tough life
by riyadh

Comment by Mambe:
From the Critique Club :

Hi Riyadh ,

English is not my first language , sometimes when I read the subject of a challenge I'm not sure about what it means ; forums are very helpful , usually under Current Challenge it's possible to find more information.
As some comments said , your photo DNMC =Does Not Meet the Challenge. This have been the main reason for the low score.

About the photo , it's very emotive . With a better lighting or maybe just from a different angle you could have avoided the strong shadows on the boy. For some reasons (composition , balance , etc.) people prefer to have the subject off the center , this could give strength.
I think that a closer view would have added interest.

I wish you good luck for the next challenges !

tough life
by riyadh

Comment by katswig:
Not a still life.

tough life
by riyadh

Comment by Friskycat3:
Great photo, just not really "still life"

tough life
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Comment by Claya:
Sorry, DNMC.

Main Entry: still life
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural still lifes
1 : a picture consisting predominantly of inanimate objects
2 : the category of graphic arts concerned with inanimate subject matter

tough life
by riyadh

Comment by kellylautt:
I don't think it reflects the "still life" theme very well.

tough life
by riyadh

Comment by hotpasta:
if it was a 'tough life' challenge, this would do well...but it's a STILL LIFE challenge

tough life
by riyadh

Comment by NoellaSue:
This doesn't speak "still life" to me, but it's an excellent view into another culture. Very sad.

tough life
by riyadh

Comment by madhatter:
Umm. Not sure if this meets the challenge and the focus also seems a little off.... however, this is an amazing capture. It makes me realize that my life isn't ever bad. Good work.

tough life
by riyadh

Comment by raish:
This does not meet the challenge - not inanimate and not an arranged composition of objects.

tough life
by riyadh

Comment by balancedfox:
Phew - that's a hard way to live! I don't think this is a still life though.