The Soldier

Uploaded: March 27, 2019 | Entered: March 27, 2019 22:16:23

Description

This is a museum piece that I found quite interesting. I converted to black and white and did some touch up work on it. I enjoy the sketched look.

Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/20 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 14.49 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe March 28, 2019

Great capture of this beautiful piece of art. The B/W is perfect for this. #1722856

Christine Greenspan level-deluxe March 28, 2019

Excellent image, Frank. I also enjoy the sketched look and it's perfect for the subject. #11757631

Oscar J. Pung level-classic March 28, 2019

This is great Frank. The background diagonals and shadows really give the sketched portrait extra energy! #11757635

Bojan Bencic level-classic March 28, 2019

Excellent framing and treatment, Frank. Great presentation of this fine sketch. #11757661

Mike F. Anderson March 28, 2019

I agree with Oscar; your background textures and orientation provide great support for the main subject! #11757691

Emile Abbott level-deluxe March 28, 2019

Superb DD work and presentation, Frank. Love the sketch work. #11757695

Nancy L. Green level-classic March 28, 2019

You totally captured the essence of a Civil War soldier! I really love the DD work, WTG!! <>< #11757721

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic March 28, 2019

Great capture, tones and effects Frank!,
Amalia #11757735

Patrick Rouzes level-classic March 30, 2019

Interesting find, fantastic dd work & presentation, Frank! Wonderfully done! #11757999

Terry Cervi level-deluxe March 30, 2019

Awesome work, Frank! The background sets off the sketch nicely. #11758113

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