Cem_Usakligil
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...this is the stuff memories are made of, very special ones!
Cheers,
Cheers,
Hi Asher,...Did you see that the height of the priest on the right lifts up a sloping line to mimic that of the staircase. With the position reversed, the composition would have changed!..
...this is the stuff memories are made of, very special ones!
That's a hat plus the brochures of the museum the photographer was holding onto whilst taking the picture. A sign of great dexterity if you ask me.Hi, Cem,
Wonderful.
What is that we see beneath the camera?
Best regards,
Doug
That's a hat plus the brochures of the museum the photographer was holding onto whilst taking the picture. A sign of great dexterity if you ask me.
Hi James,This is fabulous getting to see someone else working hard trying to capture that one special moment. I too really like the look and feel with the grain, tone, and vignetting. How old is the photo really? Is the photographer in your photo the dear friend you mention in your title? Have you seen the photo that he made at this instant in time? That would be interesting to see as well.
James Newman
Oh no, nothing like a memorial thank goodness! But insurance is good, LOL.Cem-
Why is this titled "to a dear friend of mine..."? Is this in memorial?
In any case kneeling to priests is always a good thing ... some call it insurance.
Gary
Cem,
This is a delightful image; emotionally and technically. What's really special is the toning and beautiful grain as well the apparent almost innocent pensive gentleness of these two priests versus the energetic opportunism the kneeling photographer. Look how the two men are patiently pausing to have their pictures taken, something not included in any of the possibilities they might have imagined a minute before.
What where they thinking about just before this? Was it salvation, the correct translation for a biblical passage, what to eat for supper, how long it would take to get around the entire collection?
Did you see that the height of the priest on the right lifts up a sloping line to mimic that of the staircase. With the position reversed, the composition would have changed!
Good shot and thanks for sharing,
Asher
That is so true! It was a wonderful day indeed..Editing to add that the photographer has a gift of gab like few I have met and captivates his subjects - one of the most important tools in the camera bag.
ahhhhhh ... lol ... and he's genuflecting to God(s) other than his own ... he must know the value of good insurance ... this looks like the Getty Center.
Gary
take a look at the name of the jpg file for any clues.
Hi Nicolas,Completely OT (as anyway the photographer shown on your picture, apparently doesn't wish to do his coming out ;-) and BTW, as you requested one to look at the name of the file, I can see that there is a usakligil.com, but it's empty, no index.whatever, nothing, nada, niente, rien du tout!
That's a pity and almost a shame… you should have you're own website showing your images Cem.
True, beieve me!
Do you want we make a poll here?
It should certainly become a pole…
The gentleness of the 2 men was the touching of emotion that effects me looking at the picture. The photographer is just pleased as punch that the two of them are so friendly and willing to participate.
A stunning and emotionally impacting image for me. For two resons:
1. The image itself is classic, superbly crafted and presented.
2. By a very good friend of mine, whose presence I sorely miss in these forums.
Stay well Cem.
Our best regards.