Into the Storm
by dsidwell

Comment:
Excellent! Like the drama of the impending storm. And yes...David is back!!!!

Manny

Intensity
by Sonifo

Comment:
She's back. watch out guys. Thus is a very moody and dramatic shot. Well-deserved!!!

Manny

Young flamenco dancers
by pmotta

Comment:
This is great Pietro. I wish you had out them off center a little bit. Just an opinion.

Cherene
by ty_roni

Comment:
Excellent shot. Everything has been said. One thing I like most about this (aside from your model) is the color tone you used. How did you achieve that?

Adding this to my few faves.

Feline love
by arpita

Comment:
You are exceeding yourself. Congratulations to this beautiful shot!

Manny

Convergence in steel
by arpita

Comment:
You're great friend. This picture is perfect!!! Nothing to improve. A favorite.

Pete
by KiwiChris

Comment:
A more shallow DOF is suggested to have less detail on the background. Also, if you underexposed it a bit, I guess the face would be more dramatic. Why not a plain black background? For me, I bought a black velvet cloth for that purpose.

For the pose, I would suggest a more tighter crop on the left. But then, you don't like to crop out the hand, do you? So maybe let him move his hand higher close to his ear. I am glad the other hand is not shown as this portrait is better off asymmetrically.

If this is posted in a comepetition and granted that it suits the theme, I would give it a 7. It means that it is an above average portrait.

JMHO.

Manny

Thrill
by Dax-

Comment:
I knew this was yours. I LOVE YOUR WORK. I wish I can be as experimental as you are. My congratulations.

Manny

Seeking a Perch
by Olyuzi

Comment:
No effense to the ribboners...but this should have been the BLUE!

Congratulations. And btw, you were the first person who encouraged me to continue on posting pictures here. My gratitude. This is not a scratch at your back. This picture is really good. I will add this to my faves.

manny

Kissed by the Evening Light
by gaurawa

Comment:
I am flattered to have inspired you to take this shot. tHis is beautiful. I like the slight opening of the mouth....more expressive. I also like the fact that the transparent veil covers the whole face. How you've managed to achieved sharpness despite the veil covering is amazing. Any trick?

Manny