the forbidden fruit Photo

Photographer’s Note

Sorry if this gets repetitive and hope that you’ll enjoy the 4th and last one of the series... (This is about the guard of a garden, sitting in the darkness of his shelter when it rained heavily).

He had just placed on his bench one of the green oranges that were given to us by the gardener : people like to eat green fruits in some countries, something that our weak European stomachs don't like to digest, hence the title (NB :this is not an apple !) - I accepted the forbidden fruit out of politeness, but did not eat it, specially that I had had un upset stomach for 2 days ; gave it later to my hostess who was very happy and ate it in front of me.

But of course, this is more about the man, his quiet, serious, gentle and wise look ; like on the other photos, sometimes I think he smiles, sometimes not, according to my mood - and like the 3 other posts of the same man, I did many adjustments because of light problems (again, small camera, ISO 100 in the dark etc). The other ones : leaning on his stick and with his cat on his lap).

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adelune (2) 2007-12-25 13:34

Une composition à tomber sur le c..! Et cet homme... chacune de tes photos le découvre un peu plus! Du grand art! Merci Catherine pour ce merveilleux cliché et cette orange verte! Admiration x3! alain

MichaelHal (234) 2007-12-25 13:51

the close version is the best
Regards, Michael

devimeuxbe (56334) 2007-12-25 14:26

Bonsoir Catherine
C'est un très étonnant portrait que celui ci. La pomme donne une touche de couleur très drole dans une image presque en noir et blanc.
C'est très beau
Amicalement
Bertrand

ewasting (754) 2007-12-25 14:27

very impressive...thanks for sharing

mesutilgim (37268) 2007-12-25 14:38

Hi dear Cath,
This capture is also very nice composed. Great pov and very nice story. The green orange gives a very special character to this shot. Almost modern art.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

lousat (16052) 2007-12-25 15:51

J'aime beaucoup cette serie de photos,la lumiere et les sujects sont fantastiques,merci de partager,luciano

MarcT (21103) 2007-12-25 20:53

Salut cath,
Le portrait est superbe et le grain lui confère un petit plus.
Joyeux Noël
Marc

bantonbuju (48796) 2007-12-25 23:11

salut cath,
superb portrait...unusual tonalty, unusual light...it's exactly the conditions where grain suits the circumstances really well...
best wishes, j.

faubry (32417) 2007-12-26 0:11

bonjour Catherine, un superbe portrait, j aime beaucoup ce cote mystere ici dans la penombre, et ton titre est bien adapte...
a bientot
francine

Clementi (45179) 2007-12-26 0:38

Ciao Catherine,
nice composiction ,
i like the green apple and very expressive face of the man.
good job
Giorgio

jonathan_hart (22623) 2007-12-26 1:12

peu d'éléments colorés, une pose élégante, posée et bien saisie dans cette lumière intéressante, c'est superbe,
c'est peut-être idiot de hiérarchiser mais je trouve celle là et 'the guard's shelter' mieux que les deux autres, 'the guard's shelter' étant une de mes photos préférées de ta collection
amicalement
jo

rushfan2112 (2965) 2007-12-26 1:31

Hi Catherine. Great low-light indoors shot. Like something from medieval times. The atmosphere is fabulous and the green orange addes a spark of colour into the otherwise dark scene.

In fact, all oranges start off green, don;t they? Do these ones never go 'orange' or do they ripen more slowly / later than the ones we see in our supermarkets?

Anyway, great shot. Kind regards, Paul.

japiey (9521) 2007-12-26 1:32

Namasthe Cath,

It's interesting to watch and read you..
Perfect shot, and his looks are pleasing.
EXCELLENT !!
Enjoy !!

jean paul

Nicou (45673) 2007-12-26 1:50

Hello,

Très belle image, ce personnage est simple, le regard fixe dans une ambiance un peu mystérieurs, avec le fruit qui donne une touche vert, superbe, très beau boulot.

Bravo et amitiés

Nicou

ninaL (19582) 2007-12-26 3:04

Bonjour, Catherine.
Une excellente photo malgré le bruit.
Une lumière minimaliste, mais je pense qu'elle est tout-à-fait satisfaisante pour cette scène, et permet de montrer que ce qui est nécessaire tout en donnant beaucoup d'ambiance à l'image.
Une belle composition, très symbolique.
Amicalement, Grazyna.

PierreMorel (1168) 2007-12-26 3:29

Catherine,
Cette photo est absolument superbe! Très belle mise en scène et une mairise de l'exposition qui, avec le grain, donne une atmosphère douce. C'est une de mes favorites!!!
Amitiés,
Pierre

delkoo (34754) 2007-12-26 6:26

bonjour catherine
cette simple touche de couleur fait toute la difference avec un simple portrait, je trouve cette photo tres aboutie, surtout au niveau de la lumiere qui fait ressortir seulement les mains le visage et bien sur l(orange verte.

excellent
didier

axiotea (16281) 2007-12-26 7:16

Salut Catherine
Bravo pour ce portrait très réussi, de cet homme qui pose très sereinement et que tu as su mettre en valeur. J'aime bien le jeu de lumières, les textures et cette orange verte qui donne une bonne tache de couleur.
Amicalement
Marilyn

Partha_c (1985) 2007-12-26 7:37

Hi Cath. Liked the sharpness and the contrast -- grains notwithstanding. Well composed with clarity.

