I didn't have a great deal of time today but took a walk around town and spotted this guy, and judging by the people who walked past, the poster had a powerful subliminal effect.
And thanks again for all the great comments on my entry for the Photo FridaySpace challenge. 108 comments is quite something :-)
captured camera lens focal length aperture shutter speed shooting mode exposure bias metering mode ISO flash image quality RAW converter cropped?
Superb. Wonderful shadows and lights. Lucky you having such a great occasion. I wonder if it'is only a matter of luck.. Maybe I should watch my way more carefully.
As ever, very well done! Ah djn, may I ask you a question re your site ?! Why don't you use the target="blank" code for your outgoing links in order to prevent people from throwing themselves out of the net? Do you maybe have a philosophy why you don't use this code? If so, can you maybe share it with me! Thanks, Heidi
An interesting juxtaposition....the goofy/frightened look of the models in the poster, and the tired, resigned look of the guy sitting on the curb. I'm surprised you got such a natural looking pose from him after you asked permission to take the photo. When I try that approach, they either look directly into the camera or become "stiff". Very interesting photo.
Absolutely fantastic image. One of the best I've seen on here.
David: When you ask people if you can take their picture, what sort of reactions do you get? And how do you go about it? I'm a bit of a chicken at that sort of thing... hence the reason I don't have any "people pictures" yet :(
And also, I'd be interested to know how you achieve the B/W effect in PS. Do you use image calculations and mix channels? To my eye it appears the red and blue channels have been combined, though I could be very wrong...
Once again... incredible image. This whole site is a magnificent inspiration to me.
comment by David at 10:46 PM (GMT) on 19 May, 2005
comment byFauxtog at 02:55 AM (GMT) on 20 May, 2005
This is killer. You don't happen upon perfect moments like this very often.
comment bySmallest Photo at 03:45 AM (GMT) on 20 May, 2005
How perfect is that!
comment byAlexander at 03:49 AM (GMT) on 20 May, 2005
Wonderful statement.
comment by /\/\J at 05:20 AM (GMT) on 20 May, 2005
really its awesome, i didnt catch it at first but it came out in the end. i really like this shot, the vacant feeling to it matching the look on this guys face. supreme
This is a great shot. I like the choice of black and white. Nice job.
comment by jcyrhs at 07:43 AM (GMT) on 20 May, 2005
the poster is really funny... did he realise what's writtne on it?
Anyway this picture is great!! an inspiration for street photography really... btw, its that your shadow in the foreground?
Sometimes the people in my country are not as susceptible to larger cameras like a digital SLR. There is almost an unspoken rule that street photography should be kept under wraps, sneaking around with a smaller camera in disguise... ask for permission to take pictures and you'll be greeted with weird looks and stares... =)
comment byzjootsuite at 08:24 AM (GMT) on 20 May, 2005
Yeah amazing the combination. You can't miss it.
comment by tobias at 08:34 AM (GMT) on 20 May, 2005
I really don't know but he looks like someone that would have some interesting comments to make.
He reminds me very much of Craig Charles.
I always wonder about these photos and how comfortable I feel with them. I feel that they are almost a way of reminding us that we are better off than others and I don't like that feeling.
Everyone will say it's just me but I'm am sure you all undersatnd my point.
As for the composition, yes it is rather fortuitous.
Brilliant - did you diffuse the image in post-production?
comment byMike Golding at 10:10 AM (GMT) on 20 May, 2005
Great image... but I find the two signs on the doors exceptionally distracting and when I first looked at it my eyes went to the exclamation marks before it went to the words on the poster. Dave I think you should clone them out they serve no purpose other than to distract from the irony.
Great composition, makes you look again and again.
comment byDavid H-W at 11:04 AM (GMT) on 20 May, 2005
Well composed and lovely tone. Great that the guy is off-centre.
comment by smo at 11:32 AM (GMT) on 20 May, 2005
Absolutely stunning.
comment byKerstin at 12:07 PM (GMT) on 20 May, 2005
Hello!
I just wanted to say hi and tell you that I visit your blog every day and I really like your photos! You and a few other photobloggers has inspired me to try to make my own photoblog.
Have a nice day! Kerstin
comment byRick Burns at 03:36 PM (GMT) on 20 May, 2005
Great shots David! How did you convert/tone yesterday's and today's images? I know you've talked about it before and if you would refer me to an earlier post I check it out.
Many thanks ,Rick
comment byRobert at 03:56 PM (GMT) on 20 May, 2005
One of my favorites from your recent shots, David. I'm usually a fan of color shots, but this one definitely works best the way you've posted it.
The sign, his expression and the overall composition and tone of this photo make it another winner. Very nice as usual David.
comment by Bev at 05:05 PM (GMT) on 20 May, 2005
Visiting your site has become a bit of a morning ritual for me. I look forward to discovering your daily pics. Last Friday night, my husband and I just sat in front of the computer mesmerized as we went through all your archived pictures. Just to let you know the guy in the suit on the beach is my desktop for the week.
