It Ain't Easy, Clark

Very nice monochrome work Ruadh!

I like the expression you captured here.

Well done!

I like the concept of this image. But I think what I perceive as oversharpening robs the subject of her organic appearance. If it was your intent to portray an automaton, ok.

The photo looks intentionally lit and processed to be inorganic, an otherworldly superhero treatment. The skin comes through as metallic and steely. I can’t imagine this wasn’t intentional. Looks like a software filter was applied or at least some strong tonal curves adjustments. I don’t particularly get much from the photo but it does seem to know what’s after. [it’s a sign of the elves’ lack of vision and variety that 4 of the last 6 POTWs all have the same inorganic or faux horror / goth stylistics.]

Nothing comes easy even for Clark, just have a look at his face and you will see the tiredness, sadness , and agony caused by people upon him.

I guess everything in the face is edited intentionally as it looks just to show the hardness of life even in Clarks face.

Well done.

Saad, if the face hadn't been so oversharpened, I would agree with you. As the image stands, I find the face totally cold, altogether devoid of emotion.

Thank you Michael, I've understand your point.

Poor little bugger! How dreadful to be a superhero. I really like this treatment, though can't help feeling sorry for the sitter :)

no but he is going to find his inner SUPERMAN! creative and bold... this is the shot and it speaks to me