The Picture of Dorian Gray
by mrchhas

Comment by Kroburg:
This image has a nice, almost mysterious atmosphere, makes me think of a Hitchcock B&W movie. Great picture!

The Picture of Dorian Gray
by mrchhas

Comment by tnun:
ah. you went for it. possibly too literal, maybe even too ambitious. 5

The Picture of Dorian Gray
by mrchhas

Comment by vawendy:
Very nicely done. A few small nitpicks: the hands are a little odd -- flat and blown? And the arch coming out of the head in the mirror is odd and very distracting. I wish it wasn't centered on the head. Just a little to the left or right and it would have been much better. That being said, it's one of my favorites in the challenge. -9-

The Picture of Dorian Gray
by mrchhas

Comment by emoons:
Great photo. I like the composition and the lighting. My one criticism is the door frame on the left. Cropped out with maybe a little of the guy's back cropped out too would have made this a little better.

Gave it an 8

The Picture of Dorian Gray
by mrchhas

Comment by RyanW:
My only real criticism here involves the picture - looking at the picture would cause him to lose all benefits gained from having it.
well lit and setup, giving a nice ethereal feel to the scene
a 6 from me, mostly because of the painting in his hands and uncovered

The Picture of Dorian Gray
by mrchhas

Comment by tanguera:
Fabulous!!!!!!!! Love this

The Picture of Dorian Gray
by mrchhas

Comment by bohemka:
Quite well done.

The Picture of Dorian Gray
by mrchhas

Comment by Melethia:
Great interpretation. Haunting!

The Picture of Dorian Gray
by mrchhas

Comment by dtremain:
Comment Challenge: This is such a great image on so many levels. I love the three incarnations - the real, the reflection, and the portrait. I love the use of the arched alcove above the reflection's head. Very nice monochrome.

The Picture of Dorian Gray
by mrchhas

Comment by RKT:
6...kudos for sticking to the actual story. The one thing I find could use some work is the lighting. It's a bit too harsh and one directional...like an on camera flash. Some natural window light would have lent a great deal of atmosphere and mood.