Maurice

My son had a skin rash this summer. I snapped this image just

fooling around. He loves it; says it makes him look aboriginal. Your

thoughts please.

strong, orginal and very beautiful shot! I love it! Hope to make this kind of a shot next summer too! And indeed, he looks like an aboriginal! :0)

 

(and yes, underrated too!) it's a 7/7 for me...

Janet,

 

Good to hear from you again. Thanks for the feedback and rating; very much appreciated.

Hi Duane, your son is right and this is excellent work. You may have just "snapped" this image but the lighting and facial expression, and the fact that he's not looking at the camera, make this way more than just a snap. IMHO, anyway. All the best.

Hi Doune, Agree with jamie and excellent use of lights and shadow.

 

Jamie and Spencer- Thank you for your very encouraging remarks. They are indeed much appreciated.

It's true, he seems some sort of aboriginal or African. I like the light and color, I find this portrait very interesting.

Very original photo with good use of lighting !

Well, without reading any of the comments, just immersing myself in the image, I immediately thought that it was an arresting image of man undergoing some sort of centruries old tribal initiation rite.... had a good laugh when I read to the contrary! Joking aside, Duane... this is a very accomplished 'portrait'. It is no wonder your son likes it... maybe it presents a side of him that one does not see very often... it is almost like the 'mask' of the lotion has allowed his inner self to surface. Quite a powerful image, really. I like this alot. M :)

 

ps... what does this look like in monotone? Would be interested to see what texture the lotion comes up as... :)

Michael,

 

Your thoughts and comments are greatly appreciated. Thanks

My pleasure, Duane. M :)

I have to agree with everyone else, this is one of those spontaneous images that really works as a portrait to the soul. Maurice must of seen his "wild" side in this image in spite of the discomfort of the rash, I love the lighting on his skin and lips, the texture of the lotion and his hair, he's truly a "golden boy".