very nice, Peter. particularly the mood and shadows. becoming a young man.
Thank you Henry. Funny you should mention that. I was going to call this “older” but stuck with the “boy” title to keep the series alive.
Great portrait!…like the brownish colours…..leaving childhood behind!..he is ready for the (adult) game!
Thank you very much Monsieur Andreas!
“… ready for the (adult) game!”… I like that 🙂
Everything Henry said… and I think maybe the pose itself adds to his perceived additional maturity: square, direct look, serious expression, and even his strong hand position on the ball. It’s a wonderful portrait.
Thank you kindly Greg. I hadn’t thought of his pose as a contributing factor, but after reviewing the image I believe you are absolutely correct.
Your observations and insight are always appreciated.
Great one, Peter. (He suddenly looks 10 yrs older!!)
Thanks Mark! Well, I’m sure that will happen faster than I’d like…
Prosophos 
very nice, Peter. particularly the mood and shadows. becoming a young man.
Thank you Henry. Funny you should mention that. I was going to call this “older” but stuck with the “boy” title to keep the series alive.
Great portrait!…like the brownish colours…..leaving childhood behind!..he is ready for the (adult) game!
Thank you very much Monsieur Andreas!
“… ready for the (adult) game!”… I like that 🙂
Everything Henry said… and I think maybe the pose itself adds to his perceived additional maturity: square, direct look, serious expression, and even his strong hand position on the ball. It’s a wonderful portrait.
Thank you kindly Greg. I hadn’t thought of his pose as a contributing factor, but after reviewing the image I believe you are absolutely correct.
Your observations and insight are always appreciated.
Great one, Peter. (He suddenly looks 10 yrs older!!)
Thanks Mark! Well, I’m sure that will happen faster than I’d like…