I don't think that viewing the head would add more to the picture. I find it even more powerfull !

Original, different.

either his head, or an even closer crop

Might have been better if you had his head in the image.

Should have captured the whole person, just a suggestion Love the blue guitar!!

I agree with Kyricom but the same can be said for a number of other images in this contest!!! I love this, Great job Author

This is a cool photo, but there's nothing to indicate that it's "on stage."

Excellent photo and concept for this challenge. Congrats on first place! Well deserved.

The author took this photo, he was saying that his wife took one at the same time on her cell phone.
If you believe you can get photos of this quality on a cell phone, show me that phone.

While this is a fabulous photo, since YOU did not take it, I don't think it should be a valid entry. Otherwise we could all submit photos taken by husbands, wives, children, etc...

i also

Great shot

Thanks for explaining, Had to ask.

great work, and even better in High res. Did you press the shutter yourself or have somebody do it for you?

Blind set-up must have taken some doing! Awesome take on the theme.

this isn't anonymous! It's obviously Claude Rains! (nice shot - GL)

Wow, very creative and great result. Nice high contrast!

such a great set up and shot - well done

nice shot ,can i please see the rest of him

great shot

Nice one, yes!

the lighting makes this shot...well done.

great idea! love the light, well done

many hairs, no nail polish. I think a man! .) Beautiful photos, good

Great look, shot, and lights! Well done author.

About the best entry in this contest IMHO...great tonal quality, wonderful composition and well chosen (worn) pair of boots...well done Author.

Nice one! Good entry.

Nice details, shot, and warm tones. Very fine author, good job