Hardened by Life
by Spizzer

Comment by dsidwell:
I'm glad to see a portrait amongst the ribbons. Well done and congratulations!

Hardened by Life
by Spizzer

Comment by hotpasta:
Superb image, with wonderful editing...the detail and emphasis on sharpness in some areas and oof in others is magnificent...a thoroughly deserved ribbon...may you get many more! I think you will!

Go D200 owners of this world!

Hardened by Life
by Spizzer

Comment by Greetmir:
GREAT character study! Congratulations!

Hardened by Life
by Spizzer

Comment by charmayne:
Congratulations on your Ribbon with this captivating portrait of expression

Hardened by Life
by Spizzer

Comment by blindjustice:
fantastic laethery skintone face folds of skin; great textures, and a great look on his face; quite dignified. great work.

Hardened by Life
by Spizzer

Comment by Bear_Music:
The eyes make it here. Almost hypnotic. Congrats on 1st ribbon!

Hardened by Life
by Spizzer

Comment by Fromac:
He puts me in mind of Terrence Stamp. Same intensity. Same piercing eyes.

This image grabs and holds on. I like the colours and the tight crop. The model's expression is great and your treatment serves it well.

Hardened by Life
by Spizzer

Comment by susi:
Looks like James Bond to me. beautiful job! Congrats!

Hardened by Life
by Spizzer

Comment by sacredspirit:
Ok, wow, the big vs. The Pink Hat VS. The Crop. I gotta tell ya I don't like the hat much by the thumbnail, but when I open it I get the pleasent surprise of the contrasting colors with the eyes. To me I love the spirit in which you left the hat, and the photo is tremendous either way. Also the pink tells more of the story, so to make you think either he don't care, or he don't have the choice, both make an appealing hook. TY for entering, and congrats on the ribbon.

Hardened by Life
by Spizzer

Comment by IreneM:
I love the pink - for me it emphasizes his amazingly blue eyes. This is a stunning image. Huge congratulations on your first ribbon (and on your fantastic score)!