The ghost of 'lectricity...
Man in Street 5
Posted by Duncan Galbraith (kyoto, Japan) on 23 February 2007 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
Daniel from United States
This is busy image. I think it works okay because the bike tire in the foreground is echoed by the bikes in the back. I think the shadow across the man's face should be stronger to add more mystery as to who he might be.
23 Feb 2007 5:57am
@Daniel: cheers mate. The shadow is an interesting point and I agree. I actually lightened that area in order to bring out his features more and with hindsight think it would be better as you suggested. oh well, its up now...
Jerry from Tampa, United States
Great capture Duncan! I am drawn to the character and the rich tones! Excellent!
23 Feb 2007 12:05pm
@Jerry: Thanks Jerry!
Michelle Bialowas from Melbourne Victoria, Australia
Excellent - What a great capture.
23 Feb 2007 12:32pm
@Michelle Bialowas: many thanks again Michelle!
@Angry Buddha: Cheers Sean, but i bet you dont love my black and white as much as i love yours! thanks man, means a lot especially coming from you. Here's to more collaborations in the future!
@Pedro Ferreira: thanks pedro!
@Abdullah: many thanks abdullah!
Damon Schreiber from Toronto, Canada
I'm really attracted to the high-contrast here. Your man looks like he's up to something sneaky, but it's probably nothing more nefarious than can collecting. Not necessarily a fascinating subject, and as Daniel said a bit busy, but the lively contrast makes up for it, I'd say, as it really transports me to the feeling of warm sun-filled days. The only sunny days we have here in February are the extra cold ones, so I'll put myself in this man's shoes and soak it up by proxy.
23 Feb 2007 10:41pm
@Damon Schreiber: hey Damon, I'm back at a keyboard and feeling remarkably chipper so its catch up time. aye, a tad busy, and id have liked to isolate him a little more as his surroundings are a bit distracting. We've had a mental winter over this way, felt like an english summer at times. You want sun, I want snow, we could trade houses next winter if its the same situation.
filipe franco from Lagoa, Azores, Portugal
I like a great deal of the composition with elements to transmit a real moment. I comment also the play of tones what you present in the exemplary form. Good work
24 Feb 2007 1:28am
@filipe franco: thank you so much filipe!
Nick Passantino from Bronx, United States
Great shot.. i agree with damon, this man looks as though he's quite a sneak.
24 Feb 2007 4:45pm
@Nick Passantino: aye, it looks that way, although I believe (but don't know) he was one of the if not homeless but certainly out of luck sorts. colllecting cans for money is one of the biggest sources of revenue here in japan for homeless people. I wish him well.
Chris Sullivan from Melbourne, Australia
I find these situations hard to shoot because of the bright sunlight and shadows of the leaves; it can easily leave an image over/under exposed. You've maintained a crisp control of the detail however, and as Damon says looks like you've caught the guy up to something; although it's probably nothing. Really liking this series, makes me want to try some more portrait shots over the coming weeks.
24 Feb 2007 10:01pm
@Chris Sullivan: Thanks Chris, I really find this site inspiring, I only have to peruse the community page to see stuff Id like to try myself, your work no exception, I actually feel like dusting off my old EOS film camera and trying it the old fashioned way after seeing your recent work.
Alfredo J. Martiz J. from Tokyo, Japan
Nice B&W Duncan, actually I think he is up to something, he is picking up the cans I assume
26 Feb 2007 9:56am
@Alfredo J. Martiz J.: yes, he was picking up the cans as a means of revenue I believe. he seemed to be in hard times, although he quite well dressed, I wish him well.
@Untitled: cheers mate, and thanks to you for pointing him out ;)
Fujifilm FinePix S9000
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