the inlit pipe

Jim, this is the very photo that inspired me to try my hand at black and white photography. It is still one of the best portraits I have ever seen.

Hello Jim, congratulations on a wonderful expressive photo!

I agree with Sue… one of the best I’ve seen. Just gorgeous depth and contrast.

“My life has slipped away so quickly. This troubles me not, for I have acheived so much. All that is left is my soul. What now?”

Great work, lovely contrasts and lines. You’ve captured true character. love this work jim.

Jim, this is a treasured image. Well done

For whom is he said? It is unclear? Or indeed is that sadness or not?

Extraordinary Jim…love it

Very nice photo, Jim. Good B&W’s are great!!!

Awesome Jim. Such life in this photo.

this guys has a story to tell

Speaks volumes!!

What a great portrait, love the expression, the details in his face and hair, beautiful lighting, i thought this was a painting.

Simply wonderful. Do you hand develop your images?

I just looked at your profile and you do hand develop your images….

Just fantastic, is almost alive.

Brilliant photo! I love portraits that show you someones self! Hope to get up to that standard.. one day…

this is a beautiful picture Jim…the lighting is spectacular

fantastic image Jim ! i loved it when i saw it on P4P too :)

Jim, this is another example which I can aspire to. Great texture and character, and plenty of life! One of the best portraits I’ve seen!

Wonderful portrait!

The more I see B/W portraits like this….. the more I Iove them !

Wonderful…

Wowo look at all your comments! Proof that you have a brilliant shot here. I ‘try’ to do portraits. I’ve never done one as good as this. Fantastic…

I was so sure I’d commented before on this marvelous portrayal of character. It’s wonderful!

All I can say is WOW!

brilliant! love it, love it, love it!

brilliant work, love the sense of calm contemplation about this :)

have only just come across this image and don’t have anything profound to say but I just love it and I want to keep looking at it over and over again.

Brilliant! I just want to light his pipe fpr him.

How fantastic!!

Great photo!!

BEAUTIFUL PORTRAIT

VERY INTERESTING I LIKE IT A LOT.

this is intense.

Just found this Jim. Great photo

Looking at your other art….. no wonder he looks contented!!

brilliant portrait!

Wonderful portrait shot! :-)

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH top work mate.
i found another smoking picture !
you got this photo added to my themed favorites.
check it one day.
:)

Hi JIM.
Like The Pipe Great Work.

Emily Winter.

Awesome shot!

i want to give him the biggest hug. he reminds me of my grandpa

Fantastic capture, very thoughtful looking!