You give aspiring shutterbugs inspiration. I thank you.
Bev
comment by VPra at 05:27 PM (GMT) on 20 May, 2005
Great shot Dave. Can you please tell me what you do in photoshop to get this kind of brown, sepiaish tone on your pictures. I have one pic that i would like to do the same to, but i don't really know how to make it as good as you do.
comment bywookiee at 06:51 PM (GMT) on 20 May, 2005
"And by the Mercy of Allah, you dealt with them gently. And had you been severe and harsh-hearted, they would have broken away from about you; so pass over (their faults), and ask (Allah's) Forgiveness for them, and consult them in the affair. Then when you have taken a decision, put your trust in Allah, certainly, Allah loves those who put their trust in Him"
[3.159]
WELL, I JUST JUDGED SOMEBODY SOOOOOOOOO FAST, AND DIDN'T FEEL THAT GOOD..YEP, I JUDGED THEM INTERNALLY, BUT STILL, FELT BAD..I THINK I AM SUPPOSED TO BE MUCH MORE GENTLE.........BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN NOT BEING CAUSIOUS...THATS A DIFFERENT STORRY...I GUESS ITS JUST A VERY FINE LINE BETWEEN THE BOTH.
Thanks everyone. And my apologies for not responding directly to any of your comments or answering any of the questions. I'll catch up with these over the weekend ... hopefully.
comment by m at 09:45 PM (GMT) on 20 May, 2005
It seems you've hit a rich vein!
:-)
comment bysusan B. at 01:17 AM (GMT) on 22 May, 2005
Perfect.
comment byiblitz at 07:28 AM (GMT) on 22 May, 2005
A great, great shot.
comment bypierre at 09:58 AM (GMT) on 22 May, 2005
perfect
comment by Maxine at 07:29 PM (GMT) on 22 May, 2005
wonderful catch Dave. Superb colours as well. Congratulations.
comment byTiBlond at 09:30 PM (GMT) on 22 May, 2005
just lol ;)
Good shot
comment byMartin Fuchs at 07:52 PM (GMT) on 23 May, 2005
hi there, a good contrast between the poster and the guy sitting beneath it. i'd probably took a few more frames to probably see people passing by in the left...
comment byTiago P. at 11:25 AM (GMT) on 24 May, 2005
Like Mike Golding, I too found the exclamation points a little distracting. maybe by cropping the image like this:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v129/manancialdanoite/djn1.jpg
would help to focus the viewer's attention on the message. Nevertheless, a true classic.
comment bycikal61 at 03:10 PM (GMT) on 25 May, 2005
great moment.... and nice color too!
comment by Olegário Costa at 12:47 PM (GMT) on 25 July, 2005
Para mim esta é a melhor das imagens até o momento que passa uma mensagem clara e emotiva.
I didn't have a great deal of time today but took a walk around town and spotted this guy, and judging by the people who walked past, the poster had a powerful subliminal effect.
And thanks again for all the great comments on my entry for the Photo Friday Space challenge. 108 comments is quite something :-)
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Ha...his expression says it all!
Superb. Wonderful shadows and lights. Lucky you having such a great occasion. I wonder if it'is only a matter of luck.. Maybe I should watch my way more carefully.
Great shot, very well done ! If only this man had known how you're good at taking pictures ! Does he know ?..
Great shot! The juxtaposition of poster and man really works. Did he realize you had taken his picture? The 20D is not exactly quiet.
Nice street capture.
Thanks.
bmoll: I think it was lucky he was sat in front of the sign.
bobr: I spoke to him first and asked if I could take his picture.
Quite humorous :D
Absolutely stunning : D The sign above the down-trodden looking guy is just perfect...
Images with words in them are a particular favorite of mine, and this is one of my favorite examples ever. What a find!
As ever, very well done! Ah djn, may I ask you a question re your site ?! Why don't you use the target="blank" code for your outgoing links in order to prevent people from throwing themselves out of the net? Do you maybe have a philosophy why you don't use this code? If so, can you maybe share it with me! Thanks, Heidi
Now how do you maintain a white pair of jeans when you're homeless? I can't even do that and I've got a very nice washing machine... respect due.
wow the irony from the words on the poster and the guy on the floor is amazing. a great image.
An interesting juxtaposition....the goofy/frightened look of the models in the poster, and the tired, resigned look of the guy sitting on the curb. I'm surprised you got such a natural looking pose from him after you asked permission to take the photo. When I try that approach, they either look directly into the camera or become "stiff". Very interesting photo.
Absolutely fantastic image. One of the best I've seen on here.
