Rowing space
by NiallOTuama

Comment by bmartuch:
Nice job on the B&W. I like the centered composition.

The Cuban habit
by NiallOTuama

Comment by jiminri:
Nice work

The Cuban habit
by NiallOTuama

Comment by jjstager2:
A wonderful shot. Great pose. Great smoke.Great dark, sharp eyes. If I wanted to be picky, I'd ask for just the slightest amount of back light so I could get better definition between the model's head and the dark BG. Really nice work.

The Cuban habit
by NiallOTuama

Comment by Garry:
Very interesting image Niall. So many detail to focus on: the eyes, the hand, the cigarillo, the smoke etc. Personally, I really like this composition, especially with the dark negative space to the right of the figure (although I'm sure some will tell you to crop tighter). Only "negative" comment is the face seems to be lacking some detail, especially around the eyes and cheeks. I think maybe part of that is clipping of the blacks?

Anyway, I think this is a good entry...I suspect it will do 5.8ish?

The Cuban habit
by NiallOTuama

Comment by Sandraatje:
I have something for smoking pictures. I like this one too. The smoke in the shot, the look in his face, almost as if he's asking please let me stop I don't want this anymore. Very intruding. I like it a lot.

The Cuban habit
by NiallOTuama

Comment by bmartuch:
Fantastic image. The color tone is great and excellent composition.

The Cuban habit
by NiallOTuama

Comment by Melethia:
I like how thesmoke has formed a sort of headpiece. Nicely done with the toned B&W.

Loud and clear
by NiallOTuama

Comment by Cory:
NEVER would have guessed this... Nice one!

Six halves
by NiallOTuama

Comment by bmartuch:
Nice. I like the crossing lines. (Fence and barbed wire).

Six halves
by NiallOTuama

Comment by Luci11e:
very interesting shot