Input appreciated

Swartzy

Ok....finally found some time :wink How's this work?

LIBERTY OF LOVE



Your help is invaluable...thanks!

Tentacion

Hey Swartzy...I really like your shot and title. IMO it just doesn't emblazon either theme for me...the title suggests many things, but the photo stops my imagination from running and seeking more...

I hope u understand what I'm trying to explain...i.e. Like 2 "Loving" males holding the child would be indicative to me of the plight against Gay Marriages adopting a child....(did this sound right??) which would indicate to me "Liberty of Love"

Flyinggina

Hi Swartzy. This is a really sweet photo. I love the facial expressions - so much love and trust shows there - and the fact that both are looking directly at the camera. I have to agree with Tentacion, though. It for sure doesn't suggest oppression to me (unless parenthood is oppressive and the dad looks way too content for that) and I just don't get freedom out of it, even with the title guiding me gently in that direction.

Virginia

stirfry

What a sweet picture - two handsome guys, that's for sure

My gut reaction isn't that of "Wow - freedom!" ... but in studying the picture (and going by the oppressive suggestions of other entries) I can see how the liberty of love a parent feels for a child can represent freedom. Maybe I only relate to this because it's been experienced in my own family how powerful and freeing truely-felt unconditional love can be. Heck, I see it from the other end where my kids feel such freedom in our relationship that they feel safe to act their unruly true selves in my presence but that's another thread for another forum!

I'm finding that these contests (for me) are less about becoming Dgrin's last photographer standing, and are more about really challenging myself and taking pictures *for me*. Nobody here "got" how my entry for the last contest fit the theme, but shown to others who could relate to nursing a toddler, they immediately got the connection. Depending on what you want out of this challenge, leave it as is and be pleased that you captured freedom as it appeals to YOU (and me ).

If you're here to take home the prize () rework the concept by playing around more with the emotions of your subjects and background or SOMETHING to help others relate better to the Liberty of Love. It's a good concept and more difficult IMO to capture than the opposing entries - I appreciate and applaud your attempt in that regard. But I think you'll need a stronger image to more widely convey the sense of freedom that comes from love.

(Humble apologies for my diarrhea of the mouth this morning - eek!)

Swartzy

Thanks All!
I truly appreciate your input and honesty. Trying to capture an idea is a tough one for sure. I do have a completely different shot in mind and waiting for the right moment/set up. Probably get it done the next couple days. This would be a stretch for the theme, agreed, but then again, I've seen many place in the top ten that weren't remotely close IMHO

Anyhooo.....off to shoot some other stuff but thanks for the kind words. I really like this photo as it does portray unconditional love and am grateful that I'm free to express it. BTW.....that's me & my grandson

Flyinggina

Swartzy wrote:

BTW.....that's me & my grandson

Awwww. I thought you were his Dad.

Virginia

Swartzy

Haha

Flyinggina wrote:

Awwww. I thought you were his Dad.

Virginia

You get lots and lots of points and a fresh batch of brownies and here I just had a birthday (getting old ya know) but you've made my day! :ivar

Tentacion

WOW, I thought you were the Daddy Too!!