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love the intensity you have captured ..
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Another well-lit portrait. An experienced photograper friend of mine told me he thought photographing dark-skinned people was one of the hardest things to do well.
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This is a great portrait. Excellent use of light and shadows.
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I agree with Wade - this could be Miles' twin - great image.
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Looks like a young "Miles Davis"
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Only 45th? Wow... it's a very powerful shot.
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Great portrait. The eyes really pull you in. Wonderful processing and B&W treatment.
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Excellent black and white with a "old time" look.
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I'm blown away. I can scarcely find the words. The unbelievable tonal range, the incredible detail in the highlights and shadows, the texture that almost makes this shot feel 3D. My hat is off. My only 10 of the challenge so far.
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This is really an excellent portrait. How I wish it wasn't the style to cut off the top of the subject's head in portraits.
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Nicely done, Wonderful tones. Easy top ten (IMO)
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Very nice post process, love the overall texture, looks like someone from the fifties or sixties..
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A great high contrast black and white portrait. Very effective use of both shadow and negative space.
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the focus is spot on and the lighting is great. you've certainly captured the expression expertly. this is such a wonderful image.
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Character! Character! What more could you ask from a portrait. Wonderful shot with great light and excellent tone.
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Wow, the technicals alone in this shot impress me. Such sharp crisp detail and wonderful exposure. B&W treatment is extraordinary. Very wonderful portrait! 10!
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nice portrait, excellent light, great texture, blacks need a small amount of tweeking, whites ok, good dof, great comp, overall excellent job
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Fantastic portrait here, so strong, and so good.....
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Wonderful shot. Makes you want to know more about him. 10
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Focus is a bit soft, but I like the lighting. Nice and bold, without being too harsh or overbearing. Not the greatest expression IMO, and the light may have contributed to more squinting than intended.
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grat lighting and detail...the expression conveys a lot too...well done..8
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excellent portrait; fascinating face
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Great capture. Fantastic. No compliants here. I originally gave it an 8 on my first pass through. What the hell was I thinking? 10!
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Great portrait and excellent control of the exposure. Great light and contrast.
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My first 10 after 126 votes. Good luck!
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This is GREAT! Excellent lighting, texture, sharpness. Full marks.
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A forever classic, raw and emotional challenging to the viewer
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love this one.. the tones are perfectly done... 9
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Simply incredible portrait.
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Raw and Gritty. Love it. 10.
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Nicely done portrait. I like it. The light and shadow seem to fall really well across the subject.
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Perfect black and white subject. Wonderful portrait.
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reminds me of a Milton Rogovin photograph beautiful job
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Wow! this is just awesome looks like a vintage photo.
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Exceptional character portrait... 10
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"Best Portrait in Challenge" prize from me. Wonderful subject, and beautifully executed photograph. I'm no expert on this subject, but I believe that the tonal control here is masterful. As I look at it, I can see all the nearly-suppressed detail in the hair and background, but if I tilt my monitor a little then all that detail is swallowed up, and the character of the portrait changes astonishingly. I actually prefer this second, more minimalist version, but either way it's a terrific work. 8.
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Very nice photograph. The contrast and tones are exceptional. Well done!
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looks like one tough dude, I like the expression
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Fantastic expression, and great work with the B&W.
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The most powerful entry in this challenge and a very strong ribbon contender. Congrats on a perfect capture in every respect... :)
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Oh how I LOVE photos like this! The chiseled features. The 3-dimensional sharpness. His serious expression adds to the depth of the photo. In my opinion, it doesn't get any better than this for a moving, expertly photographed image! 10
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Lack of light in the background 6
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