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MY SON


MY SON
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Copyright: Magda Indigo (magda_indigo) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2052 W: 352 N: 5458] (31247)
Genre: People
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2007
Categories: Decisive Moment, Friends/Family, Portrait
Camera: Nikon F4, Nikkor 28-200 mm
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): MY PORTRAITS 2 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-06-15 9:12
Viewed: 801
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
My beautiful son came over for a visit. He is happily married (steady ladies, but you can look, hihi!!!) with two lovely children.
I have captured again the essence of my son, a very kind man, hardworking, and being like me, a sensitive human being, he has had to learn to live in this harsh world and take some knocks, a bit sad about the betrayals and cynicism.
Yet always an optimist and still a bit of a dreamer.
I miss him and yes, I am proud of him, no surprises there?.
It is a scanned image of a wet darkroom print.
This has not been manipulated in any way, a slight crop off the left, comp in camera, focus on the eyes and very little dof.
I photographed enough people in my life to know if it's going to be 'easy' or difficult! Tee hee. lol. Now he is easy, because
1. he doesn't mind being photographed (mostly because he is so used to it after all these years, mmmm, not his brother, so there goes that theory, no?), so he behaves normal, he was listening to Paul here.
2. because he is one of those lucky people= PHOTOGENIC!

Have a sunny day and thanx for your visit, as always, M, (*_*)

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2847 W: 263 N: 5947] (23588)
  • [2007-06-15 9:18]

A fabulous capture, Magda!
I love the expression you have frozen on screen for us. The catchlights in the eyes add so much.
B&W works well here -- but then YOU know that (^o^)
superb in every way
TFS
silke

***Whistle*** whooo weee! A handsome lad there! Yes, hold the ladies back! Thanks for adding some "eye-candy" to our day Magda! He is quite handsome! A movie-star??? B-)
XOXOXOXOX
Linda
B-)

A really beautiful tight portrait. Well framed, perfect expression and lovely light which further helps to seperate him from the background. Excellent DOF control as usual :-)

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  • Hauke Gold Star Critiquer [C: 242 W: 17 N: 17] (190)
  • [2007-06-15 10:58]

229 (!!!) views until now and only 3 comments left? Woooh...

Beautiful work with an amazing tonal range Magda. Like the way you separated the background ('Course I do for mostly doing the same, hihi) and his look.

TFS this personal shot and cheers,
Hauke

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3312 W: 788 N: 4424] (19910)
  • [2007-06-15 11:29]

Hi Magda,
Having myself two sons far from my home and who make my joy, I can recognize your pride of mother!
This portrait is awesome. The glance is so concentrated that we can imagine his thoughts. Very good DOF and use of light. Bravo! Annie

Very fine portrait of your son.

Jaja ... mooie kerel !
'k Zal niet overdrijven want ik ben hierin nogal " fanatiek " LOL
Straks eens een foto van de moeder erbij halen ! >:-)

Tuurlijk ook een mooie foto, 'k was even afgeleid ... de belichting heeft voor mij iets speciaal : je ziet ze infeite niet ...

Groetjes

Jan

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  • salmi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 850 W: 5 N: 430] (4732)
  • [2007-06-15 13:15]
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Hi Magda, I understand your pride, I'm a mother too.
This is a very good portrait, well done like usual, thanks for sharing with us. :)
Mihaela

The greatest gift in a mother's life. I love the intensity in his eyes. And you are right a very attractive young man.

He's a cutie pie :) Only ladies? :) Anywayz, love the DOF and exposure. TFS,
Freddie :)

En toch ziet hij er vastberaden uit. Prachtig portret, mooie mooie kleuren en je focus wel daar klappen we nie over, he, pal d'erop. Fantastisch!
Marleen


(en analoog...)

Hi Magda
really.... he is handsome :)
Very good portrait
Regards
Alina

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  • pathy Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 417 W: 38 N: 70] (1734)
  • [2007-06-15 18:00]

quel joli portrait de ce bel homme !! la lumiere y est superbe

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  • drymd29 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1447 W: 248 N: 654] (7621)
  • [2007-06-15 18:34]

Knijpt de ogen een beetje, maar de vriendelijkheid is zichtbaar. Filmster? Hier fotoster. Je bent trots; gelijk heb je.
Zondag komen mijn 2 dochters thuis voor vaderdag!
Huub

Very good morning, Magda.
Excellent portrait, of your "Haagse" zoon.
You sure are proud of him, and you can be proud on this picture.
Zien we jullie van de zomer?
Groeten, Jan

beautiful picture, nice son ;)

In Mexico we would say: "un taco de ojo", meaning a joy for our eyes. Excellent portrait. And for you, in Mexico we say "mamá cuervo", meaning we, mothers, see our children beautiful even if they are not, but in your case, you are more than right. He is VERY handsome. Congratulations with the Blessings you have.
Maria Lorena

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  • Mitra Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1254 W: 75 N: 902] (7908)
  • [2007-06-17 19:51]

What a handsome son you have. You have to be proud of him.
Beautiful B&W portrait, good lighting & framing. Well done.
Mitra

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  • jawa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1372 W: 0 N: 1] (12003)
  • [2007-06-18 4:05]

Hallo Magda
Een mooi open eerlijk portret.
Gr Jos
P**

Super portrait of your son Magda.
Ricardo xxx

A really nice portrait.
Good DOF, grey tones and sharpness.

Tom

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