Something about this image (just one)

Something about this image (just one) · 08:07 PM

I had to PP it since he looked like he was straight out of the Civil War, and his clothing was very drab - minimal color...

(Taken with the K10D + FA* 80-200/2.8 @ 200mm, default ACR, no cropping, handheld)

EXIF: SmugMug Photo Sharing. Your photos look better here.

Regards,
Marc

Mike Cash · 12-31-2008, 06:26 AM

From beyond the grave Matthew Brady is eating his heart out.

JMR · 12-31-2008, 07:08 AM

Wonderful capture and lighting. The catch light on the right side eye is wonderful and subdued. The natural light around the face and beard is like a soft glow that invites the viewer to look at the whole image and reveal the subject's character.

JMR

kurt · 12-31-2008, 07:37 AM

Nearly everything has been said ... such a great portrait!! Thank you for sharing!

slowpez · 12-31-2008, 07:49 AM

Love this photo. The PP is perfect. As always, your work gives me something to aspire to.

gawan · 12-31-2008, 10:42 AM

Great photo, his expression is just spot on!

**Marc Langille** · 12-31-2008, 10:55 AM

Originally posted by wa5am

Indeed Marc. This depicts exactly what I would imagine a lot of men around his age during the war actually looked and dressed like in this area. Have you read the book "The Rugged and Sublime"? For the most part, it's about the lives of just regular people living in Arkansas during the Civil War. I thought of that book as soon as I saw this image!

Great work!

Morgan

Thank you Morgan! I've not read the book, so perhaps I'll check it out in the local library.

Thanks again for the comments!

Originally posted by roentarre

This spot on and fantastic image in deed!

Hi James, thank you and it's been an image I kept coming back to again and again. I am very glad I finally got around to posting this image.

Let me know about the PM I sent you?

Regards,
Marc

**Marc Langille** · 12-31-2008, 11:25 AM

Originally posted by Bramela

A top shot, marc. Love the sepia effect. Well done!

Bruce, thank you very much and I hope your wife is continuing to improve! Best wishes in the coming year and beyond.

Originally posted by Rense

I think, this is a great shot! It's the kind of portraying I like.

Thank you Rense, and I am glad you enjoyed this image!

Originally posted by Fragla

great job

Thanks Fragla - best wishes in the new year.

Regards,
Marc

**Marc Langille** · 12-31-2008, 11:41 AM

Originally posted by mithrandir

Wow Marc, his beard and the brim of his hat are the most lit yet your attention goes to his eyes. Wonderful composition.

Excellent and thank you very being so succinct in your comments! I was wondering if you saw what I wanted and hoped for with this image. Your post seems to prove/indicate that I was headed in the right direction in terms of what I hoped others to see.

Originally posted by NaClH2O

Stunning image Marc. I love the look in his eyes. Looks like he's about to crack a joke. Wonderful PP work.

NaCl(he doesn't even need a costume)H2O

Thank you Salty. I agree about his eyes and expression - he was talking to someone and having a little chuckle. They were very obliging in letting several of us photograph them. Most reenactors are!

Sounds like you would fit in with this group or something...??

Originally posted by dsport

Excellent! I like the tone...nice and pleasant.

Thank you and appreciate it.

Regards,
Marc

joelovotti · 12-31-2008, 03:38 PM

I don't usually post "nice shot" comments but......

Nice Shot

That's a very strong image.

**Sailor** · 12-31-2008, 03:47 PM

Originally posted by NaClH2O

Stunning image Marc. I love the look in his eyes. Looks like he's about to crack a joke. Wonderful PP work.

NaCl(he doesn't even need a costume)H2O

Absolutely! This picture is excellent - you can see the sense of humor in the man's eyes.

Actually, he reminds me of a guitar player I once gigged with; the man in picture has aged better than we have.

Jer

jocko_nc · 12-31-2008, 05:19 PM

That looks like the neighbor up the street. I see him at the Wal Mart from time to time.

Damn Brit · 12-31-2008, 05:30 PM

Spot on Marc.

**Marc Langille** · 01-01-2009, 11:08 AM

Originally posted by Mike Cash

From beyond the grave Matthew Brady is eating his heart out.

Mike, two years ago I had no clue who Matthew Brady was. When I first posted a shot of the Confederate Artillery battery firing, Eric C. made a similar comment.

You humble honor me very deeply with such words, now that I know who Matthew Brady is. Thank you.

Regards,
Marc

**Marc Langille** · 01-01-2009, 11:13 AM

Originally posted by JMR

Wonderful capture and lighting. The catch light on the right side eye is wonderful and subdued. The natural light around the face and beard is like a soft glow that invites the viewer to look at the whole image and reveal the subject's character.

JMR

I've done well then JMR! Thank you so much for the comments and this means I've done well on what I wanted people to see. It's an image I really, really wanted to work on, he is indeed quite a character. I enjoyed talking with him. Very soft spoken and intelligent conversation.

Originally posted by kurt

Nearly everything has been said ... such a great portrait!! Thank you for sharing!

My honor Kurt. Thanks for commenting!

Regards,
Marc

**Marc Langille** · 01-01-2009, 11:17 AM

Originally posted by slowpez

Love this photo. The PP is perfect. As always, your work gives me something to aspire to.

Thank you Susan! That is very kind of you.

