Avedon Inspiration
by cyclingtmb

Comment:
I wonder if this was taken from behind a screen? There is a textural effect visible on the hair and part of the helmet that to my eyes at least doesn't really add anything to the overall image, and the overall feel is one of soft focus, where for this subject I feel a sharper image would be more suited. It is a shame that the helmet strap is undone - I think the model would look more single-mindedly focussed with it fastened.

self-portrait for o.
by tapcity

Comment:
Certainly strange, but really rather compelling!

caught in the motion
by spraxx

Comment:
I really admire this - works as a portrait, but is oh so much more, too.

My Love is gone.......
by onar

Comment:
The placement of the boats wake is rather unfortunate - almost as though your model is snorting a line of coke... That said, I like the idea of weaving a narrative into your portrait, and your title works well with this.

The weekend feel
by HighNooner

Comment:
Perhaps a little overdone on the Neat Image or glow. Otherwise a good competent portrait,

Unbelievable
by pixelpig

Comment:
After the week Man U had, I am not quite sure why your model is looking so glum.... Not sure if it is an art effect filter you have used, or the photo has a noise problem, but the end result doesn't, to my eyes at least, really compliment the photo.

poets profile/ larger then life
by cutout

Comment:
Incredibly, extraordinarily cool image.

Mzee
by scooter88

Comment:
What a beautiful and gentle expression you have captured here. it reminds me that there really is hope for humanity. Wonderful.

Number Crunching
by dieselphoto

Comment:
Super work!

Sweet Dreams
by Jewlya

Comment:
Interesting - viewed this on my (abysmal) monitor at work, and all I could see was the fire. Here at homeon my laptop the full image is visible. I really like your idea of using firelight for the portrait, and having some context set, but to really pull it off I feel that you needed just a little more light.