The Cuban habit
by NiallOTuama

Comment by Ja-9:
nice clarity and tones

Train
by NiallOTuama

Comment by Garry:
Niall..you need a cricket bat to the head. This one is MUCH better than your entry!! What did you edit with? Topaz?

Rowing space
by NiallOTuama

Comment by jgoings:
I really like the contrast and subject of this one. I think a bit more space to the left might be interesting.

Street
by NiallOTuama

Comment by mitalapo:
Maybe a bit overstated (to match the contrast), but they seem to have a harsh argument.

The Cuban habit
by NiallOTuama

Comment by bohemka:
Cool portrait. Nice eye focus through the smoke.

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.