Long Journey
by brisvegas

Comment by Rompy:
I think this photo was very good and think it is quite insulting to see comments the likes of "ugh" and "alter it for the children". I thought it fit the challenge really well and was very compelling. The sparkly hat and folks in the background made it even better for me. The only thing I am distracted by is that i keep thinking your grandpa has a ponytail(the girls hair behind him!) I gave you a 9 and wish it had done better. Oh well, can't please 'em all.

Long Journey
by brisvegas

Comment by Melicity:
I love this picture. I like the contrast with such obvious suffering and a party hat.

Long Journey
by brisvegas

Comment by angela_packard:
long and hard journey at that!!! was it a birthday?

Long Journey
by brisvegas

Comment by soccerdancemom:
Happy Birthday! :-)

Long Journey
by brisvegas

Comment by Melethia:
To me, this picture says the progression of a human life is both a blessing and a curse. I'll assume this is a birthday party or other such celebration. The honoree looks a bit sad and alone.

Long Journey
by brisvegas

Comment by Blackbox:
I haven't seen my great-great-great grandma in year! As perfect in essence as this photo is...it may be disturbing for some viewers even though it represents a natural fact of life.

Long Journey
by brisvegas

Comment by firefighter81:
Wow. I can't help but feel sorry for this old man. I think you captured his emotion pretty well, to me he seems to be possibly thinking of past times.

Long Journey
by brisvegas

Comment by owen:
Well presented, you can sense the progress. DOF is great. My only gripe is what you have and haven't chopped off in the background.

Long Journey
by brisvegas

Comment by phayanak:
Interesting; but I don't quite know know how to vote on this shot? I think you had the opportunity to capture an amazing picture. The old man has a rather disturbing face and It would have been a perfect 10 without that silly hat and background, and also by creating a rather more dramatic B/W composition. What happens when I start analyzing this picture without going to deep ... is the hat takes away the viewers eyes from the actual object and having those two people in the background doesn't help. A crop from the top and leaving more of the old man's neck would have been better.

Long Journey
by brisvegas

Comment by Rompy:
Great shot