A thoughtful black-and-white portrait of a man shows a ton of emotion and introspection. You can really see the lines on his face and feel the heaviness of his thoughts. The play of shadows and light highlights his furrowed brow and slight frown, hinting at some personal struggles and deep reflections. Every little detail makes you think about the quiet stories behind his gaze, sparking a sense of empathy and a better understanding of what it means to be human.
How to describe this portrait I took was a bit tricky, but this is what I came up with, does it resonate with you?
Posted for #Six Word Saturday and November Shadows
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography 
A lovely thoughtful portrait, well described.
Thanks Margaret
wow, what an amazing portrait
Thank you Becky ❤
Wonderful portrait!
Thank you Teresa
Great portrait, Ritva! He’s certainly deep in thought
Thanks Sue
Wonderful portrait! The shadow shows his deep thoughts.
Thank you
I do find this photo rather fabulous Ritva. It’;s the hands to the chin that help convey thoughtfulness
I’ll take the rather fabulous to heart Brian
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Too me it evokes tragedy
Matt; I am glad it had an emotional impact
Great portrait!
Thank you Anne
A fantastic portrait, indeed. 😊
Thank you Pepper
Your description was right on target. Great portrait.
Thank you Egídio
Great photo!!!
Thank you
Excellent description. He looks like someone I’d like to talk to.
Thank you Janet, My husband will be happy to hear that
I wondered whether that was who he was. 😁
He is a judge trying to keep his face neutral as he listens to evidence is a trial. The shadows suggest his struggle.
Thank you Marie, I am glad you were able to create a story to this image
That’s a great portrait, beautifully lit!
Wonderful shot!