Faces From the Bazaar Photo

Photographer’s Note

Sitting alone working in an upstairs area of the Grand Bazaar this gentleman became the willing subject for a few shots - I am sure you will find a portrait of him amongst Izzet's work somewhere too - such an interesting face and so happy - as so many people seem to be in Istanbul - to become the subject of the lens.

I wanted to take a shot as if it were a candid portrait so I detached myself from my two TE friends and disappeared around the corner looking for the light - I'll post a more consciously observed portrait tomorrow.

The trick as always to try and find that position where you catch the light in the eye too.

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SteveH (3995) 2008-11-11 2:37

Hi Kev, great result for your efforts, the expression, the catch light in the eye, the stubble, the dark light. B&W works well. Look forward to seeing tomorrows. cheers, Steve

stevev1 (1009) 2008-11-11 3:25

Hi Kev,

Wondeful nostalgic B&W portrait with excellent lightmanagement
Well done!

Steve

gabrielpat (6553) 2008-11-11 4:19

Hi Kev,
a nice light from the right,and a very good sharpness giving a very deep portrait.
patrick.

MarcT (21103) 2008-11-11 6:53

Hi Kevin,
Very nice face indeed. The dark postprocessing works well with the soft mood.
Cheers
Marc

Polonaise (5638) 2008-11-11 6:59

closest to my ideas of a photography
those delightful details: His eye, silver whiskers, incredible light giving us all these shapes and edges, and that woman back there...!

What I don't like ?
That black vertical strip ( tree trunk ?) back there...
I know, I know... Being completely fascinated with the main subject - we tend to forget to look closely at the back...I know that myself, very well and quite painfully...

Beside that...
One of your 'kevryans' for sure.
Your - so easy to recognise - signature - is there.
In strong, talking voice

salute, Kev

g.............

gokanlam (6431) 2008-11-11 7:11

Hi Kev, the light coming from the right side make the composition more effective.. i like your choice of B&W.. but i wish i could see the other eye of the man..His nose doesn't let e to see it..
i like the blurry background too..
Best wishes,
ReLa