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Chin Warmer #2


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Solomon
Solomon
In a seemingly academic attitude this man seriously studies his daily newspaper in the corner of my favourite café.

This caffeinated candid was shot inside the Crèma Espresso Bar in Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia.

Canon EOS 40D with Canon 28-135mm IS USM lens: RAW, f/5.6 @ 1/125sec, 85mm, ISO 320.
Lightroom 3 & Photoshop CS5.

PS: After a lot of thought I have decided to change the title from 'Chin Warmer #2' to 'Solomon'. I think it suits the image much better.

Dennis Gay

 
 
 

Dennis Gay
 

The Making of 'Chin Warmer':

Same day, same place as 'Deep Thought' but a different time on this blustery, wet and chilly late spring day.
My Port Macquarie Panthers Camera Club mates and I had been driven inside due to the weather so I made sure I got a seat that would give me a good view of the small elevated table in the corner. It is a great place for my innocent candid subjects to sit as there is light coming in from behind and to their left, creating a good deep shadow in the corner behind them.
This photograph is the type of shot I was originally after when I shot 'Deep Thought' so I was a fortunate photographer that day to nail both.

Enjoy!

GB
Dennis


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November 09, 2011

 

Arthur Bohlmann
  WOW!! Fantastic portrait!! You once again have amazed me with a fantastic image.


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November 09, 2011

 
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  An Outstanding location portrait - Great light, expression and use of B&W!!


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November 09, 2011

 

Dennis Gay
  Gadzooks *Arthur* & *Jeff*!!

Welcome back to the Crèma men.

Massive thanks to you both for your combined extremely encouraging review.
So glad you enjoyed it.

GB
Dennis


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November 09, 2011

 

Dale Hardin
  A beautifully crafted classic portrait, Dennis. Love the comp, the lighting, and the pose. The fact that you planned this, makes it even more admirable. Love it.


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November 09, 2011

 

Michael G. Marshall
  Terrific candid, Dennis! Wonderful light and shadows to bring power and emotion to the image! Michael


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November 09, 2011

 

Dennis Gay
  Yowza *Dale* & *Michael*!!

So good to see you two blokes at the Crèma.

A truck load of thanks each for your collective appraisal. Very encouraging and greatly appreciated men.

GB
Dennis


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November 10, 2011

 
- David Resnikoff

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  Amazing Portrait.
Great light.
I can even see the mans personality .

David


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November 10, 2011

 

Robert Jensen
  Beautiful study in B&W. You've really captured his interest in what he was reading.


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November 10, 2011

 

Dennis Gay
  Well Met *David* & *Robert*!!

Always room for two more at my table at the Crèma. Glad you could make it.

Mu utmost thanks (x2) for the encouragement and inspiration of your collective great feedback.

This one will eventually be printed on silver rag as the highlights look amazing.

GB
Dennis


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November 10, 2011

 

Carla Capra Anderson
  Hi Dennis;
FANTASTIC!!
Ditto what has been said about this awesome image.
;) CC


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November 10, 2011

 

Dennis Gay
  Well knock me down with a feather!!!!!

My warmest Aussie thanks *Mr Editor* for awarding my café customer a PICK!

GB
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November 10, 2011

 

Dennis Gay
  Capital *Carla*!

A warm welcome back to the Crèma.

Thank you eversomuch for your enthusiastic and inspiring feedback.

GB
Dennis


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November 10, 2011

 

Carla Capra Anderson
  Congrats!


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December 14, 2011

 

Arthur Bohlmann
  Congradulations Dennis


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December 14, 2011

 

Douglas Pignet
  Congrats on this great finalist...way to go!!!


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December 14, 2011

 
- David Resnikoff

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  Well Done Dennis. Fully Deserved
David Resnikoff (The Mexican)


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December 14, 2011

 

Liz blahh
  Congrats on your finalist!


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December 14, 2011

 

Dale Hardin
  Congratulations Dennis. Excellent photo.


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December 14, 2011

 

Dennis Gay
  Oh Yaz Mr EDITOR,

Massive Aussie summer thanks for awarding the wise "Solomon" a PICK!

GB
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December 15, 2011

 

Dennis Gay
  Hello Carla, Arthur, Douglas, David, Liz & Dale!!!!!!

Max Aussie thanx to all for your warmly encouraging collective congratz and support.

GB
Dennis


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December 15, 2011

 
- Lydia Williams

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  Oh my gosh, Dennis, This is another fantastic "Cafe Shop" photo! beautifully captured...Congratulations!!


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December 15, 2011

 

Merna L. Nobile
  What could be more important in life than to know in our hearts that in everything we have tried to do, we have done our very best?
Congratulations for your magnificent contribution for the month of November, 2011.
Merna Nobile


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December 17, 2011

 

Dennis Gay
  Mon Dieu LYDIA & MERNA!!

My humble apolgies for such a belated reply.

Thank you both so much for your collective encouraging feedback and cheery congratz.

GB
Dennis


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April 05, 2012

 
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