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Comment by CNovack:
Voted earlier coming back to leave comments. The B&W tones and contrasts are eye-poppingly dynamic!! Absolutely stunning! The widescreen border just complements the look and feel of a cinema scene that this photo invokes. I feel that this is a still from a movie where we are watching the main protagonist take a seat at the bar/bistro. He sits alone for there is no one to celebrate with him. His birthday - 50. He realizes, he is old. Old and alone. He reflects upon the one special lady he let slip away decades ago. And he regrets...regrets that he has no one close to his heart to be there with him on this day. This is the scene I see being played out. This is what story the photo speaks to me. Very mood driven and has a powerful story to tell...and not just what I think as that there are sure to be others who see a story here that might differ from mine or share in some same elements. Wonderful work here - bumping up to 9.

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Comment by Ken:
I'm not really fond of the border, but excellent b&w conversion. The subject is interesting and this photo makes me want to learn what his story is.

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Comment by Ter:
nice entry ,good lighting and presentation

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Comment by dtremain:
Interesting shot, nice focus. Unfortunate juxtaposition of background item with his chin/throat.

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Comment by tanguera:
Very moody and dark. Great details. I think the think white border, especially on the bottom, is distracting.

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Comment by Omni:
great piece of art - wish he were off center

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Comment by bvy:
Wow. Almost missed the other guy.

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Comment by salmiakki:
This is a classic. Excellent, well seen

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Comment by dafletchr:
Beautiful b/w!

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Comment by TonyUK:
classic shot....