Paul

Nice shot! I like the red hat, white beard, limited light, black background...even the glasses. Very unique!

Really Nice!

This man was shot in a gutted out church,standing just to the right of

an open window.Better to crop out the window he is looking out, or

leave in the window?

No need to include the window - it's superb just as it is.

Extremely fine image. Excellent job.

 

Striking image as it is.

 

To your "Request for Critique" question ... Leave the window in or take it out? ... no idea, you don't appear to have uploaded the version with the window.

You are showing us so much with just a few lines!

I can not explain why the right black part of the photo

works. If you rotate the POV to the left, then the man

will be placed on the right side of the photo with the

window on the left. It will be a totally different picture,

maybe as good as this one. Blago

Hi Peter! Would like you to know this shot is wonderful. Absolutely so. I love it. :)

Nice shot.

 

I personally would prefer to see more empty space in front of the man, than behind him.

Same opinion as Dan, would prefer more space in the left, or at least the face balanced in the middle. NICE shot

Stunning. Fascinating light. Seeing photos like this is why I love this site. Thank you for sharing.

You do beautiful work. I love all your photos. Good choice of a model, but you have transformed the subject into a masterpiece!

Peter, the man in the hat is a wonderful photo, is he a professional model? I'd like to see more images of him. It seems that he is perfectly placed in the light, was that serendipitous?

 

This venture into the area of minimial light was a smart move. Keep it up!

 

Pab

What type of lighting do you use? This is interesting because you use digital camera without flash snyc terminal (if i'm not mistaken)

A masterful use of light Peter. That is how Rembrandt would have done it. As far as the placement within the black space: You make the statement. Place him wherever you wish....you don't have to be the traditionalist who would have him looking into the space. Besides, it makes me wonder as well as admire.

 

-=D=-

Fantastic, good observation

Very impressive portrait, excellent lighting, composition, contrast and pose. The original might be sharper and look even better.

The empty space on the left adds some mystery, because it hides the object the man is looking at. Subtle light strokes !

Very well done.

Not as nice as your other stuff in your portfolio. Technically very well executed!!!...

but not nuts about the looking out of the frame composition or the velvet painting look.

I like it a lot with the man to the left of the picture. Gives dynamics and motion in your picture. The man is leaving the image. Better this way than centered. Makes it more than just a figurative portrait.

For some reason I think of Alfred Hitchcock.. This is probably one of the most unique and interesting shots I think I've EVER seen... Outstanding image!

I am intrigued by this great photo and how it allows an almost completely black photo to work so well. I've tried to experiment down this path with out much success. Thanks for sharing ..

just lovely! the glint of light on the collar sets it off perfectly

mysterious portrait, wonderful image,