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by theodor38

Comment by soccerdad:
Very well done, with great choice of background, and good work on the hair and facial hair. Those streaks of grey on a young guy add real interest and the impression of experience, and you caught them perfectly. The model (who I seem to recognize?) helped you a lot with a perfect fun loving expression to offset the experience.

The only thing I might think about changing is your crop. If you moved him to the right, and let him look offscreen by looking across an empty white frame, it might feel like he had more space. But this is a small suggestion. This is an exceptionally well done portrait.

flirtaceous.
by theodor38

Comment by neilmwilson:
i like the blown out background and the spontaneous expression

i feel like from this pic we know somthing about this individual
the mark of a superior portrait

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by theodor38

Comment by soniecat:
I think this is a great potrait. The focus, lighting and exposure are all well done.

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by theodor38

Comment by photom:
Great high-key and exposure. It's very stong but I'd give you another point with the exact pose but with the eyes more towards the lens. No points taken away but the border is not needed.

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by theodor38

Comment by Spork99:
What can I say, this is a killer shot, the expression make the title superfluous. 9

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Comment by digistoune:
This is excellent! I love portraits that reveal personality and show some creativity on the part of the photographer. The total opposite of your typical Olan Mills portrait where everyone has a weird "stepford wife" smile on their face. Good job!

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by theodor38

Comment by boomer:
What? No scaly skin? Seriously -- another fine shot. You are really in the groove with your "model" by now... Good expression, great job making us almost stare into that right eye of yours (I mean, of his). This is a good portrait and would also have been good for the Off Screen challenge (or whatever it was called).

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by theodor38

Comment by Samara:
You are the best in everything you do!

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by theodor38

Comment by wingy:
Very crisp and vivid. The hand seems a little unnatural to me, but I'm not sure. Excellent work.

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by theodor38

Comment by L1:
I am so thrilled to see you in a portrait SMILING! This is a great one, by the way. I love the lighting, the almost high-key effect. Wonderful! :o)