"Deadweight on velveteen
It's retained emptiness
It's not what it seems
Uncover the mystery
Tell everyone what you see"
José González || Deadweight on Velveteen
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He must be in awfully good health to be out in such cold weather. Sometimes I wonder if that's not why some people are healthier is because they get out no matter what. I remember we played outside nearly every day no matter what the weather was like when I was a kid and we had winters like I'm viewing in your wonderful capture of this old gent.
4 Jan 2009 5:02am
I wish him good health, very handsome & good looking gentleman. I like the background framing with the snow and the trees. Nice shot.
4 Jan 2009 5:06am
reminds me of my grandpa... nice shot and love the rich black and white of course... is that your family?
4 Jan 2009 5:26am
@Elaine-: Thanks Elaine. No, I have no idea who these people are, just a candid street shot :)
The changing world that he has witnessed through generations of mankind, the stories those lips could tell. A terrific candid shot, Sharon
4 Jan 2009 5:47am
Wonderful candid. Love the tones and the expression of content on the gentleman's face.
4 Jan 2009 5:47am
He seems to be enjoying your attention. best...jerry
4 Jan 2009 5:51am
What a wonderful and interesting image bc. I hope he had non slip shoes on!
4 Jan 2009 6:01am
He's enjoying himself. This is a beautiful portrait of this gentleman.
4 Jan 2009 8:29am
Oh, Love the story told here - they seem just one body/buddy with Time passing and telling all : the joyful guy in his early 40's who loved to have fun versus the old man remembering (the hat is the symbol he loved to play roles :).... Your great composition, light and B&W allow that story ! Thanks, Sharon, for that touching moment I spent here*
4 Jan 2009 8:40am
I like the b/w and the sense of life of the photo, and, over all, the air of this man coming towards the camera, very good!
4 Jan 2009 8:41am
nice very nice shoot, i love all your works bluechameleon
4 Jan 2009 9:37am
Wonderful capture, and a great thought provoking note to go with it. The b/w works beautifully here. Great work :)
4 Jan 2009 9:38am
They look like they are on a mission for something
Great B+W
4 Jan 2009 10:30am
lovely and sweety shot/well B&W shot...his face is kind :)
beautiful...
4 Jan 2009 10:42am
Poor old geezer looks kinda lost and helpless next to Santa. A mysterious image for sure.
4 Jan 2009 11:21am
"Tell everyone what you see" wow you got the parallel photo, this is fantastic Blue ;)
4 Jan 2009 1:14pm
A very interesting contrast between age and youth, experience and wanting experiences.
4 Jan 2009 1:35pm
Captivating portrait. I stayed with him awhile.
4 Jan 2009 1:58pm
Old... but not so frail. This is a strong image.
4 Jan 2009 3:02pm
Love that spontaneous mood! Wonderful candid shot!
4 Jan 2009 3:26pm
That moment this captured very well. The black and white one is decisive in the taking.
Greetings
4 Jan 2009 6:39pm
The man with the hat is really interesting…
4 Jan 2009 7:27pm
This is a beautiful portrait of this gentleman Sharon
a lovely image, nice and bright
Grz Sien
4 Jan 2009 7:34pm
He looks likely to be enjoying a walk in the winter landscape, a friendly face.
4 Jan 2009 9:21pm
i thought too that he must know you - you seem to have gotten an interesting intensity in him.
5 Jan 2009 2:46am
Excellent street shot, really like the spark in his eyes, and admire his agility in his age.
6 Jan 2009 2:27am
You are one great photographer! All combined with great creativity and humanity. I know I've said many times (I think) but never mind repeat ... You are a role model for me! Your pictures are all an incredible strength. So it is with your words! I ask you not leave us! It is a pleasure and a great incentive to follow the "red. " With all my love and admiration Happy New Year full of love and life! Cheers! A hug, Adela
8 Jan 2011 5:58am
NIKON D70
1/350 second
F/6.7
ISO 200
70 mm