Thursday 13 December 2012

Portrait

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I'm very happy with this shot.
It was taken fairly early in the morning at the Pushkar Camel Fair.
It was probably still a bit chilly.
It's not exactly the 'Afghan Girl' but it might be as close as I ever get.

15 comments :

Andy said...

You have every reason to be happy with this portrait. It's excellent.

s.c said...

Great portrait. It does justice to the guy. With dignity.

Kate said...

It is as good as the "Afghan Girl" (which I LOVE), but with a different subject. Great job!

Stephanie said...

Wonderfully shot!

Joe said...

Congratulations. This is a very impressive photograph.

TheChieftess said...

Fabulous shot Wayne!!!

TheChieftess said...

And actually...I think it's much better than the Afghan Girl....

Wayne said...
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Wayne said...

Thanks for all the kind comments.

Kathy, I can't get into that debate but what I didn't know, and what a lot of people may not know, is that the Afghan Girl was not a 'one off' grab shot. It was a formal shooting session. I only learned this very recently listening to an interview with Steve McCurry.

That image has made him lots of money and he's still gracious in answering questions about it after all these years. But I can't help thinking that by now he might secretly wish he wasn't so strongly associated with that one image.

I've personally always been much more fond of this shot of his, (you'll have to copy and paste I think)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gallart_com/4675741329/

CaT said...

did he pose for you?
just curious...
(and am curious about the kathy comment, it seems to have disappeared.. :) )

Wayne said...

CaT, The Chieftess is Kathy and vis versa. :-)

No, he didn't pose. I think he was a bit suspicious of what I was up to.

CaT said...

:)
i though there was a more controversial comment... :D

TheChieftess said...

I like your's so much better Wayne...the texture of the skin and scarf...the dignity of the man...the bokeh effect of the background...and his eyes have a soul deep depth that is mesmerizing...

redstilettoviews said...

Outstanding

Gunn said...

What a great portrait!