Judging

Beautiful! Captured a great moment.

Splendid expression, and the hand plays a marvelous role...

Cartier-Bresson couldn't do any better!

Well done..

Once again, outstanding. Love the tones and bokeh. Has a very silvery, sculpted look.

What happened to the other two points? This is perhaps the best photograph on this site. My heart was broken when I tried to view it last month and could not find it. Did you temporarily remove it? Anyway, I'm glad it's back; if any image on photo.net deserves double 10's, this is it.

Looks like a Eugene Smith in use of the strong lighting. How did you do it? Bleach the lights after printing? You are de man!

I agree that it's one of the best on the site. It's been a favorite of mine for some time. I'm glad to have been reminded of it by seeing it again!

Absolutely beautiful! Great contrast and sharpness, there's a real intimidating mood to this picture. Instant favourite.

 

Looking at the larger version, I think the scan of this photo could be a lot better, though. Or maybe it's the JPEG compression, but I see a few banding marks on the edges.

This definately has to be one of my favorite people pictures on the site. The sense of suspense is unrivaled. I would like to know what lens was used for this picture. Keep up the great work!

This is spectacular. Looks like a great painting! Bravissimo!!!

-Ollie Steiner

In the spirit of democracy, allow me to cast a vote for this as photonet's top image. Your economical use of light and detail, DoF choice, and masterful developing/printing are spot on. Of course, these are observations and opinions that only come well after the fact of viewing, because the simple pleasure of enjoying the view is what comes first.

I agree with the comments about this image being the best on this site. There are many other fantastic images but this one has the look of "classic". If you inserted it in the portfolio of any of the great masters, it would look like it belonged there. Nothing against all of the great digital images on this site, but to me, this is the photography that inspires us all to make pictures. Thanks for submitting your work on this site.

Don't need comments, just great.

What he/she said.

I can't critique this photo as I feel I have absolutely nothing to suggest or contribute. I just really like everything about it; the light which seems to sculpt around the edges of the forms, the gaze, the curiosity about the task which he is focussed on... the detailed texture in the skin, the out of focus spectator behind.... what don't I like?

....ok I'm back. I would like less brightness on the foreheads of both men!

Beautiful photograph. Something that looks as if it came from the movie "The Godfather".

I would nominate it for POW if I could. Havent seen a portrait of this caliber on photo.net

Very (+ very very very very) nice work, Ian . :) -veronika-

great!

Easily a 7/7. The expression, the contrast, and lighting are marvelous.

What an image..

Super!

no comment

fantastic

I am very surprised that this picture was never chosen POW. massive!

You have a fabulous portfolio. The children's pictures are reminiscent of Lewis Hine; and someone else here stole my words re W. Eugene Smith: the use of shadow and light to direct the attention, deeply textured and rich tonal range.

 

Outstanding.

 

Your comments on my portfolio appreciated.

 

mike sebastian