self-portrait for o.
by tapcity

Comment:
Superbly weird. High marks from me for daring to be different.

Ulysses
by kolasi

Comment:
Good control of lighting and DoF.

Nicholas
by bvy

Comment:
I like the stark simplicity of this. I'm wondering whether B&W was the way to go as there's not much towards the white end of things (perhaps a contrast boost) but the great control of light and blank expression gives us quite an insight here. Well done.

Cardiologist Self Potrait
by brayburn

Comment:
It looks like you've focused on the heart rather than the subject - a smaller aperture would fix this one. I do like the concept but the lighting is harsh on the subject (See the shadow from the nose) and would benefit from a reflector on the other side.

Kyle (me)
by Rego

Comment:
I really like this. The harshness of the lighting is very well controlled and the effect is a good gritty, contrasty B&W with a great expression captured. Good work.

Down by the River
by citymars

Comment:
I think you've fallen into the trap of oversharpening this one a little - but the lighting is oddly effective. It's a pity the background is dull, it doesn't really vindicate your off-centre composition.

The present and past come together
by Goldwing

Comment:
Nice DoF and defiant expression.

Pow Wow
by kleski

Comment:
I'm guessing you've heard this ten times already, but the border has to go. You've captured an interesting subject but the slightly odd expression plus the sunglasses prevents us identifying with him and as such it doesn't work as a portrait.

Old Solider
by whiteflyer

Comment:
Good - nice and sharp and a face with lots of character.

Peaceful Sleep
by jnr1985x

Comment:
Some constructive criticism: Firstly, the crop isn't doing you any favours. It's just too narrow to score highly. Secondly, the image doesn't do well as a black and white as the lighting is very flat. The black cloth is clumsily arranged, meaning you have a knee floating in mid air and half a hand has been cut off. Most importantly, I don't feel a connection with the subject - it's for these reasons you're scoring badly at the moment. I'm saying this to be helpful, not harsh - hope I have been.