Entrance to Religion
by M_West

Comment by gjumi:
I don't understand what are the cigarette, the knife and the bottle supposed to mean. How do they help this photo?

It seems that you had some great light there, covering just half of the book. I guess giving more thoughts to it might have put a more dramatic effect to the book, that is by darkening the shadows more. Also, the shadow of the body cast on the wall doesn't help at all.

Still, a good idea that needs returning to.

Entrance to Religion
by M_West

Comment by meetpd:
Like the idea...

Entrance to Religion
by M_West

Comment by outland:
I like this more the longer I look at it. At first, I did not like the limited (to my eye, at least) range of tones but it kind of adds to the atmosphere. The skin tones are great. Nicely done.

Boxing Match
by M_West

Comment by glad2badad:
Pretty nice finish with this overall. Lucky you weren't asked for validation as 'dodge and burn' aren't allowed in the 'Basic Editing' ruleset.

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Entrance to Religion
by M_West

Comment by Retroesque:
Lovely black and white - strange tools off to the left???

Boxing Match
by M_West

Comment by glad2badad:
This would have made a great "Environmental Portrait" or "Self Portrait". I understand where you're going with this. Feels like it should be titled "Boxer" as "Boxing Match" implies a pair of boxers. Just an observation. I really like the photo. Lighting is very nice. Great focus and details. Best of luck to you in the challenge.

Boxing Match
by M_West

Comment by PGerst:
Good use of light.

Boxing Match
by M_West

Comment by Xilebo:
Perfect light, has the hallmark of Lárus written all over..

Boxing Match
by M_West

Comment by Claya:
Nicely lit portrait.

Boxing Match
by M_West

Comment by Antsy:
Scary guy :)I wish this was more zoomed in. Good idea!