barber, Mali Photo

Photographer’s Note

Barber in the town of timbuctou, mali

Nobody has marked this note useful

Critiques | Translate

teacozie (1371) 2007-04-30 22:25

Yo Mark!

I really like this shot as it feels more like a documentation of a experience. Nice choice of black and white and the reflection in the mirror works very well. It has character and an edge to this shot.

Cheers

BrittanyS (227) 2007-04-30 23:16

The composition here is fantastic - whether it was set up or not, it tells a story. The black and white tones are wonderful and the DOF just draws a viewer right in. Perhaps my only critique would be if there was a tiny bit more action, or something that would suggest he was the barber - but one can't ask too much of a spontaneous portrait - especially when it comes together as well as this.

Flavia (10202) 2007-04-30 23:22

Hi Mark,

Intringing, creative and nice picture. The B&W is very nice to the subject. I like a the composition, Just find it a little to bright on the top.

ViktorVaughn (1517) 2007-04-30 23:30

Good focus on the man in the mirror. It leaves no doubt where you want the viewer to look. Normally I would say to crop out some of the surroundings, but I like how you've left a lot of uninteresting details, making the reflection that much more powerful.

Good shot.

happypoppeye (4064) 2007-05-04 0:28

Mark,

Great composition and very original. Love the angle. Great creation of a really strong focal point also.