The Man with the Umbrella

[gwpics]

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Taken whilst walking through Brugge (Belgium) shortly after a rainstorm using the M9 and 35mm Summarit f2.8. I hope you like it!

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[stuny]

Terrific, even if he has the wrong brand of camera.

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[gwpics]

Terrific, even if he has the wrong brand of camera.

Well, I could maybe change it in PS but it would be against my principles, and my PS ability.

[pauledell]

Gerry,

 

A fine picture of the misguided gentleman who was dressed quite well.

 

Paul

[likalar]

I like this very much; a fine, well-dressed "modern" subject in stark contrast to the historic stonework textures. B & W was a good choice here.

 

Larry

 

P.S.  We see similar beards on the commerce streets here in San Francisco, but the owners are more likely dressed for a picnic. This man is sharp! 

[Brenton C]

I like the way that beard also brings a connection to the past. Wish I could grow one like him!

[XVarior]

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This is the most stylish photographer i've ever seen. "camera excluded ;-)"  Great Capture.

[Robert M Poole]

I like the way that beard also brings a connection to the past. Wish I could grow one like him!

I wish my wife would allow me to grow one like him! She threatens to shave me in my sleep.

[robert_parker]

Really nice sense of reportage that lends itself well to B+W

[hlockwood]

It appears that this "well-dressed" man is wearing pants made skinny by pinning.  Have I misinterpreted his creases?

 

HFL

Edited September 1, 2015 by hlockwood

[dkCambridgeshire]

Amusing photo … Back in the early 60s in the UK when young men wore similar Italian style/cut suits, the short jackets were called, 'bum freezers' and the shoes were 'winkle pickers'. Looks like he may have a 'slim Jim' tie too? But back in the 60s few young men in the towns outside London would carry umbrellas … they were strictly for the luvvies but cannot mention the name used at that time. 

 

dunk

Edited September 13, 2015 by dkCambridgeshire

[gwpics]

I like the way that beard also brings a connection to the past. Wish I could grow one like him!

 

I try, but as soon as it gets to that prickly stage it has to come off!

 

Gerry

[gwpics]

It appears that this "well-dressed" man is wearing pants made skinny by pinning.  Have I misinterpreted his creases?

 

HFL

 

I think ,maybe you have, but I am not 100% sure. I think they are just very well pressed.

[gwpics]

Amusing photo … Back in the early 60s in the UK when young men wore similar Italian style/cut suits, the short jackets were called, 'bum freezers' and the shoes were 'winkle pickers'. Looks like he may have a 'slim Jim' tie too? But back in the 60s few young men in the towns outside London would carry umbrellas … they were strictly for the luvvies but cannot mention the name used at that time. 

 

dunk

 

Ah yes, I remember those days only too well.