Alan

[Wandjina]

This is Alan; a spritely 93 year old fellow. Over the years, I have spent many hours watching him and how his facial expressions change. Sometimes, for a fleeting moment, I can see the face of a much younger man behind his aging exterior. He agreed to this impromptu photo shoot, and under the fluoro lights of the local community hall I took this image.
I chose the sepia toning to help hide the distracting blotchiness of his skin but leaving the wrinkles that add to his character

[ST1]

That processing choice works very well Martin, he looks a character.


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[William W]

Good shot. Bravo.

. . . for a fleeting moment, I can see the face of a much younger man behind his aging exterior.

I see that you have captured and communicated the face of many experiences.

WW

[DanK]

This is a very powerful portrait. The composition is excellent, and I think the processing is effective. Kudos.

I have only one suggestion, and it's minor (and a matter of taste). I think I would dodge slightly some of the areas of the face that are in shadow, primarily on his right. I wouldn't do much, but I think a bit might help.

[LenR]

A fine image. Well done!

[Manfred M]

Excellent image that was taken and processed in a way that brings out the character of this old gentleman.

The skin is blotchy and has some hot sports, especially on his forehead. If it were my image, I would spend some time burning those areas down a bit.

[Wandjina]

The skin is blotchy and has some hot sports, especially on his forehead. If it were my image, I would spend some time burning those areas down a bit.

Thank you for your suggestion Manfred. I was wondering about those hot spots. I will continue working on this image with that in mind,

[Wandjina]

I think I would dodge slightly some of the areas of the face that are in shadow, primarily on his right. I wouldn't do much, but I think a bit might help.

Thank you Dan. I will give it a go and see how it looks

[billtils]

... I was wondering about those hot spots. ..

Also the ones on his hand. Great image as it is, though so regard this and the other comments as opportuntiies to make a great shot even better.