Photographer's Note
On one of my trips to Garipce Village, I started chatting with this old man, which I know quite well. He was just sitting on the bench and watching passers by, and we started talking about old times, about old Sariyer, how things changed etc.. He was very warm and smiling. When I asked him if I could take his photo, he said sure, and all of a sudden his expression changed, and he looked seriously into the camera. I took a few shots of him and continued talking, still with the same warmth and smile on his face.
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ryno
(6863) 2007-02-25 6:26
Hi Salvator, this is a great portarit of this grand old man, well rendered in b & w to suit his dark clothing and to bring out the texture of the wooden wall behind him. I like his expression - serious, but seemingly also slightly mischievous. Good work! Regards,
Ryno
Power
(191) 2007-02-25 6:29
If you look at him directly its just that there's a large face in HIS left shoulder is watching back at you (reliëfs in the wooden wall).
Nice captured picture of a man I bet is very interesting.
There's a little to much black above his left eye, in my opinion.
Great shot anyway.
TFS, Steven.
ninaL
(21348) 2007-02-25 6:58
Hi, Salvator.
Interesting portrait and interesting face.
I think it would be better with no central frame...
But I like it.
Best wishes. Grazyna
pebbles
(0) 2007-02-25 7:00
Hello Salvator, your title of this picture is: old and angry....I think, this isn't right....he is old, sure, but on his face, there's a little smile...for me, he doens't look angry in anyway..
kind regards Bea
Kicki
(43) 2007-02-25 7:00
The B&W makes this photo so interesting. Good sharpness! I like this portrait. Congratulations.
evanrizo
(462) 2007-02-25 8:05
Yiassou file mou, I can say only, go on with portraits.
Have a nice afternoon.
Evan
syd1946
(1167) 2007-02-25 8:55
Geia sou Salvator,
Maybe this old man is angry but your portrait you made here is excellent.I like the black and white choise and the wooden backround works very well for the shot!
Xeretismous file mou,
Thomas
gertan
(1527) 2007-02-25 9:34
Sevgili Salvator, cok guzel bir portre calismasi bu. Kadraj gayet guzel. S/B secimi son derece dogru olmus. Klasik karadenizli yasli insan portresi. Tum sicakligina ragmen sert fotografi cekilirken sert bakisi ondandir. :) Ellerine gonlune saglik. Tebrikler.
Gokhan
msirin
(433) 2007-02-25 9:38
Merhabalar İlginç bir an,güzel bir kompozisyon,yüzdeki ifade ve siyah beyaz olması oldukça başarılı tebrikle...
memet
bostankorkulugu
(42866) 2007-02-25 9:40
amcanın pozu, üstü başı, arka plan ve siyah beyaz seçimi iyi... yanlardaki blur ve aşırı kontrast biraz rahatsız edici hakikaten mam sonuçta hoş bir portre olmuş yine de... selam:)
doubay
(674) 2007-02-25 9:50
Hi Salvator,
very nice portrait shot of this very expressive looking old man. The compo looks very artistic and the b+w-colours are well chosen.
Polus cheretismus
Andreas
robob
(3648) 2007-02-25 13:00
Hello Salvator,
Excellent portrait de ce vieil homme. J’aime beaucoup son expression très sympathique ainsi que ton choix du B&W.
Bien à toi et bonne soirée,
Robert
KemaLMerT
(12048) 2007-02-25 13:34
Asimetrik gözler ve sert bakışları ile amcamın portresi harika.Tebrikler.
ben4321
(9875) 2007-02-25 15:17
This had the makings of a great portrait Salvator, but unfortunately I think you've spoiled it by the excessive PP you employed. The blur around the edges of the frame is truly hideous, and it beats me why you chose to add it.
The contrast is too high, and the shot is also over-exposed with noticeable burn-out on the man's face, especially noticeable on his beard. That could be a result of the overly boosted contrast though.
It's a shame, because you had a great subject here, and I like the strong direct eye contact and the expression that you captured on his face.
Next time, try to hold back on the PP, especially that horrible blurry effect which is the main thing that detracts heavily from this shot.
