A face of story teller

A face of story teller · 01:39 AM

On the weekend, I had a chance to take street candid photographs with Voe.

The occasion was great given there were so many opportunities for candids.

This elderly man was talking with an extremely deep voice on the phone. The lighting makes him like a prophet.

The shot was taken with Fa * 80-200 f2.8 on k20d. I put a black gradient gradient on the right to decrease the distraction.

roentarre · 08-19-2008, 04:30 AM

Originally posted by Bramela

Brilliant shot, james, absolutely stunning. I hope we dont have a Monthly competition, "Men/Man with Beard". Its over before it starts

I had not participated in the competition for quite a while and I think there are quite a number of excellent photographers in the forum. My chance is pretty slim.

With that topic, I guess there will be photographs of lions with mane.

jeje · 08-19-2008, 12:23 PM

awesome picture, the light is perfect as well as the composition.

thanks for sharing

jerome

Fritz · 08-19-2008, 03:23 PM

Outstanding shot!

You captured the scene and feeling very well.

khardur · 08-19-2008, 04:36 PM

That's a lovely shot, James. Really dig the lighting, I'd love to get a shot like this someday.

TYOsborn · 08-19-2008, 05:14 PM

Very nice! This is the kind of shot I hope to get someday.

cupic · 08-20-2008, 02:02 AM

He has a strong /soft appearance and the compostion well its your photograhgy style that sets you apart..Very nicely done

cheers

roentarre · 08-20-2008, 11:21 PM

Originally posted by jeje

awesome picture, the light is perfect as well as the composition.

thanks for sharing

jerome

Originally posted by Fritz

Outstanding shot!

You captured the scene and feeling very well.

Thanks

This shot does generate quite a few responses. Really glad that some shots do turn out differently just because of lighting

Originally posted by khardur

That's a lovely shot, James. Really dig the lighting, I'd love to get a shot like this someday.

You did more winner shots than mine and you are too humble for this. Good to see many people still hang around the forum!

Originally posted by TYOsborn

Very nice! This is the kind of shot I hope to get someday.

This was a fluke shot. Thanks for your viewing

Originally posted by cupic

He has a strong /soft appearance and the compostion well its your photograhgy style that sets you apart..Very nicely done

cheers

That sounds sophisticated. Thanks for these nice words.

J.Scott · 08-21-2008, 02:37 AM

Obviously the right photographer was in the right place at the right time and knew what to do!

Looks like Gandalf calling Bilbo Baggins.

Cool shot - thanks for sharing.

ajtour · 08-21-2008, 01:00 PM

Brilliant! I especially like your use of the gradient. It absolutely adds to the drama, yet, to an untrained eye, it's not obvious that you used it. Bravo.

**Ash** · 08-21-2008, 01:30 PM

Captivating, James.
Low-key candid portraiture at its best.
I love it!

**NaClH2O** · 08-21-2008, 04:41 PM

What a wonderful capture James! I can almost hear him telling that story, a beautiful evocative photo!

NaCl(or maybe a great philospher)H2O

**Marc Langille** · 08-22-2008, 05:08 PM

Originally posted by roentarre

I had not participated in the competition for quite a while and I think there are quite a number of excellent photographers in the forum. My chance is pretty slim.

To me, this photo shows your skill very, very well. There are several things involved with any photo, including timing/luck/skill, etc... obviously skill and knowledge will give the greatest advantage many situations. Besides, the smart photographers only show their best images - do you think every shot they take is a keeper??

OK, off my soapbox...

Originally posted by roentarre

Thanks

This shot does generate quite a few responses. Really glad that some shots do turn out differently just because of lighting

This was a fluke shot. <snip>

Fluke? Perhaps...

Personally I think that serendipity was with you....

Just in case it isn't already clear, I am very impressed with this shot - and so was Sharon.

Take a bow James - well done!!!

