When I look at a photo, I look at both formal and representational elements. Is the subject matter interesting or engaging on its own merits? Is there a story there? Is there a strong composition - or an implied reason for not having one? Is there an interesting interplay between tones (or hues) and the contrast range? How does this picture fit in to or comment on the genre that is implied (portrait, figure study, photojournalism, etc.)?(posted 8820 days ago)Perhaps in the context of a show with additional prints, this one might answer some of those questions. As it is, however, it doesn't. It may be meaningul to you for lot of reasons. However, the viewer doesn't have access to those reasons or feelings.