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03/18/2009 05:25:52 PM |
Originally posted by ThingFish:
Did you look at the site and the photo I gave a link to? Here is the link to the Guru's official site. It's just that your father resembles him in a way facially. Your father looks such a happy man, so content and with such a beautiful happy smile.
The guru was revered and loved by many in his lifetime. I just thought it might interest you to know of this man. Your dad's actually got a much nicer smile then what the guru displays in his photo's.
//neemkarolibaba.com/ |
You're right - there is definitely similarity throughout the face (and they have the same ears). My father has an amazing amount of strength (in every way the word can be taken) and I think this comes through as a visible part of his character. While he is no guru, he is an inspiring man - he has beaten cancer twice, never complained, and was back to work within a week or two. Despite that, he has never been afraid to cry when something affects him emotionally. He's one of those people who just *is* - no inconsistency, no question.
Thanks for the links - very interesting! |
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03/18/2009 01:13:13 PM |
Did you look at the site and the photo I gave a link to? Here is the link to the Guru's official site. It's just that your father resembles him in a way facially. Your father looks such a happy man, so content and with such a beautiful happy smile.
The guru was revered and loved by many in his lifetime. I just thought it might interest you to know of this man. Your dad's actually got a much nicer smile then what the guru displays in his photo's.
//neemkarolibaba.com/ |
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03/18/2009 05:03:58 AM |
Several people remarked about the eyes being dark - if you look very closely you will see that there's a good reason for this: his eyes are closed. The shadow you see is his eyelashes, which are long and lovely (and I inherited them, happily); my father does not have very wide eyes to begin with. I think the closed eyes and the expression show his personality very well.
This is a candid shot, not a classic portrait; in any case, I do not have lighting equipment, even if I had set up this shot, which I did not. It was taken in the dining room of my house, which makes it fairly well lit under the circumstances. The lighting is all natural light, and there is a large plate glass window behind and to the side of him, which is the reason why it is whited out; this is also the only real source of illumination for the picture.
Thanks for the comments. |
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03/17/2009 09:12:41 PM |
| Nice portrait, great expression. I wish there was more focus at the top of his head! Good luck! |
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03/17/2009 04:43:18 PM |
| Nicely captured candid portrait. |
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03/17/2009 03:01:04 PM |
nice moment !
six from me ;)
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03/17/2009 10:18:28 AM |
| This just makes me smile, he looks so happy, great expression. |
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03/17/2009 10:00:55 AM |
| Great joy, wish i had one like that of my father... |
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03/16/2009 10:24:42 PM |
| Great capture of the model and his personality too. 7 |
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03/16/2009 11:45:56 AM |
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03/16/2009 04:13:38 AM |
| Such a simple yet expressive shot. |
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03/16/2009 12:43:35 AM |
| I wish i could see something of context behind him. |
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03/15/2009 04:27:57 PM |
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03/15/2009 12:41:59 PM |
| Well lit, nice expression and a good portrait. |
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03/15/2009 10:08:18 AM |
| I love his expression, those crinkled eyes show that he is truly laughing and not posing for the camera. |
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03/15/2009 10:00:17 AM |
| good choice of toning, wish there was a little more detail in the eye area jmo |
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03/15/2009 05:08:39 AM |
| funny guy obviously. nice shallow DOF |
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03/15/2009 12:38:16 AM |
| Lovely portrait with nice contrasts. |
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03/14/2009 07:45:12 PM |
| Looks like he might be laughing at his own joke! Nice shot - nary a glare in the glasses. Looks like a nice person. |
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03/14/2009 07:40:08 PM |
| nice portriat of a fun looking character |
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03/14/2009 01:32:42 PM |
| Great portrait, good choice for B&W |
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03/14/2009 12:28:30 AM |
| 7 for the spirit of this portrait. |
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03/13/2009 11:51:12 PM |
| OK shot, the dark area in his face are a shame |
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03/13/2009 10:39:35 PM |
| they say laughing is contagious nice image |
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03/13/2009 08:20:52 PM |
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03/13/2009 03:21:01 PM |
| I love to see a happy face very nice picture |
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03/13/2009 01:17:09 PM |
| what a great capture ... his expression is priceless! The only suggestion I have is to crop the top more to put his eyes closer to the rule of thirds ... |
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03/13/2009 12:41:35 PM |
| Perfect for a black and white but the lighting could be better. |
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03/13/2009 12:27:58 PM |
| this is a great portrait, love the smile |
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03/13/2009 12:27:21 PM |
| looks like a jolly fellow good tones just a little grainy |
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03/13/2009 07:36:08 AM |
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03/13/2009 01:36:34 AM |
| Nice expression, but the focus on the eyes is missing. |
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03/12/2009 09:40:08 PM |
| Laughing is contagious. Nice pic. |
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03/12/2009 08:58:23 PM |
| Nice expression and personality! Good tones and detail. |
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03/12/2009 05:12:04 PM |
| Nice emotional capture. You really got the spirit. Just a touch more lighting from the front... |
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03/12/2009 09:54:47 AM |
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03/12/2009 09:25:51 AM |
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03/12/2009 03:20:30 AM |
| Good portrait. Maybe a little blown out on the left side but I'd be more than happy with the shot if it were my dad. |
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03/11/2009 11:44:43 PM |
| a little too much contrast, and the eyes get lost. still a very nice portrait |
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03/11/2009 04:04:27 PM |
| Lovely photo of your dad, I wish I could see his eyes, but that expression is great. |
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03/11/2009 01:12:25 PM |
| Nice portrait. Can hear him laughing through the screen! :) |
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03/11/2009 06:46:35 AM |
| Fun expression, nice simple composition. |
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03/11/2009 02:05:53 AM |
| What a fun portrait. It brought a smile to my face. |
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03/11/2009 12:47:32 AM |
| Great shot, this is a nice black and white I bet you will treasure forever. |
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03/11/2009 12:45:19 AM |
| Tell your father that this photo makes me smile. He has one of those infectious smiles. Nice portrait. |
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03/11/2009 12:13:03 AM |
| Nice smile & B&W treatment. |
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