In Darkness Let Me Dwell...
by jasm8

Comment by metoecus:
This would be a more emotive photograph if the look on the man's face were a bit more intense &/or distinct. Based only on his facial expression I can't rule out the possibility that he's been photographed while beginning to yawn. A visible source of his emotion (e.g. a stack of bills, a fallen telephone receiver, etc.) would also increase the impact. Higher contrast and perhaps a bit of burning / darkening would also help to improve this image.

In Darkness Let Me Dwell...
by jasm8

Comment by thomaspeople:
Good shot and great model. I find the sheet a bit much, although I can concede its importance to the mood. It's just a little too obvious and detracts form the rest of the image.

In Darkness Let Me Dwell...
by jasm8

Comment by lawyerdude666:
THAT should be the photo in psych textbooks for depression or, better yet, despair. It really captures all the emotion that's going on. I think the contrasts in textures are phenomenal. Would love to see a series of photos of different emotions shot in this vein.

In Darkness Let Me Dwell...
by jasm8

Comment by kiwinick:
The power and emotion of this image is out standing .10

In Darkness Let Me Dwell...
by jasm8

Comment by hdogg4u:
Very well executed good use of light source and the tonal range is just wonderful. The crop might just be too tight. (9)

Spilled Milk
by jasm8

Comment by livitup:
For me there's not enough seperation between the table, the background, and the bottle. I think it would have worked better with a colored tabletop. Everyting blends together just a little too much here. Also, the drip coming out of the bottle should be in focus, in my opinion.

In Darkness Let Me Dwell...
by jasm8

Comment by terje:
Love the tones in this one! Great honest expression too! 9

Spilled Milk
by jasm8

Comment by lynnesite:
This is a fun one. Thanks for the originality! Must've been hard to light, wish the milk in the top half was a little bit more white, maybe not do-able.

In Darkness Let Me Dwell...
by jasm8

Comment by BeeGee:
Technically not very convincing, rather dull-looking sepia shot. Good idea though and, to me, very much a "Birdy"-inspired shot. If it wasn't for the western look and the solid wall background, this could be from Guantanamo...

While he is nude, it doesn't look like a nude shot to me. "Desperation" would be more like it as a challenge topic.

Just a dude's opinion who's never even tried nude before, so don't take it too hard ;-)

Bruno

Spilled Milk
by jasm8

Comment by briantammy:
I like this for some reason