I like the "curves" this presents, and the overall presentation. While I like that theh bluish/purple gives it a "seductive/nighttime" feel, at the same time it makes me feel like his circulation is bad! haha. karmat
interesting portrayal of pride. well done, though. nice tone to the photo as well. I can't make up my mind if its in full color or just toned. either way its a neat effect. ~mcmurma
this is really nice work. i love the comp. and framing and the lighting really sets off the mood and makes for some really nice shadows. i have been going back and forth on the background but have finally decided that i dig it--the texture compliments the smoothness of the the skin very well! 9--alecia
Very nice - I love the use of light and shadows. I would have asked the model to take of that necklace though - the nature of it degrades the mood of the photo. 9 mcrael
Nice hubris (yes, i mean hubris :P) and composition :) I like the lighting but wonder if it couldn't be tweaked a little to smooth out the skin...maybe a little oil..just enough to reflect...not enough to look like greasy chicken. The form speaks for itself without the distracting textures. Is that horizontal shadow across the top from a barbell? 8 Lisa (de-crypticated)
I would like to have seen sharper focus, but I like the composition and lighting, and feel that the shot does convey self pride. You also have an actual person in your shot, which, based on what I have seen so far, makes me want to automatically rate you much higher! lhall