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it may be my monitor setting, but this seems to be too dark for the subject, which is seemingly a bright human moment. just a thought. regards Bill Gibson

the picture is the message. if it aint i failed

I like the image overall and I think the darkness adds greatly to it.

 

Something about handing a sperm shaped balloon to a naked boy would just look silly in brighter tones.

Way too dark.

too obscure, I understand the idea, but details are lost IMHO...

I really, truly, love this image. It's just fantastic. The light and the subject really are ! But do us and yourself a favor. Manipulate it in PS or in the darkroom till you get the proper brightness and contrast this image deserves. If you need help, just say so. Please don't leave this picture as it is: it is wonderful and can still be absolutely remarkable if you rework on it. Do let me know when the next version is up ! Regards.

Yes, it is dark, but the only place I might wish to have a bit increased highlight is on the man's face, because his posture alone isn't conveying enough of a connection with the boy, who is perfect. Everything else is expressed adequately and with subtlety. It is also real, rather than contrived, which is something a bit rare on this site.

 

You certainly have a distinct style, and the manner with which your eyes choose to view the world is quite appealing. I hope to see much more of your work as time goes by.

I like it very much just like this! Its a beutiful dark photo!