The Watering Hole
by MAK

Comment by pearlseyes:
Without the title I wouldn't know this was for a liquid challenge. It is a nice image with excellent processing though.

Namaskar
by MAK

Comment by hesitant:
You wuz robbed

Namaskar
by MAK

Comment by PennyStreet:
Should have been higher, IMO. Every detail is perfectly done.

Namaskar
by MAK

Comment by SandyP:
BeeeeeeaUTIFUL, MAK!!!

Moussa
by MAK

Comment by sidpixel:
*Hello from Sid and the Critique Club*

First impressions, a stunning portrait with instant appeal.

I love the dark background and the way the mans black face appears from the black depths in the way that it does. The dark clothing also helps in the overall low key effect here.

The lighting is effective with good detail where it matters.

The only constructive criticism I can offer is that of the eyes and the focus. It is essential that the eyes of any portrait are pin sharp to engage with the viewer. Here the focus is on the nearest eye but the pupil is only partially visible in the corner of his eye. I think the important eye here is his right eye which unfortunately is a little on the soft side. You ought to have either used a smaller aperture to increase the DOF to include both eyes or moved your focus point more towards the bridge of the nose. Personally, I think I would favour the latter which would have softened the cheek and forehead where it merges into the dark background, that would have looked more effective than more sharpness throughout which would have looked more abrupt and probably less appealing.

All in all a very pleasing image, I look forward to more from you, Sid

Namaskar
by MAK

Comment by Techo:
Great finish!

Namaskar
by MAK

Comment by MargaretNet:
Congrats on 11th, Glasseye!

Onanoko
by MAK

Comment by cowboy221977:
Hello from the critique club...

Nice portrait. I like the lighting setup. It really works with your model. Also the fact that you chose to do this in b&w is nice. There is one thing that bothers me though. The top of her hair knot is cut off. I would have liked to see the entire hair knot. Also a flower in the hair would have been nice but definitely not required. Overall good shot. Happy shooting.

Radiohead
by MAK

Comment by P-A-U-L:
Ha brilliant! Great title and great band. Great creative idea.

Radiohead
by MAK

Comment by RyanW:
I bet he's a 'hit' at parties