A Bitter Past

Nice shot, excellent digital processing.

Very nice picture, dramatic and realistic portrait with well done effect to emphasize the creative intension! I like it so much that I even rated it, but mustn't tell what, ha!

 

PDE

Lawrence, you have done a strong portrait! Very good b/w work. max. and friendly regards.

Hallo Lawrence,

Well, 1st I had to read what all your other friends thought of this Gent with the BitterPast and enjoyed their comments.

My thoughts about this portrait - Very Strong Portrait - Captured at the right time - I think the fact that even though you had a conversation with him and his facial expressions did not change at all shows a Very Sad Past - Who knows, maybe he lost all who was prescious to him when F Castro won the Battle for ruling.- country which I still want to visit - The wrinkles - the clarity of colour in the Grey Hair and even the bitterness that shows through the eyes is certainly a photo that would stay in memory for a long time - Congratulations once again on this awesome capture - WarmestRegards to you & your family.

wonderful expression. cheers.

Thank you all so very much for the woeds of encouragement.

You really captured the essence of the mood Lawrence....the tones and details are incredible....excellent post processing...a good title, life can be hard sometimes....well done!! :)

... excellent work my frend ... congrats ... regards from Cyprus ...

Lawrence, a powerful portrait, made poignant by your post processing work. The choice of tone is admirable, because B & W accentuated his bitterness.

Linda, Ahment, AK....thanks, my friends. Greatly appreciated.

Lawrence, I like the emphasis on texture that I've seen in your work. Good job!

Hi Lawrence, once again I am amazed! You could make a nice fortune, (if you haven`t already), teaching these techniques, I would like to learn myself! Your friend, Jim.

Amazing capture of a face with a storied past. Is the man because the Fidelistas took his way of life, his family, his dignity? I think he may have experienced all of this.

 

The look on his face is amazing. His eyes smolder with intensity.

 

WOW!

 

michael

Felt it was a absolute 7, however it was rejected and gave it a 6. Congratulations! Was not surprise to see it has a 6.1.