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03 In Alvin Whitaker's Day
03 In Alvin Whitaker's Day
SandyP


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Collection: Character
Date Uploaded: Jan 17, 2009

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 Lest you think I spend all my spare time scouring my urban playground in search of interesting faces. Well. I guess go ahead and think it, because that's pretty much what I do :) Thus, the reason I jumped at choosing "People" for my theme.

Alvin Whitaker told me about how he used to own an oil company -- "back in the day": Alvin Whitaker Oil. Then, he admitted to bad choices and. . . he pointed to his head and made that "crazy" gesture, and said, "and look at me now" :( At first, I didn't understand the "crazy" gesture, so he clarified: "I lost my mind".

How sad!


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 04/03/2009 01:36:50 AM
Great conversion. Thanks for the context, adds to the image.
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 02/18/2009 11:30:49 AM
Wow, this is an amazing image. Very human.
cheers,
JKH
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 01/31/2009 12:04:45 PM
I like the processing used.. pushed the pic further towards the harshness that he lives now.
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 01/27/2009 07:12:16 AM
Lovely- you captured this man's spirit beautifully and technically great. I'm not sure about the processing though- for me the skin looks a bit leathery and the blacks quite hard? Still beautiful though.
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 01/25/2009 02:28:23 AM
Sandy, this is just another classic shot of what you do best - make people feel special. I bet this made his day. On a technical side, the lighting is just awesome; the detail on his face tells a story all on it's own.
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 01/25/2009 01:42:41 AM
I like the details and the blank stare on his face.
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 01/22/2009 05:20:56 PM
I believe these lovely people are drawn to you for a reason. You see so deeply into them.
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 01/21/2009 11:34:47 PM
great picture and story. His expression is wonderful and the detail is great too.
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 01/20/2009 11:01:03 PM
Fantastic picture! I fight myself just taking pictures of random people much less finding out the story behind the face. This is what I'm afraid I'm missing!
 01/18/2009 06:17:58 PM
Excellent details. Your focus is dead on, and the DOF perfect
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 01/18/2009 01:02:47 PM
Excellent portrait. Great expression, good detail, and lovely tonal range.
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 01/18/2009 12:01:47 PM
Just know I'm awe-struck at this photo, and at your gift. His ever-so-slightly raised eyebrow is so perfect. I'm not crazy but I love Alvin.
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 01/18/2009 10:06:21 AM
Sandy, dear, you put me to shame with your people on the street portraits. I don't have the nerve to go up and ask people to let me take their picture, let alone find out their stories! I'm humbled! And this is awesome.
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 01/17/2009 10:42:33 PM
Great photo and like the story also
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 01/17/2009 05:32:22 PM
Just fabulous. You captured his face AND his soul. Well done.
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 01/17/2009 05:11:44 PM
Amazing. I may be wrong, but I don't think you can look like that with an empty head.
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 01/17/2009 03:30:12 PM
Wow, Sandy, a lot of depth in Alvin's face. Beautiful as ever, of course. My wife works with these people full time. I don't know how she does it. They need more than anyone can give them.

I'm not sure I really like the vignette. For my taste, it's a little too obvious, and it seems to have caused some sort of color shift on the upper right.

But really, it's all about the face. Yes.
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 01/17/2009 03:29:15 PM
What a beautiful portrait and story. Such a friendly face. Nice light and background.
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