Immaturity
This image is about the way immaturity permeates our adult society.
Many anti-social behaviours – vandalism, binge drinking and swearing, to name a few – are habits that begin as teenagers while we’re trying to fit in and be cool. A lot of people discard these habits as the responsibility of adulthood takes hold. Others, however, never grow out of them, and instead continue acting like a child for a large part of their adult life.
This is my second attempt at doing selective colouring (I’m buying a tablet, ASAP) and the first time I’ve asked someone who wasn’t a family member to model for a photo.
(Thanks again, Mark.)
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sparrowdk
i got a tablet recently and they are pretty fun
nice concept
Graham Lea replied
Thanks Sparrow. I just wanted to end my mouse frustration, but if you say tablets are fun then I’ll be getting one for sure!
Tim Beasley
I like the color paleness in this photo
Graham Lea replied
Thanks, Tim. The graffiti was originally much more saturated, but I wanted the crayon to stand out more so I toned down the graffiti layer.
tiger3
great shot, and these your shots for the canon competition, well done
Graham Lea replied
Thanks, Christian.
housenbaby
your model is excellent – his eyes really draw me in. I love the overall tone.
Good Luck in the comp !
Graham Lea replied
Yes, he did an excellent job of looking suspicious!
Thanks for you good wishes. Straight back at you.
Mohammad Khaksar
great idea….
Faizan Qureshi
What a wonderful image. I love how striking the face is in front of the background.
Graham Lea replied
Thanks, Faizan. I used the Channel Mixer for the first time to make sure I got all the tones and contrast right. I think the model’s piercing look is the real draw card there, though.