Nathan

Reminds me of 1920s Germany. Perhaps something done by August Sander.

John, Mount Vernon, Virginia USA

It feels like a daguerreotype somehow. Maybe it's the pose or the anachronistic character that Sanders pointed out. Regardless of its technical flaws, if that's what they are, I really like it. (Sorry David, they look like reel marks to me too!)

No apologies needed re the light. You've gone about it the right, minimalist way--start simple with the light nature has provided, and add the man-made stuff only as needed.

I say you're off to a very good start.