I think that the duotone is a bit overdone although I like the way he is opened up some ... the subject is not as sharp as he could be (some USM would help) overall-5
Nice composition. The road has great lines. Placement of your subject is very good, that and the lines command attention to the subject. I really like your treatment of the image. And a good concept for the challenge to boot. Great job.
I like the sepia tones, but the model looks way too posed. His skin tones look a tad offish (too light). The placement of the guitar case seems unnatural.
The composition of the road lines makes this photo interesting. Love the challenge idea too. What I don't like is the pinkish tone to the sepia (well assume it is supposed to be sepia). And I think a slightly tighter crop at the top to get out the mass of dark bush in the upper right could be better.
The one thing that catches my eye is the fact that his thumb is right on the line of the road. I wish it was either higher or lower. I like the composition though. (Hope he caught a ride) ;-)
sheer brillliance... im sure some will complain about how dark it is... but to me i love it, it makes the story so much more mysterious.. and maybe dreamlike..... congrats... 10 from me... i hope this ribbons....