Old Man and the Sea?

[Gandalf]

He was sitting on a bench at the waterfront in Sitka, Alaska, watching the ships come and go. I asked if I could take his photo. Surprised, he said "You want to take my photo?" "Yes sir, if you don't mind," I replied. He sat up straight and gave me a wonderful smile. I hope I added some happiness to his day.

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[niknd501]

Bill - this image is screaming "Topaz"...I had a play with it but will only post the link..

I love the image you captured.

If you want me to remove it I will no problem.

http://rdsimages.smugmug.com/photos/444324225_z55a6-L.jpg

 

[Debbie H]

Bill what a sweet story.Fantastic shot!! Oh and by the way the photo is super sharp!! What lens did you have on your camera if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Gandalf]

Thanks Rod. I like the effect you created. I also played with a similar effect with Lucis...great minds think alike, huh? However, I keep coming back to the original because the character in his face really speaks to me.

Thanks for looking!

 

[Gandalf]

Hi Debbie. Thanks for your comments. It was a 70-200 on a D3. My favorite lens!

 

[niknd501]

Thanks Rod. I like the effect you created. I also played with a similar effect with Lucis...great minds think alike, huh? However, I keep coming back to the original because the character in his face really speaks to me.

Thanks for looking!

Yep - it's a fine original photo for sure.

 

[Firestorm_westy]

Great shot - Bags of character!

Got to love the 70-200!

 

[papa85]

Ha, How you doing Rod, Looks like you got Topaz down pat. Looking good. Happy New Years to you and your family.

 

[Spydawebb]

Nice shot! There certainly is a lot of character in that picture.

 

[KYgirl@heart]

WOW, love it. Thanks for sharing

 

[Cuties02q]

Wonderful!!!

 

[Gandalf]

Hi Paul, Alan and Andrea. Thanks for looking! I appreciate your comments.

 

[Gandalf]

Thanks Stephanie!

 

[Debbie H]

Hi Debbie. Thanks for your comments. It was a 70-200 on a D3. My favorite lens!

Thanks Bill! I have the 70-200 but not the D3:frown: Oh and you are so very welcome! Debbie

 

[asaya]

I love the sharpness of this shot and the emotion of the target great photo

 

[Mike Buckley]

Makes me smile too!

 

[shtarka1]

Excellent!

 

[Gandalf]

Tony, Mike and Steve,

I appreciate your comments. Thanks for looking!

 

[Seneca]

Ahhh those lines and grey hairs probably tell some great stories. Hope you gave him a little something. Great shot nonetheless.

 

[unnecessary]

that shot says A LOT! I like it.