"Strong is he who masters his own spirit"
by egillbjarki

Comment by CalliopeKel:
Legendary. Killer editing technique too.

Historian
by egillbjarki

Comment by loseme:
*Critique Club*

"Historian" is an excellent addition into the Square Crop challenge. Excellent 19th placement in such an huge challenge with 364 entries.

This image is prefect example of a black and white portrait. Something about the eyes just grabs you and pulls you into the image. I really don't see anything I would change, this is a great piece. After reading your comments I am sure it was hard to get him not to smile after graduating. But he does have that glazed over look I have because I work nights. I had to peek at your profile and you do amazing work with black and white portraits. I can say there is anything I would recommend this is just an excellent piece.

"Strong is he who masters his own spirit"
by egillbjarki

Comment by xtine:
excellent portrait.it's like something from an Armani campaign.great image

"Strong is he who masters his own spirit"
by egillbjarki

Comment by nborton:
i really like the tonal range. the only thing i am undecided about is the horizontal pole, or whatever it is. in some ways i think it works, but at the same time it seems to distract from the man, and his hands in particular.

"Strong is he who masters his own spirit"
by egillbjarki

Comment by Nyck:
its all deep inside,the look on his face absalotley stunning!

"Strong is he who masters his own spirit"
by egillbjarki

Comment by e301:
decent portrait - though there's something about the facial shadows that suggests the unreal - I sense a bit of heavy-handed dodge and burn, perhaps. Detail and conversion excellent though; can't make up my mind about the pipe - especially with the dent in it.

"Strong is he who masters his own spirit"
by egillbjarki

Comment by pearlseyes:
I like your choice of black and white, it really sets the tone.

"Strong is he who masters his own spirit"
by egillbjarki

Comment by whatdewuc:
"Wise is he who learns from every man". Nice high key effect. Very compelling gaze. Good luck on this...8

Historian
by egillbjarki

Comment by UpUpCanadian:
ahh, your black and white conversion looks spectacular.

"Strong is he who masters his own spirit"
by egillbjarki

Comment by Qart:
A very powerful image that begs to be studied entirely... well done.