Craftsman resting Photo

Photographer’s Note

A craftsman taking a rest outside his workshop in Berat city, central Albania. Actually, I don't know what craft he was doing. He was enjoying some fresh air along with a couple of friends and I didn't see his workshop. But he kindly obliged when asked if I could take his photo.

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ryno (4615) 2009-10-03 4:31

Great shot Gert. We see very few photos from this part of the world. His face is so weathered, but you've captured a gentleness in this man's personality. The background textures and colours also contribute to the shot. Good work!
Ryno

mikolaj_kawa (31041) 2009-10-03 5:42

Hello Gert! Very interesting man, good scene, good pose. Perfect POV and capture. Original portrait. Good luck!

fanni (8811) 2009-10-03 8:11

Hej Gert,
well, we can only guess about his craft, but I guess it's not the craft itself that matters in this case. I always enjoy your a bit psychological portrait-like photos of people - or moments of their life. Probably because you have a big experience in capturing the right moment?
Excellent photo. And I am glad the man agreed to pose for you :)
Kindest regards
and warm greetings from very cold windy Moscow,
Elena

saxo042 (16182) 2009-10-03 10:58

Hej Gert,
A very good portrait of this man! But what has he done to his eye? Whatever, this is a good and well balanced photo and I like the colours, the red thing in the background, whatever it is, contrasts nicely to his blue shirt and the stone behind him,
Hälsningar
Gunnar

Buin (38144) 2009-10-03 11:07

Hallo Gert!
An impressive man and photo as well! Look these hands - they really seem to be used to grip, to work hard. A wonderful and very special portrait.
Greetings from autumnal cool Germany! I'll cross fingers that the storm will not be too bad ...
Frank
By the way, I've looked your map of visited countries. What about Germany ?! ;-))

emka (22177) 2009-10-03 12:37

Hi Gert, very natural portrait of this old craftsman. anyway, he has a hammer. Good shot.

Regards

Malgorzata

jasmis (50901) 2009-10-03 12:58

Fine pose of a man. Perfect daily life photo.
Regards.

boa (1400) 2009-10-03 14:00

Hej Gert,
we have been on the balkan almost at the same time. (I arrived Sep.20) But i was only in the northern parts of Albania. A very fine portrait of this old man, i like the natural evironment. Very sharp and fine colors.
Hälsningar
Boa

bukitgolfb301 (4907) 2009-10-03 16:03

Hello again my dear Gert

What an another great snap shot !
Good framework,comfortable composition and light management are splendid as usual! His light smiling is very significant.
Congratulation on your masterpiece!
Thanks for sharing and best regards,
Have a good Saturday !

Takero

InasiaJones (20695) 2009-10-03 16:07

Hi Gert,

Honest and truly nice portrait, adopting a low angle to meet your subject's eye-to-eye. I like his natural pose and the way he is dressed

I like the limited colours with lots of shades between blue and grey, with skintone and red barrel screaming for attention.

Good angle and soft light.

Cheers!

André

nirvana73 (8826) 2009-10-04 1:25

Hello Gert
very nice portrait
natural,simple and impressive
i like his looks too
thanks for sharing
best regards
Ozhan

anokutan (7859) 2009-10-04 12:33

Hello Gert,
Perfect POV and capture. Original portrait. Perfect daily life photo.

Waylim (11093) 2009-10-05 9:08

Hello Gert,
What I like very much about this kind of portrait, is the charactor you captured, it make you wonder about his life story, what he has gone through. There must a so much memories and stories behind that wrinkle filled face.
Excellent shot with good quality, nice colors and a very intriquing subject of a charactor. I sometimes wish I understand all languages so I can listen to their stories. Thanks
Way

Gerrit (36157) 2009-10-06 5:40

Hi Gerd,
good strong portrait.
regards, Gerrit

skippy007 (7285) 2009-10-06 15:16

Hello Gert, when I look at the map of the world & see how much of it you have seen I am always amazed. My father always said, a barber has long hair, a tailor needs new trousers, a painters house needs a little paint, by the looks of this shot & keeping in mind the words of my father I think he could be a shoemaker.
Well captured, showing his hard working hands and a gentle, proud smile. Nice one.
Thanks
Regards
Santo

scalerman (25783) 2009-10-29 19:20

Gert: this image is redolent of the region it's from - very telling. best, c