Stare

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Stare
Photo Information
Copyright: Nana Bjoernlund (nbj) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 481 W: 0 N: 53] (1589)
Genre: People
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2006-10-06
Categories: Decisive Moment
Camera: Canon 350 D, Sigma 17-70 f/2.8-4,5 DC
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/160 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-03-26 14:18
Viewed: 1038
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] 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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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.

Nana

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

Cheers

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

See you

Bonjour Nana,

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

TFS,

Vince

Awesome shot, love the sinister look and the B&W really makes it pop

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

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

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

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  • AmiBe Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2069 W: 373 N: 1673] (19388)
  • [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

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