Today's Hero
by magicshutter

Comment by Gallatin:
My favorite, I like the tribute, thank you.

Today's Hero
by magicshutter

Comment by floyd:
At last somenoe using selective desaturation with a clear valid purpose. Good emotive work with creat composition and meaning. 9 well done

Today's Hero
by magicshutter

Comment by L2:
Excellent use of selective desat here. Very moving image...well composed.

Quiet contemplation
by magicshutter

Comment by fisheye:
Nice crop!

Quiet contemplation
by magicshutter

Comment by cghubbell:
Good pose, but I think the lighting / shadows need some work. I'm not seeing enough constrast between the facial features, hair, etc.

Quiet contemplation
by magicshutter

Comment by terje:
Add more contrast, will make this look better I think

Today's Hero
by magicshutter

Comment by graphicfunk:
returning for comments
A very nice low key study with a penetrating message. bumping up.

Quiet contemplation
by magicshutter

Comment by LisaCan:
lovely expression from model

Quiet contemplation
by magicshutter

Comment by neonv:
nice light, good expression.. a bit heavy on the furry white stuff at the top with no balance on the bottom, but good job

Today's Hero
by magicshutter

Comment by Artyste:
The selective desat here is a nice idea, but I feel that the surrounding image is a little *too* dark, as well as the colored photo. The rose is extremely hard to pick out, as well as any other object besides the hat. A touching photograph, but lacks punch because of the lighting.
Another thing you could try is having the subject photograph larger.