A life on a face [South America Photography]
Uploaded: August 24, 2011 15:09:24
F 5,6, 1/200 sec, 130mm with Tamron 18-270mm, ISO 800. A country man of Lavalle, Argentina. During the festival of his town Asuncion.
Thanks to my friend Sandi, who give me the right concept about how to process this photo.
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 500, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 130.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 60D
Tomás Widow August 24, 2011
To my friend Sandi... #1403478Lou Lazerson August 24, 2011
To my friend Tomas,This is a magnificent B&W close-up
portrait of an old man who hasn't
had an easy life. However, he lived
his life with faith,courage & wine.
Great capture of his character
as shown in his face.
Lou #9625926
Tomás Widow August 24, 2011
Louuuuu!!!Tomas #9625966
Sandi L. Olson August 24, 2011
OMG! this is a GREAT BW, I love how the textues of the man and the background really stand out. You must enter this into the contest for the month, this is a winner. WHOOOOOOSandi L. Olson August 24, 2011
I just have to say one more time, WOW! I love it, I love it, I love it. Oh wow, even his clothing stands out. You really have a gret photo here. Be proud, and thanks for sharing this in BW.Tomás Widow August 25, 2011
SANDI!!Nadia Paul August 28, 2011
What a wonderful character he is Tomas - beautiful portrait! #9639648Sandi L. Olson September 13, 2011
I will be watching closely for this to be announced as a Finalist for the August Photo Contest. I am excited!Sandi #9669163
Tomás Widow September 13, 2011
Thanks Sandi!Tomas #9669197
Beatriz Boillat September 15, 2011
Lo felicito Tomas!Sandi L. Olson September 25, 2011
Tomas,Sandi #9691943
Nadia Paul September 26, 2011
Congrats on your wonderful finalist Tomas! #9693763Tomás Widow September 26, 2011
Gracias Beatriz! No había visto tu comentario, así que pido disculpas por la demora en la respuesta. Me halaga que una fotografa como tu le gusten mis fotos. Muchas gracias.Sandi: Thank you very much for your support, and giving me confidence. But you are finalist too, and a photographer from whom to learn. Thanks.
Nadia: You always present! Thanks for it.
Tomas #9696552
Sandi L. Olson September 26, 2011
WHOOHOOO,Merna L. Nobile September 28, 2011
Congratulations!
You’re the kind of person who makes the world a better, brighter place…You worked hard for this, you made it happen, and you have a right to be proud. So enjoy these satisfying moments; you deserve every one! Merna
#9703547
Tomás Widow September 28, 2011
Thanks for your words Merna!Tomas #9703747
Vincent J. DeSanto November 17, 2011
Tomas, I knew it was only a matter of time before this photo received a Finalist, it's a WINNER really. #9812837Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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