Man with cigar
by edmeng

Comment by Blackbox:
It looks like a very professional photo. Very sharp, almost too much. Something about the perspective of the so-called 'cigar' is slightly askew to me otherwise I'd have rated your photo at 10. As is, I'll go with a 9.

Vineyard in the Fall
by edmeng

Comment by jbirkman:
love the color grad.

Sailor’s story
by edmeng

Comment by bobonacus:
Nice focus on the boat, it does look like there are some stories it could tell!

Man with cigar
by edmeng

Comment by TCGuru:
I love the detail in the face. I wish the bottom half of the cigar were visible as it makes his lips look a bit distorted the way it is. All-in-all, a good image :) good luck :)

Man with cigar
by edmeng

Comment by Rino63:
great portrait

Vineyard in the Fall
by edmeng

Comment by tfreeman:
Awesome gradient!

Man with cigar
by edmeng

Comment by AP:
cigar looks awkward! Like, you can't tell its in his mouth, and without the title I would be perplexed. Still, great light, detail

Man with cigar
by edmeng

Comment by DLPhoto:
The placement of the cigar looks odd, IMO... I didn't know what it was until I'd read the title of your photo. Perhaps having the cigar centered between his lips or on the right side of his mouth wouldn't make it look like it was growing out from the side of his face.

On the plus side, I LOVE the lighting (you've nailed it!) Super sharp detail, plenty of eye-candy here. All in all, well done :)

Man with cigar
by edmeng

Comment by smichener:
I really like this, but there something weird with the cigar. It doesn't really seem like it's coming out of his mouth

Sailor’s story
by edmeng

Comment by Lydia:
If this were leveled up, I'd feel better... *grin* I like the processing and the composition. (not voting yet)