wilfredo Posted January 30, 2007 Share #1 Posted January 30, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) M8 shot, cropped. Previously posted uncropped. Copyright Wilfredo Benitez Cheers, Wilfredo Benitez-Rivera Photography Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 30, 2007 Posted January 30, 2007 Hi wilfredo, Take a look here Don Sacramento . I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
wilfredo Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share #2 Posted January 30, 2007 Here's a second version with different tones. Cheers, Wilfredo+ Benitez-Rivera Photography Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
j. borger Posted January 30, 2007 Share #3 Posted January 30, 2007 Very nice portrait .. crop looks good to me, not too tight ... it shows enough of the surroundings for an environmental portrait My personal preference is for the warmer tones of the 1st version. Kind egards Han Borger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted January 31, 2007 Author Share #4 Posted January 31, 2007 Thanks Han for taking a look and your comments. I also think it is a good environmental portrait but it has generated virtually no interest (other than your comment). The first time I posted it I got zero comments about it. I guess this is not a favorite genre on the forum, perhaps it lacks an exotic flavor. Regards, Wilfredo+ Benitez-Rivera Photography Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEd Posted January 31, 2007 Share #5 Posted January 31, 2007 . I guess this is not a favorite genre on the forum, perhaps it lacks an exotic flavor. Regards, Wilfredo+ Benitez-Rivera Photography I'm afraid you are right on the money Wilfredo. This shot is a true reflection of human struggle, work ethics, etc. This is not a zoo exhibit. It's real life. I always appreciate your photographs . They are outstanding. Thanks for sharing. Ed. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arminw Posted January 31, 2007 Share #6 Posted January 31, 2007 I am actually far more interested in such pictures you just posted then any boring and meaningless test pictures flooding this site. Both of those images look good to me, but personally I'd go for No. 1 . It's just a bit warmer and more appealing . Thanks for sharing Armin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted January 31, 2007 Author Share #7 Posted January 31, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks Ed and Armin, I'm glad to see there is interest after all. Don Sacramento collects scrap metal for a living selling it to a recycling center. He's doing a great service for the environment and the community. I posted this picture on the German forum, although I won't be able to read any comments, it will be interesting to note any reactions from the European community to this image. Wilfredo+ Benitez-Rivera Photography Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andit Posted January 31, 2007 Share #8 Posted January 31, 2007 Hi Wilfredo, Have been watching your work with the M8 with great interest. I remember reading your post "Taken The Plunge", I think it was called something like that at least, sometime mid December. Since then you have posted some incredible images - You are really making your M8 "sing". Can't wait until I finally get mine. Thanks for your postings and inspiration. Andreas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gverdon Posted January 31, 2007 Share #9 Posted January 31, 2007 Wilfredo, at a first glance I also prefered the first one for the above reasons. But, looking better, I think the second version is more dynamic, deliver more "live punch"... The warm tones in #1 allow us to look at the image as an historic document while one can feel more presence in the "colder" version. Gérald Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinop Posted January 31, 2007 Share #10 Posted January 31, 2007 Wilfredo - Thanks for providing some background information. It helps me relate to the framing, pose, clothing and especially his expression you so well captured. I like the impact in both options. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto Posted January 31, 2007 Share #11 Posted January 31, 2007 Fantastic portrait,I like the tones in both photos, excellent shot of workman, Wilfredo. Alberto Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted February 1, 2007 Author Share #12 Posted February 1, 2007 Well, I'm surprised but happy this shot generated interest after all. As it turns out, I got Don Sacramento's telephone number and told people about him, so now he's been generating business from our contact and helping people get rid of old junk they don't need. The good news is that it all goes to recycling, and Don Sacramento is his own man. Gerald, I see your point. Both versions have their own merit. Decisions, decisions... Cheers, Wilfredo+ Benitez-Rivera Photography Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhanke Posted February 1, 2007 Share #13 Posted February 1, 2007 I prefer the first version, since the tone somehow makes me concentrating on the man's face, which shows a most interesting and lively structure. The second version is cooler, and I don't know why, I tend to look at the details around the man more than on his face. Regards, Marcus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carstenw Posted February 1, 2007 Share #14 Posted February 1, 2007 That's a great shot. A lot of character was captured there. I also prefer the first one. Somehow, it looks natural, whereas the second one looks like it is trying, more... Perhaps it is just our cultural acceptance of sepia tones, which the first shots somehow hints at, whereas blue-toning has to work harder. Perhaps it is just that blue-toning looks cool, whereas this shot exudes warmth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEd Posted February 2, 2007 Share #15 Posted February 2, 2007 Hi Wilfredo, Thanks for the PM. You know, Don Sacramento, a self-made man with a great future, represents the spirit of entrepreneurship, ingenuity and hard work that has made this country what it is today. Thanks again. Regards, Ed. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share #16 Posted February 2, 2007 Thanks again for the very thoughtful comments and insights. Wilfredo+ Benitez-Rivera Photography Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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