Comment from haydngreenow
Very good! Sharp and full of detail, well framed. The lighting is super right throughout.A great story telling image Well done haydn

 Comment Written 22-Oct-2010

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reply by the author on 22-Oct-2010

thank you so much

Comment from Look Beyond The Lens
Initial Impression: 5
Center of interest: 4.5
Technical Excellence: 4.5
Technique 4.5
Lighting: 4.5 (try a fill flash or a back flash to lessen the shadow on the aged eyes or use an eye bright feature
Story telling 5

 Comment Written 22-Oct-2010

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reply by the author on 22-Oct-2010

thanks for reviewing and pointers

Comment from lippi1
a good photo, good story.
actually he doesn't look
to bad for a guy in those
living conditions.
doesn't he have any family or is he like an alcoholic whos family deserted him or something? it is a shame that whatever state you are in doesn't jump in and get him out of there...isn't it illegal to live without running water??? Definitely not sanitary..sad that people have to live like that..

 Comment Written 22-Oct-2010

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reply by the author on 22-Oct-2010

His wife left him years ago, he lives for a beer and cig. this is his choice. It is sad.

Comment from Pat Christensen
Great capture! Very good story telling as well. Good lighting and colors well done. Love the smoke hanging out just adds to this image so much. He has actually weathered well for the life you discribed. His eyes tell his story though. Thank you for sharing, enjoyed.

 Comment Written 22-Oct-2010

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reply by the author on 22-Oct-2010

thank you so much

Comment from P.Botting
Very good shot, love the detail and the shaddow thrown by the rim of his hat. For me I am only a beginer and I'm not too sure where the centre of focus is I find my eyes roaming all over the shot, thats not a critisism that is what I like about it.

 Comment Written 22-Oct-2010

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reply by the author on 22-Oct-2010

thank you so much for such a nice review & high score

Comment from mrdavids
Hi Willie,
This might be the best 20 bucks you ever spent. :)
Focus = 5
DOF = 5
Contrast = 5
Subject = 5
Thanks for sharing.
David

 Comment Written 22-Oct-2010

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reply by the author on 22-Oct-2010

thanks again for the nice review

Comment from omntch
Nice story telling Willie. The composition is good as is the framing. Good focus and DOF. The bokeh is very pleasing. Lighting is warm and natural with good use of contrast. Overall a nice capture. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 22-Oct-2010

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reply by the author on 22-Oct-2010

thank you so much

Comment from Polly Brown
Nice way to live I would think - for a while anyway!
Initial Impact: 5
Presentation: 5
Colour & Contrast: 5
Interest: ?
Story Telling Ability: ?
Lighting: 5

 Comment Written 22-Oct-2010

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reply by the author on 22-Oct-2010

thank you so much.

Comment from margas45
Initial impact 5
Creativity of presentation 5
Color Harmony 5
Center of Interest 5
Technical Excellence 5
Technique 5
Story Telling Ability 5
Lighting 5
No doubt this guy spent his money on cigarettes! Great focus and colour in this very good portrait. Nice job!

 Comment Written 22-Oct-2010

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reply by the author on 22-Oct-2010

thank you so much.

Comment from avmurray
Just had to be 5.5 It is so perfect. Glad he had the fag. Should not have it of course. Health and all this. Stopped myself a few years ago. But what a photo !!

I have looked at:
Initial impact
Story telling ability
Light and shade
Color
Texture
Technique
Composition
Focal point
Framing
Originality
All worth 5.5 stars.

 Comment Written 22-Oct-2010

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reply by the author on 22-Oct-2010

thanks so much for a nice review & high rating.