Hard Life
Another one from Snailbeach, different angle from the earlier photo of “its been a hard life”


Hard Life belongs to the following groups:
HDR Photography (3 Photos per 24hr-day), Street Photography and Photojournalism, The Male Photographer, United Kingdom and West Midlands UK Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

reflexio
Nice work Matt, simple but very effective, the darkground work well.
Matt Sillence replied
Many thanks John.
Jerame *
wow!!! Instant fav!
Matt Sillence replied
wow thank u Jerame.. a big wow for me..
Von McKnelly
Killer job of editing Matt!
Matt Sillence replied
Thank u so much Von, thought I’d try a different technique.
SeanOlio
Great photo Matt – very powerful, and captures a lot of character. Well done!
Matt Sillence replied
thank u so much Sean
Rosina Lamberti
great work
Matt Sillence replied
many thanks Rosina
jerry alcantara
wonderful work matt
Matt Sillence replied
thanks so much Jerry
Simon Whittaker
That face belongs to a guy who has walked every mile of his years. Great shot, great series, well done.
Matt Sillence replied
Thanks for the great description of his life Simon
Laurie Search
Wow, this is so dramatic and striking.
Matt Sillence replied
Wow thanks Laurie
Judith Oppenhe...
amazing work
Matt Sillence replied
Thank u so much Judith
Chris Willis
This is a really wonderful image, Matt. You have not just taken a picture…it’s an amazing portrait of more than the man…but his whole life. It’s dramatic, sensitive and sad.
You’re one clever guy. Well done.
Matt Sillence replied
Many thanks and praises for your descriptive comment. readlly appreciate it
Madeleine Fors...
Wow Matt, this one really touches me!
Truly well done!
Matt Sillence replied
wow thank u, I’m glad my photo or photos have a inpact.. appreciate the comment and also the fav
Jess Andrews
wow…what a portrait
Matt Sillence replied
thank u so much Jess.. tis a bit of an odd portrait but I think it works well. – something different from the norm
coffeetea
this is enhanced!
Matt Sillence replied
is that a good thing.. :
| hope so Susan.. :)coffeetea
quite different these two… the original one was a story… this is portrait, a zoom in to give head a Pounch! :) hahaha
Matt Sillence replied
hehe.. :-)
jacqleen
LOVE the lighting, the tone, the mood and mostly his EXPRESSION!!! a BRILLIANT image!
Matt Sillence replied
Thank u so much Jac, really appreciate it
Elana Bailey
Sensational portrait, lighting, mood and expression. Well done. An instant fav.
Matt Sillence replied
Well thanks for ur awesome comment and of course the fav
palegirl
How sensitive and caring your piccie comes across, Your man looks relaxed in your company Hhhmmm there you are, you have it to a tee! Brilliant !
Matt Sillence replied
wow Palegirl, I thank u for this comment.. cheers
Tatiana R
You are a very good portraitist, great work, again!
Matt Sillence replied
Many thanks for that, I just try and create something different.
German Saravanja
Great Portrait!
Matt Sillence replied
cheers German
shanhair
Fantastic! great character shot :)
Matt Sillence replied
many thanks Shan
hsien-ku
he looks like a shakespearian king. wonderful lighting!
Matt Sillence replied
thank u hsien for your comment
Annie J Lemay
100 % ! If I was a teacher, this is what you would receive! Ths is stunning, should win an award!
Matt Sillence replied
Thank u so much for your comment, so I get a gold star then :-)
Annie J Lemay
You receive 2 stars my friend!
Matt Sillence replied
many thanks :-) 2 stars wow hehehe
walela
Wonderful image!!
Matt Sillence replied
many thanks
Matthew Dawkins
Hey Matt! Consider checking out The Male Photographer Group. I’d love to see this as part of it.
Matt Sillence replied
concidered it done Matthew
Matthew Dawkins
Matt Sillence replied
wow thank u for the feature in the group that I have just joined :-)
Steven de Siow
Superb.
Matt Sillence replied
well thanks Steve for the comment, really appreciate it
Caroline (KARO... 17 days ago
excellent portrait!