Blind man

Hi, last week end I was walking by La Barceloneta, an old fisherman's

neigbourhood in Barcelona and I found these man and woman relaxing

outside their houses. When I was near, I realized that the man was

blind. I ask permission to take the photo and they were very

receptive. So, here is.

Nice moment, Oscar! Bob's right, it looks authentic, honest. Good for you that she is watching him. That way you captured something of the bond they share. I wish the woman was sharper (although I understand that was quite impossible) but she seems to show affection and protective care for him. Also, I like the framing which even reveals a bit of the old surroundings. I think I've been to La Barceloneta too - you're very lucky to be living in such a beautiful and friendly city!

The one small thing I can find, is that the woman obscures completely the chair she is presumably sitting on. She might be hovering in thin air... But again, that's really nitpicking. Congratulations! If you have more of these street shots, please do share. Cheers, Jeroen

PS. Ah! Thought of something. Please reconsider the film's markings as border. I always feel it's a bit pretentious and in this case it distracts.

A pleasing slice of real life. The woman does seem protective - even enamoured - of the elderly man; I wonder if they are related. In fact the image does trigger the imagination; he seems to be soaking in the sun (clothing is light - then again, no shadows!) and possibly sighing, resigned to his fate. Technically a deeper dof would have been good, and also the inclusion of the man's left knee - but these are minor matters.

The image tells a story, one can feel it. Thanks for the opportunity to view and critique.

Well seen! Lots of stories here. Composition/placement, depth and perspective are just right.

I would prefer some more DOF, which you probably could have gotten since I see you used an ISO 3200 film.

Thanks for sharing.

Other than adjusting the levels to make true blacks in the picture, there is nothing I would do to this. It is just fine...very pleasing. I like the perspective of the shot very much.

Can you comment here or send me an email about what this film enables you do? I see ISO 3200 and am intrigued (I am digital and lack experience with professional films...)

It's surprising that I actually quite like this image considering I'm not especially keen on square pics, B+W or people pics!

The subject whilst not particularly exciting seems to work because of their facial expressions and general posture.

Composition is excellent - her seating position facing him and the perspective employed with the wall draw the viewer into the frame and towards the man. This also imparts a great sense of depth in the image with the wall and ground vanishing into the distance.