Showing signs of wear and tear
by Paul

Comment by posthumous:
beautiful portrait.

Showing signs of wear and tear
by Paul

Comment by tanguera:
There is something very tintype about this. Finally love the pp'ing. Splendid balance between formal and cynical.

Not a morning person
by Paul

Comment by tanguera:
Breathtaking. The droplet filter is fabulous

Not a morning person
by Paul

Comment by mcaldo:
So you insist :)
My auntie is an amateur painter and photographer. Her young one has taken photography as well. Apparently, he routinely pesters her early in the morning with embarassing candids. When asked, he commented quite starkly "Now she knows what it's like.." :D
So, you'll probably make an artist of him, albeit a revengeful one :)
Terrific image and expressive, it lends itself to quite a few interpretations and potential titles, even none. BW (or light tonemapping, perhaps) was a pretty good choice in this case.
Good job!

Sitting in the happy seat
by Paul

Comment by MinsoPhoto:
This whole series is really lovely

Unrequited
by Paul

Comment by the99:
underrated image. I voted 10 and really like it. Nice job

Showing signs of wear and tear
by Paul

Comment by mcaldo:
Very well posed and personal, the different exposure/processing on the resting hand adds quite a lot to the image.

School of Jewellery
by Paul

Comment by TimTam:
Lovely tones... 7 from me. Well done.

Showing signs of wear and tear
by Paul

Comment by jagar:
I like this version the best, just can't stop staring at your right hand.

Showing signs of wear and tear
by Paul

Comment by Jutilda:
I like the painterly feel.