The Old Man & the Sea
by Brad

Comment by liberty:
(Unfamiliar with this movie, so I'll vote on quality.) This image has nice lighting and composition, 7.

Calling all Angels
by Brad

Comment by annig:
one of my favorite songs! great image too
~Anne

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by Brad

Comment by annig:
you captured it all-smoke, water, fire, can almost feel the heat!
Great stuff

~Anne

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by Brad

Comment by annig:
great picture and accolades for you~ well deserved, btw!!

~Anne

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by Brad

Comment by annig:
"Published by Reuters in their "This week's best pics" - Images selected by Reuters editors from pictures sent to You Witness News. Week of 1/23/07"

Now, HOW COOL IS THAT!!?? you rock Braddy Brad!!

The Old Man & the Sea
by Brad

Comment by CNovack:
I am not familiar with either versions of the movie so I am just going to give you the benefit of the doubt and just judge this on the composition & technicals (plus I couldn't find any photo matches on Google:-) but that does not mean it does not exist just that I cannot make a good comparison) Let's see lighting is very good and it illuminates your subject very nicely. We see many sharp details from the individual hairs in his beard to the crow's feet around his eyes. His eyes - now there is where I would have liked to see more off. Yes, he has the squint that many fisherman have from avoiding taking in too much light glinting off the surface of the water, but I still think a bit more of the whites of his eyes along with more of the pupils visible would create more visual impact. Eyes are the window to the soul. The B&W tones are good but could be even better if there was a stronger contrast between the highlights & shadows. Bumping up contrast and playing with the Highlights/Midtone/Shadow levels in PP would give this a greater and more dynamic range of tones.

The Old Man & the Sea
by Brad

Comment by ClubJuggle:
Great exposure and posing. I can't think of anything to improve this.

The Old Man & the Sea
by Brad

Comment by jmsetzler:
Excellent character portrait, and it fits your theme well...

The Old Man & the Sea
by Brad

Comment by mutos:
very well my friend :)

The Old Man & the Sea
by Brad

Comment by Man_Called_Horse:
I see the old man, but where is the proof that he is even near the ocean. Come on, throw a bone. Give a skiff, a fishing pole, water, sand, something.