oh boy, what a shot is this! unquestionably, you have captured a personality here. good work. i don't know how this will fare in the 'best of' challenge, but i really hope it doesn't get lost in the shuffle of this monster-sized challenge. good luck!
Eerie image - I hope this is not a self portrait, but this androgynous figure would be right at home as a junkie in trainspotting. I really like the sever lighting here. A very powerful image. 9.
Very cold, hard and intimidating. This is caused by his pose, the lighting and the cool toning. It is interesting how this contrasts to the cross around his neck, wich is supposed to stand for warmth, love and community. Interesting.
Without the light in the eyes it would loose its impact.
Altho I am not fond of the look on him/her (no I honestly can't tell) I find this to be an interesting portrait shot. I find this shot to be very well done and think it would make a effective advertising shot for a perfume, clothing or magazine ad. Excellent colors, clarity and crispness. Very well done. Keep up the good work and best of luck in 2005. <8>
I have to tell you, this shot creeps me out! The emotional payload is fantastic! She is NOT someone I think I would enjoy getting to know although a smile could change her appearance completely. It's weird, the business suit is so out of chartacter with her punked up hair but the collar rescues the contradiction. The cross says something else altogether. Apparently nothing under the suit ... what does that tell me? I have returned to this photo often and bumped it up each time. Among my favorites and hope it ribbons! Good luck.
Communicates "anger" to me, as well as perhaps a bit of insecurity. I think the contrasty lighting, while maybe a bit harsh, is well used for this portrait. ...7...