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compassion
Photo Information
Copyright: Manuj mehta (manujmehta) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1163 W: 80 N: 2819] (11900)
Genre: People
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2009-07-18
Categories: Portrait
Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ 50, Lica 35mm-420mm
Exposure: f/3.2, 1/50 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2009-08-21 0:28
Viewed: 253
Points: 72
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A human being is a part of the whole called by us universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feeling as something separated from the rest, a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.
~Albert Einstein:

friends
I have spotted this beggar on the street of old delhi near red fort. shops were still closed and he was sitting in front of an unopened shutter.
i hope you'll like this

regards
Manuj Mehta

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To Juliet: i am glad you liked it...manujmehta 1 08-23 03:52
To chrisJ: conditionmanujmehta 1 08-21 03:40
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Hello Manuj! Wonderful mysterious man, excellent scene, very original background. Fantastic portrait in black and white. Splendid effect. Well done!

Hi Manuj

He doesn't look happy. His enigmatic expression is somewhere between confused, appraising, & pleading. The repetition of the horizontal lines in the bg works well here. Good sharpness, tonal range & dof on the beggar, in this superb b&w image. Have a nice weekend!

Hello,
Magnificent shot!
This man looks enigmatic, the expression on his face looks interesting.
Excellent B&W effect.
TFS

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  • AndroK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 1461 W: 23 N: 0] (11694)
  • [2009-08-21 0:46]

Hi my friend...
Again beautiful b@w portrait with so great expression...
Have a nice weekend...
Regards...
Andro

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  • jone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 2230 W: 171 N: 0] (28742)
  • [2009-08-21 0:49]

Hi Manuj my friend ;)
Impressive artistic B&W mood...
Greetings...
J ;)

Hi Manuj
impressive expression on his face
good tones and excellent sharpness

Have a grate day!
Oana

Hi Manuj,
Another impressive portrait, the dark BG of the roller door seems to provide a nice solid background for the man to stand out against. Well composed too. Bravo.

TFS,
Scott.

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  • Fons Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1299 W: 2 N: 202] (15586)
  • [2009-08-21 1:03]

impressive picture in B/W One wants help but misery continues continue

Hi Manuj,

expressive looks. a good portrait here.
a good b/w. nice tones and sharpness.

TFS.
Sanjib

Oh boy. Those eyes. They are truly riveting, they draw the attention and don't let go.

Superb composition, great use of negative space and placement of subject, powerful use of the b&w.

Rew

Hello Manuj,
Vetry touchy shot and notes. I share Einstein's opinions completely. Perfect composition, BG texture and details.
TFS
Selahattin E

Namaste Manuj

Excellent and intelligent photo.

A powerful glance, a great intensity. Very extremely in emotion. compassion, only or loneliness? Very documentary good work.
As always Manuj, perfect b&w work.
Best regards

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  • psyce Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 154 W: 11 N: 87] (1457)
  • [2009-08-21 3:22]
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Hi impressive composition.... the lines at the background really helped a lot... the man at the right side... great composition.... well done...

Bom dia Manuj,
I believe that is from nature of a Portrait to put an enigma. The mistery here is to underestand the expression of this man is this splendid portrait. Maybe a question: Why Me?
Great POV and BG. Very good lighting.
greetings,
Raimundo

Hello, Manuj -
A very poignant image; the slats of the metal shutters provide excellent horizontal graphics; the posture of this poor man, and his hooded gaze, convey much pathos. Very effective - well seen and captured, my friend.

Hello Manuj,
A super fine addition to your impressive gallery. The composition is ideal, the eye contact and expression give me the impression that he is not very happy with his picture being taken. I share the sentiments expressed in your Note. Opportunity and compassion are needed for the less fortunate. My best regards...
Danilo

Hi Manuj,
Great sentiment. Very nicely composed. Good B&W and offcentered well. Good expression captured as always. TFS Julie

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1257 W: 0 N: 2455] (20190)
  • [2009-08-21 6:50]

Hello,

merveilleu portrait, j'aime beuacoup son attitude, sa position dans l'image, avec le vieux store de fer, grandios compo.

bravo et amitié

Nicou

Hi Manuj...another great shot...well composed...great tonal range.

Roger

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  • KBE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 446 W: 103 N: 581] (2701)
  • [2009-08-21 11:23]

Hello Manuj
How r u dear?
I loved the intense eye contact, his serious expressions.. thats amazing.

A very fine job doing B&W
Clarity and sharp.

Nicely done mate
TFS

Regards
JZM

Salam Manuj bhaijaan,
Perfect portrait vith excellent lighting and sharpness.TFS.
Regards,

hAyAti

Hello Manuj,
It is very sadly in 21 the century still humans under this would stand around to live must. Hopefully humans in the position are to be manufactured sometime the equality.
Best regards Siegfried

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  • AKITA Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1004 W: 81 N: 66] (12086)
  • [2009-08-21 19:30]

dear Manuj mehta,
we can be free from our various limits or not, I cannot know...
both Buddha and Einstein had gone to unknown universe...
"he" remains his image in this your shot, but I cannot know where he is now...
it is easy to think that all are in vanity...
his face is very characteristic and similar to Dharma in old Japanese and Chinese paintings.
thank you for your excellent shot,
Akihisa

Hi ManuJ,
Great composition and pose,
Excellent sharpness and contrast,
great expression and details.
well done.
Michel

interesting shot of this beggar, Manuj.. good shot again showing the peoples of delhi.. always a different character and different stoy.. good work..

regards, terry

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  • tracer Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 788 W: 45 N: 1588] (7914)
  • [2009-08-22 12:12]

very strong composition Manuj. and the black and white so perfectly toned.
excellent work!

tfs

i a n

Hi Manuj, A somewhat sad looking guy. Well taken as a portrait, he looks like he wonders where you earned enough money for a nice camera and he hasn't enough for the next meal. Your street portraits are excellent. I think, there but for the grace of God, go i! TFS. Murray.

Hi dear Manuj
Hope you are doing well
A very impresive street portrait with deep social subject
Good use of B/W mode here, again I like the plain background
Also thank you for meaningful note
Best wishes
Alireza

Salut Manuj

Très bon cadrage décentré qui a donné cette belle image.
N&B bien adapté bravo,
Bonne journée.
Urs

A+

Nice photo - great capture of his eyes and B&W ideal for this kind of shot. Very moody..

Rgds
David

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 492 W: 0 N: 891] (4525)
  • [2009-08-24 23:49]

Hi Manuj,
Super portrait. I love how it was done so as well as play.
My congratulations.
Have a nice day,
Adrian

Ciao Manuj


Another fabulous portrait, with one striking aspect!
Thoughtfull A man sitting in the street,
thinking perhaps in the future!
A capture very sharp with excellent lighting and details.
Excellent portrait in B & W.

Well done

Sergio

Hola Manuj.
Cualquiera de tus miradas es fantástica.
El trabajo que publicas aquí en blanco y negro impacta sobremanera.
Atraen los ojos, la intensa mirada del retratado, digna.
Un saludo afectuoso, JL.

Olá Manuj,

Great capture and note!
Loved the B/W, congratulations,
TFS

best regards
Marco

Very well captured the mood in this photo.
The position of the man gives a special meaning
The note is good
TFS
Cynthia

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  • shahx Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 88 W: 34 N: 58] (656)
  • [2009-09-13 10:35]

Excellent POV and concept.

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