Bogartesque
by BooZon

Comment by redmoon:
not sure why, but i immediately thought it was more Bowie-esque. still, here is a good example of when a soft focus should be used and actually enhances the image. i'm sure a sharp version would be just as effective, but here the softness artificially ages the shot to another era and style. so power to you for inteptreting the challenge so successfully. i like how it's a nod to the actors of that era, and to an era where smoking looked cool! only slight criticism is that i thought the crop is a bit too close to your subject, but other than that, it's very well done. 9.

Bogartesque
by BooZon

Comment by Milacroft:
Very good subject

Bogartesque
by BooZon

Comment by talj:
Great composition and IMHO you have used 'soft focus' as it should be. Only thing I would change is remove the cigarette! :o)

Bogartesque
by BooZon

Comment by names_amit:
good one with a old look and soft too

Bogartesque
by BooZon

Comment by Lozza:
Smashing. Just a little more contrast in/around the eyes.(Though, I have to wonder if you're suffering the same problems I am, with tones being rather flat after compression...) Great idea, well executed.

Samoan Fire Knife Dance
by BooZon

Comment by fireguy:
I agree, it would be nice to see the face in this shot. Very nice exposure on the flames though, they're sharp and I like the extra curl on the top right. It might also be nice to see a wider crop of this with more space on the left and top.

All in all, well captured.

cheers,
fireguy

Twisted
by BooZon

Comment by larsc:
ummm... a little too blurry... but at the same time its cool cause it looks like its moving

Twisted
by BooZon

Comment by ktm7:
the whole photo seems out of focus. especially the bottom half of the branch. all kind of blurs together

Twisted
by BooZon

Comment by Jutilda:
Good DOF. I like this in black and white. I wish the lower branch were more focused to showcase the detailing.

Twisted
by BooZon

Comment by stam:
I like how it is in black and white!