Comment from michiganmike
A very nice portrait. A strong pose and a fine composition. While I do not like the reverse vignette it does add a faded look that goes perfectly with the subject. Best wishes in the contest.

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 Comment Written 01-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 02-Apr-2019

Thank you so much!

Comment from avmurray
This is a very original portrait, and I especially like the sepia you have added. Personally I would however have dropped the light vignette, but appreciate that this is a matter of taste. The man being President Lincoln is posing for you in such a relaxed way, and is standing out so well from the nicely softened background.

Your photo is also nice and sharp with clear and well defined details, and the exposure is perfect with good distinctions between light and dark.

The cropping works well and Lincoln has got a fine placement within the frame. Indeed a great looking and well taken portrait Willie, and I wish you luck with the contest.

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 Comment Written 01-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 02-Apr-2019

Thank you so much! I used this type of sepia to make it look old. I normally would not use this. I wanted it to please the judges as it seems nothing else works. I thought something unusual may make them look.

reply by avmurray on 02-Apr-2019

I am sure they will have a good look at this one Willie, and you are more than welcome for the review.