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Photographer’s Note

On the way from Lac Assal we picked up this Afar man; he was friendly enough, but had this intense stare that made him look rather intimidating. Picture has been desaturated and contrast enhanced for dramatic effect.

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steveegg (406) 2007-03-26 18:08

Hi Nana,

This is a rather disturbing image. Not only because of the man looking through the window, but also the man inside is looking the other way. It gives a photo-journalism impression being so dramatic, which is nicely enhanced by the use of b/w.

travis_b (902) 2007-03-27 20:25

Nana

Great job. Very much like reporter's photo. That's why i think it's good.

Cheers

bruce_wayne (1507) 2007-03-29 5:34

Ciao Nana
this is a very good effect, this picture tell a story, a dramatic moment, you had a good eye

See you

Vincelavisse (443) 2007-04-29 8:09

Bonjour Nana,

This man looks intimidating! The effect of desaturation is really effective for the dramatic effect. The compo is interesting too.

TFS,

Vince

Skulk (4) 2007-05-27 19:13 [Comment]

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Mangoman (279) 2007-06-12 13:42

Nana,

Geweldige foto
Hier laat je in je foto precies ook zien welk soort emoties ik zoek in het maken van foto's zoals mijn Angola portretten. Met deze lig je alleen een straatlengte voor! prachtig.

Gr,
Jan de Mangoman

vagabondtravels (6103) 2007-06-15 8:24

Hi Nana

Great use of light. Expression filled b&w, did you have the windows up and the door locked? I am sure he was nice enough but you never know. Great pp. Well done.
Ben

doubay (5023) 2007-08-09 5:05

Hi Nana!
This shot is very impressive too, with a rather disturbing mood due to the obsessed looking facial expression of that guy.
Regards
Andreas

AmiBe (6042) 2008-02-05 4:02

Hi Nana,
very interesting gallery, I'm happy to have discovered it.
The man's face expression is really powerful.
Good PP to enhance the dramatic mood.
rgs