Powerful Convictions
by Montereykiddo

Comment:
I can't help it - after three days I still think this looks like Leonardo Dicaprio. Great gangster pose, excellent color, fantastic facial expression. Shadow of the hat on the face works here. Composition is excellent. (10)

VERY Shy About Self-Portraits
by SandyP

Comment:
Returning for comment. Good pose and composition. Focus seems a bit soft, which isn't necessarily bad but doesn't work as well here as you might have intended. The highlight on the earring is a bit distracting as well. Overall, a great capture of facial expression. Good luck in the challenge.

In my own image
by Wobble

Comment:
Returning for comment. Creative concept! Unfortunately, the alignment is a bit off which is a distraction. Background is visually uninteresting and might have been cropped out for bigger impact. Overall, a great idea. Good luck in the challenge.

Every man needs a shed
by Bilberry

Comment:
Returning for comment. Good use of framing to add drama to composition. This shot is in sharp focus - good job! The facial expression seems a bit off, especially using the title as a point of reference. To me, you look more worried than satisfied. Overall, a decent shot. Good luck in the challenge!

Look into my eyes
by buckwheat

Comment:
Returning for comment. Good composition. Lighting doesn't flatter the skin tones, although it does bring out the drama in the eyes. Find myself wishing the eyes were level or at least looking directly at the lens. Overall, a decent shot. Good luck in the challenge.

Vertical Horizon
by SURBANNA

Comment:
Returning for comment. Good composition and pose; however lighting isn't working as well as seen in some of the other submissions. So much detail of the main subject is lost that the overall impact of the image suffers. Overall, a decent shot that with some minor image editing could be great.

blk
by Geocide

Comment:
Returning for comment. Creative composition, good capture of facial expression. Good luck in the challenge.

grahamp
by grahamp

Comment:
Returning for comment. Good capture of facial expression, lighting produces warm skin tones. Unfortunately, the image suffers from what I can only describe as "floating head syndrome." A bit more light thrown on the shoulders would have helped with that. Focal point appears to be dead center, although the positioning of the eyes in the top third is good. Overall, a good shot which leaves the viewer wondering what the subject is contemplating.

I Can't Fool You, You can See Right Through Me
by daztaz

Comment:
Returning for comment. You got a great idea here and have mastered the long shutter element. Unfortunately, the shelves in the background are distracting from the overall effect. Nice capture.

One Careful Owner, Needs Some Attention
by Mr_Pants

Comment:
Returning for comment. Good use of negative space. I love how the grin is giant. Very creative idea! On second look, am bumping up.