I think this photo should have done alot better. I like the framing and subject. He could have lost his job or his wife left him. He sure looks like he is feeling blue. There is a tad bit of pink tint to the picture, but I kind of like it because of the effect it gives at the top of the photo. It looks like the stress he is exserting.(sp)
This does not have enough contrast -- the color (well, the grays) are all too similar to make this pop out. Also, I would try cropping out the doorknob if possible. It really distracts for some reason. muckpond
I would have tried pushing up the contrast if possible, it all looks about the same grey to me. I wish you could see the expression on his face, as it is he could have been just sleeping... The little knob on the left I would have tried to crop out, and also, I would have left less blank space at the top.