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I really like this. Subject fits perfectly for the darkness. Just enough detail to intrigue but still leave many unanswered questions.
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I thank everyone for the comments. I knew when I put it in it would attract comment because I really did want a dark dark image. On reflection I guess it was just a little over done, but I didn't want one of the standard happy smiley bright studio shots. I don't like those at all.
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I just can't imagine something this dark being on a wall. Not sure what the intention was here. I need more detail.
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nice lowkey portrait really is one of the more stand-outish in this challenge and one of my picks for top 3. good luck
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love how dark it is!!! 10
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Beautiful texture! A gorgeous portrait!
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Too dark for my taste... I know you're trying to set a mood, but it doesn't work for me...
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this seems a little underexposed to me - perhaps a boost in the midtones - could be my LCD monitor as well. However, I really like everything else about the image.
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I just wish this one had a bit more of highlights (or maybe contrast). Lovely natural expression. Kudos for capturing the moment.8.
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This could have been even better with some slight light adjustments. While I like the figure portrayed with highlights, the depiction is missing some richness- the lighting is a little too vague. Its still an 8 in my book, though.
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Perhaps just a tad too dark. I like it very much though!
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It's too dark, I think it would have been great a little brighter. 6
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what a nice smile
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This is a beautiful photo.
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A bit dark, but still has good detail
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I really like the feel of the image and subject looks like a real character, but this is DPC the average voter will think this is too dark and vote it down not me I love and will score it high.
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Need more light on the left. Maybe using a reflecting board would have just given it enough to highlight that side of the face.
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What a character. The pose is great and the sly grim makes this image. It is a pity that it is IMHO a bit too dark. I would have liked to see more detail.
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Looks like a fantastic subject for a portrait! Though I like the low-key, a bit brighter would help me see more detail of his face.
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Very nice, but I'd like to see just a touch more detail in his face.
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Very nice portrait, although I think it's a little bit too dark.
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Too dark and I have looked at it now on two monitors. Shame really, I think I might have liked this a lot if it were brighter but with the same lighting, the shadow coming from his hat like that.
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This could have been gorgeous and interesting, but it's too hard to see.
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Just a little more light would have made this photo more interesting to me.
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This is a great photo. I wish it wasn't so dark.
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I love the title and the photo but do find it just a bit too dark
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awesome portrait, one of my favorites. hope it won't get hammered by voters with uncalibrated monitors.
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I like this shot a lot. I haven't decided yet if it is a studio type portrait.
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Maybe a tad more exposure, or post-processing to just bring everything out a bit more. I understand you were going for low key, but it is still a nice shot.
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gotta say i love htis one. Not sure the usually DPC'ers will like it. but I love the dark face with the beard
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Really good subject...but a tad dark for me.
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Just a tad dark, I think he looks very interesting and could be stunning with a little more light. But an 8 from me.
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This one is beautiful. It dark but just right! 9
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Great intense portrait...9!
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I wish this weren't so underexposed, because it's otherwise fantastic.
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Looks like the leader of The Others from Lost!
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This one is a litle to dark.
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Forgive me but he looks a little scary or maybe even evil.
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I love this shot! Minimal lighting suits this really well. Well done, hope you do well with this...
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Is this a real person or shot in a badly lit wax museum? To dark.
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Nice low-key shot. You managed to get a good texture on this. 8 from me
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This looks a bit underexposed on my monitor (which is calibrated). I think there is a really good image lurking somewhere in the gloom though :-)
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The darkness works but I would have like just a tad more light on his face, especially near his eye.
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I can se everything from the ear on through the face, but it's ust too dark for me....
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this would be a very nice portrait if it weren't so dark
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