Haunted by desire

[martha36]

I took this picture of my son as he was gazing longingly at one of those carnival games where you use a claw to get a prize. It was heavily processed, something I don't usually do. I love the shot - it reminds me of using Tri-X to get grainy carnival pictures at night. I've gotten fairly negative feedback from the people I've shown it to, but I decided to post it anyway just because I like it

[nicotine]

It looks pretty spooky, like he's a ghost or something. It's not halloween yet martha36!

[sheltiesmama]

I like this. The graininess fits the pic.

[mpascal]

What I like is the way his are glassed over, he seems to be dreaming about the prize that may soon be his, or even thinking, so how does this thing work, hmmm, typical boyish look. TFS

Michael

[Fred flyfisher]

I like the angle you got on this. The grain just adds to the fun. Great stuff in my book.

[jakethepig]

I like this one Martha. Because the teddy bears are in nice focus, it makes it look like a view from within the game and his expression is one of longing as you said. Nice work and very creative use of the pp.

Dave.

[martha36]

Thanks for all the encouragement. I never know if I've gone too artsy, especially with PP stuff.

[angeleyes216]

Originally Posted by martha36

Thanks for all the encouragement. I never know if I've gone too artsy, especially with PP stuff.

Everyones tastes are different but if you like it i say go for it ...i think its cool and the look on his face is a longing look hoping he will win that bear...great job and keep at it....believe me i do some weird PP.

Lorraine