Intensity
by MAK

Comment by Paul:
This is a new comment series for me, so please bear with me while I find my style!

(Voted earlier)

This is one of my 9s - I like it a lot. Furthermore I think it enriches the DPC collective portfolio. Put simply, I wish we saw more stuff like this. Let me tell you why it pushes all the right buttons for me:

1. I like quirky portraits and this one certainly qualifies - you've made some really good choices here. This feels like a rooum but I'm not sure why.

2. The DOF intrigues me - I think it is lens induced - looks a bit like what I get with my 85mm f/1.2 but the fall off seems to be even greater.

3. DOF aside, where you've placed the plane of focus is just perfect - passing straight through the irises.

3. The monochrome toning is perfect - just a hit of sepia.

4. The deadpan expression of your subject is highly compelling - engaged but somehow dismissive.

Overall, a fine piece of work.

Intensity
by MAK

Comment by bmartuch:
Almost reminds me of Christopher Walken.

Centrifugal Force
by MAK

Comment by bmartuch:
Gotta love the symmetry.

The Accused
by MAK

Comment by Bear_Music:
Spectacular!

The Accused
by MAK

Comment by Art Roflmao:
Guilty. No doubt. :P

The Accused
by MAK

Comment by PapaBob:
The title made me crack up because I could totally see this shot having a number at the bottom. Nice capture with great tones and detail.

The Accused
by MAK

Comment by illini75:
Even with the color this is a stark photo. Very good

The Perfect Calm
by MAK

Comment by bmartuch:
Very neat silhouette.

Henchman
by MAK

Comment by Bear_Music:
This is fantastic. DOF is so perfectly placed.

Henchman
by MAK

Comment by MAK:

Originally posted by Stagolee: As a Henchman - does not intimidate me, looks like an uncle.....who cant quite remember who the heck i am

Joe Egan, google him. Mike Tyson finds him intimidating, but he is actually a very nice man and fun to be around.