just the Beginning
by mrchhas

Comment by tvsometime:
We'll posed or well found. Strong. Bump

just the Beginning
by mrchhas

Comment by grahamgator:
So true, but so hard to look at.

The Picture of Dorian Gray
by mrchhas

Comment by lunachicken:
This is another of the shots in this challenge that not only matches title but story, and in a way that brings it to life. I'm blown away by the setup, and the inclusion of the painting in particular. 9

The Picture of Dorian Gray
by mrchhas

Comment by bmartuch:
This is fabulous. The grain adds so much to this.

just the Beginning
by mrchhas

Comment by P-A-U-L:
Looks more like the end:)

just the Beginning
by mrchhas

Comment by Denielle:
This is my second favorite photo in the challenge. It evokes such raw emotion. The black and white conversion works beautifully here. The detail is lovely. The graininess works in complete favor.
I can't tell if the guy has his eyes open or not... but I think the only thing that this photo is missing is the needle that he's about to inject in his arm.
Great shot! Really wonderful. Bumping to an 8

The Picture of Dorian Gray
by mrchhas

Comment by Denielle:
A good idea here. I like how he's looking at himself and holding a picture of what is supposed to be him.
But I don't like the grainy look. I think if the mirror was "cleaner/crisper" but the rest grainy, that may have been interesting? I dunno.
Gave this a 5

The Picture of Dorian Gray
by mrchhas

Comment by Bear_Music:
This is very well worked. It feels utterly *period*, which is critical. Fits the book like a glove. Well done! The shadow on the wall in the center bugs the HELL out of me, and some vignette upper right might be useful, but other than that this is 100% "GO" and I'll give it an 8.

A Study in Scarlet
by mrchhas

Comment by lei_73:
Was one of my favorite! Study in Pink it is!

The Picture of Dorian Gray
by mrchhas

Comment by beatabg:
Pure Genius! Is this Alexkc?