Little White Lies
by tryals15

Comment:
Ah, one of the few ORIGINAL ideas in this challenge. Looks good in the "slim Jim" framing. Techinique wise, it has some problems: 1) The print is "muddy" with o real crisp whites and no "black blacks." 2) This is exacerbated by the bright white in your frame - that white competes with the image ... and it wins.

Habitually Sad
by riley

Comment:
Habit? Not likely - just a trait of the breed. But it is still a very captivating image nonetheless. Very nice exposure, composition and lighting. And... it's not a toilet seat!

Smoke
by matiscro

Comment:
A very unusual portrait. At first glance, I saw a hand under her chin with a finger pushing the chin up.... So it's abit mysterious and makes you look twice.

Gnawer
by AmiYuy

Comment:
It's great rendition - nice work on the composition, exposure and "printing." Nice blacks alng with some white whites and a good tonal range in between. The background and its textures goes well. I think it would be even more powerful if the model did exactly what he was doing but shifted his eyes towards the camera (not the head - just the eyes) - maybe not full eye contact, but some the eyes were more visible.

Tha Pipe Man
by train

Comment:
Of all the "smoking" images, this is one that has some redeeming value. Has a bit of a "Norman Rockwall" feel. The smoke by your models ear is great.

Gone Fishin'
by Nanpantanman

Comment:
Sometimes I wish I had gone fishin' - rather than score image after image of toliet seats, cigarettes, and noses! You get an extra point just for the relief! It's an ORIGINAL idea (sigh) and well exposed and composed. Not terribly exciting however.

Looking for food
by ingvar

Comment:
There's a wonderful feel to this image. Nice subtle colors both in the buildings and their reflection. Composition good but a bit crowded at the bottom. The softness of focus on the buildings may bother some - but I kinda like it. I toss the heavy black border.

Sorry I'm Late, Traffic Was Bad.
by BillE

Comment:
Great work with the wide angle! Focusing on the forground perfect.

I really need to quit.
by awpollard

Comment:
Of all the cigarette submissions, this is the most original. It also would qualify for "unusual viewpoint." Nice work with the wide angle lens. Make it pop even more with a whisp of smoke from the cigarette - moved down away from his beard. (The smoke would relly look good right in front of the strap.) Overall - high marks!

Oops sorry!...... he he he he
by aKiwi

Comment:
A lot of bad habits accumulated! Exposure right on. Composition leading you in from the bottom left works well.