Chemtrails
by whiteroom

Comment by saloonstudios:
very nice, i guess it just takes a challenge like "conspiracy" to bring back this kind of artistry. 10

Chemtrails
by whiteroom

Comment by Judi:
Great silhouetting work.

wink
by whiteroom

Comment by twm122:
What a great portrait. However, I think that your borber distracts from the portrait. It could have easily stood on its own.

wink
by whiteroom

Comment by dsa157:
very cute pose, greater depth of field would have left the apple nice and sharp too.

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by whiteroom

Comment by yanko:
I really like the photo except for the hand. It looks too processed in relation to everything else.

broom vendor
by whiteroom

Comment by ajeetekbote:
you have capyured a dreary day ahead in his eyes.Congrats

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by whiteroom

Comment by behindthescenes:
different choice for a border..i kindda like it.. i also like the expression and the short dof

wink
by whiteroom

Comment by kevrobertson:
this works really well
I am sure you have been told the frame is wrong, but i like it

broom vendor
by whiteroom

Comment by SJCarter:
* Greetings from the Critique Club *

Great... How the **** am I supposed to comment on such a phenomenally successful image!!! LOL I'll do my best to give you my opinions, but please take them with a grain of salt, as this shot won the blue for a lot of very good reasons!

Composition:
Perfect. I can't think of anything that would improve it. This shot really captured personal character beautifully. The weary eyes and expression speak volumes.

Lighting:
Almost perfect. The lighting on his face is superb. There is a hot spot on one of the brooms.

Focus/DOF:
Perfect. Incredible detail on the man's face and a very gentle DOF that allows the viewer to see the background (and the brooms) but concentrate on the man.

Meets the Challenge:
Exceptional (obviously)! This image really stood out to so many people for a reason. It really captured a beautiful moment in very high contrast (on a number of levels).

Overall:
Outstanding shot. Congratulations on your well-deserved blue ribbon.

broom vendor
by whiteroom

Comment by Kavey:
Missed this one during the quick skim-through of entries. What a stunner. I love the direct eye contact, the textures of his face, the light and shadow and the background too which provides context as well as visual balance. Wonderful portrait!