This is a colleague of mine leaving school late one afternoon. The combination of the lamp post and his hat and coat were irresistible and he agreed to return to the door and come back down the sidewalk while I got a few shots.
Resubmitted April 22, 2010

Category: People"> This is a colleague of mine leaving school late one afternoon. The combination of the lamp post and his hat and coat were irresistible and he agreed to return to the door and come back down the sidewalk while I got a few shots.
Resubmitted April 22, 2010

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Meet John Doe

© Nikki McDonald

Meet John Doe

Uploaded: April 20, 2009

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Submitted for the PG101 Comedy Movie Title Theme.
"Meet John Doe" was a 1941 film directed by Frank Capra and starring Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck.
This is a colleague of mine leaving school late one afternoon. The combination of the lamp post and his hat and coat were irresistible and he agreed to return to the door and come back down the sidewalk while I got a few shots.
Resubmitted April 22, 2010

Category: People

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 16667/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, ISO: 100,100, FocalLength: 24.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A350

Comments

Katarina Mansson April 20, 2009

He looks like a nice man and you captured him perfectly in his motion. Love the B&W! HTD Nikki! #1116074

Les Rhoades level-classic April 20, 2009

Nicly composed....he looks right out of a "spy" movie. #7422487

Pat Gamwell April 20, 2009

Wonderfully captured, Nikki! Definitely has the '40s appearance! Don't ya just LOVE it when everything turns out so well? #7422531

Linda D. Lester level-classic April 20, 2009

Love it....great BW!!! Perfect theme shot! #7422638

Bob Cournoyer level-classic April 20, 2009

Well seen! Works in b/w. Very nicely done..

Happy Theme Day #7422811

Mitch Spence level-classic April 20, 2009

I'm glad to hear your friend liked this, Nikki, because I certainly do too. The capture in midstride is great, as are the hat and coat, the attitude, and the tones and feel of a city time gone by. #7423416

Jean E. Hildebrant April 20, 2009

Great fit for a great title! Looks like a step back in time, Nikki! Well done! #7423497

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna April 20, 2009

Great shot and super lighting, Nikki!!! :-) k #7423582

Ellen L. Zaslaw April 20, 2009

A frame from a movie... #7423698

Ellen L. Zaslaw April 20, 2009

Oooops - should have read your description first. #7423703

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic April 20, 2009

Super B&W and theme entry. #7424043

MELODIE C. ROBERTS April 20, 2009

Wonderful Nik
I Love his Stride!!
Wonderful tones
He looks Like he is right out of a 1930 Mob Movie ;0) #7424455

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 20, 2009

Awesome capture, great light and details Super work Nikki! HTD! #7424654

Karen Celella April 20, 2009

Terrific B&W Nikki. Your composition is exceptional. #7424713

David Phalen April 20, 2009

Perfectly composed and captured Nikki!! love the comp and clarity!! HTD!! #7424861

Corinne M. Thompson April 20, 2009

Nikki, this is a wonderful image! HTD! #7425127

Kristy A. Keene April 20, 2009

Wonderful! HTD! #7425504

Datha Y. Thompson April 21, 2009

Awesome :0) He does have that important look about him ;) I think its a great People and Theme entry :0) #7426615

Susana Ms Heide April 21, 2009

I an see why he would want this enlarged! There's such an air of class about him that you captured so wonderfully, Nikki! Perfect in b&w!!! #7427256

Max Aureli April 22, 2009

Love this shot!! Great effect gives and old look!!! #7430281

Stefania Barbier level-classic April 22, 2009

I LOVE LOVE LOVE it Nikki... the B&W, the perfect title... makes me wonder what's behind John Doe's life? #7430302

Jeana Clark April 22, 2009


Fabulous theme shot Nikki!!!
the B&W works wonderfully with the mood and composition...love the long trench coat too....Perfect scene for title!!
AWESOME WORK!!!

~J~ #7431174

Maria A. Gonzalez April 22, 2010

Excellent color tones,angle and subject combination...Very well composed with great lines and textures..His demeanor perfect for your image..Well done,Nikki. #8560937

Douglas Pignet April 22, 2010

Wonderful capture and great conversion...Love the setting as well, kewl shot #8560961

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic April 22, 2010

I love his hat, shades and long coat combination. This looks lovely as a B&W, Nikki. #8561039

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe April 22, 2010

PERFECT for the theme...love this wonderful bw classic!

ccc #8561045

Jean-Pierre Ducondi April 22, 2010

LOL - Great choice of B&W for this wonderful scene Nikki.
JP #8561161

Mitch Spence level-classic April 22, 2010

I'm glad to see John Doe again. I so enjoy this shot. #8561742

Karen E. Baumann April 22, 2010

I liked this the first time I saw it... still do! #8561777

Jayne Martin April 23, 2010

Ah, one of my favs in your gallery..Hopefully, John Doe will be recognized this month!! #8563403

Patti Coblentz April 23, 2010

What a cool image, Nikki...love it! Apart from the mood you achieved vis a vis the scene...I love the sepia tones and terrific details, tones and contrast!

Patti #8565304

William C. Raco level-classic April 23, 2010

This has a wonderful 40s feel, Nikki
Excellent photo #8565445

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