Age

[Andre]

Not my usual style, but what the heck. There's something in this shot that I like.

[Melody]

I like it too Andre, anyone with wrinkles has stories to share :)

Melody

[Andre]

Thanks Melody. Yes, I think it's the wrinkles that I like.

[Melody]

Yeah I think that's it, your picture makes me wonder who he is, what he's thinking, where he's been and what he's done.

If he's anything like my husband who has just as many wrinkles LOL, it would be great to see that same guy smile, betcha his face lights up! Guess I'm partial to wrinkles :)

Melody

[big_ben_blue]

Very strong image; good tonality IMHO too. Having him looking down and not making eye contact with the camera sets an quite intriguing slightly sad mood - like it a lot :righton:


Cheers,
Chris

[Mike_B]

Andre, I like it quite a bit. I tend to like shots that reveal a little bit about us as humans. And growing old and weathered is certainly part of what it is to be human. Makes you wonder about his life, about what he's been through to arrive at that weathered look and that expression.

I might have found the hint of color a little distracting at first, but that's probably because I'm a photographer and it made me wonder for a second if it was B&W or not.

Incidentally, what lens did you use for this shot?

Mike

[Igor]

That's an outstanding shot Andre! I like this kind you know :)

[LightWriter6208]

Love the shot. I would like to take a picture like that of an elderly Native American. I think they are absolutely gorgeous faces.

[Andre]

Thanks all.

The shot was with the 24-120VR (@120). F/5.6 1/250.
I left the trace of color in because i thought it helped to divide up the picture between the three areas that I saw - the hat, the face/skin, and the backdrop - which I thought was important to divide up.

[Tom Nolle]

That's a great shot; it reminds me of my early memories of my grandfather, and I think that portraiture like this is almost a subliminal link to memories we all have. Wish I had more experience with portraits; I need to watch your stuff closely!

Tom

[Andre]

Thanks Tom,. He he... don't watch my stuff - that was my first portrait!

Andre

[Bill C]

I agree with the others ... strong photo - a lot of 'character' displayed in this one. Nice.
Bill

[Andre]

Thanks Bill :)

[Ol'coot]

Excellent Shot Andre, I am really impressed with this one. I think you really captured a shot that evokes emotion in anyone that look at it. The framing of the shot with the harsh shadows fit perfectly. Outstanding ,one of your best IMO.

:cheers:

[Andre]

Thanks Tony...very kind of you to say so :)

[Swampy]

Driving to our next location, we're looking at pics here. Very nicely done Andre, Linda, Mel, My wife and I all really like what you did here!

[Andre]

Thanks Bryan. Say thanks to Linda, Mel & your wife too.
Hope you're enjoying your trip.

Andre

[Serge]

Not my usual style, but what the heck. There's something in this shot that I like.


a "heck" of a lot, keep exploring your unusual, bravo :righton:

[Andre]

Thank you Serge :)

[Sleeping Bear]

Great shot, Andre. It leaves you thinking about it.

[5string]

That's a great shot! I bet that guy smokes 2 packs of Pall Mall Reds a day.

[Andre]

Thanks Ron & Dave.

Actually, he doesn't smoke. I think he likes a bit of chewing tobacco now and then though.

[HulaMike]

Its fine Andre! Love the close crop and very subtle color you left in.

[Andre]

Thanks Mike. Now I know it must be pretty good ;)

[HulaMike]

Ah, you already knew that. You felt it in your bones didn't you?

[Andre]

Ah, you already knew that. You felt it in your bones didn't you?

Well, I liked it, but that doesn't mean anything :)

[HulaMike]

I hope you're kidding.

[Sleeping Bear]

Well, I liked it, but that doesn't mean anything :)

Of course it does, it means everything. It's your creation, if you like it then to he** with anyone else. :) You know what makes a great shot, you post 'em all the time!

[Andre]

That's very nice of you Ron. It is very encouraging to get comments like that.

Mike, what I meant was just because I like it doesn't mean others will (but I might still like it).

[KPRussell]

Andre,

What a fantastic capture.

You nailed it, I wouldn't change a thing about that shot, really nice work.

[Andre]

Thanks Kevin!