Hardened
by aprudhomme

Comment by MinsoPhoto:
My first impressions were that I really like this pose and wow his eyes seem really white.

Composition: I really like this pose and it seems to work well for this shot, however I think this may work better if you cropped a little more off the top so that the eyes are on one of the thirds. Also not sure how well the barb wire works with this, I kinda like the feel it adds but I don't like how the lines compete. Maybe if the barb wire was horizontal or if you framed the shot on both sides with the wire, that may work better.

Lighting: I like the lighting on this and feel it is done well.

Artistic feel: Very nice, it definitely has a good artistic feel to it.

Processing: In my opinion the processing takes away from this shot. The eyes seem far too white and the skin almost plastic. I think this would look nicer if the eyes looked more natural.

Overall: Good job. I like the feel you have with this shot and just keep at it and you will have some amazing portraits.

Gaze
by aprudhomme

Comment by Paul:
I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.

Positives: My, what a compellingly subtle portrait - there is something about the slight 'miss' of focus that grabs you in a way a super-sharp image could not. I love the coloration too.

Critical stuff: Nothing at all.

Overall: Beyond a simple 'capture-the-face' portrait. Excellent.

Gaze
by aprudhomme

Comment by bvy:
Fabulous portrait. Something about that wavy line of the couch hat is so telling. A top pick from me, I suspect.

Gaze
by aprudhomme

Comment by hotpasta:
looks bored

Rise
by aprudhomme

Comment by LonnieD:
Good idea.
Falls down on the exposure - blown in top L.

I am King
by aprudhomme

Comment by sadiebird:
yep, overlay is great! love the shot--perfectly titled!

I am King
by aprudhomme

Comment by PennyStreet:
Nice black and white and the effect is terrific!

I am King
by aprudhomme

Comment by smardaz:
i love the overlay! care to share it? :)

Rise
by aprudhomme

Comment by mgarsteck:
Horizon looks just a little bit off

Rise
by aprudhomme

Comment by odriew:
LOVE simple high contrast B&W shots like this. Interesting pose, looks like it's candid and posed at the same time. This might seem biased but I'm giving you a 10 and a fave anyway. =)