Young or Old -- Neighbor

[Bynx]

Say hello to Bob Dean.

[Mugmar]

Happy New Year.

I like the features in his face, it really tells a story. The frame in the background is just a bit distracting though.

[Trojansoc]

I really like the gentleman's face. It has sort of a Clint Eastwood type feel to it--rugged and strong. Lighting is good. Like Mugmar, though, I find the frame distracting.

Paul

[Ordo]

Bynx: that's a great portrait.
To me, the frame is part of his life, as the couch, the shirt and the three days beard.

[Hards80]

i like the character in this shot. thought i would give it a b&w treatment and see if it emphasizes that character. i think both versions have merits. nice candid portrait.

[Bynx]

When I worked on this pic I was really pleased the way it came out showing the detail of the fabric texture and every little hair. He lives alone in a sparely furnished apartment. Plastic tubing snaking over the bare floor supplying him with his oxygen. The picture behind him is the only wall decoration. Here is the original untouched version.

[vsch1]

Something about the original image has bothered me...almost like it's been way over sharpened. I didn't care for it at all.

To me the untouched version is much more appealing.

[Bynx]

Vsch, I couldnt agree with you less. The original did nothing for me at all. I didnt like the lighting or the lack of details. After spending some time on it the results really pleased me. And the good thing is, I only have me to please. If anyone else likes it, thats just a bonus.

[bhammitt]

Very nice!! When I look at this portrait I see the face of a man who has worked hard all his life, I bet his hands are calloused and rugged as well!

Bob

[Ordo]

Originally Posted by Bynx

Vsch, I couldnt agree with you less. The original did nothing for me at all. I didnt like the lighting or the lack of details. After spending some time on it the results really pleased me. And the good thing is, I only have me to please. If anyone else likes it, thats just a bonus.

Hmm... Now that you posted the original, I can see vsch1's point. In comparison with the original, the processed pick seems quite burned and flat. I played with it for a minute. Don't kill me!