Regards,
Marc

Jimbo · 08-22-2008, 05:15 PM

Seen many good pictures on this form, along with a couple of great shots... This one is in the 2-3 that you should be very proud of. Excellent shot and PPG will be happy to post.... Thanks for sharing and makes one want to hopefully post as good a picture one day! Awesome James. JIMBO

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08-19-2008, 04:30 AM	#31
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bramela Brilliant shot, james, absolutely stunning. I hope we dont have a Monthly competition, "Men/Man with Beard". Its over before it starts I had not participated in the competition for quite a while and I think there are quite a number of excellent photographers in the forum. My chance is pretty slim. With that topic, I guess there will be photographs of lions with mane.

08-19-2008, 12:23 PM	#32
jeje New Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: France Posts: 5	awesome picture, the light is perfect as well as the composition. thanks for sharing jerome

08-19-2008, 03:23 PM	#33
Fritz Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tillamook, OR Posts: 1,222	Outstanding shot! You captured the scene and feeling very well.

08-19-2008, 04:36 PM	#34
khardur Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Massachusetts Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,560	That's a lovely shot, James. Really dig the lighting, I'd love to get a shot like this someday.

08-19-2008, 05:14 PM	#35
TYOsborn Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Illinois Photos: Gallery Posts: 250	Very nice! This is the kind of shot I hope to get someday.

08-20-2008, 02:02 AM	#36
cupic Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia-NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,824	He has a strong /soft appearance and the compostion well its your photograhgy style that sets you apart..Very nicely done cheers

08-20-2008, 11:21 PM	#37
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783 Original Poster	Originally posted by jeje awesome picture, the light is perfect as well as the composition. thanks for sharing jerome Originally posted by Fritz Outstanding shot! You captured the scene and feeling very well. Thanks This shot does generate quite a few responses. Really glad that some shots do turn out differently just because of lighting Originally posted by khardur That's a lovely shot, James. Really dig the lighting, I'd love to get a shot like this someday. You did more winner shots than mine and you are too humble for this. Good to see many people still hang around the forum! Originally posted by TYOsborn Very nice! This is the kind of shot I hope to get someday. This was a fluke shot. Thanks for your viewing Originally posted by cupic He has a strong /soft appearance and the compostion well its your photograhgy style that sets you apart..Very nicely done cheers That sounds sophisticated. Thanks for these nice words.

08-21-2008, 02:37 AM	#38
J.Scott Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,675	Obviously the right photographer was in the right place at the right time and knew what to do! Looks like Gandalf calling Bilbo Baggins. Cool shot - thanks for sharing.

08-21-2008, 01:00 PM	#39
ajtour Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 83	Brilliant! I especially like your use of the gradient. It absolutely adds to the drama, yet, to an untrained eye, it's not obvious that you used it. Bravo.

08-21-2008, 01:30 PM	#40
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Captivating, James. Low-key candid portraiture at its best. I love it!

08-21-2008, 04:41 PM	#41
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	What a wonderful capture James! I can almost hear him telling that story, a beautiful evocative photo! NaCl(or maybe a great philospher)H2O

08-22-2008, 05:08 PM	#42
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710	Originally posted by roentarre I had not participated in the competition for quite a while and I think there are quite a number of excellent photographers in the forum. My chance is pretty slim. To me, this photo shows your skill very, very well. There are several things involved with any photo, including timing/luck/skill, etc... obviously skill and knowledge will give the greatest advantage many situations. Besides, the smart photographers only show their best images - do you think every shot they take is a keeper?? OK, off my soapbox... Originally posted by roentarre Thanks This shot does generate quite a few responses. Really glad that some shots do turn out differently just because of lighting This was a fluke shot. <snip> Fluke? Perhaps... Personally I think that serendipity was with you.... Just in case it isn't already clear, I am very impressed with this shot - and so was Sharon. Take a bow James - well done!!! Regards, Marc

08-22-2008, 05:15 PM	#43
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	Seen many good pictures on this form, along with a couple of great shots... This one is in the 2-3 that you should be very proud of. Excellent shot and PPG will be happy to post.... Thanks for sharing and makes one want to hopefully post as good a picture one day! Awesome James. JIMBO