Introspective
by Toddh

Comment by kiwiness:
Excellent shot, for me this is the winning photo of the challenge - 10.

Introspective
by Toddh

Comment by magnus:
Beautifully lit and perfect DOF. Did you try the same pose without his shoulder showing in the background? Or even just cropping this photo just enough to loose the shoulder? Might make a great shot even more powerful.

Introspective
by Toddh

Comment by dsidwell:
Intense expression. Very well composed. Great lighting. This should do well, I hope!

Introspective
by Toddh

Comment by RiderGal:
Wow! In the thumbnail I thought this was going to be a very plain portrait, but now, big, it's incredible. This guy's face is AWESOME! Really cool textures here, and his eyes are superb! Nicely lit, and the photo tells a story. I love the sepia, just a very well done photo, that hits you and keeps your attention. Solid 10!

Introspective
by Toddh

Comment by ChrisW123:
Well this is a great picture. The contrast between black and white is awsome. Every tone in the picture is interesting and high contrast, and the tone color is not overdone. Well done! 8.

Introspective
by Toddh

Comment by sagestudio:
I really like this shot. A lot of sincerety here, and very well executed.

Introspective
by Toddh

Comment by buck4free:
Kinda like this...
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No Neo, No Morpheus
by Toddh

Comment by Allen:
nice idea i like all of the colors that you used in this picture it turned out very nice good work

No Neo, No Morpheus
by Toddh

Comment by dsa157:
good bold color. interesting industrual setting. bit over exposed on the right in the bright areas.

Blowing Glass
by Toddh

Comment by mcrochip:
*Critique Club*

FIRST IMPRESSION: I like that checkerboard pattern visible inside the bubble.

CHALLENGE: If not for the comment, it might have taken me a few minutes to tell that this was glass being blown, although that's just because I haven't seen glass being blown in quite some time. Definitely meets the challenge.

COMPOSITION: Colors are good, clarity is good. I like the darkness behind the glass, although the reflections on the foreground may be a bit strong.

TECHNICAL: Technically a very nice shot of something not seen very often. I like the level of detail visible, and how everything is properly focused.

CONCLUSION: This is a very nice photograph of a trade that has faded from view in recent years. The level of detail and clarity, along with the array of colors show some of the complexity of this art. Aside from the harsh reflections I mentioned earlier, this photograph is quite good.

Thanks for sharing and good luck in future challenges!