This is my most favorite shot that I took this year. I apologize for having this posted earlier this year as many will recognize it, but it is the best that I can offer to this challenge, This is my best of 2005.
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Bob, I like this shot, especially the texture of his skin and the look of his eyes, so full of life especially given his circumstances. Wish I had the courage to ask some of these people downtown to let me photgraph them. Something for me to work on I guess.
Nice portrait. These smiling eyes bely an inevitably more troubled history than it appears. I feel the crop is a little tight, but I should imagine this has something to do with the limits of on-screen presence - and size has much to do with that when it comes to faces.
great grayscale and expression on the subject, i gess my one and only gripe would be the fact that there isn't more in the frame, but for the type of shot it is i gess a facial close up is really the most that should be in the frame... maybe i just want to see why he is smiling or the contrast of circonstances the smile and the rest of the frame ie the backround and area.
I remember this being quite the favorite in your portfolio (and on the forums), and it's a relly nice impromptu portrait, but for some reason, it just never resonated with me personally.. however, technically it's about as strong as they come. I wonder if people subconciously connect with the "jesus" look? I dunno. :)
A truly amazing and unique capture in this challenge. You've achieved wonderful tonal range from light to dark while staying within exposure limits. A very worthy and high placing entry... well done... :)
you should have called it happy homeless man...because when we think of homeless we don't think of smiley people...but you know what, I am not going to let that bother me! great shot
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