thinker, a photo from Istanbul, Marmara

Photographer's Note

He said he wasn’t a beggar or a bum like that. He allowed me to name it as a tramp instead. His only difference he pointed is that he had a freedom of creating his own philosophy to live out. Then I asked about why he was slouching there hard by a wall of a mosque? He seemed to beg the question and muttered something like related with a confession of a transgressor. I love this biss!

gervaso, gildasjan, Nard, bukitgolfb301, Silvio1953, ourania, Cricri, fritzi007, SnapRJW, Royaldevon has marked this note useful

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gervaso (28437) 2012-10-17 7:17

Hello, Senol!

Very good framing including the man and this much of the wall and windows, with very good texture. Very interesting note too! Excellent job!

maria-v1981 (10966) 2012-10-18 8:42

Hello Senol,
Despite the man which is sad the feeling the composition is very intresting with these windows and the textyres from the walls.
Have a nice evening,
Regards,
Maria

abmdsudi (95869) 2012-10-18 8:49

Hi Senol
This is good social doc shot that is common in many countries, a sad slice of street life well shot. I love the positioning and framing and eye contact and all the supporting props that make this shot woks. Nice coloring and lighting of a nicely observed reportage photography, a lovely personal human story indeed and this picture worths thousand words. Great shot my friend.
Warm regards

umutlu101 (13629) 2012-10-18 8:54

herkesin bi hikayesi var,her fotografin,her yasamin..
fakirlerimiz oraninda utanilacak hallerdedir her devlet..
bakislari her seyi anlatiyor..
sana da kizgin gibi
tfs
ömer

gildasjan (43826) 2012-10-18 10:01

Bonsoir Senol
La vie n'est toujours rose et l'expression de cet homme en dit long!
Ah si il y avait plus de bonheur sur cette TERRE!!
Bonne nuit
Amicalement
gildas

Nard (6972) 2012-10-18 12:15

Hi Senol
Interresting "reporter" picture and notes. Life allows us to meet such people and even if that looks a bit sad it makes us think. I'm sure he was happy to talk with you.
The large framing makes the man smaller and more curled up, enhancing the atmosphere.
Regards
Bernard

TopGeo (38220) 2012-10-19 23:39

Hi Senol
Interesting picture of the street scene man I make you think a lot! There is a way to help to eliminate the suffering of many people! Do not go home without us thinking! in our minds we have something for them unhappy! We need to start first from here!Congratulation
Best Regards

bukitgolfb301 (54014) 2012-10-20 5:25

Hi MERHABA dear Senol, how are you?

Wow a little shocking and sensetional presentation!
Very very significant implication you get and conveyed to us, Senol! His strong eye is so appealing.
Thanks for your sharing with nice work and have a good weekend!

eldancer1 (36343) 2012-10-20 14:37

It's sad but poor people can be found all over the world, I see a few of them here in Las Vegas. Very nice capture of the expression of this person. Good lighting and dof with nice details. Well done, tfs.

vladic (4563) 2012-10-29 12:09

Bonsoir Senol,

La société n’aime pas les éléments qui se trouvent hors-système. En effet une belle histoire personnelle de l'homme, Cette image vaut bien mille mots, il s’agit de montrer moins pour exprimer plus!

Amitiés,
Wlady

Silvio1953 (223027) 2012-10-30 3:46

Ciao Senol, strong composition, touching daily life shoot, excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

ourania (51103) 2012-11-02 11:38

Hello Senol,
the way you handled this theme and portrait is very interesting. The man takes so little space in the large frame and your perspective enhances the distance between him and the observer. His posture and expression are most intriguing as we will never be able to decide for sure what they mean. It's amazing how his eyes, so tiny in the frame, are also so powerful and captivating. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a lovely weekend,
Ourania

Cricri (176) 2012-11-05 10:57

Hi Senol
Une bien triste image de ce monsieur comme recroqueviller sur lui même, adossé sur le mur, le regard qui en dit long sur sa vie, seul....
Une image reportage qui hélas est de plus en plus fréquent a l'heure actuelle dans ce monde égoïste
Belle soirée
cricri

willperrett (14215) 2012-11-12 12:54

Hello Senol
Excellent street observation. I'm very glad you spoke to the man: too many street photographers snap away, but take no responsibility for their work. They look but don't feel. You have engaged with him, and therefore have the right to make your photograph!
Good work.
Regards
Will

Fis2 (172023) 2012-11-12 14:17

Witaj Senol!
Sad scene...
Curious windows.
Good reportorial photo.
Best regards
Krzysztof

Tigerlily (3381) 2012-11-13 3:13

Hi Senol,
I like this shot.. very eye catching..and a strong image, the tiny figure in such pose against the tall building...of course, he has freedom to develop his philosophy..and he also needs a shelter, I think. He perhaps also enjoys the freedom without one as well..

fritzi007 (14698) 2012-11-14 7:37

Hallo Senol,
in so einer Lage möchte ich nie kommen, dein Foto ist voll mit Mitleid!
Viele Grüße
Wolfgang

SnapRJW (31631) 2012-12-10 4:30

Hello Senol - This man looks so small and defenceless huddled down beneath the wall. An interesting shot that leaves me with a feeling of unease. Warm regards rosemary

livermore (1631) 2013-01-01 2:12

Bonjour Senol,
Une photo puissante je trouve, on aurait peut être aimé une prise de vue plus proche encore.
Le regard de cet homme est impressionnant.
Bonne années 2013
Amitiés
Vincent

Royaldevon (86520) 2013-01-19 13:23

Merhaba Senol,

I'm not sure whether he was a thinker but your shot certainly turned me into one! He makes a very strong statement as he curls against the walls of the mosque. Certainly he has choice, he has his own sense of freedom but then the questions of dignity, self esteem, responsibility, creep into the equation.

Your shot reveals his mood but the enormity of the surrounding building, its strength and its clarity, somehow seem to shrink him.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

elenimavrandoni (0) 2013-04-02 21:50

Thinker and maybe a philosopher of life!
A refugee of his past life, of his memories!
Who we are and where we are going...it is all in his eyes!
warm regards,
Eleni