hiding! cute shot, might have cloned out that pole.

The fact that the boy is actually there sort of ruins it for me by way of relevance. I do like the photo though. Excellent black and white.

I am not quite sure I get this - he could be crying, but then again he could be just drying himself off after the pool. Or is it an absence of clothes?

Wet yes, cold probably, absent no...sorry don't get this one. The image is exposed very well, the tonal range is very strong. Technically very well done, just doesn't hold my interest.

Its got a good tonal range, but I dont see the relevance

I can guess all kinds of things that are missing - his teddy bear - his courage.....