My Youth For The Black Belt
by judojoe

Comment:
There you go. Polar bear club member ready to jump into icy water :) Very cool idea, nice lighting, sharp focused face. Overall, very good job :)

I wonder if they know I'm not wearing any pants ...
by rhadshaw

Comment:
nice. I tell you what. You posed very nicely, I like this photo, clean sharp (could be sharper) but why didn't you do this with darker background. Oh man, it would be much better. Now it looks like a quick shot in the office, put the same thing with dark background with light, filler and a main... Why don't you do that after challenge is over, I bet you everyone else would agree with me :) Good photo overall :)

Monday's Child
by Rompy

Comment:
A wonderful portrait. I totally love it. Very clear, sharp. Lighting is excellent. Your beauty just jumps out. Excellent excellent job :)

Mrs. Grinch's Christmas Card
by JuliBoc

Comment:
Very cool. Love the idea, and execution. Love the post process. Very good job ;)

Self Portrait 136
by andrewreiner

Comment:
You captured a good portrait; you didn't need the cigarette in my opinion. The hood, and color of the sweatshirt is very nice. Good framing and lighting, but cigarette takes it all away from you. Overall, is a nice photo :)

Reflecting
by russiansergee

Comment:
Nice idea but your eyes had to be focused here. Little sharp eyes would make this photo better. nice lighting, not too much. Overall is a good photo :)

Myself.
by sarber

Comment:
Nice. I like the idea, composition. But execution, actually settings I think could be better. Here is what I would like to see: Sharper and focused eyes, shadow frame. Overall though is a very nice photo :)

The Dark Side
by hsvhoon

Comment:
Maybe because you had to stand still for a second or two, there is some blur. I tell ya, if your face would be sharp, this might be a very nice photo. Now is a good photo :) nice idea too by the way :)

Self-Evaluation
by Artphotogster

Comment:
Nice photo that I call "Art". I usually take a point or two if I don't see at least partial face in portrait challenge (which this is my first voting I think), but this one is very good, technically and pos process very nicely done, I will skip my tradition. Very nice photo overall :)

Merry Christmas
by fotomann_forever

Comment:
Merry Christmas to you too. I am glad you have this photo here. Simple, very nice. Technically excellent. A very good job overall :)