Cheers,
Ben
Budapestman
(82620) 2007-02-25 15:57
Hi Salvator,
This is a very expressive and suggestive photo. Very good cut and impressive timing. Good choice the B&W. Very fine portrait. Thank you, nice days
George
Ertan
(2988) 2007-02-25 16:57
Merhaba Salvator.
Gördüğüm en güzel(Bana göre)portre çalışması.Tebrikler
Ertan
rigoletto
(34279) 2007-02-25 18:14
Klasik bir sonuç yaratmışsınız Salvator Bey,
S&B seçimi ve soft blur aurası biraz hüzünlü olmakla beraber etkisini yadsıyamam. Garipçe halkına selam,
Deniz
stego
(24132) 2007-02-25 20:44
Hi Salvator,
Impressive portrait! It looks like an old photo, except for the zipper on his blouse. It would be even better if you had managed to avoid the over exp on the face, but that also enhances the antique mood, so it isn't very bad.
Best regards.
José
cimcim
(3712) 2007-02-26 3:34
Salvator mükemmel bir portre çalışması siyah beyaz seçimin çok yerinde.
Ayçin
keribar
(43841) 2007-02-26 13:04
Hello Salvator,
This is a god portrait I would say VERY GOOD ! I try to imagine how it would be better, and I cannot find defects except perhaps the side blur which is very visible. You didn't need it at all. The BW suits it well too. One day I'll join you in these Garipce trips. I have been there quite a few years ago.
Friendly regards - Izzet
levocan
(2253) 2007-02-26 13:25
Selamlar;
Yaşlı amcanın bakışları gerçekten etkileyici,
Arka planda bulunan ahsap doku kareye güzellik katmış.
Elinize sağlık
Saygılarımla
Levent
berek
(50518) 2007-02-26 23:42
Merhaba Salvador,
kızmak ile kızmamak arasında kalmış. çok net bir siyah beyaz portre. ellerine sağlık. selam
Burak
***
natalienatural
(52) 2007-02-27 13:41
adamin yuzundeki ifadeyi belirtmek icin siyah beyaz cok guzel bir secim.
sadece siyah beyazda tek sevmedigim sey digital olmamasi.
bence en guzeli filmle oluyor.
optum
jemaflor
(146258) 2007-03-01 5:46
Hi Salvator,
good idea for the B&W, perfect for this subject, expressive face, well taken, a good portrait.
kagemusha
(1288) 2007-03-03 4:33
Merhabalar Salvator Bey,
B&W seçimi harika olmuş bakışları çok şey ifade ediyor fakat alnında biraz OE mevcut galiba.
selamlar
mali
isabela_sor
(47748) 2007-03-04 3:28
One of the best portraits I've ever met on TE,Salvator!!!Thanks for sharing
Have a nice weekend
Isabela
Mikos
(4326) 2007-03-05 6:09
Hi Salvator!
I love the expression and the face gesture this mane reproduces in your picture. It describes exactly the two adjective which you describe your picture about!
Cheers!
Miguel!
danos
(110407) 2007-03-05 6:46
Geia sou Salvator,
is an excellent portrait you made here.I like the black and white choise and the wooden backround.Really what did you say to this old man and looks so shy awkwardness? Nice work.
Regards,Danos
rushfan2112
(2965) 2007-03-07 16:37
Salvator - fantastic shot. Perfect if you could only tone down the white in his beard - which is a fraction burned out. Regards, Paul.
SAGAPO
(1739) 2007-03-12 18:14
Merhaba,modeliniz SB ile etkili bir hal almış ve sizin tercih ettiğiniz derinlik efekti hoş olmuş tebrikler.
Ahmet
Photo Information
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Copyright: Salvator Barki (salvator)
(19110)
- Genre: Pessoas
- Medium: Preto & Branco
- Date Taken: 2007-01-13
- Categories: Vida Diária
- Camera: Canon EOS 40D, Canon EF 17-40 mm f/4L USM, Heliopan UV ES 77 mm Slim
- Exposição: f/10.0, 1/50 segundos
- Details: Tripod: Yes
- More Photo Info: view
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original, Workshop
- Date Submitted: 2007-02-25 6:21
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