On Raglan Road
by NiallOTuama

Comment by jmritz:
Great reflected light! Gorgeous decay.

Shaded profile
by NiallOTuama

Comment by bvy:
She's beautiful. I hope you two spend many happy years together.

On Raglan Road
by NiallOTuama

Comment by blindjustice:
This somehow speaks to me; I like the urban chaos feel, but there is hope in movement.

Shaded profile
by NiallOTuama

Comment by Paul:
Apologies - no time for a 'Longer Look' comment before challenge end. I'll come back after.

Back to update this comment. Apologies, I'd forgotten I'd be in an Internet black hole before rollover.

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: Standout texture and toning on this image - and the relationship between your head and 'hers'. The catchlight in the eye is just brilliant and offer the sense of nailed focus that anchors the image. The slight vignette is perfectly judged too

Critical stuff: I have really mixed views on your cropped neck - part of me wants a bit more space for you, the other half likes what it does to subjugate you to the lamp/light - in offers a rich metaphor.

Overall: Unusually well made image - conceptual and simple. Well played.

Message edited by author 2011-10-17 08:20:29.

On Raglan Road
by NiallOTuama

Comment by geinafets:
I really wish I could vote on this so I could give you a good score! I really love the black and white conversion and the texture. I think you captured the mood perfectly in this.

Bad hair day
by NiallOTuama

Comment by jagar:
vic looks like a happy guy, who cares about his hair problems.

On Raglan Road
by NiallOTuama

Comment by imagoterra:
Such good use of wide angle hear. It's a really dramatic image, very isolating.

On Raglan Road
by NiallOTuama

Comment by tanguera:
Awesome grittiness to this image. In love with the pp'ing.

Shaded profile
by NiallOTuama

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
Looks like you are considering doing the famous lampshade-on-the-head routine. I told you to avoid those late pub nights!

Bad hair day
by NiallOTuama

Comment by MarioPierre:
Doesn't seem to mind.. hehe.