This is my least favorite photo because it is not as clean as I would like it to be. The edges of the palm tree could be smoothed or feathered more. The girl doesn't really look like she is growing out of the tree and she looks strange without arms. The photo also doesn't have much of a symbolic meaning and only connects to the theme of growth because she is literally growing out of a tree. 

I think this is my strongest photo because it conveys a strong message and connects well to the theme. I like the way the opacity of the person becomes more solid as she gets older. It symbolizes that as one ages, her younger self starts to fade away. I also like the water in the background that adds to the theme of growth and shows that time doesn't stop for anything or anyone. If I could redo this photo, though, I would have cleaned up the edges of the oldest girl's shoes.