Few people realise that a portrait can still be be very moody, even when shot against a bright backdrop—when the subject is silhouetted. This is an excellent example, Ray, and congratulations on your photo award!

Just a slight heads-up for next time: ensure your backlight isn’t too overpowering. If you look closely, the loose hair strands on top…Read More

Another excellent upload! I love the drama and mood, and how the clouds lead the eye to the vintage and rustic tractor. However, the area just beyond the tractor is too bright compared to the rest. Then also, applying a radial filter to add a touch more light to the tractor would really enhance the image. I’d love to see a re-edit of this o…Read More

I would crop just a bit from the top to emphasise the brilliant horizon and lightning strike. #ProPhotoCritique

Excellent black-and-white portrait! The directional lighting is superb, with great separation of the black tones against the pure black background. It’s a fantastic example of how to showcase a masculine subject.

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Rob, I enjoy the simplicity of this black-and-white portrait, particularly the models expressions, your triangular composition, and the bold edit. Perhaps cropping slightly from the bottom could emphasise the strong facial structures and expressions even more. Another Photo Award—congratulations!

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