what a lovely image and as has been said below you have really captured his 'attitude' well in this image! I like your editing too, some how suits the subject well, nice work :o)
Great Photograph, Most appropriate title , this kid has attitude , i was just checking result of portrait ( i am not a member hence could not vote) while surfing this was one the portrait's that really stuck me as something very great and orginal , strange you finished at 36th , it deserved a higher rating
Nice job overall. Not sure about his right shoulder, it's fuzzy and that's either a DOF problem or not so good Photoshopping? I can't tell. Model's expression is excellent. I guess my only real issue with this portrait is the overall softness of the focus (except his eyes and forehead hair).
Wow. You really did capture attitude in this one. I feel like I'm really on the other end of htis stare-down. I love how the hat enhances the mood. You really captured a piece of this person's personality - which is really what makes a great portrait. I think you're going to do well because all other elements are pitch perfect - tone, lighting, sharpness, etc.
That hat provides a great frame as well as a wonderful sweeping S curve. The expression is nicely captured and clear for anyone to read... a look that conveys a warning... Black and white works well.
Yup, there is certainly attitude present in that expression, but I think there has to be some humor there too with that hat. The composition is good, the right eye is nicely sharp, although the rest of the image looks a little soft. It's different, I like it.