wilfredo Posted November 13, 2009 Share #1 Posted November 13, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I went for a walk this morning with the Digilux 2. I found a new parishioner. He was sifting through the dumpster looking for glass to recycle. We talked, he told me a miracle story of healing. We walked back to the church, I took his picture, he blessed me. I was deeply moved... Meet Don Ruben. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/103645-a-morning-saint-don-ruben/?do=findComment&comment=1115727'>More sharing options...
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azzo Posted November 13, 2009 Share #2 Posted November 13, 2009 I think we've seen this lovely cross before. .. Really like the 2nd image Wilfredo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted November 13, 2009 Thank you Ivan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StFreud Posted November 13, 2009 Share #4 Posted November 13, 2009 You tell a story in words and show it in photo #1, Wilfredo. And you show a portrait with wonderful tonal richness and sharpness in #2. Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted November 13, 2009 Share #5 Posted November 13, 2009 Wilfedo - Wonderful, touching story and photos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguewave Posted November 13, 2009 Share #6 Posted November 13, 2009 Wilfedo, nice work, on both fronts. Keep that D2 close by. I always do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richam Posted November 13, 2009 Share #7 Posted November 13, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Wilfredo, Great story. The 2nd photo is magic. Don't know how you processed it, but it works. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share #8 Posted November 13, 2009 Thank you all. I'm glad this forum is here to share the stories. Michael, I mostly use PSCS4, and in this case, a bit of Color Efex Pro, it has a very good B&W filter that's probably underrated. All images are different, so I experiment with each and don't always do the same PP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overgaard Posted November 14, 2009 Share #9 Posted November 14, 2009 Great story on many levels. The portrait really is a Leica shot in every sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smgorsch Posted November 14, 2009 Share #10 Posted November 14, 2009 #2 is Perfectly off kilter Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thompsonkirk Posted November 14, 2009 Share #11 Posted November 14, 2009 The portrait is marvelously detailed, & he seems in harmony with the cross. Kirk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JE Posted November 14, 2009 Share #12 Posted November 14, 2009 That 2nd one, Wilfredo, deserves staring. What face! You managed to catch him open to you, his guard is down, very relaxed. Well done. Jon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoArchival Posted November 14, 2009 Share #13 Posted November 14, 2009 Nice that you were able to communicate with the man aside from taking his photo. Maybe he was moved, too... Agree about the second shot! Amado Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdb Posted November 14, 2009 Share #14 Posted November 14, 2009 Wilfredo, bravo for this and your story. #2 shines with trust and acceptance. That's what makes it a brilliant portrait. A special encounter and gift...thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted November 14, 2009 Share #15 Posted November 14, 2009 interesting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k_g_wolf ✝ Posted November 14, 2009 Share #16 Posted November 14, 2009 >> Wilfredo An incredible portait, thx for sharing ! In both: in writing and in b/w. Best wishes GEORG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
comapedrosa Posted November 14, 2009 Share #17 Posted November 14, 2009 The love transpires. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share #18 Posted November 14, 2009 That 2nd one, Wilfredo, deserves staring. What face! You managed to catch him open to you, his guard is down, very relaxed. Well done.Jon Jon, Thank you. We had a good conversation before I took the portrait shot during which time we walked back to my parish. I showed him some of my photography which he liked and it was only after some level of trust was established that I could take this picture. I listened to his story very intently and in all honesty, his words were a gift to me. I hope he comes to Mass on Sunday, I think he will. Despite his poverty, his faith and spirit were strong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share #19 Posted November 14, 2009 MY THANKS AGAIN TO ALL. Kirk, I've taken other portrait shots using this cross as a backdrop and in this case it was even more special. Amado, I included the first shot to document his circumstances, but had we not established rapport, he would not have allowed for the portrait shot. That's one advantage of being a clergy person, part of my ministry is to listen to people and be present for them giving them my undivided attention. I wasn't dressed formally, I was in a T-shirt and jeans, but it did not matter. Most of us know how important it is for a person to put their guard down for a picture, if the guard is up, you won't get a glimpse into their soul. Cheers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share #20 Posted November 14, 2009 Great story on many levels. The portrait really is a Leica shot in every sense. Thanks Thorsten. I'm really glad I got the D2, your blog was very helpful in that regard and although this camera may be considered obsolete by some, it works! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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