a manual Nikon FX10 camera, Exposure 11 X1/125 on a 100 ASA Black and white film. It was solarised to transform the otherwise dull background.


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Govinda, I can see why you were moved to photograph this scene. The boy’s posture and expression are appealing.

I think it might help if you lightened the shadows somewhat, particularly on the boy’s face. There’s also some clutter at the bottom on both sides that you might consider deleting.

I’m not sure how the solarization changed the image. I can see the effect on some of the tree limbs. It doesn’t bother me but I’m not sure it added anything.

Dear Don
Thanks lot for your perceptive and useful suggestions. Really appreciate.
Regards
Govinda