Strange Profile: Tribute to fpalumbo
by IAmEliKatz

Comment by Tiny:
not right

Strange Profile: Tribute to fpalumbo
by IAmEliKatz

Comment by PennyStreet:
without the optical illusion, but nicely done retake.

Strange Profile: Tribute to fpalumbo
by IAmEliKatz

Comment by Cory:
A fun concept, but poorly executed.

Strange Profile: Tribute to fpalumbo
by IAmEliKatz

Comment by CNovack:
Voted earlier coming back to comment.

You have great detail on the man's face, nice catch-light in the visible eye, and good, dynamic B&W tones on the portrait. It is a good emulation of the original but I feel there are a few things that could have been done to make the shot better. The original had the backdrop dark and the shoulder almost non-existent. This redux could have used those two elements to help make the subject pop more visually. The white shirt and the backdrop do not allow the face(s) to shine as the main focus - they call focus away from what you want your audience to stay focused on. The face cut out while good could have been even better had the features been more pronounced and detailed like the original. Not sure that either the original or the redux benefit from the flat grey of the cut out face as maybe white or black would have more contrast pop.

Passing Through
by IAmEliKatz

Comment by markwiley:
Nice catch, Eli. And, always nice to get one of Paul's long comments.

Passing Through
by IAmEliKatz

Comment by tnun:
fascinating. one looks and looks. there is light and there is not light. we see a portrait but it's facing away.

Passing Through
by IAmEliKatz

Comment by Paul:
This image has caused me to stop and pay attention. That means it is in my 7-10 voting band. (Voted earlier)

Additionally, it is highly interesting/eclectic meaning it keeps me here long enough to offer a longer comment and a vote of 8 or more.

This is one of my 8s - I like it. Furthermore I think it enriches the DPC collective portfolio. Put simply, I wish we saw more stuff like this. Let me tell you why it pushes all the right buttons for me:

1. Stunningly powerful. Every bit a portrait despite being shot from behind.

2. Backlighting of the neck offers great emphasis.

3. Standout bokeh.

4. Wonderful light.

5. Perfect tones.

Overall, brilliantly executed and presented.

Passing Through
by IAmEliKatz

Comment by Tiny:
The light is it.

The Dance
by IAmEliKatz

Comment by Cory:
Indeed, it appears to be so.

My Better Half
by IAmEliKatz

Comment by tanguera:
I thought this was you, but wasn't sure. Didn't recognize you without your half-pint