Irish Counties
by Alicia

Comment:
Wow, you've really captured the energy and concentration in this shot, well done. Did you use AF on this? I ask because my autofocus was a pain in low-light when I used the 50mm with my old 350D. I don't know if the focus is locked on the back wall but he could be sharper - you probably could have got away with boosting the ISO on this.

The Arch of Marble
by dainmcgowan

Comment:
Wonderful processing on this one. The fisheye is an awesome lens to use for this challenge - looking forward to seeing more of your work.

Day 1 "Cookie"
by Patrick_R

Comment:
Lovely shot and great use of DoF.

Bench reader
by Melethia

Comment:
This is great stuff - the woman in the advertisement really makes this for me. Well seen!

Daisies
by Wildcard

Comment:
So pleased you went with this one Bobbie! Awesome composition and processing. Hope it does well! (no vote)

What do Eyes See?
by Shrink

Comment:
At first I thought this was another boring 'blank' expression but there's definitely an enigma to this man's expression, and the artwork to the left heightens this. I definitely think you could crop more bravely and lose some of the uninteresting background on the left. Good shot.

blues
by IsabellSchatz

Comment:
Good composition - but for my taste the lighting is all a bit flat (and bright) on the face. The choice of blues for the shirt and background is a very strong one, however. Technically it's a good portrait but for me it fails to establish any emotional connection with the viewer.

On The Cruelty Of Man
by Adian00

Comment:
Crude and uncompromising. Very different and it's going to take a lot of people aback, though not necessarily in a good way. A very brave and bold entry - thanks for submitting!

poets profile/ larger then life
by cutout

Comment:
Bold, dramatic and yet with an almost dreamlike quality to it. Absolutely superb - my favourite of the challenge.

Angus
by Firsty

Comment:
A very sharp and clean-looking shot. Your high key is almost really well controlled but I fear the overall effect is one of over-exposure at the expense of the subject's complexion. I'd like to see a little more in the expression as well.