Tattoos
by tyt2000

Comment:
Very interesting subject, but I would have liked to have seen some kind of prop or setting to help me understand what he is about rather than just the non-descript and cold background. Skin tones look a bit too orangy/red.

Smiling eyes
by arpita

Comment:
Nice intimate portrait and I like the close cropping, but I find the yellow color cast unattractive and the thick white and black border reduces it's impact as it suggests to me a snapshot. Also, lighting is a bit too harsh.

Eyes
by faidoi

Comment:
I don't particularly find these eyes attractive or interesting, but find them to look weird. There is no color and both eyes lack detail. In addition, I don't like your treatment of the right eye. I can not visualize the pupil and it's got two catchlights compared with the one for the left side. I guess you could say that eyes are defining features for different people, but unless your intent was to display oddity, I don' t think you've accomplished your goal. One thing that I think could have helped is to reduce the harsh lighting in favor of more diffuse lighting. I hope this helped.

Vitiligo: Self-Consciousness in Duo-tone
by phoensoul

Comment:
I like the use of clothing as a way to suggest concealment of what must be embarrasing. Interesting lines and shadows formed by the folds of the shirt. Nice job.

Mr. Mischievious
by Jesuispeure

Comment:
Looks a bit soft, but probably from subject movement. Interesting portrait subject and the vibrant colors and angles of the background support the energy of this person. Nice job.

Rough around the edges
by ws6_ta

Comment:
Finally, a picture that really captures the challenge theme. Really great sharpness and detail. In addition to the gruffy appearance of your subject, you suggest his occupation (construction?) by inclusion of what looks like a hard hat. What is most striking about this portrait is his eyes and gaze. Only criticism I have is maybe to have the background wall less defined with a more narrow DOF. Well done.

Natalie's Eyes: Compassion
by SandyP

Comment:
I like the composition/close up, but find that the image is a bit too dark and there's no "pop" in the eyes. They lack catch-light. In addition, I think you've used a noise reduction program a little too stronly here. Would have preferred to see more detail in the skin.

her glow...
by melongrind

Comment:
Great subject, but ugly background. If you couldn't move her to a different, more appealing location, then I wish you would have blurred the background more with a narrow DOF.

True determination, I can be whatever I want
by Ironworker

Comment:
I think bottom half of image is too dark. As it is now, because the top half of the photo is lighter it draws the eyes away from your subject.

Resourceful Redhead
by dsidwell

Comment:
The red of her hair is certainly vibrant, but I think you should have given that more attention and more space in the image, as right now, it seems that the eyes are the most attention getting. Yet, there's something weird looking about her left eye (not sure what that is, though). Also, I don't like the bleached look of the skin around the eyes and forehead as it has no detail.