Just had to sneak in a picture of my favorite baby in town. Looks good in my portfolio too, right? Yeah, i take a mean baby pic!

Gruesome but oddly compelling...

trying to figure out what part of the body this actually is.....

what part of the body is that? Is that person bleeding? Odd.

Wow, I didn't think anyone would pick up on that - you were actually looking!

Cheers and thanks!
Jon

Don't need a window, that's what it looks like thru my glasses most day when it rains. Nice job Jon!!

Clyde,

Thanks! Very funny:-)

Jon

I actually like the flares at the top, but I am almost compelled to suggest cropping at the roof line, so none of the sky shows.
Not sure, though.
Aside from that, I think this really matches the theme, and I love how solitary he seems.

Ana,

Thanks for your thoughts on this one - I think cropping at the roof line is not a bad idea, and would add some drama to the shot.

Jon

I personally like this, however, I can see how others may not feel the same way. It is very manipulated and stylized, hence why it is under the topic photmanipulation. When working with the image, I could not think of a better way to capture and emphasize the subject. I just like the grunge and the color. Otherwise it just felt like a snapshot that many other tourist have most likely taken when walking by. I would love to hear what others think? Too dark? Too shadowy? Too everything?

Love the grime and the color. Also the backdrop is perfect. Dont think it's TOO anything!

Thanks. I've had mixed reports about it. Some people don't know what it is when first looking at it. It's a fog sculpture from a local garden.

Very creepy. Perhaps a bit more contrast would make the shot more effective. Nice composition

Creepy subject, very interesting and imaginative camera angle. The exposure is blown out and the composition is cramped on the right.

UUUAAAAUUUU Great!!! I´m sure thre´s a story behind it. Great!!!

Creepy.. I'd cut the top though down to the doll's forehead.

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for the ideas!

A pesar de que me encanta la toma la encuentro un poco oscura quizá demasiada saturación. El color rojo es impactante.
Saludos

wow, that color is intense!

A mí la saturación y el enorme contraste de los colores hacen que me guste mcuho esta foto.

Gran toma

I think the red may be a bit too itense...but it still is a great photo!

Thanks for uploading the original :-)
It's crazy what one can do with post processing !
Nice job.
But I agree on the building and the red being too saturated.
It nicely fit the topic though ;-)

Soft and eerie. I like. He seems to be in the middle of saying something or like hes about to laugh. He has a look in his eyes.

this photo really has a lot of feeling in it, its almost as if the picture is alive. Its a great shot, although i think it might be a little more effective with sharper focus. But the lighting is perfect! Overall a really great shot!

A selfportrait full of expression. Works well in B&W, but I think the upper part of the face is really blown out (pure white) - too strong an effect I think.

Nice frame and composition but a bit too blurry I guess (the eyes for example)...

Overexposed and out of focus - comp is interesting and good.

Best,
Jon

I agree with willie901. I think a darker background (a little bit) would work better, giving more importance to the cross.

But I like it! ;)

Awesome shot. I love this one. I don't think it's overdone, I bet it came out just as you had envisioned it. Nice job!

Thanks All!!

Love the color, love the texture. the leaves on the ground especially draw me in. I would love to see this piece animate in some way.

Excellent post processing, in my opinion. Very strong image.

Best,
Jon

Hello daldao, in all the cases, your subject is interesting. For me, I am obstructed by the over-exposure of the panels on the door. I think that behind the squares that could have been good. Concerning framing, I would have tried in the axis of the door with a little withdrawal (if that is possible…) I miss a little clearness for better emphasizing the matter. Many criticisms, it is often easier to say than to make… Greetings.

Actually i upload the wrong picture. This one was a test. In the other hand, original also has the panels of the door a little bit over exposed.
Thanks for your comment, i learned a lot.

I love the dirtiness. Im a fan of this one. I do almost wish it were a little off center though. A different angle may add even more interest!

I agree with Sarah - it's very gritty and pretty at the same time. I also think Eric is right about the overexposed doors. All in all, however, - a fine shot.

Best,
jon

I love the contrast of emotion. You move from the girl with her emotional intensity to a beautiful quiet street scene in the back that is nicely blurred. Great shot!

matt

I think this one would work great in urban art too!
I love the colors and how i feel like i am walking down this street. Where was this taken?

This was taken in Lisbon at Bairro Alto. It is a neighborhood known for its nightlife and culturally very active, with art schools, bars, shops, restaurants and discos. Hence the puzzle of posters on the wall.

Thank you all.

Wonderful shot - instant fave!

Cheers,
Jon