Taking it too seriously is bound to make u dislike it.
Forgetting that it is posed, even IF it were candid the scene couldnt make me believe for 0.005 of a second that he was going to stab the child as the facial expressions just dont tell that story.
Anyway nice looking photo, Im very new to photography and have just now learnt from you/others that bouncing flash = natural looking light. It looks great well done
Trust me it has nothing to do with how serious I take it or don't take, that is irrelevant. It does not take a brain surgeon to know it is posed as well. I just don't like the shot, nothing personal. I don't take broccoli seriously and I know I hate it.
From a technical standpoint he did a very nice job on the bounce.
If I were not subscribed to the thread the thought of the picture would never enter my mind again. I just made the point that I don't like violence towards kids.....or towards woman as a "posed" or "fun" subject.
Now if someone were to do a series of photos that would show the pain and despair that domestic violence has on us I'd be interested in seeing that.
Trust me, it is really not that big of a deal.

