I've waited half my life away

Posted by bluechameleon (Vancouver, Canada) on 6 September 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.

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sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

What a fine portrait. It's perfect. If anyone is trying to quit smoking they're in trouble. He makes it look like a delight. Is that awful to say? I hope not. It's just such a real capture if you know what I mean.

6 Sep 2008 5:10am

@sherri: I understand what you are saying. In a way it's almost kind of a glamorous look, thinking about the films from the 30's and 40's....the cigarettes always seem to be part of the mood that was being created. For the record, I abhor smoking, plus I'm allergic so that does not help matters either. Thanks Sherri...for your kind words and in-sight!

Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia

The lighting and tone in this image is just beautiful Bluechameleon, a great portrait, I love the processing (orton?), it is an absolutely gorgeous!

6 Sep 2008 5:41am

@Kylie Greenan: Thanks Kylie! No, it's not orton, I haven't a clue how to do that. Just some dodging and burning and a slight blur added :)

Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal

Many of us do it. Good message. Love the image.

6 Sep 2008 5:52am

Momo from Montpellier, France

what a great face, look, style...and the softness, glow in the image...magic...I'll bet he's a great storyteller...

6 Sep 2008 9:22am

@Momo: Thank you! Yes, I'm sure he is...I found him very interesting to watch and could not help but follow him around for awhile, from a distance ;)

Rui from Leiria, Portugal

Superb image. Another intriguing image with many different perceptions and understandings, making us think.
The processing is fantastic. Impressive work BC

6 Sep 2008 10:15am

António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal

Excellent portrait. The softness is perfect.

6 Sep 2008 10:44am

Jc Dugayo from Alaminos City, Philippines

this site is so interesting and entertaining as well. Keep up the good work.

6 Sep 2008 12:52pm

manolo from toulouse, France

très bon portrait

6 Sep 2008 12:56pm

@manolo: merci, manolo!

Lorraine from Canada

Like I said before you're the Queen of Mood Blue, magnificent street people portrait!

6 Sep 2008 2:41pm

leslie from norwich, United Kingdom

I love this shot - such a great portrait

6 Sep 2008 2:42pm

Peter from Antwerp, Belgium

Very characterful portrait. Very well done!

6 Sep 2008 3:25pm

ordinaryimages from Kentucky Bluegrass, United States

provokes thought. best...jerry

6 Sep 2008 4:02pm

Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, Canada

That is a terrific portrait.
I am another allergic-to-smoke person. It was a welcome relief when it became possible to go into a restaurant without sucking in smoke.

6 Sep 2008 4:58pm

amy from Nanaimo, BC, Canada

The added softness lends such a romantic air to this. FABulous as always, BC!!

I've had a look-see at all I've missed and there isn't a one that isn't incredible. But the one I'd hang on my wall is the angel bird from yesterday... touches the heart and makes one sit back and philosophize.

6 Sep 2008 4:58pm

Marhilde from Geraardsbergen, Belgium

As if we are back in time ! Stunning !!

6 Sep 2008 5:38pm

Amr Tahtawi from Cairo, Egypt

the picture show him as a perfect man in his own way.
the kind that makes you think about everything you see twice and the color theme give it a real depth and strengthen the message, i really am over joyed by this portrait, well done. keep it up.

6 Sep 2008 6:43pm