'Man on the Town'

I met Martin yesterday at the Oxford street intersection he was standing by the road barriers shouting at the pedestrians 'Blink 50 times in the next thirty seconds!' He told me that he lived in secure shelter accommodation in Edmington just outside the centre of London, it is a place for people with vulnerabilities. Martin, moved down here from Leicester when he was in his early 20's (he's now in his mid 50's)I believe at some point Martin sustained a serious head injury, he was very timid and nervous in his movements yet despite the fact that I was dressed in all my heavy duty woollens he was only wearing trainers, trousers and a skimpy shirt - told me he didn't feel the cold..

5ft 2ins tall but if measured in gentleness he would be a giant.

I hope this image does him justice.

comments welcome.

You got the expression. Great picture. 6/6

Great Expression!!! Love IT

same thought as above 6/6

The expression does make this composition stand out. I like the way you have placed him to one side - makes you feel like you are right there and he is staring into your eyes.

This is probably the best photo accompanied with an interesting story I've seen in a really long time. The warmth and character you described was captured perfectly with this photo. Very good job and congratulations Hugh. Hope to see more of your work in the near future. Best Regards, JS.

One thing I enjoy most about your pictures is the background that you share with us. Meaning of the whole picture change altogether with the back ground.

 

Great capture and thanks for sharing.

 

Best regards.

I envy anybody who can look in the lens of a camera with such honesty.Great picture Hugh.

Certainly a deserving shot! In providing context, the caption elevates my appreciation of this image.

Superb expression, contrast and DOF.

 

Merry Christmas, Hugh.

Wonderful, one of your best and most realistic photos. His eyes are a universe of wonder, mistery and magic, hugs!

 

 

I love this photo, Martin seems to be one of those people who are just natrualy intriguing. I realy do feel like he is talking to me to. I get some of my favoriate memories from meeting interesting "charicters" and i wish i could have met him. this picture realy tells a story. thank you for sharing!

I like your placement of the subject in the frame ... to the right side. It leaves the space for anybody to come in and stand beside him, holding his shoulder.... Happy Holidays and Very Healthy New Year to you, Hugh....

Thanks, Hugh, for taking these so well, and for taking the time to tell their stories. You are a treasure.

Hi Hugh

A superb portrait complemented by a fabulously humane history. Fabulous stuff.

Happy New Year

 

Mark

Wow! What a great face, you captured it so well.

Happy holidays Hugh!

Happy New Year to you and your family

Yes, the expression is wonderful, but I think that this is because of his eyes - bright and full of almost a child-like mischievousness. Maybe that has something to do with his head injury, but then again, sometimes people in that position are spared the day to day worries and trivialities that plague we "normal" folk.

 

The slight hunch of the shoulders and the grin make me think he's keeping an amusing secret - one that he's dying to share but that he's relishing the ownership of.

 

Cheers, Ellen

read what is said above..i dont really care..

what i wanted to sax is that i really like this picture!!

its great

the framing

the comp

the guy (original person-homlessguy?)

the tones

just everything

 

 

keep it up

regards

A bearded Einsten. A comic Karx Marx. But there must be tragedy behind this wonderfully comic face.

wow. great expression, tones, framing, crop, dof, interesting subject. you nailed it! good work.

My personal favorite in your portfolio.

I know you would love Martin and get on with him very well, I am glad I have met you through P.N & appreciate your comments.

 

Hugh

the portrait seems to reflect the 'rugged gentleness' of the man perfectly. Of everything, his eyes seem to express a certain mysterious calm about him. Lovely!