The man in the picture

The man is the picture is black (i .e . of the Negroid race . His photograph was taken with only one dominant light-source (that of the camera 's flash bulb the edges of his shadow can be seen on the wall behind him . He is positioned very near a wall , and he is obviously expecting to be photographed . This is certainly not a candid photograph .He is definitely not ugly in fact the structure of his face and head are somewhat esthetically pleasing . However , the hint of menace in his eyes detracts from this . His

very symmetrical face is offset by his apparently broken nose and by what may be a small injury on his lips suggesting previous violent encounters

He has narrow eyes that appear almost half-closed , making him appear tired or sleepy . Although his eyebrows seem to be relaxed , they do not appear neutral , but are arched in a somewhat menacing manner

He has the full wide lips typical of a black man . He is shaven , although there is a hint of stubble on his cheeks and around his mouth . There is a black speck on his right eye , possibly a birthmark . He has typical short-cropped hair . His cleft chin and very strong looking wide jaws give him a very masculine appearance

The meaning of his overall expression is somewhat difficult to determine . He may be tired , annoyed , angry , or indifferent . But he is not someone who can be said to have an "open " face . In fact , he seems to be closed to any attempt at friendliness

It is also quite possible that his face is actually relaxed , and that what can be seen is actually his neutral expression . But his expression is definitely not one of innocence he looks like he might be full of angst , and his overall expression suggests a defiance of authority . His head is angled towards his right , contributing to this appearance of defiance . He looks like someone you would not want to mess with...