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The Bishop
The Bishop
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Camera: Olympus E-500 EVOLT
Lens: Olympus 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 Zuiko Digital
Location: Kópavogur
Galleries: Portraiture, Black and White
Date Uploaded: Jan 3, 2010

Viewed: 281
Comments: 13
Favorites: 0

 Portrait of the late Sigurbjörn Einarsson bishop of Iceland who passed away in 2008, 97 years of age. The photo was taken few months earlier.

I will submit new portraits for this side challenge - this will be the only exception. He was a great man and this one of my best, I think.

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 01/07/2010 08:36:50 AM
really good shot. There must be something about where you live as you seam to find all these photogenic old men. You may want to go back and rework the eyes as they do seam a little bit dark.
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 01/05/2010 08:29:56 PM
That is some character - love the details and textures throughout his face - wonderful stuff
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 01/04/2010 01:23:13 AM
what a great shot, so detailed, really seems to capture his personality, this belongs in a magazine
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 01/03/2010 08:39:08 PM
captured essence. fabulous !
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 01/03/2010 08:11:51 PM
this is magnificent! beautifully shot and the processing in spot on. i'm glad you posted it for us to see! :)
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 01/03/2010 12:58:06 PM
you are able to capture such character and true representations of people, its scary. Amazing detail, perfect composition
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 01/03/2010 12:04:18 PM
I love the edit here - you offer up a delicate quality. Great stuff.
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 01/03/2010 11:54:40 AM
His hair is just awesome. Bless him!!
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 01/03/2010 10:52:20 AM
Gunnar -- fabulous (of course). It's so much more than "a portrait". Its the capture of soul and an old man's life in one shot! Dang you are good at that!
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 01/03/2010 10:03:07 AM
incredible display of character...b&w really makes this pop I think. awesome!
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 01/03/2010 10:01:51 AM
Wow, this is excellent. Very distinguished looking man.
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 01/03/2010 09:55:05 AM
Amazing portrait that shows character and beauty.
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 01/03/2010 09:39:43 AM
Great capture Gunnar, and he looked very good for a 97 year old - still like he has a clear purpose and direction . . which I guess he did ;- )
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