The black rider
by Brin

Comment:
They don't grow clouds THAT smooth in our neck of the woods. :D This is a nice photo although I think the subject is not a large enough piece of the message/story for a portrait themed challenge. Best of luck to you in the challenge.

Housewife
by Rino63

Comment:
Quite frankly, the first thought that came to mind when I saw this image is "Cook" or "Maid". I think it's the apron and the upright (prim) sitting position. Peeling potatos in our household is much messier than this and usually done at the sink. :D

All that aside, the image is well done with a nice range of tones. I'd have been tempted to square crop this or move the subject to center as it's nearly centered now.

Proud Papa
by SJCarter

Comment:
I almost called him "Elvis". :D I came SO close to using him! Nice job on cleaning him up...he was one dirty duck. Good luck! ;^)

Window
by bood

Comment:
It's an interesting image, but how does it portray/show the "essence" of the person? It may say more about the person on this side of the glass? Sorry, not trying to be fresh, just trying to figure out what story you're trying to tell with this photo. Good luck in the challenge.

Cool. Smooth. Refreshing.
by SJCarter

Comment:
Hey, hey!!! Would you look at this! Way to go Jimmy. Congrats! :D

The Whittler
by SDW

Comment:
This has a nice feel to it and does a nice job of telling a story of who this person is. Probably getting hit a bit on some face showing, but I like it. Good luck in the challenge.

Portrait of a Bull Rider
by SJCarter

Comment:
Wonderful job of processing this! Hope it does well for you. :D

Wrapped Up
by Nobody

Comment:
I don't know. Doesn't feel right, like it's not really meeting the spirit of the challenge with that cardboard just sitting out there like that. JMO of course. Good luck in the challenge.

White Water
by Tallbloke

Comment:
You were robbed! Thought for sure this was good for top 20 at a minimum, maybe even higher. Hmmpph. Shows what I know I guess. :D

Keep up the great work!

Drink DNMC Beer - and the "Brown" is your's!
by scaramanga

Comment:
I wonder if this will get the most comments award for the challenge? :D A clever take on the challenge and an interesting image to look at as well. I think what makes it work (besides being clever) is the use of foreground and background subjects to tie it together visually for the viewer. Best of luck to you in the challenge.