The most photographed man in TE?, a photo from Hong Kong, Sud

Photographer's Note

He really might be the most photographed man in TE. Darren and Luko has posted pictures of this man, so i assume this is going to be the third. The other two are in this theme.

Tec: Desaturated, resized and sharpened.

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ianmcall (1213) 2004-03-27 9:29

Good framing, nice light and a charming expression.

His nose seems broader than usual for guys from this area:)

Darren (6823) 2004-03-27 9:30

This is good Kourosh. Your conversion to b&w is quite good, although I typically prefer shots which are not truly b&w, but are toned lightly in some other way (tritoning is good). I like your nice tight crop and his beard/mouth teeth are all very nice and sharp. His eyes seem just a little soft, or perhaps they are just a little dark? Perhaps a little burning would help. Anyways a very good shot of a very interesting subject.

edji (1368) 2004-03-27 9:52

Very nice picture with a beautiful contrast. I like it this way, in black and white.

jhonny_blue (4956) 2004-03-27 10:03

Beautiful portrait !
This kind of people needs thousands of pictures !
Very good !

zto (268) 2004-03-27 10:17

I thought i recognized this man :) He's a real TE-celebrety by now :) I like the very fine structure of the hari and beard that you have manged to captcher. I think this is enhanced by your conversion to B&W. You could try to lighten it up just a bit with curves mabye, to bring our his eyes. Or, add an unsharp mask, just on the eyes. That is a great way to enhance eys in general, and after all, that is one the more prominent and important feature sin potraits like this one.

Well done

cool_s15 (4050) 2004-03-27 10:49

Very beautiful portrait here! Nice used of B&W as well. It's good to see him again here. Your framing is great. Wonderful captured!

c_kyr (1810) 2004-03-27 12:07

Great portrait here Kourosh.
Very nice capture of the man's expression.
Very well done!

Ebbe (9625) 2004-03-27 12:08

A fine portrait and strong B&W-tones. I just wish we could see a little bit more of his eyes.

avigur_11 (22535) 2004-03-27 13:19

What a charchter, I am not surprised ythat you all go around him. Very nice use of b/w. There is a huge difference between the upper part ogf his face and the lower part. Itlooks like it doesn't belong to the same person,. A very interesting shot, kourosh.

Luko (14000) 2004-03-27 13:41

Aaah! I was expecting for your shot! A good one Kourosh, with a fine DOF and which really looks much like Darren's angle, You said that he was always at the same place but I'm also struck how photo after photo guy has ALWAYS the same close-to-laughter expression.

Yitzhak said a true thing about the unmatching halves of this guy, there's something deeply original in his face and this is maybe why he's so photogenic!

That face ought to be in the movies, and at least he'll be in TrekEarth...

manny (22032) 2004-03-28 8:05

This is a very good portrait shot. So clear and sharp. The face alone merits good critic. Your spot on composition and FOF enhances the quality of this pic. Congrats.

maciekda (19895) 2004-03-28 8:50

nice portrait Kourosh, i think it is your best portrait, but i am sure soon you'll shoot even better ones, can't wait to see them!
good stuff, great tight composition, great subject.

howie6267 (57) 2004-04-05 4:37

I can see why he is so photographed. He has great character. You have done a good job of capturing him. I like the fact that you did him in black and white. It adds more to his character.

philip_coggan (11) 2004-04-05 4:44