I love the following:

Black & White
Dramatic Lighting
Perspective or Point of View
The harsh contrast - yet retention of appropriate midtones
Expression

Nice work...

The only thing I don't care for - although not part of the photograph itself is the frame and drop shadow.

Arne

A little too high key on the skin. Otherwise, this is fairly nice.

I love the contrast, and the black&white is a really good choice on this picture. The composition is nice too! I would not change a thing.

Really a good self-portrait!
I really like the shadows on your face. And contrast is really well done.

really well done!

I completely agree with Arne. Great photo, not a big fan of the border but the composition, black and white, shadows, perspective, all wonderful.

Thank you everyone for your great comments (I know for the frame...)

Love the lighting
Great perspective
Don't care for the border

beautiful use of light and shadow. but i had choose another higher perspective, because for me your throat looks to long. nevertheless a cool portrait.

Wonderful shot - really personifies male strength.

Very nice; I like the balance of black on the left and right. It's very strong. I'd be interested in seeing you try other moods as well (changing the angle, direction of your eyes, etc).

i like this photo a lot love the lighting and the shadows...the perspective has emphasized the length of the neck though.

This picture is great! The lighting is powerful. Great shot!