Golden Blind Man

Darren is worth a photography book. Amazing, were this guy's eyes so bright or just an effect ?

Cropped as is, excellent photo. I just wonder...what does the rest of him look like, his clothing, his environment, his hands. Great Great rendition.

Bravo!

This photo rips you a new but hole! Looks like he's about to pull out his six-shooter and blow you away!

Fantastic! Love to hear about the post-processing details on this one.

What a great shot!

Proably the best portrait that I have seen!

I agree with all the other comments, it is a fantastic portrait, but the eyes are weird, it is slightly scary, but very powerful. As I stare at it, it appears to have a slight magenta tone, is it my imagination or monitor, maybe both.

Extraordinarily powerful portrait. Detail is phenomenal. The eyes seem to have a reptilian quality. Fascinating.

You see so many posed and processed people-pictures on this site, and the fussy, stagey results almost always make you wonder why the photographer went through so much trouble. This image reminds us that in the right hands, all that artifice can be used to devastating effect. Everything you've done here contributes to an overwhelming visual experience. I think the anti-photoshop police will have to keep quiet on this one.

Amazing. I, as always, am jealous.

Rich image, great work!

Powerful portrait!

Great shot, love the details in this portrait.

Very well done and composed. Great portrait.

well cropped. very original. maybe without sharpening...

I like the tight crop and the intricate detail. I do wish that the eyes were level in the frame as I keep tipping my head to line up my eyes with his, but it's not a fatal flaw, just a personal preference. The lighting is very strong and appears to be nearly directly in his face based on the shadow under his nose, and in the corner of his eyes. I too, wonder what has created these eyes, and wonder if he is indeed blind which allows him to have his eyes so wide open in very strong sunlight. I think that is part of what has everybody so wrapped up in this is that they are not used to seeing this type of face in the strong light. I am curious about the rest of his face, and I wonder if thats a good thing, wanting to see more, not completely satisfied with what is in this box.

 

It's a fine photograph.

Great looking photograph!! Such stories in that face

One of the strongest portraits I have seen in years. Bravo.

Superb Portrait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

nothing more can be say. it´s just .......

Gorgeous shot.

My emotions are triggered to the extent that I'm at a loss for words when I view this portrait...

Again, Wow!

Fantastic detail and subject here, but I feel it's framed just a tad too tight and I agree with the comment above that the eyes more horizontal weas important. Regards.

I love the way this image is framed. I think without it you would lose some of the visceral imapact of the eyes and the craggy skin. This is one of the best protraits I have ever seen. The subject demands that we look him in his blind eyes. We can tell that this man has been through much in his life...his experiences are worn like decorations on his face.

 

Awesome image!

 

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