Interesting. I think the lighting is a bit too harsh so that the bandages don't show up as much as they could have if he was lit from the side or something.
Is the subject really as yellow as I see him? Lips are rosy pink, eyes brown, hair black, but even the bandaids look yellow. Flash burn between the eyebrows, not good, try taking a step backwards. Photo 7 Creativity 7 People 8 total 7
i like the framing of this picture, but i'm not fond of the flash bouncing off of his skin. not only does it look hot in places, it makes him look sallow--almost jaundiced. Maybe a fill would have worked here?
this picture is insane. i feel like i'm looking at myself. this man has suffered much pain, but he looks like a fast healer. the pathos, the passion, and the love in this photo are evident. great work. i give it a 10.
Sure he wasn't squeezing zits beforehand? :) Strong flash has caused the reflections off the subject's nose. It's a shame that the band-aids don't really show that well. It took me a while to realise the meaning of your title. I don't really like the placement of the subject either, seeing as there really isn't anything in the background