Yes! The B&W is indeed the most striking (no pun intended). Is the subject a he or a she...comments use both. I think it's a male, looking like "a tough old bird."
I am a sucker for people who have survived, put me in a room with a twenty and eighty year old and I know immediately who I will sit down next to. While I am always drawn to B/W, stick to your color original, I like the fact that we can see the interior of the shop, cafe? Photography is always about capturing a moment, which you did. It is OK to crop and convert a color to B/W, but never go back and photoshop out details, you do not need to. I love your work and your blog. X David, NYC
He's searching his pockets, looking for a match...which he eventually found.
Oh, what a great portrait! The lines in her face tell so much...as does the ciggie!
ReplyDeleteLovely shot - I really like the high-contrast B&W.
ReplyDeleteHi contrast b&w - YESSSSS that's the way! Another of your fantastic portraits, well done Jilly!
ReplyDeleteNathalie is right, the BW is the one. Sad the effects of smoking and I presume time in the sun have had on his face. Great portrait nonetheless.
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Yes! The B&W is indeed the most striking (no pun intended). Is the subject a he or a she...comments use both. I think it's a male, looking like "a tough old bird."
ReplyDeleteKate, definitely a 'he.'
ReplyDeleteExcellent portrait! And, in this case, the high contrast black and white really fits his craggy face. Good job.
ReplyDeleteI am a sucker for people who have survived, put me in a room with a twenty and eighty year old and I know immediately who I will sit down next to.
ReplyDeleteWhile I am always drawn to B/W, stick to your color original, I like the fact that we can see the interior of the shop, cafe?
Photography is always about capturing a moment, which you did.
It is OK to crop and convert a color to B/W, but never go back and photoshop out details, you do not need to.
I love your work and your blog.
X David, NYC
The B&W really underscores the effect of life on his face.
ReplyDeleteJilly, you have done it again with another amazing portrait that tells us much. The b/w is the "the one" for me.
ReplyDeleteBlack and white has to be and I recognize that look myself. The moment of despair when no light to be found.
ReplyDeletec'est une photo qui parle de l'augmentation du tabac ;_)
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