Anatolian peasant - 7

Great expression, I like the composition with the right hand too.

Very good character shot. So much joy in his face and it translates to a great image. Take care Mehmet.

Holger

Great like usual!

You must have told him that your photo will make him famous!

And, it did!!!

Regards,

Great angle of shot, Mehmet ... lovely done !!

My oh my, Mehmet...what a fantastic shot. Well done, my friend. Regards, Lawrence.

Excellent... Best rating...Best regards.

Nice shot.

Great work! Best wishes in 2011, Valentyn

What a mood you've manage to capture,very nice B&W tones and contrast

Regards

Gamini

Happiness is everywhere Mehmet...I feel bad for those who are blind and searching to find her within the power and the glory.  Very good picture my friend!

Very different from the usual fare we encounter on Photo.net.  This one combines imagination, unusual camera angle, excellent use of the wide angle lens to emphasize the ring and string of beads, and inclusion of the cane which speaks to his physical condition.  Positioning of the chair gives us a snapshot (sorry, pun) of his surroundings for context. With everything in place you hit him with the punch line to the joke I imagine you were in the process of telling him when you were setting up.  That was the 'coupe de gráce',  the element that elevates this shot to the highest plateaus  from those of the  'also rans'.  Masterly!  Now, if you can repeat this enough times................................. :-)  My bias for B&W presentation of people photos puts icing on this piece of cake for me.  I think it was the Canadian photographer, Freeman Patterson, who once said "....the camera looks both ways..."  so, for me, this shot speaks volumes in your favour.  Best of the season to you.  I hope to continue these dialogues in 2011.  Best, LM.

A wonderful portrait filled with personality, bravo.

Wishing you the best season's greetings and a New Year filled with joy and happiness.  John

REally makes me smile and even want to laugh because his expression is terrific!  The perspective or angle creates an impression of looking at an rising ocean wave, and then there is that expression -- the climax!  Interesting that he smiles amidst a lot of cracked stones, yet he looks well put together.  I wonder about the beads.  Anyway, happy and fun holidays to you!

Best wishes to you and your family in 2011 and Happy New Year !

Expressive portrait