Used tools
by jjbeguin

Comment by andygough:
those hads don't need to be holding any tool. tight crop on the hands and you'd have a winner.

Used tools
by jjbeguin

Comment by Ten13:
I like the look of this image and it works well being in B&W. I don't like the fact that the tool is being held behind his back (a little unflattering perhaps). I do like the age in the hands and the tones in this.

Used tools
by jjbeguin

Comment by tattoorlg:
I like this very much.

Used tools
by jjbeguin

Comment by Ivar:
Nice picture! The blur down at the right leg is a little distracting though.... - 8

Used tools
by jjbeguin

Comment by moodville:
Giving the tool a human element is a nice touch and adds more character to it. The choice of toning is also good and adds to that mood and character. At first glance the hands seem to be the focus, probably because they are more center and lighter, but hands are in themselves a tool and so it blends well. The only thing I'm not too keen on appears to be a DOF(?) issue on his lower right leg. The blur is a little distracting and it also affects the head of the tool.

monument #3
by jjbeguin

Comment by rickhd13:
This doesn't work for me, too much of the monument is taken away, either cropped out or blocked by the trees

Used tools
by jjbeguin

Comment by muckpond:
fabulous detail. unfortunate blur on the lower right leg, but otherwise a stellar photo.

Used tools
by jjbeguin

Comment by BobsterLobster:
Great character shot, very effective in b&w. Interesting composition. Good use of contrast. Very sharp. 9

A quiet summer afternoon
by jjbeguin

Comment by jjbeguin:
Good memory Dennis !

Used tools
by jjbeguin

Comment by lisaseiwert:
I really like the contrast and compostion of this shot and your choice in using b&w, Good luck.