Biometric Data Required
by hughletheren

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Wild and crazy! The congenial smile adds the levity to offset the gory reality of the internals. A very good effect. Bumping up.

Game futile
by Sonda

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A very interesting image with two different values of lighting as evidenced. While not fitting the self portraiture on the money, it does present a highly mysterious and emotive image with great impact. Bumping up.

personal reflection
by spease

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A very good portrait with a complimentary background to round out the image. Its only minor fault is not the focus is not on the money and on the face. However, the composition is good, Bumping up.

02 13 2005
by undieyatch

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This is a character study that meets the challenge head on with immaculate technique and clarity. Good work. Bumping up to 7

Split Thought
by 4score

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An arresting visual and here the blue tone helps the image sing. The effect leans more on a graphical representation but these are allowed. I am impressed. Bumping up.

"Simply the Best"
by drydoc

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This image will invite the bell curve, however, my vote will be on the higher end. It is very creative with the subdued reflection where the viewer gains a slight hint of the features. Bumping up.

Deep Depression of the Code Cutter
by BooZon

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While not 100 percent in the portrait genre, the image is much more emotive and the lighting accomplishes and aids to deliver the mood. Bumping up.

Where is She?
by Fleximus

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A slighly flat look but the detail is all there to entertain a full observation. The pose is great, the gaze with the double catchlights adds a truly liquid look which enhances. The mouth position, while requiring just a bit more tinal value is nevertheless well accented. The entire image evokes the sensation of the examination of the self and this is where this image excells and yes, the hand positions supports the general effect. Bumping up.

what's that you said?
by camelotnorth

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A very good 3/4 face study and the sepia supports the charcter essence. There is one minor observation by means of an exploration of a slight lower angle to help clear the frame of the eye glasses and the pupil. However, the facial expression has enough interest along with the very good lighting. Bumping up

Just Me
by trying2bstill

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When we think of portraits we think eyes. However, all rules are meant to be broken. The face angle here works very well and the shades allude to the mystery. Bumping up.