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Steve, what a wonderful caption. Grateful sir.:salute:Soul to Soul Photography!:thumbs:
Jorgen, It is very kind of you my friend. I hope you are busy at the pit stops!!:salute:I'm "a bit" busy at the moment, so I'm kind of not participating, but this photo stopped my scrolling. Rayyan, sometimes you take portraits that are sooo goood :thumbs:
Matt, much appreciated. Unfortunately, I did not!!:salute:Rayyan: This version's memorable in it's expressiveness. Did you wonder what he's thinking as you photographed him?
Cheers, Matt
http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com
Steve, I can honestly say that I do not recollect having seen a better photo,Snoopy & Mom...
D700, 105, 1.8 ais
Not finished yet, but it's a beginning:Jorgen, It is very kind of you my friend. I hope you are busy at the pit stops!!:salute:
Very well said!!Steve, I can honestly say that I do not recollect having seen a better photo,
than this of love, expression of tenderness and simple ' soul to soul ' belonging.
Sincerely brilliant. And Snoop is the Hero!!:thumbs::salute:
Matt, an image recorded with respect.:thumbup:BTW; the full title of the book in the photo is The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists (by Neil Strauss)
D700; 24-120 f/4 VR; 105mm; 160s @ f/4; ISO 200
Cheers, Matt
http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com
Matt: Very interesting and valuable thoughts!I usually don't take pictures like this. But, i saw the title of the book, and it seemed like an interesting juxtaposition of physical situation and a broader meaning. In this instance, "The Game" seemed lost to me.
Ashwin Rao, and I, were discussing this same photo today. He and i both agreed that somehow taking a photograph of like this made us feel 'bad" (simple, and my version of our conversation).
We also talked about how Steve is able to develop a rapport with people like this. Sorry, "like this" is all I can think of and it sounds bad. "Less fortunate' also sounds bad. He takes photos of the "less fortunate' that are empathic and bring out their character and humanity. Rayyan's photos, I think through a similar empathy and rapport, also bring out the character and a deeper understanding of the "less fortunate" people he often photographs.
I was reading something this afternoon, after Ashwin and i talked, in Why Photographs Work, a book by George Barr. When it comes to taking photos like this, I'm the "enthusiast photographer" he describes, who drops in and shoots, and it does seem "distasteful". Which, is why i tend not to do it.
Steve and Rayyan are able to create a bond, maybe ever so slight, with their subjects that allows them to photograph "a person, a life, and an attitude", not, just an "interesting face".
:OT: :lecture: I'll go back on my meds, tomorrow.
BTW; the full title of the book in the photo is The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists (by Neil Strauss)
D700; 24-120 f/4 VR; 105mm; 160s @ f/4; ISO 200
Cheers, Matt
http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com
Thanks Matt! You are very generous. I fear it's nothing more than playing the cards one is dealt. Since I always feel better if I make images every day and since I don't always get off the property, I'm left with looking for things close to home. As for Monk or Mathematician, while I have envied both at one time or another, I'm too jaded for one and too dense for the other.Tim: Your photos often have this soothing, zen-like, meditative, simplicity. Peaceful life in the country. These go that way for me. Very cool. Order of preference: #1, #4, #3, #2. Are you a Monk, or a mathematician? :toocool:
Cheers, Matt.
Steve: Love that one!"He Lives Vicariously Through Himself!"
D3, ZF 35 1.4
Thanks Matt!Steve: This is just wonderfu!! Snoop's look, the grain, bokeh, and tone all combine perfectly in this composition. :thumbup:
Cheers, Matt
http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com
Most Graciously Appreciated Rayyan!Steve, I can honestly say that I do not recollect having seen a better photo,
than this of love, expression of tenderness and simple ' soul to soul ' belonging.
Sincerely brilliant. And Snoop is the Hero!!:thumbs::salute:
Agree & Amen.Matt, an image recorded with respect.:thumbup:
Hermann, they were joined at the hip from birth! Excellent Capture!Steve: Love that one!
Maybe he's a close relative of my
"Latin Lovers" from Lake Garda
D 700, AF-S 35mm/1.4 @ f/1.6
Steve: Thanks! :salute:Hermann, they were joined at the hip from birth! Excellent Capture!
Steve: Thanks, buddy! She's really got some banged up knees? I considered touching them up; but, figured this isn't Vogue.
Here's the colored version of the teens:
D700; 24-120mm f/4 VR; 120mm; 1/2500s @ f/4; ISO 200
Cheers, Matt
http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com
I really prefer this one to the B&W version Matt.
Regards.
Killer shot, Steve. :bugeyes:Last One Of "Our Gang"
D3, 28, 1.4 af-d
This one just makes me smile. Love it.Meeting people and making friends. We shall meet again.