out-stare a tortoise
by whiteroom

Comment:
Crisp composition! Like the choice of B&W and the vignetting. Never heard the expression in your title before...but you've met the challenge well.

Against The Black Wall Of Death
by Mark of SRQ

Comment:
Humorous and playful--I'm guessing that's what you're trying to convey with this pose and expression, anyway.

Wondering what he's up to...
by Everyday Renee

Comment:
A pretty portrait. Nice use of high-key and soft focus to create a mood that works well with the expression. I know titles aren't the main focus here, but that title with this image makes me think "...and I bet he's wondering what you're up to." Perhaps something simpler like "Longing" would have worked for my fickle ear.

Me
by TrollMan

Comment:
Dreamy! Nice expression. Wish that either the wall were less of a textural feature or that there was more definition in the hair and face--just seems that the strength of the wall is fighting with the subject for attention.

Death is in the Winds
by chefsam

Comment:
Moody! The lighting creates a nice bit of interest--the setting is interesting. Wish that scaffold (windmill blade?) wasn't growing out of your head, though.

Glassman
by gudbjargarson

Comment:
I like the lighting and the empty space. Technically crisp. Bothered by the split image of the eye where the lens creates a double, though.

Blurred Interlude
by jjbeguin

Comment:
Gritty! What an interesting window into your personality. Love the textures and the play of light! Best luck in the challenge.

At home
by Mambe

Comment:
A beautiful classic portrait! That this is a self portrait makes this all the more expertly captured! Good luck in the challenge--I'm voting high for your image.

cold body in the road
by eirasi

Comment:
Sassy! Interesting take on portraiture. Love the way you make the centered composition work to advantage. Clean colors, wonderful texture--how could this be more perfect? Good luck in the challenge to one of my top picks.

Boxes
by utro

Comment:
How playful! One of my top picks. Love the many layers present and implied in this self-study. Environment would be a hinderance under most scenarios, but it works perfectly here. Lens cap in the back pocket is a perfect touch. Good luck in the challenge.