'Tattoo Man Strikes Again -- The Frontal View'

Buenos Aires Argentina's tattoo man, tattooed, he says, over every square cm of his

body, makes another appearance showing vibrant colors and portions previously

unseen by my viewers. Your ratings, critiques and observations are invited and most

welcome. If you rate harshly, very critically, or wish to make an remark, please submit

a helpful and constructive comment; please share your photographic knowledge to help

improve my photography. Thanks! Enjoy! john

I found this among older captures and just about jumped out of my skin.

Wow!

You can say that again!

Thanks for the comment.

john

John (Crosley)

Interesting subject.

It's not common for a man to bare his chest like this to gain attention.  Perhaps we should ponder on that, hunh?

And here, he's in a crowd, depicted elsewhere, with passersby gawking, or better, looking at him 'sideways' out of the corners of their eyes, pretending not to look, but looking anyway.

For what it's worth, the man's an 'artist' whether his 'work' or 'canvas' attracts or disgusts you.  He's an artist to his soul and maybe psychiatrists have a word for it too, but I just don't know it.

Thanks for the comment.

john

John (Crosley)

No, not a selfie.  God gave me good enough skin, and I'm not a canvas, like this fellow seems to feel he is.

But you made me laugh, and that counts highly in my book.

john

John (Crosley)

A very striking character to say the least.  His eyes are very challenging.

Great light which shows to best advantage.  Maybe you could tone down the highlights at the back, nevertheless they are not quite as noticeable as normal because of his dominant presence.

Best regards, Jim

Thanks for the praise and the helpful critique.

I'm not inclined to tone down the highlights given that they complement on high the silverishness of his bright belt and other bright adornment -- you are right, it doesn't seem to detract much (if at all, and may in fact add to the photo's crispness).

Best regards.

john

John (Crosley)