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An Urban Face
SandyP


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Challenge: Free Study 2008-03 (Advanced Editing VII)
Collection: Character
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Location: Urban San Antonio
Date: Mar 20, 2008
Aperture: F-5.6
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/60
Galleries: Urban, Portraiture
Date Uploaded: Mar 20, 2008

 This is another one of those faces I passed as I was just walking downtown (luckily with my camera), and the minute I saw him, I HAD to have a photograph of him. He was just sitting on a curb on a busy urban street looking kind of lost. I think he is homeless.

When I made eye contact with him, I knew immediately he was approachable, so I just asked him if I could take his picture because I really liked his "look". He has soul! He was so polite and gentlemanly. And its one of my favorite street portraits. I think he is so interesting looking, and seemed like such a nice person.


Statistics
Place: 14 out of 500
Avg (all users): 6.7843
Avg (commenters): 8.4000
Avg (participants): 6.6638
Avg (non-participants): 7.1622
Views since voting: 2395
Views during voting: 244
Votes: 153
Comments: 35
Favorites: 10 (view)

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 02/13/2009 10:26:15 AM
Beautiful shot here, fantastic clarity, compostion and its shows the real depth of the photographer. nice work.
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 01/07/2009 06:59:54 AM
Another wonderful street shot. I remember loving this one when it first came out. Another great composition, expression and a good story behind it. Thanks for making it!
 11/17/2008 02:08:39 AM
Great story behind this photo - and you captured his personality wonderfully!
 05/14/2008 11:20:11 PM
Oh, man, Sandy, you really nailed this. The expression, his eyes, the overall composition, his head tilt ... just great!
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 04/13/2008 08:45:37 AM
Sandy - what a great portrait ! Full of life and character, with a great angle and crop. Love it.
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 04/09/2008 10:39:22 PM
I was hoping this shot would finish well. It stood out to me during voting and I really like it. Nicely done!
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 04/08/2008 05:00:27 PM
How do you do it?

There are times when I think I take a decent portrait shot, but you consistantly manage to capture people in a way that shows not only their face, but their humanity as well

This is another glorious example of that ability. A photo that tells of a life, of good times and bad times but where the strength of spirit remains unvanquished

As ever the technical elements are wonderful, but is the fact that as a viewer one gets to see not simply a portrait but a person that astounds me

Probably my second favourite ever portrait that you have taken

Thank you for sharing - and also for the story behind the shot
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 04/08/2008 04:18:13 PM
I really like the muted tones. It gives the photo a gentle feel. Congrats on 15th in the Free Study!
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 04/08/2008 04:15:21 PM
hey sandy ... i havent even looked at the competition in this challenge so i never saw this brilliant portrait .. the unusual slant of his head, that nearly cheeky expression and your processing all make this a stunning image .. a brilliant place in the free study too ... we certainly showed 'em this time eh !!??... lol .. :)
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 04/08/2008 09:29:07 AM
That's so good Sandy. Considering how many entries there were, this is an unbelievable finish! CONGRATS
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 04/08/2008 09:11:33 AM
Congrats on the good score and nice finish on this wonderful photo.
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 04/08/2008 08:05:35 AM
Awesome and so so emotive.....
I am in awe of your talant, and this is a winner.....
It definately deserved to be on the front page.....
Super portrait especially that is was a street candid shot.....

Message edited by author 2008-04-08 08:06:29.
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 04/08/2008 07:41:50 AM
Oh Sandy - this is SO SO SO beautiful - and how cool that you approached him - well done you!
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 04/08/2008 07:28:09 AM
This is a just wonderful...and I think you captured his soul! Well done Sandy!
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 04/08/2008 06:33:13 AM
This is just fabulous! Excellent work, as usual. You're a very talented lady, Sandy.
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 04/08/2008 03:32:05 AM
You're brave! Definitely an interesting subject. Beautiful portrait, wonderful clarity (I'm jealous!) and I love the desaturated look. You are right, makes it very real.
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 04/08/2008 02:00:02 AM
It's as if your camera is an interpreter for your subjects. Wonderful capture and instinct you have.
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 04/08/2008 01:35:50 AM
Yes, he does look like a very nice person and I think you've captured that in this shot. Beautiful work, Sandy! : )
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 04/08/2008 01:25:29 AM
Excellent shot Sandy! The technicals are simply flawless.
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 04/08/2008 01:13:49 AM
Very well done, Sandy! An excellent portrait!
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 04/08/2008 12:40:25 AM
What an awesome image...
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 04/08/2008 12:14:14 AM
I thought this might be yours. You do some magic when you capture these portraits of strangers. Excellent job.
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 04/08/2008 12:11:21 AM
nice job on the high place buddy! this is a great portrait, love the expression
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
04/07/2008 11:59:28 PM
Great capture. Love the lighting on his face and it's wonderful how so much is in focus. His face says that he has a lot of thoughts to share.
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 04/07/2008 12:03:30 AM
Excellent capture. The interaction between the subject and the camera is beautiful. Great tonal range, color palette and angle, also. 10
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 04/06/2008 09:21:22 PM
Great photo!
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 04/06/2008 06:20:01 PM
Such a an interesting character shot very well. I love the position of his head in the frame. Very well done. 9.
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 04/06/2008 03:22:36 AM
A great portrait lots of detail 9
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 04/04/2008 10:25:48 PM
Dude! If you cut those locks off no-one will know you're gray! Seriously this is an interesting composition. Makes me want to turn my head to the right.
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 04/04/2008 09:22:39 PM
Nice portrait. I like the very slight saturation or toning in his face.
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 04/04/2008 05:26:12 AM
A perfect portrait.
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 04/03/2008 06:19:46 PM
Nice capture, the tonality is great.
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 04/02/2008 12:43:57 PM
Great character...terrific image. 9
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 04/02/2008 12:56:49 AM
Great portrait!
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 04/01/2008 07:39:12 PM
Excellent. Probably the best portrait of the challenge. Love the expression and catchlights!!! Nicely done.
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