An Exercise in Defiance
by yuorme

Comment by graphicfunk:
returning for comment:
This image has such a good feel and as I type I look and relook to find why it makes such a superb image. First, the facial expression is a gem. The adult and aged hand holding that of the youth and the angle of the pen, the tilt of the table, the drawings on the table which indicate a different and merry mood as compared with the reality of the moment. And yes, the lighting on the subjects face adds to the defiant expression. Then the winderful colors present. Bumping to 9

An Exercise in Defiance
by yuorme

Comment by aukipa:
yeap, that's how I felt when I was growing up.

An Exercise in Defiance
by yuorme

Comment by Art Roflmao:
I'm sure I won't be the first to say that I thought that was the boy's hand with the pen at first. :-) I like this one.

An Exercise in Defiance
by yuorme

Comment by imagesloyola:
my top choice for the ribbon and the only 10 for me!!!! good luck

An Exercise in Defiance
by yuorme

Comment by nova:
Great expression on the defiant one's face! Would have liked it a bit better if it were rotated left to a more level perspective, also might like to see more of the teacher/parent (the authority figure, after all).

An Exercise in Defiance
by yuorme

Comment by jamminjj:
The expression on his face is great! I think this is a wonderful shot, but personally, I think the huge black border takes away from it a little.

An Exercise in Defiance
by yuorme

Comment by Bibliophile:
Cute. I love the old womans hand. His expresion seems forced, but hey - that's the way kids are sometimes. I'm not sure I like the tilt, or the colors. It seems to have a green cast. Good Luck.

An Exercise in Defiance
by yuorme

Comment by miaminovice:
A challenge to authority -- this one gets a 10. Great expression on the boy's face. Lots of fun to view -- thanks!

An Exercise in Defiance
by yuorme

Comment by KDO:
Great use of warm colors to mirror the child's anger. Brilliant tilted angle and use of lighting. How did you get the child to show that expression in his face? Too perfect! Thanks for sharing. The size of the pen add to the extreme, over the top feeling of this photo. Artfully framed. Fantastic Shot!

An Exercise in Defiance
by yuorme

Comment by jemison:
love this shot!