ordinaryimages
mr Gene
Posted by ordinaryimages (Kentucky Bluegrass, United States) on 7 May 2009 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
Grab shot of an octogenarian show'in off his new teeth! When I presented it to him he said: "looks like I need a haircut"....
[repost per Xavier's comment below]
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JamesC from portland, United States
Simply perfect. Side profile seems to work so well here.
7 May 2009 5:26am
Dulcie Andres from Danville, CA, United States
It's a very warm shot..in texture, subject and spirit.
7 May 2009 5:51am
Matt Sutton from Sydney, Australia
just brilliant jerry ! full of character and life !
7 May 2009 6:29am
@Matt Sutton: I consider it a high honor that you commented. Something about an atmospheric snapshot that rivals no other.
Bill Jennings from Bay Area Northern Calif, United States
A real treasure. Well done. The tones and textures make the photo.
7 May 2009 8:06am
Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Good portrait, I like specially this joyful expression. Very nice.
7 May 2009 9:28am
Scene by Sharon Photography from Kingston, Ontario, Canada
wonderful portrait - he looks like such a kind man
7 May 2009 10:21am
xavier cardell from menorca-barcelona, Spain
Good portrait and good B&W. Could something be done about the black area underneath his nose? It's a shame (on my opinion) that the lower part of the nose is not well defined
7 May 2009 11:42am
@xavier cardell: Good comment! Yes, one quick stroke of the Adjustment brush in Lightroom to reveal the the backside of the nostril. Re-posted.
xavier cardell from menorca-barcelona, Spain
Oh, yes! That's what I ment. thanks :D
7 May 2009 1:47pm
@xavier cardell: Thanks!
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
Admire the natural feel to this portrait : I can imagine he sees himself just like he is seen here.
7 May 2009 1:49pm
john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Terrific portrait. Monochrome is perfect.
7 May 2009 2:27pm
jeff (aka dogilicious) from Millerstown, PA, United States
Ha! Great portrait and definitely a keepsake.
7 May 2009 7:19pm
Chris Parr from Jefferson City, United States
Character is an excellent word for this portrait. The image really lets that through.
7 May 2009 9:14pm
Kim Huffman from Atlanta, United States
Jerry, your portrait of my father brings out more emotion in me than actually being with him in person and talking to him..in a strange way. You captured his life in a single, fleeting moment. Thank you.
8 May 2009 2:11am
ordinaryimages from Kentucky Bluegrass, United States
Note: Sometimes you never know who is reading your page...the above from the son of the subject. The small pleasures of photography...and a willing subject.
8 May 2009 2:42am
sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
He has such a nice face. I like that you processed in greyscale. An exceptional portrait.
8 May 2009 4:16am
Vicki from Atlanta, United States
This is my uncle, my mother's brother. Their father, my grandfather, seems to be alive again in this photo. I also see my grandmother's eyes and brow. Would you consider capturing my aunt on film as well? She's the very essence of strength and femininity, resolve and resilience.
8 May 2009 6:14pm
@Vicki: Will do, I might have to use a wider lense to get all those attributes in : ] The essence of Mrs Edith is more elusive...it may take a while.
shallowregret from Kongsberg, Norway
beautiful bw portrait, and his sons commentary makes it even better
12 May 2009 9:03pm
Canon EOS 5D
1/640 second
F/5.6
ISO 800
85 mm