Jess D - Crit 1 - Recipe

I suppose the most intentional aspect of this photo was the composure. I'm a big fan of strong lines cutting across the frame, and in this particular photo the shadows were working to my great advantage. I think this photo is particularly effective in B&W because of the direct sunlight and the deep shadow that the ladder cast on the deck. A couple of people mentioned the feeling of nostalgia that the photo evokes, and although I wish I could say I thought of that at the time, I didn't. I was more excited about the geometry of the photo, but it just worked out nicely with the emotional response as well.