Portrait of an Unknown Soldier

Back from the weekend away and working on catching up...

First off, a huge THANK YOU - I somehow managed to get two shots in the top 20 last week... totally bowled me over... such a nice way to begin February, although a little daunting as I fear this just raises expectations...

Anyhoo... onwards... I am participating in the "flash of red" challenge this month
http://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/16115/flash-of-red-february

First up is the theme "portraits without people"... I'm a bit at a loss here, but working on giving it a go!

[Humphrey Hippo]

Love the low key. Really brings out the detail.

[Sharon Lee]

Very nice low light...

[Caroline]

Love the deep blacks, and the little sparkle on his arm.

[Kerri]

Great lighting

[Maggiemae]

Good choice - its a tricky subject! He would be a pretty old soldier!

[Cromwell]

Two shots in the Top 20 at the same time is the only goal here I have left that I've yet to do. Congrats on pulling it off! :-)

[Katie]

Love the lighting - dramatic! Congrats too!

[Karen H]

Great detail texture

[beachradish]

Looks real-ish! Congrats on your Top 20 showing - that's a fantastic accomplishment!

[Kimberly Balychev]

Super shot! And it totally counts cause it's not a person :) I love this little knight :) He is so very photogenic :) And congrats again for the Top 20!! :) Woo hooo!! :)

[John Falconer]

Nice b&w

[Richard]

great lighting for B&W

[Katia]

this is so stunning! :) awesome low-key, one of the best i´ve seen so far!

[Lisa Pouncy]

Love the definition in the detail and the little star flare on his arm xx

[Jess]

Gorgeous - love the lighting and composition.