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Ed
Jun 17, 2006 18:07:28 GMT -5
Post by byuphoto on Jun 17, 2006 18:07:28 GMT -5
This old man spends every Sat. afternoon sitting on a bench in the town square. He told me he has done it for 70 years. I have been pestering him to pose for me and he finally relented. Yes, he wears the coat even in summer. Canon F1 Sigma 35-105 Canon 199A flash for fill on a bracket with lightsphere diffuser Reflector in his lap to open up under the hat Maco 100 B&W
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Ed
Jun 17, 2006 19:37:47 GMT -5
Post by herron on Jun 17, 2006 19:37:47 GMT -5
Rick: That is a remarkable portrait. You should be deservedly proud of this shot!
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Ed
Jun 17, 2006 22:28:37 GMT -5
Post by GeneW on Jun 17, 2006 22:28:37 GMT -5
One of the best portraits I've seen, Rick! Bravo!
Gene
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Jun 18, 2006 6:07:36 GMT -5
Post by PeterW on Jun 18, 2006 6:07:36 GMT -5
That's a really good portrait Rick. It's one of those rare pictures where, even if you're another photographer, you ignore the photographic technique and take it for granted because it would be so hard, if not impossible, to improve on it.
I forget now who said it, but one of the great photographers once said that good technique is the technique that should never be noticed.
This does all that a portrait should do which is draw your attention straight to the character of a grand old man. I've rarely seen a picture that does this so well.
It's also got those eyes that follow you even when you move to one side. They make you wonder what changes they must have seen in the town square over 70 years. Really well done. Congratulations.
Peter W
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Ed
Jun 18, 2006 7:13:08 GMT -5
Post by Randy on Jun 18, 2006 7:13:08 GMT -5
He learns more every day by watching and listening. He says he does this by habit, but there is an ulterior motive known only to him. Excellent portrait Rick.
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Jun 18, 2006 14:12:10 GMT -5
Post by doubs43 on Jun 18, 2006 14:12:10 GMT -5
He learns more every day by watching and listening. He says he does this by habit, but there is an ulterior motive known only to him. Excellent portrait Rick. The gentleman radiates a look of quiet dignity. It's a rare quality and not many people project it. An outstanding portrait and I hope you give him a copy. I'm sure it will please him. Walker
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Ed
Jun 18, 2006 15:19:53 GMT -5
Post by byuphoto on Jun 18, 2006 15:19:53 GMT -5
One of the reasons he would not let me shoot him was his Grandmother had her portrait made and died the next day. Back in the 20's A lot of Southern blacks were very supersticious.
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Ed
Jun 18, 2006 18:48:22 GMT -5
Post by kamera on Jun 18, 2006 18:48:22 GMT -5
Rick,
A very good study of an old man's physical appearance and dress. And...the facial and eye expression makes one wonder just what he is thinking and how much he could tell you from his daily sits and observations.
I have gotten some similar shots in Chicago and New York City when the subject was not aware of being photographed. But your subject, even knowing such and posing, makes for an even more dramatic shot.
Did you have to walk him through much with patter or was he a natural?
Thanks for sharing the pic as well as the circumstances!!
Ron Head Kalamazoo, MI
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Ed
Jun 18, 2006 20:46:54 GMT -5
Post by byuphoto on Jun 18, 2006 20:46:54 GMT -5
We just continued to talk while I composed and shot. I shot perhaps 8 or 10 shots. This is one of his natural ways of sitting and talking. He has a walking cane he rests his hands on. He only lives a few blocks from the square at a retirement home.
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Ed
Jun 18, 2006 22:36:23 GMT -5
Post by Just Plain Curt on Jun 18, 2006 22:36:23 GMT -5
I'd have to agree with Gene, one of the best portraits I've ever seen.
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Jun 19, 2006 8:37:39 GMT -5
Post by mickeyobe on Jun 19, 2006 8:37:39 GMT -5
What a beautiful face! What a perfect portrait! Congratulations, Gene. Mickey
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