The Scientist
by artvet

Comment by Melethia:
At first the distortion is a bit disconcerting but it really does lend itself well to this portrait - the science is the thing, or at least it is presented that way. Two things that would make this a better portrait - just a bit deeper DOF and cloning out the labels on the machine (which I fully understand isn't allowed under the rules of the challenge.) Very good work.

The Scientist
by artvet

Comment by senor_kasper:
Face focus a bit too soft.

The Scientist
by artvet

Comment by snaffles:
wish there was more going on in the bg here, but the microscope and test tubes all add to authenticity. 7

The Scientist
by artvet

Comment by JohnnyPhD:
This is a nice shot of a scientist in his element. The foreground is not cluttered and the black and white conversion is well done. The blown out background works to simplify the image. I think he could use just a bit more light on the right side of his face, but that is probably something you could do after the challenge with a selection tool (if you feel its even necessary)...6

The Scientist
by artvet

Comment by pcataldo:
BW really works for this photo

The Scientist
by artvet

Comment by codys:
Great perspective. I like it as a b/w but I think I would like it better in color. Nice job!

The Scientist
by artvet

Comment by BrennanOB:
One of the best examples of a subject in their environment so far, i just wish that the DOF was a bit wider, his face, the key element in any portrait lacks the sharpness of his hands and the rack of tubes.

The Scientist
by artvet

Comment by Camabs:
Nice composition and camera angle. Although the combination of props does not make toommuch sense to me, they create a compelling image. Well done.

The Scientist
by artvet

Comment by chili:
This is one of my faves on this challenge. IMO B/W works really well with your subject. I've got the feel that this was a setup, but it really doesn't matter to me because it also feels an authentic representation.
The serious expression on his face is priceless :)
Congrats and good luck!

The Scientist
by artvet

Comment by Ter:
this and with so many in this challenge in B&W looks awesome