A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
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Comment by lunachicken:
Frankly I'm surprised this wasn't done more. I for the most part want more ties to the story, but this is a little different. It still loosely reflects the story, but is a play on the art commonly associated with this book. For that I can forgive the beard, but the round glasses are a crucial part of that art. 6

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
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Comment by Bear_Music:
What's nice about this, is that it actually feels like it's a reasonable period piece, faithful to the time in which Joyce wrote the book. The eyes are terrific, the ears weighted down by the hat, the upthrust chin: there's a bit of bewildered, a bit of apprehension, a bit of resistance all speaking here.

The eyes aren't quite as sharp as the nose and lips, and I'd like them to be tack sharp. The skin color seems a little cool to me. But allin all, a very nice entry. 7 from me.

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
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Comment by see:
I an one of a few that have taken on the” Comment on every vote challenge”. I will post the score I gave you then try to explain my reasons for said vote. Hopefully nothing below will be taken personally, and maybe we can both learn from it..
Although a fine portrait, there is little that ties this to the 19th century, although the hat helps a bit. I am hung between quality of image and believability of challenge topic. I will place this in the middle and give a point for the hatâ€Â¦6

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
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Comment by LandzEnca:
Wonderful portrait. I am not familiar with the novel, but it doesn't matter. I like the soft natural light, but a little more contrast may have added some points.

6

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
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Comment by jayzundel:
Crisp!

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
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Comment by emoons:
I like the shot. I particularly like the expression on his face...almost a look of destitution. I am not getting Irish as much as I am getting Amish. I know Amish isn't a nationality, and I guess you could have Amish Irishmen.

I give it a 6

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
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Comment by mariuca:
You found a good enough hat and a young, slender man, and the title goes well with the portrait only that it does not go too well with Joyce. It is a good shot but I am not capable to really like it.
5

Release (The End)
by nam

Comment by mitalapo:
good colors

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
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Comment by Denielle:
This shot feels like it needs something.
More sharpness in the eyes, more clarity/detail in the beard... the skin to be "glowing" a little.
It's got potential...
Gave it a 4

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
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Comment by daisydavid:
He looks a bit disturbed, as artists should ;) A nice tight crop, probably could have come in a tad more on the right side. Fits the theme, he looks like a musician. Doesn't go any further than the look though.5.