Portrait of an Alley Cat
by Bernard_Marx

Comment by SandyP:
What an amazing photo! I have tried so many times to get this "look" with certain photos, but I always fall short. I just love the edginess. . .the rich processing. The tones. And the character.

** back to Photoshop to try again ** :)

Pig in Repose
by Bernard_Marx

Comment by Camabs:
So it seems you are shooting a dark pic on purpose. Apart from the matter of taste, do note that messerschmitt's pics have a lot more to see. They have the same overall darkness, but there is a lot more contrast and color in any of his pictures.

I think you would come fairly close to 'a Messerschmitt' if you were to push up the highlights in the pic a little and crop the pic to a square, loosing the entire right hand side, where there is nothing to see anyway.

Croft1
by Bernard_Marx

Comment by MWitt:
This is awesome. Great perspective and perfect dof.

Shallow Duotone
by Bernard_Marx

Comment by DavidStevens:
Excellent candid shot Bernard.

Croft1
by Bernard_Marx

Comment by dafletchr:
Love the angle to this.

Rusty Model
by Bernard_Marx

Comment by albc28:
I like the softening and slight blurring of the background. I think you got a great amount of light falling on her and her pose is good. This is a good shot. A good job at keeping (or adding) color to the eyes. Overall a great shot.

Multiple Model w Vines
by Bernard_Marx

Comment by albc28:
I love these twoo side by side. I think the tone in the photo really sets the mood. In the second or right photo I'd probably like to see a little more light under the eyes...but it in no way takes away from the photo as it is. Great shots.

Cruisn Canal st.
by Bernard_Marx

Comment by tate:
excellent!

My Wife
by Bernard_Marx

Comment by MWitt:
Beautiful wife! Love this portrait. Well done.

Tribute To The Old Masters
by Bernard_Marx

Comment by MWitt:
It sure does feel like an old master portrait. I like how she isn't looking directly into the camera. Great work PP.