Chosen to be free..

Gallery: POP PhotosPosted January 27, 2013172 views19 comments

Camera Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
Focal Length 85mm lens F/1.2
Shutter Speed 1/160 sec
Aperture f/4
ISO/Film 400, handheld
Here is a picture of my homeless friend from my town. Always when I met him we always talk almost about everything and I have to say he is very intelligent and smart, never saw him beg for anything , he has always friendly smile on his face and constantly reads the books...
I took this picture of him under the bridge only with ambient light ...
Was thinking for long time about posting something different than is nature or wildlife , because I love to capture almost everything what draws my attention..... Hope you will like
a bit different work from me, moderators if the picture like is this one doesn't fit to POP gallery feel free to remove it.
C&C always welcome!

Comments

19 comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on January 27, 2013 at 10:27 PM

Outstanding portrait!! Great light, detail and comp. I really like the dark background against the skin tones and eyes. Very powerful image.

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Comment posted by David Bush on January 27, 2013 at 11:08 PM

Nice portrait!! You did really well with the lighting.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 27, 2013 at 11:20 PM

This is an exceptional portrait of this fellow - and your title is perfect.
The detail in the skin, and the hood fading into the black BG is just superb.

Sandy

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on January 28, 2013 at 6:15 AM

An amazing image with gorgeous lighting and a subject with much character. Love it.

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Comment posted by Tim Butler on January 28, 2013 at 8:27 AM

I think this is a superb portrait with amazing light and detail. I can't see one thing I would suggest to change!

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Comment posted by Gary Reed on January 28, 2013 at 9:13 AM

Fantastic portrait. Great detail. This photo tells a tale as well as any portrait I have seen lately with an excellent title.

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Comment posted by Rebecka on January 28, 2013 at 9:25 AM

This looks like a National Geographic cover image if I ever saw one. Absolutely stunning image of an interesting man, both physically, as you captured so well in your portrait, and in life - as your accompanying words suggest. Very, very nice work.

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Comment posted by Michael Cothran on January 28, 2013 at 10:02 AM

Excellent post processing.

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Comment posted by Balan Vinod on January 28, 2013 at 11:51 AM

Verdon ..thats a stunning portrait ..beautifully done

Balan Vinod

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on January 28, 2013 at 1:02 PM

This is an awesome portrait. Excellent work!

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Comment posted by Kent Staubus on January 28, 2013 at 6:54 PM

Nicely done! A great fit here.

Kent in SD

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on January 28, 2013 at 10:13 PM

This is just superb Verdon, a million stories are captured in the eyes . Wonderful.
Bob

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on January 30, 2013 at 12:58 PM

A magnificent portrait!

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on February 1, 2013 at 2:08 PM

A very powerful image!!

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on February 1, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Stunning portrait work , love all the tones and shadows. Wonderfully captured.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on February 1, 2013 at 6:33 PM

A stunning and evocative portrait Verdon.

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on February 2, 2013 at 2:26 PM

Beautiful portrait! I love the lighting!

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on February 17, 2013 at 6:24 PM

This man has a kind face, amazing eyes and dignity. Good for you, Verdon.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on February 26, 2013 at 4:40 PM

An amazing portrait Verdon! It says a lot with so much feeling. Really excellent work!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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