Weatherbeaten
by IreneM

Comment by Art Roflmao:
and one more because this is a stunning portrait and another fantastic achievement for you...

Weatherbeaten
by IreneM

Comment by roz:
WOW .. wot a ride you've had this week irene ..
i'm so happy you got your ribbon for a portrait and wot a brilliant portrait it is ... so totally grunge and yet so mesmerizing too .. CONGRATS on yet another ribbon .. lol .. !!..:)

Weatherbeaten
by IreneM

Comment by SoulMan1978:
This is utterly superb. His face is lit brilliantly, and I love how you captured the different textures of mud/hair/wrinkles to perfection. I bet he has a story or two to tell too.

I look forward to finding out who shot this amazing picture tomorrow morning where I fully expect to find it conveniently located on the front page.

10 and faved from me.

Weatherbeaten
by IreneM

Comment by mihnea666:
Great face expression! Great details!

Weatherbeaten
by IreneM

Comment by cutout:
good shot but boring 8

Weatherbeaten
by IreneM

Comment by geewhy:
Wow..what a strong image,nice lighting and a great contrast between the face and the beard.

Good luck.

Shy
by IreneM

Comment by Mark-A:
I'm amazed at this score Irene :(

What's with those 1,2 and 3 votes?

Clinical execution as always.

Shy
by IreneM

Comment by roz:
this made me smile its so cute and clever and i love your original take on the challenge .. would'v looked real good with a red ribbon underneath .. oh well .. we win some and we lose some .. but this is so not a 5.5 .. :)

Weatherbeaten
by IreneM

Comment by cth:
lovely portrait! but grungy?

Weatherbeaten
by IreneM

Comment by choltmeier:
Wow! Great character in the face. I'm interested to hear the story behind this.