The Italian
by aKiwi

Comment by Elaine:
I like this. An interesting person, an interesting place. I like that you kept the background behind him solid, yet included the buildings to show the setting.

The Italian
by aKiwi

Comment by muckpond:
gorgeous.

The Italian
by aKiwi

Comment by cowcollect:
I like this photo for a few reasons. Mainly because I want to know how to fuzz out the background of photos like this one. My photo might have turned out better if this happened to my picture.

The Italian
by aKiwi

Comment by AzCKelly:
Very Nice. I like the city effect from behind but the red roof is a bit distracting. Maybe crop that part out. Great Picture.

The Italian
by aKiwi

Comment by dwterry:
I'm one who's not afraid to crop into someone's face or hairline... I think it often is to good effect. In this case, you've missed just a "sliver" of his ear which makes it look more accidental than purposeful. So that, is my minor nit. The rest of the image is WONDERFUL. Nice candid expression on his face. Great lighting, excellent use of shallow DOF while preserving the ambience. Good luck in the challenge!

The Italian
by aKiwi

Comment by bryantbus:
I would love to know the story about this photo, very nice!

The Italian
by aKiwi

Comment by Tammer:
Plain and simple - I like it all around. Good luck in the challenge. 10

The Italian
by aKiwi

Comment by troberge:
Great Character Shot. I bet this guy could tell a story or two! I like the background also. The windows and doorways in background add appeal to the overall photograph and cements the "italian" look.

The Italian
by aKiwi

Comment by angflener:
Nice photo. I found the background a little distracting.

The Italian
by aKiwi

Comment by moonjeong:
Beautiful composition, just the right bouque, great colors! Congrats man.