The Cloyds, Frankfort, Kentucky, 2000.

On a cold, clear morning, as I trundled along with my heavy, wooden

Burke and James Field Camera, trying to shoot images of historic

buildings in Frankfort, I ran into this couple. When I broached the

subject of a portrait, the lady was most distressed, as she said to

me, "we did not know we were going to get our pictures made today."

But, gallantly, she posed with her husband. I never saw them again, but

there is something about this image that makes it, at least, for me, one

of my satisfying portraits. As usual, thanks for your time.

i can see the woman's consternation in the set of her mouth and her crossed arms. the man however looks slightly amused at being the subject of a spontaneous portrait. it does have a sort of "American Gothic" feel to it. classic stuff Emmanuel

I too feel the American Gothic in this shot. I just wish you took this a little bit further back showing more of your subjects.

 

Still an eye catching shot.

Great use of b&w for a beautiful portrait!! Best regards

I haven't been around much lately....but I'm glad I did. This is a gem....I love Mrs Cloyd attitude and specs...

Nice, the woman steals the show i think. Cool glasses.

The woman, definitely steals the show, the man however serves as an important context builder and anchor to the whole image. I find the overall result, very pleasing.

Cheers,

 

I also got the feeling of the new "American Gothic" when I first saw this. It's amazing and beautiful in B&W, even with the sour look an the womans face.

Ageless. I really like this one.

I agree that it is a special capture. Feels old and carries a lot of interest. David

E.... the Dof pulls me in and all the way down the side walk, and then POW!!! the subjects grab me... they are two contrasting subjects... her dark glass/his not...her strips over solids, his different... her dark hair and his snow white... she's closed and he's open to the world....love it... warmest regards ;-)

and most pleasant production, thanks for sharing, Giuseppe

Very nice and spontaneous shot. Congrat. MF

I fully agree the repeated comments above (i.e. American Gothic, show stealing...).

I just want to add that this image strikes me most by its 3 or even 4 dimensional look!

I can swear that the lady moves nervously whenever I try to take a short look at her husband!

This goes into my favorites.