It is most interesting how much a face can īspeak` without the mouth saying one word. This is a face that tells its own story with every line. What a wonderful entry for the contest. Best of luck!
Stunning portrait - the lines of his face tell you so much about his life and so does the secret smile hidden beneath his whiskers. I wonder what he is remembering! Beautiful lighting too.
What a great photo for the contest John. You have set the bar high for the rest of us. This will be difficult to beat. He's the spittin' image of Biffo as well. So much expression and the cigar is the perfect added touch.
In your light I learn how to love. In your beauty, how to make poems. You dance inside my chest, where no one sees you, but sometimes I do, and that sight becomes this art. ~Rumi~
A very good entry into the people contest John, I'm not sure he'd be happy you calling him an old man though. (o: The gent has a fine head of white hair, & I love his smoke stained moustache. All the best to you in the contest I hope this upload does well. Regards Phil