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To capture a portrait you need to bring the character of your subject and their surroundings to the image. In this case, I photographed my grandfather, Harry, in his last years. This was taken in 1976. He had a habit of taking short walks in his neighborhood. As a proper gentleman in his late 80s, he would dress up before being seen in public. As you examine the image you will notice his character in the details, as in the streamers on his cane.

Taken with a Leica M2, using a 90mm Elmar, on Tri X film, developed in Rodinal. Printed on a Omea D3 enlarger using Agfa Portriga III glossy paper, developed in LPD paper developer diluted 1 to 3 for a warm tone, which enhances the natural warm tones of this high silver content paper.

eugene
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Mood: Love *A7XFan666 Mar 26, 2013
Nice shot :3
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~multix Feb 7, 2013  Hobbyist Photographer
Very nice technical rendition.

The image reveals many details... including his undone tie!

May I suppose he is of both German and Jew ancestry? He has certain face traits I recognize.

Sure it is a fond memory of your grandfather I suppose.
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*harrietsfriend Feb 8, 2013
yes, yes, yes. eugene
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*CarolynYM Jan 30, 2013
A wonderful photograph.
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=AngelinaJolie333 Jan 19, 2013  Student Photographer
This deviation is featured here [link]

^~^
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=pearwood Jan 9, 2013  Hobbyist Photographer
Yes, a fine and proper gentleman.
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=MarcosRodriguez Dec 21, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Hi, you've been featured in the #VenatoresLucis's Weekly Light Hunters Feature #43, greetings!!!.
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Mood: Wow! ~haaja77 Dec 20, 2012
This is awesome! There's so much life in this pic and especially in that man, that can't be said in words!
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*Guard-of-the-Citadel Dec 19, 2012   Photographer
"To capture a portrait you need to bring the character of your subject and their surroundings to the image." This explains why I fail at photographing people! This photograph, on the other hand, is an excellent example of how to do it. It draws you in.... you "feel" one with the man in the photo; in this case, your grandfather. Excellent work!
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~nieudanazycie Dec 18, 2012
Sorry I'm not skilled enough to write a proper critique. But I think this is a wonderful and natural portrait!
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