Kept out

They say you have to pull out of your childhood for the inspiration and this one is

just from there. It's kind of portrait of Maja, but also a reflection of my childhood.

Don't get me wrong I did have a very happy childhood at home but when it comes to

school, I was never really in - the popular girl. My mom was a teacher in the same

school I was going to and I was like a head bigger then most of the children (yes I'm

big) so I never fit in and it stayed with me through the whole life.

I am introverted, I still feel embarrassed when I meet people and I have problem for

some time until I get to know the person. I have problems talking to the popular self

confident people - and I know I have to get over that - it's my problem not theirs.

So this is about how I still feet looking at the "in" people.

 

Comments and critiques very welcome,

 

Ulla

I rated this one a 7 and believe me this is something I rarely do. I just don't find the words to explain why this picture is so appealing to me ( not helpful, i know :-))

Nice composition and use of light, well done.

I understand, well visualised. Good composition, good colors and texture. 

Regards,

Herman

You've managed to convey feelings in this image, Ulla. The expression of the girl really reflects sadness, hopelessness, grief, sorrow, melancholia, and so on. The  darkness of the picture reinforces these feelings. Besides the pose and attitude of the girl are really good. Great work!

Kind Regards,

Rosario.

A powerful visual portrayal, superbly presented and a very emotive message.

 

Check out the "in crowd" once they're grown... they're not so special then.  Keep your chin up, you have the gift of self awareness that they are lacking... Mike

Impressive, captivating, mysterious, enigmatic....and superbly composed and processed. A jewel!

DG

A great image that sends a deep message for introspect! The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle has help me with similar lack of confidence. Congratulation this is an award winning image! Warm regards.

Splendid composition my dear and...master friend!

Thank you all for your support and for the kind comments.

 

Love, Ulla

This image drew me in, in a way. Perfect lighting to set the mood. You have a gift, Ulla. Those children were jealous. This is award winning.