kids The Winner!

Dredged up an old print from 10 years ago when I was a newspaper

reporter/photographer. Worth reviving I think because of the story in

the caption that read: 4-year old Anne Belton, Stevensville, had seven

or eight near misses and several hard spills before she finally ran

down the elusive greased pig at the Queen Anne's County Fair. Her

gritty performance won her $10 and a roar of appreciation from the

more than 500 spectators.

Well done! The look of defiant pride, the bits of dirt on skin and costume - they all help tell the story. One small thing. The bright colored pattern on front of the shirt pulls vision away from the meaningful face. Might cropping make it a stronger picture?

I struggled with the option of cropping, but wanted to show the hard won dirty shirt. Still, you're probably right. Glad to see someone who appreciates the story behind the photo. She made everyone in the stands proud that day.

Awesome! Since she is probably about 14 years old now.... same as my son..... you have to wonder if she'd appreciate this picture now. Teenagers you know! ;) I do however think it's wonderful given the story behind it!

Great minds thinking alike! In fact I looked up her parents phone number today and will be calling to offer them a good size print. As you observed, you never know about teens, but I'm guessing her Mother and Father will love it.