David: When you ask people if you can take their picture, what sort of reactions do you get? And how do you go about it? I'm a bit of a chicken at that sort of thing... hence the reason I don't have any "people pictures" yet :(
And also, I'd be interested to know how you achieve the B/W effect in PS. Do you use image calculations and mix channels? To my eye it appears the red and blue channels have been combined, though I could be very wrong...
Once again... incredible image. This whole site is a magnificent inspiration to me.
Wow, this image is amazing.
I love it, great expression on his face coupled with that sign
interesting subject!!
awesome :D:D
don't look down, you can't miss it!!!
lovely :)
This is killer. You don't happen upon perfect moments like this very often.
How perfect is that!
Wonderful statement.
really its awesome, i didnt catch it at first but it came out in the end. i really like this shot, the vacant feeling to it matching the look on this guys face. supreme
Holy Shit!
This is a great shot. I like the choice of black and white. Nice job.
the poster is really funny... did he realise what's writtne on it?
Anyway this picture is great!! an inspiration for street photography really... btw, its that your shadow in the foreground?
Sometimes the people in my country are not as susceptible to larger cameras like a digital SLR. There is almost an unspoken rule that street photography should be kept under wraps, sneaking around with a smaller camera in disguise... ask for permission to take pictures and you'll be greeted with weird looks and stares... =)
his pants, so bright.
Yeah amazing the combination. You can't miss it.
I really don't know but he looks like someone that would have some interesting comments to make.
He reminds me very much of Craig Charles.
I always wonder about these photos and how comfortable I feel with them. I feel that they are almost a way of reminding us that we are better off than others and I don't like that feeling.
Everyone will say it's just me but I'm am sure you all undersatnd my point.
As for the composition, yes it is rather fortuitous.
Brilliant - did you diffuse the image in post-production?
Great image... but I find the two signs on the doors exceptionally distracting and when I first looked at it my eyes went to the exclamation marks before it went to the words on the poster. Dave I think you should clone them out they serve no purpose other than to distract from the irony.
Great composition, makes you look again and again.
Well composed and lovely tone. Great that the guy is off-centre.
Absolutely stunning.
Hello!
I just wanted to say hi and tell you that I visit your blog every day and I really like your photos! You and a few other photobloggers has inspired me to try to make my own photoblog.
Have a nice day! Kerstin
Great shots David! How did you convert/tone yesterday's and today's images? I know you've talked about it before and if you would refer me to an earlier post I check it out.
Many thanks ,Rick
One of my favorites from your recent shots, David. I'm usually a fan of color shots, but this one definitely works best the way you've posted it.
The sign, his expression and the overall composition and tone of this photo make it another winner. Very nice as usual David.
Visiting your site has become a bit of a morning ritual for me. I look forward to discovering your daily pics. Last Friday night, my husband and I just sat in front of the computer mesmerized as we went through all your archived pictures. Just to let you know the guy in the suit on the beach is my desktop for the week.
You give aspiring shutterbugs inspiration. I thank you.
Bev
Great shot Dave. Can you please tell me what you do in photoshop to get this kind of brown, sepiaish tone on your pictures. I have one pic that i would like to do the same to, but i don't really know how to make it as good as you do.
Awed.
"And by the Mercy of Allah, you dealt with them gently. And had you been severe and harsh-hearted, they would have broken away from about you; so pass over (their faults), and ask (Allah's) Forgiveness for them, and consult them in the affair. Then when you have taken a decision, put your trust in Allah, certainly, Allah loves those who put their trust in Him"
[3.159]
WELL, I JUST JUDGED SOMEBODY SOOOOOOOOO FAST, AND DIDN'T FEEL THAT GOOD..YEP, I JUDGED THEM INTERNALLY, BUT STILL, FELT BAD..I THINK I AM SUPPOSED TO BE MUCH MORE GENTLE.........BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN NOT BEING CAUSIOUS...THATS A DIFFERENT STORRY...I GUESS ITS JUST A VERY FINE LINE BETWEEN THE BOTH.
JUST A THOUGHT
Thanks everyone. And my apologies for not responding directly to any of your comments or answering any of the questions. I'll catch up with these over the weekend ... hopefully.
It seems you've hit a rich vein!
:-)
Perfect.
A great, great shot.
perfect
wonderful catch Dave. Superb colours as well. Congratulations.
just lol ;)
Good shot
hi there, a good contrast between the poster and the guy sitting beneath it. i'd probably took a few more frames to probably see people passing by in the left...
Like Mike Golding, I too found the exclamation points a little distracting. maybe by cropping the image like this:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v129/manancialdanoite/djn1.jpg
would help to focus the viewer's attention on the message. Nevertheless, a true classic.
great moment.... and nice color too!
Para mim esta é a melhor das imagens até o momento que passa uma mensagem clara e emotiva.
I'm sorry for portuguese comment ...