Black and White
by NikonJeb

Comment by Kelli:
I got it and I gave you an 8 in voting, for being OOB. I wasn't fond of the orange border.

Black and White
by NikonJeb

Comment by bmartuch:
Jeb, I think this is certainly a nice portrait. I guess black and white can mean different things as represented by your shot. I would have to say this is out of the box and I actually think it was a neat idea. Keep up the good work.

Moment of Truce
by NikonJeb

Comment by goc:
hmm hmm. intersting couple ... i doubt they are in love :-)

Black and White
by NikonJeb

Comment by Melethia:
I wouldn't have considered it DNMC but I'd have preferred it to be either shot in or processed to Black and White as most photogs understand the term. And that's mostly because I prefer darn near everything in B&W most days. I figure you knew exactly what you were doing with this shot - by that I mean entering a color photography showing black and white. (There was a challenge a while back called "black and white in color" for which this would have been quite appropriate.)

As a portrait - the gentleman in the photograph has character and draws my interest for that reason. The lighting is a bit harsh and didn't quite make it to his eyes, which is one thing I do like to see in portraits - eyes. (They're the window to the soul and all that.) The red of the background is nice to add color, complementing your subject well, but I'm not fond of the wooden thingamabobs - a smooth texture would probably be better. It's a good picture, much better than a simple snapshot, but not a "great" portrait. I'd suggest you shoot this gentleman again - he's a terrific subject.

But what do I know? You're up to 63 comments and two favs! And you have a ribbon!

Black and White
by NikonJeb

Comment by suemack:
Superb shot! Not too sure about the border though

Black and White
by NikonJeb

Comment by LevT:
great idea and a nice portrait! (I would dodge eyes a little bit, though)

sorry for the score, but it was to be expected :)

Message edited by author 2007-01-17 02:30:47.

Black and White
by NikonJeb

Comment by Greetmir:

Originally posted by kelbelle: ... Just pretend for a moment that it said N/A in the description of this challenge. Oh wait... it did.

EGGZACTLY my thoughts!

Black and White
by NikonJeb

Comment by mist:
Ahh.Now I see why you had so many comments.

Actually I think, given the limited nature of some of the voters, that you did pretty well. Why? Because you didn't come in in last place, and that's what often happens to colour images when they end up in a "black and white" challenge - even when the challenge spec doesn't say that it has to be a black and white image.

Good on ya.

Black and White
by NikonJeb

Comment by kelbelle:
wow, 27 1's and 25 2's? that's harsh and if I remember correctly from my reading of the guidelines of the site, it is recommended NOT to give extremely low scores just because a photo (in anyone's own humble opinion) does not meet the challenge. Thinking outside the box is what we need more of in this world of cookie cutter houses and mass production. That is a gorgeous BLACK and WHITE photo, Jeb. Look at that perfect bald head and that lovely cocoa skin. Come on people... why don't some of you give Jeb some positive comments. Just pretend for a moment that it said N/A in the description of this challenge. Oh wait... it did.

Black and White
by NikonJeb

Comment by ShutterPug:
shame no one could look past b/w as in processing. This was an excellent out of the box entry in my mind. I love your thinking.