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Before the "battle" - I


Before the
Photo Information
Copyright: Vincent Thomas (vthomas) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 88 W: 10 N: 163] (676)
Genre: People
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2005-11-24
Categories: Event
Camera: Pentax istDL, Pentax FA 100-300mm
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/160 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-10-14 5:40
Viewed: 1344
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Good Morning TE! Today a portrait (already half of you are not interested anymore, haha)

This photo was taken shortly after I arrived in Afghanistan, towards the end of the Buzkachi season. I’ll talk more about it when the first games start again, and when I’ll get more opportunities to document the frenzy. So for now, I just post you a photo of a well known Mollah in the area, who was preparing for the game, checking his future oppponents.
Talk more about it later.

See you soon,
Vincent
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To Amorinix: Good idea!vthomas 1 10-14 13:08
To amstel: RE: what you're doing in Afghanistan?vthomas 1 10-14 09:24
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Hi, Vincent!
Very impressive picture, nice way chosen to make a shoot.
Best regards
Peter

Hi Vincent

A good capture, and a very good portrait. It works perfectgly in B&W, and a good note too. Welcome to TE and keep up the good work.

Hi Vincent

Well done. Is is tru: the man is concentrated but with a very good exprection. I agree with Davidh34: B&W is perfect. Send him the photo. He will apreciate!!!

Jorge Amorim

Hi Vincent,

Very good picture, well shown subject, black and white work perfectly here.

cheers

p.s. what you're doing in Afghanistan?

Hello Vincent

Well I was interested after reading your note!
It is in fact a very nice portrait.
The people of afganistan have their own style that is a bit different from the other countries in this region.
Jaded is the word I'm looking for.
Your note works to bring more story to this shot.

Odd Jarle

Hello Vincent,
This is a lovely and strong portrait. I like the side view and the close framing. We can see the details so well: the turban, the beard, but especially the expression in his eyes. The B/W is perfect.

Very nice portrait. We can feel his concentration on his face, and the inquisit look.

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