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Portrait of a Friend

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Comment from stacey brooks 1969


A great entry for the contest i forsure was thinking about what kind of expression he had his look on his face makes you wonder it kinda looks like he was looking at something or he was deep in thought about something so nice job well done thanks for sharing best of luck to you

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2017


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2017
    Thank you very much for your kind review. He is playing chess.
reply by stacey brooks 1969 on 25-Jan-2017
    my pleasure
Comment from Gail Ross


What interests me most is the position of his hand. What is it going to do next? Is he going to scratch his arm? It seems his elbow is resting on probably a table he's sitting at. Perhaps he's contemplating a chess move. Excellent focus and framing.

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2017


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2017
    Thank you very much for your kind review. He is indeed contemplating a chess move.
Comment from Dick Lee Shia


A subtle human emotion as in lightly concentrating in a chess game wherein he's confident enough he will defeat his opponent easily.
No sweat, so to spark...
However, the more intense, the more votes!
Impressive b&w rendition. Excellent tonal range.
Nice features & textures.
Good lighting & framing. Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2017


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2017
    Thank you very much. He won this game.
Comment from Ladymariesphotod


Excellent photo that is absolutely indicative of your title. Great clarity, focus and framing. Nice work. Great facial features. Thank you so much for sharing.

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2017


reply by the author on 22-Jan-2017
    Thank you very much for your encouraging comments.
Comment from nikman


Yes, he certainly looks that way! Playing chess probably or some other board game? Like your composition and slightly upward angled capture. Exposure and sharpness are fine. Well done!

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2017


reply by the author on 22-Jan-2017
    Right, its chess he plays. Thank you very much for your kind comments.
Comment from Lentamente


This is a very beautiful and interesting picture. The lighting, focus and composition seem perfect to me. Since the subject is the expression of your friend, this was a good choice to convert the picture in black and white to eliminate the potential distraction from the subject, in the background. Great contest entry!! Good luck!!

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 Comment Written 22-Jan-2017


reply by the author on 22-Jan-2017
    Thank you I appreciate your encouraging comments and kind wishes very much.
Comment from momentsofjoy7351


Wonderful shot - seems to be a bit of sadness in the look. Great detail and wonderful color. The lighting is perfectly played as well. He has quite a "deep in thought" look. Powerful. Thanks for sharing and good luck!

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 Comment Written 22-Jan-2017


reply by the author on 22-Jan-2017
    Thank you very much! Deep in thoughts is right, but I don't think he is sad. He is playing chess and considering his next move.