Deep Reflection
by JimiRose

Comment by DrAchoo:
Technicals: While I think you were going for high-contrast, I think you might have overstepped by a small amount. The borders of his face almost seem to bleed onto his hair (something that can be an issue with red on a digital sensor). The biggest thing I would change would have been to try to compose the shot so the lights in the background were blocked. They distract us from the main subject. Otherwise I like your composition a lot.

The feel: subtle. It may be too subtle for DPC. I missed the "reflection" at first until you pointed it out. After you did, I like the idea a lot. Creative.

Deep Reflection
by JimiRose

Comment by scarbrd:
I personnlay like this shot a lot.

B&W was a good choice for this. Sets the mood nicely.

High contrast with hot highlights usually will not fare well here at DPC. While it may be an artistic expression, some will see it as a techical failing.

Since the challenge was run under the advanced rule set, I might have cloned out the lights in the upper left above the head of the person in the background. It pulls the eye away from your subject.

Other than that, if this is the effect you were going for, then you were successful. If you are trying to score higher, be careful of the extremes in contrast.

Morning Glory
by JimiRose

Comment by SoulMan1978:
little bit soft for me

Ferrara City Walls
by JimiRose

Comment by ryand:
Incredible texture, very interesting lighting going on, pretty nice composition, kinda leaves me dizzy looking at it with all that texture, making it very interesting, nicely done.

Deep Reflection
by JimiRose

Comment by ryand:
Very interesting shot, i really like the high contrast, i think it scored poorly because some people didn't think it really fit the challenge all the well. I like the subtle relation to the challenge, but most people like a very obvious relation, thats just how it goes here. I personally like the shot however, it has a great feel to it.

Childhood Rediscovery
by JimiRose

Comment by poser:
lol

Deep Reflection
by JimiRose

Comment by Bruce_the_Robert:
Absolutely fantastic image. I agree with Louis that the score is a disgrace; if I had seen this at the time I would nominated you for an OOBIE. For me it fits the theme perfectly and in a very imaginative and intriguing way. I would have given this a nine or ten, depending on my mood when I saw it. Excellent shot, with no suggestions for improvements (it's great as is).

Childhood Rediscovery
by JimiRose

Comment by Wildcard:
LOL good for you there should be more playing I say! Nice composition and colour.

Morning Glory
by JimiRose

Comment by Les_Feck:
I like the DOF in this image. I even like the whites in the eyes.

Childhood Rediscovery
by JimiRose

Comment by whiterook:
I though no children in the image DNMC