Every day above ground is a good day.
by whiteroom

Comment by Kavey:
Selective desaturation is a technique that I think is hugely overused so it's refreshing to see an example where it's used not for the sake of it but because it truly adds something to the image. I love the black and white for the man himself - it really brings out the wonderful texture of his skin and the expression on his face. The bright green for the pea pod helps it to stand out against his skin and ensures we can really see what it is. Even though it's the only thing in colour the focal point is still on the model's eyes which I think is testament to how strong the portrait of him is.

Every day above ground is a good day.
by whiteroom

Comment by UNTITLED:
Excellent! Great contrast and very nice use of selective desat.

Every day above ground is a good day.
by whiteroom

Comment by messerschmitt:
good one !

Every day above ground is a good day.
by whiteroom

Comment by scarbrd:
cool portrait, Goodman perhaps? Th epea angle is pretty subtle, not sure if the selective desat makes it better. I like the shot though

Every day above ground is a good day.
by whiteroom

Comment by cerebis:
its a fantastic portrait, but the pea pod looks like it was added in later in photoshop, I'm not saying it actually was, just that it looks artificial in the shot, probably due to leaving the pod in colour after, converting the guy to mono. In terms of this challenge I'm not sure, but as I said firstly, as a portrait this is outstanding

on top of the world
by whiteroom

Comment by xianart:
makes me miss sa. superb shot.

Every day above ground is a good day.
by whiteroom

Comment by NoellaSue:
Something about this picture that I really, really like. It seems so "earthy," so real. The more I look at it, the more I like it.

Every day above ground is a good day.
by whiteroom

Comment by edslone:
I don't like the big white frame but I love the rest of the picture.

Every day above ground is a good day.
by whiteroom

Comment by shay455:
nice

Every day above ground is a good day.
by whiteroom

Comment by hotpasta:
great as a selective desat...awesome image...good luck, one of the best so far...9