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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.

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