Abe.
by danitello

Comment:
To me, this is a posed candid. How does the environment define the subject?

Inspired
by Ragga2000

Comment:
The shading around the eyes is not to my liking, but that is subjective. There is a nice capture of concentration and intimidation. The b&w adds depth.

Someone Has To Do The Damp, Dark Job!!
by SteveJ

Comment:
Tighter shot to remove the gate enclosure in the back would have added more to the dark and damp.

Frankie. Painter & Decorator
by MAK

Comment:
I just don't get this, sorry. No reason, just not saying anything to me. Art speaks differently to different people.

Sky is the limit
by jasoos

Comment:
I don't get this within the confines of this challenge. Art speaks differently to different people.

Plate Ump
by Man_Called_Horse

Comment:
This is a wonderful attempt at an environmental portrait. He is aware that you are shooting it. There is enough information from the environment to define the subject, it is authentic. I wish the sun weren't giving you so many shadows of the face, and I would have loved to see everyone in "action" so to speak.

The Bookworm
by OdysseyF22

Comment:
This a a well captured shot of annoyance. But the green background tells me this is a posed shot. There is no environment, there are props, but they don't define the subject, they define the shot. Additionally, the rims of the glasses are cutting off the line of the eyes.

Bailey-Between the Legs
by gcswanny

Comment:
The whites are blown.

Book Worm
by Kali

Comment:
Cutsey shot. Not exactly snap-shot, but sort of candid. She is obviously having a really good time with this and it is a great public service announcement about the wonders of reading. I am just having a difficult time as seeing this as an environmental portrait. Art speaks differently to different people.

-Pearl's a Singer-
by kevrobertson

Comment:
I think my biggest problem is that I don't see the environment. The emotion in the face is fantastic, but this challenge was to see the subect in their environment. To communicate how the environment defines the subject and how they interact within that environment. You could remove the mike stand and change the angle of her hand and you have a great shot of grief.