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He Saw So Many Things


He Saw So Many Things
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Copyright: Pierre Capoue (PierreCapoue) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 180 W: 65 N: 89] (627)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-05-01
Categories: Daily Life, Portrait
Camera: Minolta Dimage Xt
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: China 2004
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Date Submitted: 2008-04-11 8:32
Viewed: 382
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [French]
In the hectic madness of the new China, the vision of the old man offers a moment of respite.

A Linyi I was no found celebration for the Worker's Day. Then, I was me walking through the outskirts of the city, where I met this old gentleman who made me regret not speak Chinese. Because, I think he would have had a lot of things to tell me. :-)

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Il a en effet un regard très expressif, très bien rendu !
Jean

If an "intellectual" then he went thru hell! If the Red guard, he ran wild. He has his mao cap on. I do not know if he could tell you, maybe spies would get him in trouble! You cannot bad mouth the government.

This is great, and yes, it is mind-boggling to try to imagine all of the things this gentleman has experienced. It would be very interesting to spend some time over tea talking with him.
As for the photo, it's a real dilemma how to crop this--do you want to focus on the face or include a bit of the surroundings for context? I think I'd do what you did and go for a medium.
As far as the other comment about spies, I suppose if there was a spy hiding in one of those baskets, that would have made for an interesting shot. I've had many people tell me about their cultural revolution experiences, and it was hellish for everyone, not just the intellectuals.

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  • kross1 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 458 W: 11 N: 696] (2654)
  • [2008-04-11 21:27]

Pierre,
This is a great photo of a wise older man who has seen and lived through many changes. I like the way you composed the photo. The light is good and enough detail to see the facial expression. Well done.
Regards,
Kevin

Ha, je vois, Pierre, que ton Minolta s'est ressaisi ;o). Ici, on retrouve une netteté bien équilibrée, mais la grande qualité de cette photo réside dans la composition, qui combine très bien le portrait et la vie quotidienne. Le tout dégage une grande authenticité. Un petit bout de "terroir" qu'on a pu préserver au milieu d'un monde qui ne cesse de changer. Ton personnage, par sa "pose" et son rapport avec ce qui l'entoure, dégage à la fois dignité et fragilité. Tout semble "décrépi", mais c'est là, précisément, que se trouvent le charme et la force de cette image et de ce personnage...
Merci du partage & amicalement,
Erik

Hello Pierre, a sensitive portrait of the elderly man.
I like his smile and the way that he is looking at you.I think the composition is just fine.
A pity that you couldn't communicate,your title fits the shot nicely.
Tfs, regards Jean.

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1464 W: 126 N: 2045] (17699)
  • [2008-06-19 14:46]

Bonjour Pierre! Quel beau moment et c'est si bien capté. Cette scène est déjà nostalgique compte tenu du développement effréné de la Chine d'aujourd'hui. Bravo!

Mario

Hi Pierre..this shot turned out nicely...nicely composed shot of this interesting old man. It would be interesting to know about his life but not too many of us are able to communicate in that region of the world.

Roger

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