“Veteran”
Canon Mark II 1DS Lens Baby 2.0 ISO 3200 f2.8 @1/45 Theme Week 1: Impromptu Portraits
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Well we have color! High ISO. But still we have the lens baby closeup in your face impromptu portrait.
I like this portrayal of a veteran with a well lived in but lively face.
I am trying to analyse why I like this one and not the previous shot and I am sure it is the eyes – this one sure would not work in monochrome – it depends on the sea of OOF blue, the circle of once red beard, the pink of the cheeks and nose and the the chips of blue in the eyes.
This whole image draws me into those eyes and the life they have seen. Nice one Craig!
Amazing colour in the background. Normally, I would have found this distracting but the man’s face is so expressive.
Hi Craig,
This is a man with whom I’d like to sit and talk — talk about all the experiences those eyes have seen. Have they seen hardship? Good times? Tragedies? Sorrow? Joy? Love? Lost love? The face indicates more experiences than many have in an entire lifetime. The eyes — the eyes hold hope and a love for life. And, the barely visible indication of a smile seems to hold a bit of mischief still.
I love the image and I love the treatment with the lensbaby and the color. But, it’s that face and those eyes that draw one in.
Thank you for providing a place where we can be inspired by your work, in addition to your wonderful style of teaching.
Craig, just to let you know that I always write my comments before reading any of the others so I am not influenced by what others say. :0) I find a lot of similarities between this image and yesterdays B&W image except that the overall blue tone and colors seem to soften the mood. But to me the eyes still seem to be sad and the pose a bit strained. My guess is that life has not been kind to either gentlemen but they are hanging in there? Regardless both were nice enough to let you photograph them so you must have shown them some kindness and interest. Now I am anxious to hear the podcast!!
Murry
Instinct tells me there are so many stories to be told from those hidden lips, deep set wrinkles, and the weathered gleam of this man’s eye. The solicitous moment captured here tells of rugged days gone by; I can feel the energy floating in the blue of the background. This image makes me want to pull up a chair and settle in for the history lesson this man’s lips are about to teach.
I think the color and the style enhances the age of this man; it appears that he is driffting into the life after this one. I want to reach out my hand and say “wait” you haven’t finished telling us your story.
I like this image much better than yesterday. Maybe it is because of comfort, but this is how I want to imagine our veterans.
Faye
It’s making the connection with these people that allows you, and us, to really see them. Sometimes it’s verbal, sometimes not. I remember you talking about this at the workshop. Elizabeth
There’s a sheen atop chicken soup. Everday melancholia floats that sort of skin atop images bustling beneath. But sometimes a lens spoons through to scoop up the essentials.
I’m a little reluctant to make an entry immediately after one of Ted’s eloquent commentaries but I’ll give it a shot. As I viewed the previous images in this series, the word archetype kept creeping into my thoughts. But this image is less subtle, it screams archetype, it captures the imagination and won’t let go. This may not be so much a photo of a man but a representation of an idea. You really have captured the essence of this gentleman Craig and I’m not sure why but it just makes me feel good, it makes me want to be a better person. What a great start to a promising site. Looking forward to regular visits here.
Bill
This picture is an example of one of the reasons why the lens baby bugs me. I am really troubled by the lack of symmetry around his face. The blue tone is great for those piercing blue eyes. I love hats like that (even better are the people who wear them) and I have been staring at this image for too long wondering what is above the word “veteran”. Thanks Craig.
Well Craig,
on a different computer I’m able to see all your posted images. must have been the firewall filter at the local hospital computer where I am working. thanks for emailing to try to problem solve.
Anyway, on the technical side, I believe the Lens Babies is a great portrait lens and contrary to one of the above comments, think this Vets eyes and face are captured nicely at F2.8. I am curious about the general blue background cast with good flesh tone color. Did you manipulate it somehow or did the color balance and high iso have something to do with it?
Artistically, I can feel this man’s warmth and humanity thru your portrait, and believe he would be pleased with the capture. this one is a feel good image compared to the pathos in Washington Square.
thanks for keeping me in your loop, and keep your good work and energy coming.
Hi Doug,
I am happy this worked itself out!!! And I am happy you are here!!! Your work has Inspired me many times.
Here is a link to Doug’s beautiful photography
http://www.dougkurata.com
Sincerely, Craig
Craig, what a wonderful frame for this man’s face the Lensbaby produced! I love the other subtle colors in the blues of the background because they echo the colors of the man’s face. I also love how he’s looking straight at me, the viewer. His soul seems to shine thru. I’d love to meet him and get him to share his stories with me. Maybe I could encourage him to write a book.
Flo
What fabulous blue! – And those blue eyes speak gratefulness, which transcends all of the difficulties and hardships. I really appreciate the blurred / sharp focus contrast in this one.