While I was listening to the radio this morning I heard some updates about the "kid and the balloon" story. I thought it'd be interesting to see some photos of the story and use one for my critique this morning.
This photo overall is pretty cute. I love pictures of people in interesting places, hence why I was struck by the boy sitting cross-legged on the roof of the car. It's a nice portrait shot. Although he is not looking directly at the camera, I can still see his mischiveous eyes and smile. I wish the camera had zoomed in a bit more on the face. The background is good (it's not too busy and it doesn't wash him out) however I'm almost positive there is a news car right behind the car the boy is sitting on. As a journalist, that kills me. I think it's because I have this preconceived notion that news crews over dramatize an event. Doesn't news that drags out making a person (or people) look bad get boring after about five seconds? Back on track: Overall, I like this photo, news van and all.
