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THE FATHER


THE FATHER
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Copyright: Magda Indigo (magda_indigo) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2264 W: 368 N: 5730] (31107)
Genre: People
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2005-05
Categories: Daily Life, Decisive Moment, Portrait
Camera: Nikon F4
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): MY PORTRAITS, A REALITY MOMENT [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-10-03 7:10
Viewed: 901
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
THE FATHER.

He’d been leaning across his knee, watching me take the portrait of his wife, a little smile of interest around his lips.
I turned to him, nodded, he immediately sat up straight.
He knew the drill by now, I only ever ask them to look in the lens, not smile or 'cheese'.

Like I said yesterday, to the Cretans, having a photo taken is serious business.
Not to the friends around, they’re laughing and joking.

Prina, the mountain village where time stood still and old people (the young have left) are kind, have time to spend with each other and visitors.
Of course there were drinks afterwards at the Kafeneon, where a vine grows out of the floor inside and reaches through the window cut around it.

All in all a great experience I will forever remember.
(*_*)


No flash, only available light, film Ilford XP2, lens Nikkor 28-200. NO PS.
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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3713 W: 216 N: 3721] (28231)
  • [2005-10-03 8:00]

Hi Magda

Another fine portrait, that compliments that from yesterday. I like the wistful look in his eyes. Well done!

A wonderful strong, sensitive portrait. Excellent tones.

Hi Magda,
What i said yesterday fits well here again. Superb portrait. I like your choice for B&W. The lines on his face are amazing as well as the bright in his eyes. Superb.
Regards, António

Beautiful composition. I love the textures throughout the image, Magda. Very powerful.

xp2 is a fantastic material.. low key is nice here..
I love it....

Another beautiful portrait from your Crete's travel. Well done!

Malik & Mary.

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  • padre Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 1419 W: 90 N: 263] (4035)
  • [2005-10-03 19:25]

Great portrait, I love the rough texture of his skin in contrast with the soft background. B

nice portrait again Magda... Respect and congrats ;))

This is one Wonderful Portrait Magda... Did U give a copy to him? He will treasure it for life.. I love the light play here and the look in his eyes... very very self speaking Portrait... :D TFS :D

Take care...
- HIma.

Trite words but I can only say, masterly taken

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  • BAKO Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 79 W: 11 N: 9] (734)
  • [2005-10-04 17:53]

Hello MagDa,
very strong portrait here.
Also the BW works
Regards
BAKO

And yet another very sensible portrait.
Wonderful Magda. And the expression on his eyes is so great! Beautiful couple those two..

Great Job!!!

Take care, Stef :))

Hi Magda.
Really an other great postrait.
Best wishes

Thank you for this beautiful "serie" of portraits Magda. I wish the Greeks would love their country as much as you do.
A Cretan friend.

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