Originally posted by gawan

Great photo, his expression is just spot on!

Thank you Georg - much appreciated!

Originally posted by joelovotti

I don't usually post "nice shot" comments but......

Nice Shot

Originally posted by joelovotti:

That's a very strong image.

Thank you Joe. It's definitely one of my favorites. I don't do a lot of portraiture, since I have other areas I like to delve into. However, I do wish to broaden my scope of skills in many kinds of photography, to ensure I really learn as much as possible. Luckily this is a lifelong journey!

Regards,
Marc

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JMR Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 3,332	Wonderful capture and lighting. The catch light on the right side eye is wonderful and subdued. The natural light around the face and beard is like a soft glow that invites the viewer to look at the whole image and reveal the subject's character. JMR

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kurt Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hyvinkää, Suomi (Finland) Photos: Gallery Posts: 669	Nearly everything has been said ... such a great portrait!! Thank you for sharing!

12-31-2008, 07:49 AM	#19
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	Love this photo. The PP is perfect. As always, your work gives me something to aspire to.

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Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710 Original Poster	Originally posted by wa5am Indeed Marc. This depicts exactly what I would imagine a lot of men around his age during the war actually looked and dressed like in this area. Have you read the book "The Rugged and Sublime"? For the most part, it's about the lives of just regular people living in Arkansas during the Civil War. I thought of that book as soon as I saw this image! Great work! Morgan Thank you Morgan! I've not read the book, so perhaps I'll check it out in the local library. Thanks again for the comments! Originally posted by roentarre This spot on and fantastic image in deed! Hi James, thank you and it's been an image I kept coming back to again and again. I am very glad I finally got around to posting this image. Let me know about the PM I sent you? Regards, Marc

12-31-2008, 11:25 AM	#22
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bramela A top shot, marc. Love the sepia effect. Well done! Bruce, thank you very much and I hope your wife is continuing to improve! Best wishes in the coming year and beyond. Originally posted by Rense I think, this is a great shot! It's the kind of portraying I like. Thank you Rense, and I am glad you enjoyed this image! Originally posted by Fragla great job Thanks Fragla - best wishes in the new year. Regards, Marc

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Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710 Original Poster	Originally posted by mithrandir Wow Marc, his beard and the brim of his hat are the most lit yet your attention goes to his eyes. Wonderful composition. Excellent and thank you very being so succinct in your comments! I was wondering if you saw what I wanted and hoped for with this image. Your post seems to prove/indicate that I was headed in the right direction in terms of what I hoped others to see. Originally posted by NaClH2O Stunning image Marc. I love the look in his eyes. Looks like he's about to crack a joke. Wonderful PP work. NaCl(he doesn't even need a costume)H2O Thank you Salty. I agree about his eyes and expression - he was talking to someone and having a little chuckle. They were very obliging in letting several of us photograph them. Most reenactors are! Sounds like you would fit in with this group or something...?? Originally posted by dsport Excellent! I like the tone...nice and pleasant. Thank you and appreciate it. Regards, Marc

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joelovotti Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: US Photos: Albums Posts: 393	I don't usually post "nice shot" comments but...... Nice Shot That's a very strong image.

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Originally posted by NaClH2O Stunning image Marc. I love the look in his eyes. Looks like he's about to crack a joke. Wonderful PP work. NaCl(he doesn't even need a costume)H2O Absolutely! This picture is excellent - you can see the sense of humor in the man's eyes. Actually, he reminds me of a guitar player I once gigged with; the man in picture has aged better than we have. Jer

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Damn Brit Guest	Spot on Marc.

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jocko_nc Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NC USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 251	That looks like the neighbor up the street. I see him at the Wal Mart from time to time.

01-01-2009, 11:08 AM	#28
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mike Cash From beyond the grave Matthew Brady is eating his heart out. Mike, two years ago I had no clue who Matthew Brady was. When I first posted a shot of the Confederate Artillery battery firing, Eric C. made a similar comment. You humble honor me very deeply with such words, now that I know who Matthew Brady is. Thank you. Regards, Marc

01-01-2009, 11:13 AM	#29
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710 Original Poster	Originally posted by JMR Wonderful capture and lighting. The catch light on the right side eye is wonderful and subdued. The natural light around the face and beard is like a soft glow that invites the viewer to look at the whole image and reveal the subject's character. JMR I've done well then JMR! Thank you so much for the comments and this means I've done well on what I wanted people to see. It's an image I really, really wanted to work on, he is indeed quite a character. I enjoyed talking with him. Very soft spoken and intelligent conversation. Originally posted by kurt Nearly everything has been said ... such a great portrait!! Thank you for sharing! My honor Kurt. Thanks for commenting! Regards, Marc

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Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710 Original Poster	Originally posted by slowpez Love this photo. The PP is perfect. As always, your work gives me something to aspire to. Thank you Susan! That is very kind of you. Originally posted by gawan Great photo, his expression is just spot on! Thank you Georg - much appreciated! Originally posted by joelovotti I don't usually post "nice shot" comments but...... Nice Shot Originally posted by joelovotti: That's a very strong image. Thank you Joe. It's definitely one of my favorites. I don't do a lot of portraiture, since I have other areas I like to delve into. However, I do wish to broaden my scope of skills in many kinds of photography, to ensure I really learn as much as possible. Luckily this is a lifelong journey! Regards, Marc