Civil War Vet

like the guy! where did you get him?

There was a re-enactment of the civil war in Fremont CA. He was walking around and i got a few shots of him posing with my son. I zoomed in on his face for one of the shots.. Looks the part!!

Good subject and superbly executed potograph.

BEAUTIFUL! ABSOLUTELY!

Thanks for the comments--especially from such established and outstanding photographers.

This was a participant in the civil war re-enactment. He seemed

just perfect for the role.

The crop is a bit tight on the hat but just the same, one could see this guy out there with his musket battl'n the Yankees!

Hi Mark! Great portrait, congratulations..Anna

One of my favour style , nice job

THis man reminds me of Gandalf the Grey.You've captured quite the character.

It's Gandalf!!

Good portrait. You've kept good lighting and detail in the top part of the face where normally the brim of the hat would cast a shadow

Wonderful portrait, Mark! And I´m sure in sepia it would be a perfect Gandalf!!

I like the eyes.

Great subject and great portrait. Getting soft, even lighting under the brim of that hat in California sunlight could not have been easy. If he really were a Civil War vet that would make him, ummm, pretty close to 160 -- that might be even older than Gandolf.

+/+

I like the contract of the background. I like the shadow under the hat which goes with the white beard perfectly. Awesome!

I am curious if a B&W/Sepia version might serve giving the image a feeling of age that fit the subject matter. Outside of that curiousity, the man expression is caught well, he seems intent on something. The water on the lower right seems to blend a little.

great portrait. i think it would be a good template for BW--Sepia old style picture!

best regards robertO

The lighting on his face balances beatifully with the his hat and shirt. How did you get the nice lighting?

Thanks for all the comments.I got some luck with the lighting where he was standing and the fact the sun started to come through the clouds at theright moment

Splendid portrait!!

I would have liked to see some light pulled away from the subjects left side. More ratio would have been nice. But still good..!!

Nice, a modern day Gandalf!

wow! striking. love the guy- love the detail. lighting is from a tough angle, but it works