The look appears to be confident than what had been conveyed through "Silence" - your earlier shot of the guard. Ultimately the fruit surfaced again though with a 'forbidden' tag! It is said that the forbidden fruit though tastes sweeter, spoils faster as well. Just like that the sin is not harmful because it is forbidden, but it is forbidden because it is harmful. Enjoyed. Regards.
Partha

Morac (20843) 2007-12-26 9:43

Bonjour Catherine

Toujours aussi superbe ta série de portrait en clair obscur de ton séjour à Rabat
C'est de la grande et belle composition
Amicalement

Marc

vincz (19045) 2007-12-26 10:39

Image fascinante avec un rendu si extra dans ce coin avec sa pomme verte, Genial!

TopGeo (22205) 2007-12-26 12:24

Hi Catherina! excellent shot!Your picture and in combination with the other you receptions give a total portrait of gentleman that remains it remains for you, it is beautiful moment and the result perfect! Georgios

nirvana73 (8836) 2007-12-27 0:15

Merhaba Catherine
çok güzel bir kare
adamın bakışları
renk tonları
yeşil elma
güçlü bir kompozisyon
paylaşım için teşekkürler
selamlarımla
Özhan

giorgimer (21478) 2007-12-27 0:31

Hi Cath,

another great one! Very significant idea, despite technical difficulties you had a great result!

TFS

Gio

dilane (10289) 2007-12-27 2:35

Bonjour Catherine,
Ta série sur cet homme est vraiment magnifique - Le grain donne une texture vieille toile - j'aime beaucoup -
Bonnes fêtes de fin d'année -
amicalement
daniel

Silvio1953 (42769) 2007-12-27 5:44

Ciao Caterina, ne avessi altri 400 di ritratti come questo, grande serie, anche in questo ritratto luce superba e grande espressione, bravissima, con Amicizia Silvio

ArtLook (2332) 2007-12-27 20:40

Hello Catherine,
Very nice portrait, I like the colors on this picture - they give some special feelings about "past" times. I think that the pose and impressive look of this man can't be ignored by viewer. Great shot, Bravo!
With BEST Regards,
Arthur
PS: Happy New 2008 Year!

riclopes (33131) 2007-12-28 0:38

What a great photo session that you did here. The magical light was dificult to handle but that's what happen inside churches as well. The fact is that the grain gave you beautiful textured pictures and it seems that I'm not alone considering the success of all shots. The title is perfect and it's great that you capture the orange in that right spot, which makes it the main subject here - being so close to a human subject, that's quite something. Almost looks like a partial desaturation, but I know it's not. Confratulations.
Wishes for a Happy New Year,
ricardo

rigoletto (26774) 2007-12-29 0:26

Hi Cath,
Repetitive?
Well yes, but each time you present this man in the dark, there is some another approach, here them being the green orange and the grains touch. The light is so nice and interesting that, it looks like his face is being illuminated by the forbidden fruit. Your note is great as always.
Best wishes and also, congrats for your 200th...
Deniz

siolaw (25830) 2007-12-29 8:48

Salut Catherine,
Je vois que j'ai raté plusieurs photos très sympa, notamment celle ci qui est plus que sympa! La lumière est superbe et la compo excellente! son expression, le fruit bien en vue et éclaire complète la scène avec bonheur!
Bien vu!
Laurent

Stepan (27175) 2007-12-30 8:59

Il t'aura bien captivé... En tout cas, c'est impressionnant, c'est clair...
Et ta réalisation est franchement excellent, avec ce petit point vert. Et ici, le bruit est plus bienvenu...
Stéphane

Didi (36434) 2008-01-13 7:45

Bonjour Catherine sans frontières :)
Intéressant spot sur la pomme.
La lumière réfléchie se répartit sur l'homme, cela donne un très bel effet.
J'apprécie beaucoup.
Amitiés.

Preetie (431) 2008-03-22 11:52

Hi Catherine,

A beautiful portrait indeed..and my fav of the series. You have managed to give the scene a feel of the medival times..the orange could not have been placed better. Love the play of light.
TFS
Preetie

livinitout (938) 2008-09-08 0:05

This is an excellent shot. The grainy texture works really well. The composition is fantastic, the man and the single apple. A mystic pendant around his neck and his challanging gase into the lense. This could be your Monalisa

MichaelTrezzi (3170) 2008-10-20 12:47

Hello Cath, it muust have been a challenge to get the exposure right managing the illuminated apple and the man in shadow. Good work. Beautiful portrait. Kind regards, Michael

Bruno40 (6442) 2009-01-14 5:55

Hi Catherine,
Since I was away this is my first time seeing this serie, so I do not find it repetitive. In fcat, even if you show ten different angles or expressions of this man, I would love seeing them.
the noise adds a nice feeling to the photo.
Excellent work
jorge