Very (!) harsh, in every respect, so harsh some viewers may miss any affection the photographer may have had for his subject. He is left, instead, affronted with a given reality as it is represented here.
The manner is, of course, either a deliberate choice or a direct consequence of human experience.
The image is, without question, the strongest of the bunch. Even the title is emotive to a high degree.
Very well done. The technical aspects all work together for a great photo. The creativity makes it a very moving and emotive portrait. High marks for both. 10
The only thing here that seems to fit the challenge is the title, but because of the power of this portrait I'm not going to be as harsh about it as I normally would... Very nice shot. Too bad it don't fit the challenge...
TC
Excellent portrait contrasted well against the bright background. Good contrast, detail and textures. Very life-like...almost too life-like...but I guess that's the harsh realities referred to in your title, which I like very much as well. Meets the challenge well. Great effort.
Interesting tones and a very nice shot. I find the composition interesting, but I also wonder how it might hae looked with a little more of his face on the left (mainly because he's so thi looking here.)
Very good photo. Lovely use of grain/ noise. Tonal range and textures very nicely done. It's a stretch to see how it fits the challenge, though. (Yes, I understand your title.) 7
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