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An old man [1 pic]

Discussion in 'Street, Documentary, and Portrait' started by phrenic, Nov 16, 2010.

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  1. phrenic

    phrenic Mu-43 All-Pro

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    Not sure what he was reflecting on..but I enjoy this shot.

    <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/t-quan/5180544461/" title="P7281505.jpg by one.mic, on Flickr"> View attachment 152860 "375" height="500" alt="P7281505.jpg" /></a>

    I'm not sure how I feel about the young man in the background..on the one hand, perhaps its a bit distracting, but on the other hand I find the physical contrast somewhat interesting.
     
    phrenic, Nov 16, 2010
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  2. pjohngren

    pjohngren Mu-43 Top Veteran

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    Oct 15, 2010
    I love the presence of the young man - that's who the old man was - his youth is passing quietly by. But I am probably projecting. A great shot.
     
    pjohngren, Nov 16, 2010
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  3. grebeman

    grebeman Mu-43 All-Pro

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    Barrie
    Take the young man in the background away and the photograph is altered, and not for the better, it becomes much less interesting. It's impact is because of the juxtaposition of old/young mentioned by pjjohngren above, good shot.

    Barrie
     
    grebeman, Nov 17, 2010
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  4. PetitP

    PetitP Mu-43 Regular

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    Hi Phrenic,
    Nice one.
    Though my personal feeling is that it a bit too narrow (the foot of the old guy is cut, the head of the bikers is touching the edge, and eventually the second biker is also cut).
     
    PetitP, Nov 17, 2010
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  5. Narnian

    Narnian Nobody in particular ...

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    Richmond, VA
    Richard Elliott
    What old man? I see a kid and a gentleman close to my age, but no old man ... :tongue:
     
    Narnian, Nov 17, 2010
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  6. phrenic

    phrenic Mu-43 All-Pro

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    Thanks for the comments guys..much appreciated.

    PetitP, I did heavily crop...iirc, there was a bunch of things I was trying to cut out of the frame. I'll post up the original shot this evening and see how that would work, or if there's a better crop possible.
     
    phrenic, Nov 17, 2010
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  7. PetitP

    PetitP Mu-43 Regular

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    Den Haag, The Hague, La Haye
    Good idea, let's see it :smile:
     
    PetitP, Nov 17, 2010
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  8. phrenic

    phrenic Mu-43 All-Pro

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    Sep 13, 2010
    As promised..the original:

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    Unfortunately can't get around the clipping of the foot..my quick snapshot didn't have the best framing.
     
    phrenic, Nov 17, 2010
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  9. Narnian

    Narnian Nobody in particular ...

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    Richard Elliott
    He almost looks like he is praying - his eyes are closed and the hand held open.
     
    Narnian, Nov 17, 2010
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