i find this really good. the expression and the composition. there is a lot of noise and that's probably why it didn't get that much recognition. too bad. great shot otherwise!
I like the weed in his mouth, but the part that's dangling is bothering me. We use to do this same thing, only without the fuzzy part. Overall this is a great character type portrait. The hat shadowing his eyes gives him mystery, he could be any cowboy. Good capture.
I love the colors in this image, the reds, the blues, the greens, the yellows, as well as the blacks and whites. Great composition, with very nice details (even through the grain) in the shadows. I hope this image does well. Good Luck! <9>
IMO, this would be much better if we could see the eyes. They are there, but very dark in that shadow. The way the lighting is now, and the angle, brings the nose to my attention and I don't think that's the best feature to focus on. Colors are good, maybe just a bit oversaturated but I suppose it depends on the look you're going for. For me, the grass chewing is also kind of distracting. I think there would be better ways to bring out personality. I hope this is helpful. Just one woman's opinion! :)