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Teenage Runaway - A Parents Nightmare


	Teenage Runaway - A Parents Nightmare A recent story of a teenage runaway touched me deeply. It would be a nightmare for me not to know where my son was staying or sleeping, or if he was safe, fed and warm. Many teens think they are running to a better place and a better life with no rules, yet end up living in fear and squalor unable to get back home. I asked my son to model for me in an old abandoned cabin to create an image that shows how many runaway teens end up living. I hope that someone thinking of running sees this image and decides to stay home with their families who love them. I have mixed emotions seeing my son in this image. I feel extremely lucky that he is a happy, healthy teenager and thank God, that he is safe and warm here with us. On the other hand, my heart breaks for all those parents who do not know where their child is tonight. Heather K. McFarland

Andy Robinson

Great image! Love the tones, emotion and mood!

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October 28, 2007

- Cindy Bendush

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Good for you for portraying something few want to see in order to call attention to this teen plight Heather. And, kudos to your son for such a job well done modeling - great expression!

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October 28, 2007

Jennifer L. Alder

I AGREE! Very touching image, Heather!
The comp and treatment here are fantastic
Very well done

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October 29, 2007

Megan p

This is excellent!! I am not there yet with teenagers, but gosh this hits home! well done!

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October 29, 2007

- Linda D. Lester

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Excellent shot....It is so sad to think they want to run away! Also there are always two sides to every story! Which is sad too. Great job!

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November 04, 2007

Murry Grigsby

Great idea, setup and image Heather! Your son's pose is very well done also. I hope your photo and hard work will keep at least one child home with family but better yet a whole bunch?

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November 14, 2007

"emmanuel ""nolax""" N. Montemar

wow! the treatment is superb! may I know the filter you used on this one, Heather? thanks.

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November 16, 2007

"emmanuel ""nolax""" N. Montemar

wow! the treatment is superb! may I know the filter you used on this one, Heather? thanks.

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November 16, 2007

Heather K. McFarland

No filter was used at all Nolax. It is an HDR image. Meaning I took 3 different exposures on a tripod ( EV's -2, 0, +2), only one with my son in it. Then combined the 3 exposures with Photomatix and other work in PS.

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November 16, 2007

Heather K. McFarland

Oh and I forgot. I did use the Dragan action on the image also.

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November 16, 2007

Margot Petrowski

Congrats....wonderful and thought-provoking!!!