Callum
by surfinbird

Comment by colorcarnival:
I never think to capture my boys with a serious look on their faces. This really works well here.

Callum
by surfinbird

Comment by citymars:
In my top five. Great portrait.

Callum
by surfinbird

Comment by bvy:
Outstanding, the one raised brow on an otherwise innocent face.

Callum
by surfinbird

Comment by jjstager2:
What a great expression. A nice "higher" key shot without being too high key. Good use of vignette.

Callum
by surfinbird

Comment by ubique:
A really wonderful portrait that tells me you've taken the trouble to study the work of great photographers of the past, and to understand what they did any why. This is a gloriously anti-digital photograph, not just because of the distinctly analogue appearance of both the subject and of the 'print', but also because in concept it recalls an era when photographers had to make their impact with simple tools and clear ideas (instead of an oversupply of tools and an absence of ideas, as is the current fashion). In some ways this disarmingly direct portrait is in the style of Diane Arbus, in spite of the fact that this young bloke is rather more conventional-looking than were most of her subjects. Definitely a place for this one on my imaginary wall of 2010 excellence. Thank you.

Callum
by surfinbird

Comment by Ja-9:
nice portrait...excellent clarity

Callum
by surfinbird

Comment by Neat:
Nice tones, great portrait. The stone in the b/ground, sets this off.

Callum
by surfinbird

Comment by hotpasta:
good eye contact

Callum
by surfinbird

Comment by Lydia:
I love the way you've processed this... and like it all... except I'd like to see the portrait convey something of Callum's personality. Or perhaps you did... if he's a serious sort. (not voting)

Collodion
by surfinbird

Comment by Neat:
I loved this photo, but thought it would get the dreaded DSQ'. love the layer though.