RYAN
by mandyturner

Comment by Bran-O-Rama:
Great expression. I can feel the intensity in his eyes.

Waiting For You
by mandyturner

Comment by HBunch:
*Critique Club*

Very nice portrait. The eyes are just piercing. I think this is an excellent shot for the challenge. The lighting is really what makes the photo, obviously because of the darkness around the face and the way the light directs attention to the beautiful eyes. I'm really glad you didn't leave just the eyes in color. Lately, that's what we 'expect' of a photo similar to this, and I'm glad that this is all black and white.
Focus and clarity are excellent. Really great focus on the eyes and lips.
The skin seems a bit odd to the left of the photo and the tip of the nose. Seems to almost appear flat.
There is a necklace or shirt collar in the lower left of the image and that is a bit of a distraction.
Overall the image is great. I love how she looks like she's staring at something, but we can't really see what it is. Kind of like a 'there's something out there' image.
Congrats. ~Heather~

Waiting For You
by mandyturner

Comment by parrothead:
Right on top of me Mandy! Hehehe! JK! Grreat shot!

Waiting For You
by mandyturner

Comment by CalliopeKel:
Unusual choice of lighting. Im not sure I like the harsh shadow lines that much, but the light on your eyes and nose are good.

Waiting For You
by mandyturner

Comment by magnus:
Yes, your other version is better, but this one is very good too - 7

Waiting For You
by mandyturner

Comment by neophyte:
Great eyes and lighting. Shadows make an interesting comp.

bring on the rain
by mandyturner

Comment by melodee:
i feel the rain! nough said!

Waiting For You
by mandyturner

Comment by marklovell:
Nice vintage shot. Some film grain would add to this. The focus doesn't seem to be entirely on the eyes. 8.

Waiting For You
by mandyturner

Comment by ubique:
Very nice. Moody and therefore contrasty in more ways than one. Don't wear this poor model out! She's good but not inexhaustible. 8

Waiting For You
by mandyturner

Comment by justin_hewlett:
Very emotional, powerful shot; excellent lighting, and a beautiful model. I really like this one...9.