my eye
by Darkpixel

Comment:
Very interesting detail, the color does not appeal. More of an abstract than anything else to me.

Smile and Beard
by lwoods13

Comment:
This guy does have a great smile and I can see why it would be contagious -- he also has a beard :) Side lighting can be very dramatic but here it's a bit strong. I also wish the background was different -- both the line and the speckles are distracting. Mostly, I wish you had found a different perspective. I don't think shooting up at a person is effective very often.

Jamming
by kvair1

Comment:
He is really into the music and playing is apparently a passion. Good pose and focus.

Eyes
by P-A-U-L

Comment:
Flash? The eyes are nice and sharp but the tones are too red for me and I don't like the grainy texture.

The Sailor's Hand
by Bear_Music

Comment:
Lots of character in the lines and wrinkles on this hand which has seen many years of work and living. I might like some contest to suggest "sailor".

The Power of Control
by Alex_Petrini

Comment:
Well posed and framed. I like the lighting and the range of tones. The direct gaze is compelling. The image speaks of power and control.

Hand like apple
by bas

Comment:
Clean shot. Not my idea of the challenge.

receiving
by tnun

Comment:
I do not understand the personality or character quality of "receiving", but from the pose and some meanings associated with the word, I think she is a good listener? accepting? understanding? The subject herself is too dark for me and the composition is not particularly effective.

doggie daddy
by skewsme

Comment:
Nice tones, focus on dog is good. This image is more about the dog (very cute) than the owner which is a minus for the challenge IMO.

window to the soul
by Ichristfollower

Comment:
I find the reflection distracting and the color too red. I do like the placement of the pupil in the frame.