Street Carlsberg....

 

Kelvin. thanks for all of them, I so much appreciate it!

 

Carsten,It is a jewish nuances.... but I'm glad you liked it and even learned something....;-))

 

Roger, I upload the color version for you , even though I think the B/W is more expressing the moment.

 

 

Nice figures in the bg :-)) Very well cropped this stark impression!

Delightfully relaxing and laid back. The range of tones is great and I think that there should be more moments like this in life.

So, Adan also finds this delightful. : )

Just making sure here. I hope you don't think I was in any way questioning that you find this delightful. I wanted only to point out the extreme differences in reaction to the photo, from feeling sorry for what was assumed to be a homeless person to your sense of delight. I certainly don't think either is right or wrong. Just noting the range of emotional responses.

It's not that I find his situation to be delightful. It's what Pnina presents with all the elements that I find to be delightful--- wonderful, interesting Israeli art. You read my comment correctly, that he's not locked into a definitive role, but a comparison immediately came to mind because of the reasons I stated above except --- not to see that tallit katan worn oppressively (you know my thoughts on that from the email I sent you)-- the casual way he wears it feels nice, natural, not "put on."

I understand.

Thanks Daily Adan Donna and Fred.

 

Daily, you are my surprise of the day.....

 

Adan, thanks for expressing your point of view.

 

Donna and Fred, I don't see that my intervention is needed here....;-))

Both version are well done, but the B/W version suits this bettter IMO... Exposure , composition and tones don't get much better than this.

Pnina, There is a classic look to this one which validates your decision to convert to B&W. For people photos B&W is my favourite medium. I like it much more than your colour version, though that's nice too. I applaud your ability to get shots like this as most, myself included, find themselves too nervous to do this often. A beautiful environmental portrait. Looks like he's reaching for another refil. :-) The story here is clear; the man has good taste in beer! Best, LM.

Len It took me a long time to answer... Sorry. Thanks for your interesting evaluation. I was touched by his old age, and the way he was sleeping in a very noisy environment. as well as compatible to his religious appearance.. I did not disturb him.

 

Art, I answer you here as I think it is more compatible. The old age is the subject which was my reason of photographing him, and his religious clothe( a praying shawl) that was compatible to the religious items sold in the store behind him ( BG) .

I also photographed in the same session another photo that dealt with old age( observation) . Most times you photo in the street without asking the people, it is a street a public domain.

 

My problem is more about the homeless because, of what Don well explained the deterioration of human life to the streets with no shelter. Old age is a natural process of human life, touching as it is .

 

Thank you Pnina, I think this is a very thought provoking image. In my book, when a photographer can achieve that, they are truly gifted, beyond the world of creativity or artistic expression. I congratulate you