I've had to come back and study this shot a few times to really appreciate it.
The composition and detail are good, and a photograph sure to make a parent beam looking at it ((8))
I've been through my votes on this compo lots of times, and I keep coming back to this. There is something undeniably captivating about those eyes. Along with the slightly knowing, dimpled smile, this is a picture to be very proud of.
what a personality you have captured here! i am sure this image will be appreciated for years and years to come. good work! i hope this isn't getting overlooked in this super-sized challenge, and that you are getting good feedback. thanks for sharing. good luck with this, and all the challenges yet to come!
This is a nice solid portrait, lighting is good (except perhaps the slight glare off the nose) black and white works wel and the expression is interesting. I don't find this hugely engaging, but your technical skill is definately something to build on in 2005 - good luck! 6