From the wind came fire.
by Geocide

Comment by lizzyc3:
This is awesome- love how you can s ee all the details and the blue glow

A moment alone.
by Geocide

Comment by zeuszen:
A strongly expressive portrait which evokes more questions than answers, despite an apparent context.

The contradictory subject, while demonstrating reasonable comfort in his environment, radiates an intensity which betrays his casual gesture and overall demeanor. A haggard, unshaven appearance clad in shirt and fish-bone jacket suggest a gritty character both at ease and at odds with social conventions. The title does little to clarify either subject or the circumstances of the encounter. It does, instead, suggest a somewhat contained reaction to an intrusion on part of the photographer.

Yet, it is precisely via the contradictory nature and the tension conveyed in this well-timed capture, that it comes alive. The journalistic manner and close proximity of the photographer add both credibility and a certain kind of flair found among the best examples of the genre.

I value this photograph for a convincing realism and an oddly commoting quality I cannot define.

> 8

A moment alone.
by Geocide

Comment by sps_1:
I really like the contrast and texture in this photo

Left behind.
by Geocide

Comment by drgsoell:
I'm not sure what you are saying with this shot. The dimness does not work very well for me.

Left behind.
by Geocide

Comment by Kavey:
WOW!
This is incredible, and as I sat up from my slouched position I suddenly saw more, much more. I really hope voters have their monitors well calibrated to see the details of this very subtle image.
On my screen the colour tone seems just a touch greeny but not overpoweringly so.
A beautiful and slightly haunting image.

From the wind came fire.
by Geocide

Comment by Ranger:
Add a kettle and some water and then you have tea
Very nice. 10 from me

A moment alone.
by Geocide

Comment by Miah:
i like it.. very candid feel... i don't understand its relevance, but i'll give you a seven anyway.

A moment alone.
by Geocide

Comment by jenesis:
Fantastic subject and excellent B&W tones! Great detail. This is very well done!

A moment alone.
by Geocide

Comment by cmangis:
I'm very drawn to the subject's face and expression; there is such a story there. (Is that a no smoking sign behind him?) Excellent.

A moment alone.
by Geocide

Comment by notonline:
A bit ironic smoking near a no smoking sign and a gas pump.