old man without cigar Photo

Photographer’s Note

Here are lot of portraits from Cuba called "... with cigar". Here is portrait without cigar.

Does he looking to camera or not?

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umbrellaphotos (1901) 2005-01-27 15:26

A creepy image, because I'm not sure if he's looking at the camera or not. I think you needed a slightly faster shutter speed here, because he's slightly blurred. I like your decision to go black and white for this one. It adds to the image greatly.

bboss (3570) 2005-01-27 20:23

This guy has so much character in his face, the photo grabs me immediately. I thought maybe he is too central in the frame so I have left a workshop for you, just to see some possible changes. (Actually I just wanted to play with your pic).
Cheers, nice one

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Steft (5962) 2005-01-29 7:31

Not 100% sharp, but a very good picture. I like the expression on the face (but it's hard to say what he is thinking) and all the wrinkles. The colours you used are great!

ishai (4093) 2005-02-02 13:05

You have some nice portraits Andreas,
This one in particular,
I like the close-up of the man and the sepia tones
The DOF /sharpness could improve but in general its all good
Well done

Booz (14018) 2005-02-02 15:14

where He are looking?? - Good shot - Thank You

Photographic (67) 2005-02-07 17:41

Good portrait. I find that the B&W is a good choice for this picture, it's a beautiful portrait that represent well Cuba. Once again it's a picture that I like of you

sverzi (124) 2006-07-17 10:05

Great shot, too bad it's slighlty blured.
Your sepia tone are a bit too red to my test and a bit too saturated, also what i would do is slightly makes the white of the eyes a bit brighter.Watch the shadows , you're starting to loose details.
Watch fo rthe hat getting over exposed.
I might just re edit it for you in a workshop..hope you don't mind.

Great midtones though.

Great portrait.
ps: He's left eye ( the one on this side->.. from our POV) is kind of looking at us...lol

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