this seems a departure for you, and in my opinion it's a good one.

i'd like to see a bit more of his environment, but i do like how the ticke booth frames him.

I agree. Very different from your usual work. Just as beautiful though, and maybe a little more human..

love the light and resulting tones! the window in window feel is nicely accented by the crop and all emerges nicely from the black across the bottom of the frame. lovely image.

Yep, definitely the black theme. Can I ask you a question regarding technique here Dave? Did you use a tripod? (no, there's more...) I've read that as a general guide to avoiding camera shake when shooting at fairly long focal lengths hand-held that you should use a shutter speed at least equal to the focal length. Here though you have a shot at 320mm (equiv) but a shutter speed of only 180s...

Of course the answer could be 'Yes, I used a tripod' ...lol, which could then make that question redundant, but I'd be interested to hear your advice on this kinda thing. Cheers.

mark: the 320mm equivalent is a bit misleading as it's still a 200mm lens; therefore the suggestion wolud be to shoot at 1/200 - the reciprocal of the focal length. And no, I didn't use a tripod. Normally I can manage to hand hold a shot a bit below the suggested speed, not by much though.

Man he looks bored :-) nice shot.

Great framing, and I like the toning and expression in his face. Very nice portrait.

This photo gives such a feeling of desperation.
Very well framed, in my opinion. I think that if more of the environment was shown, it could have dampened the overall mood of the photograph.

Thanks Dave, I thought you had to go off the equivalent length so that's good to know.

Great portrait. At first sight he looks like a prisoner. When you get used of his face, you understand it is just an expression, maybe of his soul.

Yes,I agree,it's not a typicall photo of yours. But maybe that's why it is even more impressive. Beautiful tones, intime atmosphere, very human.

I have to admit, I had to double check whether this was your site or not

Its moody and a good change from your normal work

This picture doesn't strike my interest as much as your past posts have. The look on the man's face is interesting, but the light line on the hand and the imperfections of the glass seem to distract my eyes. That being said, its still better than most of my photographs, but I don't think it meets the level of appeal that your other images have.

I've been a fan for a while David, and visit frequently but don't know whether you've dabbled in medium format film before. The square shape had me wondering. Any chance you'd give film a go these days?

Benjamin: I had a discussion yesterday with Jonh regarding the light on his hand, and at his suggestion I toned it down a bit. That said, I like that it draws your attention as his hand gives more of a clue as to his mood.

Russ: I don't own any film cameras anymore, so it's unlikely, at least for the time being, that I'll be shooting any film.

Interesting. I really like this shot, but I think it's best in the "traditional" white theme. I think it's easier to appreciate the nice tonal range of the image and I'm not sure why you would want the bottom of the image to fall off into space. I'd rather enhance the sense that you are looking in to a window. I really like it though.

not a general chromasia type image but i loved the welcome change to a wonderful portrait !!

A great return to people pics

I think this has been one of my favorite to stand out this week (I havent really commented, the previous photos didnt stand out to me). I like the emotion on his face...the tense expression. His hands on the glass...looks like he is trying to break free. Very good title for this one.

i like this style better, personally.

Bonjour à tous, je suis Français.
Hello, I'm french and i don't speak very well english.
Je n'ai pas la chance de posseder un appareil photo de qualité,
I do not have the chance to have a camera of quality,
mais j'aime moi aussi la photo,
but I like also the photographie,
et essai avec mes moyens de vivre ma passion.
and test with my means of living my passion.

This guy looks being encased in this booth without exit. His face looks tired calling for help as his hand leaning against the window. This b&w square framing confirms that feeling.. I love.
David,Please, may you have a look at my site, if ypu have some time to lose. I'd like to have your opinion (criticims) bad or good about my work. I'm have been watching your pics every day for a long while, so i'm one of your fans. In advance, thanks you very much.

The square window frame and dirty glass pane give this a daguerrotype look. Very classic. The frown and clenched fist suggest tension in an otherwise restful pose. i wonder what's running through his mind.

Nice potrait shot and i like the lighting.

beautiful portrait. the light, shadows, and dirty window work wonderfully - nice moment!

Yeah the dirty glass makes it look like a daguerrotype but the guy is way to modern, it almost looks like a modern image contained in an old fashioned frame, but it gives it an interesting tension.

Beautiful portrait... You've captured a certain desperation...

Without the description I'd have said its another one of your train shots, with the subject unaware of your presence, staring out of the window, wondering if he'll every get home...

Great tone, great crop, nice composition, and it looks great with the black background:)

It reminds me of an old polaroid picture.

I like it a lot.

I've been wanting to do more portraits lately. I haven't yet been able to get what I've had in mind, but you just did!

in my point of view, It might look better if the eye could be seen more clearly.

Beautiful, very nice shot

It's a good picture. My only minor gripe is his hand - especially the brightest area where the sun has managed to hit it keeps dragging me away from his face.

David, great shot, I like how the guy is framed!

In my opinion the best part of the picture is the emotion in the face.

Thanks everyone.

It would be a good portrait ...

... but, despite an earlier comment, it is the hand that makes it special to me.