A Face In The Bitter Cold
by TDCollins

Comment by rick13601:
Some ice in the photo would have supported the title.

A Face In The Bitter Cold
by TDCollins

Comment by GuGi:
IMO the colors are too warm for a what is meant to be a cold picture. He seems to be either inside or just outside for 2 minutes. Other than that, I like the composition - good balance.

A Face In The Bitter Cold
by TDCollins

Comment by Artifacts:
If tonality in the shadows and nowhere above the midtones is used to define low-key then this image is the perfect color low-key picture. The detail is phenomenal and the image is well composed/framed. Technically, it is top notch. Hope there isn't a color bias in voting and this image gets the ribbon it justly deserves.

A Face In The Bitter Cold
by TDCollins

Comment by pcody:
The colors look off. I kept looking at this and wondering why I was resisting liking it. It is well exposed and nostrils don't bother me as much as some other people, so that was ok. It's the lack of any visual clues as to him being in a "bitter cold" environment. He actually looks warm and comfortable.
I think this would be improved a lot as a duotone.

A Face In The Bitter Cold
by TDCollins

Comment by mosall:
I love this photograph. It is "low key" but completely readable and well exposed.

A Face In The Bitter Cold
by TDCollins

Comment by Louis:
Not quite low key enough. Duotone would have made it better, as would b/w with more light/exposure on the face and less on the ruffle, in my opinion.

A Face In The Bitter Cold
by TDCollins

Comment by Claya:
Nice portrait. Don't think cropping the right side would hurt low-key aspect of the image much.

A Face In The Bitter Cold
by TDCollins

Comment by hotpasta:
you can almost feel the cold...well done, suits this challenge well

A Face In The Bitter Cold
by TDCollins

Comment by SandyP:
This is such a striking image!! You can actually feel the bitter cold. Executed with perfection, and one of my favorites in this challenge. 10

Winter Wonderland
by TDCollins

Comment by graphicfunk:
An image that left its imprint in my mind. What a soothing wall hanger! Congratulations on your top 20 finish.