The $5.00 Smile...:)) Photo

Photographer’s Note

We stopped in at the market again this past weekend, but we got there late and most of the vendors were packing up to leave. I was outside shooting pictures of seagulls and this fellow backed a truck in to load up stuff, I guess. He spoke with a European accent I am not familiar with and said, "I will give you five dollars and you can take my picture," and then smiled that big cheesy grin. What I wondered if he meant was, if I gave HIM $5.00 I could then take his picture. It didn't matter. He had a great smile whatever he meant and I smiled back. :))

isabela_sor, Longroute, omerozden, gunbud, papagolf21, Jean-Luc, fulvio52, Didi, jaywalker, lrw1966, Clairedelune, vmf-214 has marked this note useful

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isabela_sor (42455) 2009-02-26 11:08 [Comment]

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Longroute (9833) 2009-02-26 11:58

Yes, I guess he's from Europe, south Europe I should say, or middle east maybe, Americans don't smile like that! (:-
Well, it's not a joke, in my job I'm used to examining the way people move and act, and there are big differences between nations...
Well, you surely are good in portrait, and I think in them you show all your love and care for human beings. Tecnique and composition are perfect. The car window makes a fine frame for this warm smile. Did he get the money? From the smile I should say he didn't really expect them.
Congratulation for your 400 posts in Te - even if I'm too late...
Ciao,
Donato

faubry (32417) 2009-02-26 12:16

wondeful smile to you Shelly! natural, like i love it!
francine

omerozden (1241) 2009-02-26 13:42

hello shelly,
super smile!
fantastic capture!
it is worth every cent of it!
tfs.
regards,
omer

bukitgolfb301 (4957) 2009-02-26 15:28

Hello my dear Shelly

Very good smile, I think 5$ is reasonable for this smile.
Condition is same in developing country and developed country, i'snt it ?

Best regards and many thanks
Takero

gunbud (28153) 2009-02-26 16:39

Hi Shelly,
That smile is worth at least $17.95 and 27.99 if he shaves.
Great capture of this toothy grin of this man who seems to enjoy life.
The sharpness and clarity here are first rate.
Regards, Tom

papagolf21 (56733) 2009-02-27 1:40

Bonjour, ma très bonne amie,
Du bout des lèvres ou à pleines dents, chaque sourire est unique. Prémisse du rire, il est le témoin d'une émotion intérieure. Un rayon de soleil au milieu d'un visage qui ne laisse pas de marbre... à condition de ne pas payer ne serait-ce que 5 dollars ! ;o)
Une très bonne photographie.
Amitiés.
Philippe

Jean-Luc (5488) 2009-02-27 3:18

Bonjour Shelly,
Un portrait très vivant et comme on dit chez nous "impayable" c'est dire incroyable.
Une personnalité très marquante dans une attitude très naturelle.
Amicalement
Jean-Luc

fulvio52 (8314) 2009-02-27 4:27

Hi, Shelly.
Great daily-life, straightforward and totally to the point. Definitely worth those 5 bucks! I reckon I'm one day late but... HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR SHELLY! I'll have a Heineken to you. Have a wonderful day, see ya soon. HUGS,
Fulvio.

Yves-triga (3613) 2009-02-27 4:49

Hello shelly,
Always smile ,yes.
Well composition, a smile is always agreable to see.
Nice job
Yves

Dyerco (9296) 2009-02-27 7:08

Excellent shot Shelly.
You caught him at the right moment. The cigarette is a nice addition and suits his character. The details in his face are sharp and the exposure was just right. Well done indeed.
Phil

Didi (36434) 2009-02-27 9:14

Hi dearest Shelly
A very good decisive moment, just a fraction of second for taking the man expression.
If you want my smile it will be free:) Just one kiss from you :)
Warmest regards.

TopGeo (22205) 2009-02-27 11:33

Hi Sally! It is perhaps difficult I think the portrait of somebody without it wants him. It is here a good idea you give the expression with the grin. It is a picture appreciable
Congratulation for your 400 posts in TE.
compliments
Georgios

jaywalker (12302) 2009-02-27 16:20

Hi Shelly, What a great smile & nicely timed, its a super shot well sharp with good detail & a bit of fun, I love the hat & the fag finishes the picture brilliantly, TFS, kind regards Wilson.

LALWANI6 (32) 2009-02-28 9:01 [Comment]

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Glint (3068) 2009-03-01 5:10

hello Shelly,
nice portrait. He seems happy to have met you. Technically excellent and I like the way he is framed by the car window.You seem to have a way with men and will have to tell me your secret :))
Bev

Tobias__Ortmann (2591) 2009-03-02 6:35

Hi shelly,
yeah thats a great smile wonderfull captured
exactly the right moment
great
Toba

lrw1966 (1632) 2009-03-03 9:49

Shelly, Hi:

Marvelous smile, both his and now mine.

Thanks so much and Congratulations on your 400th and amazing gallery.

Larry

Clairedelune (4885) 2009-03-03 18:13

Hello Shelly,
I like the photo. You have here a good fellow, a voluntarily model, smiling with all his teeth (!), and the expression is good. I also like that little plus in that photo, namely, the cigarette in his hand.
I have only a problem with the frame. Since the truck was blue (I think?), I find the green frame not going well at all, in terms of mix of colors. They don't get along, in my opinion. There is also a few little things that could be corrected. For example, that tiny triangle at the top left corner. Yes, I know, it is a tiny little thing, yet... I see it!
Well... that being said, I still think it is a pretty good portrait.
Claire

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devimeuxbe (56334) 2009-03-06 9:27

Hello Shelly
This is a nice portrait. The smile is so naturel. Sharpenss is great.
Beautifull one
Bertrand

vmf-214 (1624) 2009-03-08 17:19

Hi Shelly,

Wonderful capture of smile on this man face, Sounds like he has a great scene of humor. Great details and the framing is perfect. Great job Shelly.

Best regards
Jason.