Hard Life

Matt Sillence

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 as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

Hard Life by Matt Sillence
Hard Life by Matt Sillence
  • reflexio

    reflexio

    Nice work Matt, simple but very effective, the darkground work well.

  • Matt Sillence replied

    Many thanks John.

  • Jerame    *

    Jerame *

    wow!!! Instant fav!

  • Matt Sillence replied

    wow thank u Jerame.. a big wow for me..

  • Von McKnelly

    Von McKnelly

    Killer job of editing Matt!

  • Matt Sillence replied

    Thank u so much Von, thought I’d try a different technique.

  • SeanOlio

    SeanOlio

    Great photo Matt – very powerful, and captures a lot of character. Well done!

  • Matt Sillence replied

    thank u so much Sean

  • Rosina  Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    great work

  • Matt Sillence replied

    many thanks Rosina

  • jerry  alcantara

    jerry alcantara

    wonderful work matt

  • Matt Sillence replied

    thanks so much Jerry

  • Simon Whittaker

    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

    Laurie Search

    Wow, this is so dramatic and striking.

  • Matt Sillence replied

    Wow thanks Laurie

  • Judith Oppenheimer

    Judith Oppenhe...

    amazing work

  • Matt Sillence replied

    Thank u so much Judith

  • Chris  Willis

    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 Forsberg

    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

    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

    coffeetea

    this is enhanced!

  • Matt Sillence replied

    is that a good thing.. :| hope so Susan.. :)

  • coffeetea

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    German Saravanja

    Great Portrait!

  • Matt Sillence replied

    cheers German

  • shanhair

    shanhair

    Fantastic! great character shot :)

  • Matt Sillence replied

    many thanks Shan

  • hsien-ku

    hsien-ku

    he looks like a shakespearian king. wonderful lighting!

  • Matt Sillence replied

    thank u hsien for your comment

  • Annie J Lemay

    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

    Annie J Lemay

    You receive 2 stars my friend!

  • Matt Sillence replied

    many thanks :-) 2 stars wow hehehe

  • walela

    walela

    Wonderful image!!

  • Matt Sillence replied

    many thanks

  • Matthew Dawkins

    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

    Steven de Siow

    Superb.

  • Matt Sillence replied

    well thanks Steve for the comment, really appreciate it

  • Caroline (KARO) Evans (caux)

    Caroline (KARO... 17 days ago

    excellent portrait!

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