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I like this picture it's fun. 

 

 

A beautiful shot with very nice lighting, Olaf!

Nice detail Olaf. I like the light on his shoulder.

he is full of personality. the d o f. contributes to the overall charm of the photo. impressive capture of light emphasizing his nails as well.. take care Olaf.. sam

Indeed, he is a personality. We do meet him more in the province, during national holidays, big markets etc. Unfortunately I couldn't share the image, for fortunately to him, he doesn't have a pc or in any way access to the internet. And yes, mostly light is the secret or clearly the key of the images. Sometimes I really get "thrilled" by it..!

Except the "golden hours" there are "plenty" of opportunities of using the "effects" of lovely or even hostile bright sunlight..! Here I did on forehand compensate the exposure by - 0,67 for that whole (bright) day, this in at least getting not surprised and continiously being able in fast reacting on a nice lighted subject.  Afterwards I did notice some different corrections, but I can't remember having made them. Haha and I'm glad the needed corrections "apparently" got recorrected after using them. Yes, clearly grandpa's amateurish adventures..! :)      

It is indeed a lovely image with great lighting.  The way he holds his harmonica doesn't show he is struggling with his tune, but nevertheless the poetry is still there... I would probably have given him a tip for holding that beautiful instrument.

Many Thanks for sharing it with us and keep on taking such great shots.

Bachir

Strong your observations..! Our friend is visiting the different places in the province and I have also shot him in my town. I was thinking about your remark on the hand, so in fact using one. By comparing the two images it's for me rather clear he is suffering from a handicap. The different hand does show that. Probably the reason why he freely can travel instead of having a regular job etc. Yes, I will show you the different image. Thanks for passing by and your discovery,  it does show a good (!) attitude for photographing..! :) Best regards, Olaf.

Olaf,

Very agreeably surprised you showing me this extended photo of the harmonica player... it is almost how I imagined it!

Henri Cartier-Bresson, once said: "To take a photograph is to align the head,  the eye and the heart."  and that's exactly what I've noticed on your approach and purpose in using photography as a medium.

Again many thanks for showing me this wonderful picture and very best wishes

Bachir