I really like this, a lot. Even where there is shadow the eyes and skin have detail. It's not quite as desperate as Munch's 'Scream' but close. The confused background creases add to it all, and the arm from the bottom left guides us to a disbelieving eye. I think we all feel a bit like this after the news.   Posted: 11/11/2024 10:04:22

Gerard, it's always a brave thing to do when a photographer goes for a'selfie' but of course that word does the image little justice. I like the idea behind this and the way you have composed and framed the despair. The background creases are OK but I could do without the 'v'-shaped lines top right and the shirt cuff on the left draws the eye. The other thing is that I think the image is far too bright if you are trying to suggest this kind of emotion but otherwise the metaphor is pretty apt for some current affairs!   Posted: 11/12/2024 16:27:14

Nice job capturing a self portrait, Gerard. Tension and unrest jumps out of the frame. You created it well. I like the light and shadows on your face. It's artsy and well done. I would darken the upper left corner of the frame a bit.   Posted: 11/12/2024 16:43:45

Gerard--For some reason I can only see the thumbnail; the larger image is just a white rectangle. Looking at the thumbnail I can see a very dynamic image of a man (if this is a self portrait I think you are very brave) which includes very expressive hands. I like this a lot because the man seems trapped within the frame which is an interesting narrative.   Posted: 11/16/2024 17:16:34

I like the idea of the self portrait and the look of angst. To me, the portrait needs more separation from the background.   Posted: 11/17/2024 23:14:57