September 3 2006: Waiting for the Preacherman photo

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Waiting for the Preacherman

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September 3 2006:
Waiting for the Preacherman

I met this man in Newbury today, and learnt that many years ago he had helped build the car park I had parked on. Upon seeing him, he was clutching a bible and was waiting for the vicar to open up the church for the service.

Tip: Upon asking this man for a picture, he agreed happily but then simply froze. So I took this further picture when he thought I had finished and was rather more relaxed.

Photoshop:
Cropped and Resized
Appiled Dutone Pantone 1205C
Adjusted in Curves
Adjusted in Contrast

Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro
1/400s f/3.2 at 100.0mm (35mm equivalent: 398mm) iso200 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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photo and copyright: Ray Pettit

Guest		14-Nov-2006 18:02
i am glad he is unfrozen, nice portrait.

AL		02-Oct-2006 07:32
A nice natural portrait, with such a warm and kind smile. Really like your tone and contrast too. Great that you "unfrozen" him :-) Thanks for the tip!

Guest		14-Sep-2006 21:59
beautiful shot- love the tones!

Naomi		10-Sep-2006 23:18
A lovely, natural portrait. Who needs a studio?

Guest		09-Sep-2006 17:12
Votted!!! Great portrait! Nice trick to take a Candid shot!

Guest		09-Sep-2006 00:01
Beautiful portrait. This is such a genuine expresion with beautiful light. Love the commentary and title that goes along with this

Richard Calmes		06-Sep-2006 16:27
Excellent portrait work! Great light! V

Jose Canovas		06-Sep-2006 14:52
Una hermosa expresión que te vincula con él. Una afortunada elección de modelo!

snootydog		05-Sep-2006 02:29
This is brilliant Ray. The expression on his face is one that makes you keep looking. There is so much in this. The frozen subject is a real problem for most of us but you found a way past it. I'm totally impressed

Chris		04-Sep-2006 23:22
The few times I have asked for a portrait of someone, I find that is the best way to get them as ease. This is a brilliant shot, btw.

Guest		04-Sep-2006 22:42
Such a warm and kind expression. The reduced contrast works well here too. I really like this Ray - v.

Guest		04-Sep-2006 21:16
I love this image - what a sweet face he has - good pptx too!

Roe..		04-Sep-2006 13:47
he has a kind face..I love your choice of treatment..v

Guenter Eh		04-Sep-2006 09:32
Thanks for the helpful tip Ray! He looks indeed relaxed. Fine portrayel work!

jaac		04-Sep-2006 07:10
Great portrait and a tactic i use quite alot, either before they think you are ready or as here just after they think you are done Very nice work of an eccentric looking chap, full of character :-)

beverley harrison		04-Sep-2006 06:58
this is a lovely candid ray, he does look so relaxed!!

fred_il		04-Sep-2006 05:51
Your tip is brilliant, its why the result is so good!

Michael Shpuntov		04-Sep-2006 04:40
Great portrait Ray. You really got his personality. His look and eyes just wonderfully cought. Vote

Faye White		04-Sep-2006 00:20
a most excellent portrait! what a great face! good for you getting this!!!

Guest		03-Sep-2006 23:22
excellent

Craig Persel		03-Sep-2006 23:10
Very nice portrait.

laine82		03-Sep-2006 22:25
A real study, Ray.

Carole Stevens		03-Sep-2006 21:34
You can see his a very intelligent man and has many stories to tell!Wonderful portrait Ray!

Dan Chusid		03-Sep-2006 21:23
Looks like a poet to me. Maybe he does his poetry right from the bible.

Jen Bixler		03-Sep-2006 21:21
He reminds me of the actor, Patrick Cranshaw, who recently passed. Wonderful capture. He is full of character and has soft eyes. ~V~

Marisa Livet		03-Sep-2006 21:13
A warm and spontaneus portrait, Ray! Definitely your tip is worthy, it's so difficult to take lively portraits of people who freeze in a pose...even though they want sincerely to cooperate. But it's not enough withouht the feelings of the photographer, which can create an empathy... You have this peculiar quality too, it explains the results of your portraits... Marisa

Guest		03-Sep-2006 20:57
it's a wonderful portrait..V

Nicki Thurgar		03-Sep-2006 20:54
Wonderful portrait & a great tip! He looks like a lovely gent! ~V~

shatterbug		03-Sep-2006 20:53
Excellent portrait, Ray! Great character in his face. V.

nordic		03-Sep-2006 20:34
Superb portrait Ray, captured the character brilliantly ~V~