Judges Comments

You can’t help but engage with this portrait of a very interesting character. Intentionally, it is very strong, with the man
gazing straight at the photographer. The post production techniques have honed our attention – particularly to the eye.
The detail of the face tells a life’s story. The catch light in the eye produces the importance of engagement with the subject.
The hair across the eye adds an aire of mystery as the man appears to look down upon the viewer.