Interesting you used the word stories in your description, as my first thought was this is a story in a photograph; the imagination can run wild. It’s very busy, but in the end I think it works Saundie. I prefer the BW.
Thanks, John. Your thoughts hit the nail on the head about the scene being full of stories and quite busy. Shooting it, I did think it was a bit too much going on, but it felt right in the moment. Glad I went with it. I also lean towards the black and white version. It just cuts down on the fuss a little bit.
I keep coming back to this image Saundie. It is busy, but I think that adds to the mystery and excitement a young lad would feel in approaching this adventure. It feels like a combination between Swiss Family Robinson and Huck Finn to me. The B&W could be a great book cover.