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    Never, Die. Toronto iCANd's Avatar
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    Age ain't nothing but a number.

    How does this make you feel / What does it make you think?

    Any comments at all would be greatly appreciated.
    Thanks.
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    Re: Age ain't nothing but a number.

    I love shots that juxtapose the young and the old. Your exposure and focus are bang on.
    The shirt he's wearing doesn't thrill me but hey...
    I think I'd like it better if there was some sort of interaction between the boy and the man, even something minor.
    If you take it as a portrait of the boy it's nice but I'd crop to just his head and shoulders.
    I'm thinkin' you used a high ISO? Appears to be some noise in the black areas(it is digital, yes?) Maybe just JPEG compression.
    Jon

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    "Artisaliethatmakesusreali zetruth" PlantedTao's Avatar
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    Re: Age ain't nothing but a number.

    I have to agree with JK - you should of had the kid change clothes and then take the picture ;)

    I really like this picture (besides the shirt thing). Your exposure and focus is great, like previously said, and I only wish I could get that into my portraits every time.
    I really like the fact that there is no interaction between the two (kinda like how the young never interact with the old in today's society) and it makes the picture that much more subtle. Subtle is not easy to do and still convey a message. Nicely done, this is a real winner and I would have it grace my walls.
    Cheers.

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    old member, now new BamaFru's Avatar
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    Re: Age ain't nothing but a number.

    I like the non-interaction...however, I wish there was a tad bit of separation. On second thought, never mind that. I think I am drawn to the fact that it looks like the older gentleman is leaning on the child. Makes me feel a little tired and old, exhilarated and young at the same time (feelings you asked for feelings) dang if they don't all wear you out!

    Shirt doesn't bother me so much, but it doesn't hurt to block that out.

    Makes me wonder a little about the surroundings. Why are these two, seemingly oblivious to the other, people in the same room/place? Ok am I taking it to far?

    Nice one!
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