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25-MAY-2008 andy smylie

1st - Merv ... by Andy Smylie

... been there done that - so full of life.

Canon EOS 30D
1/160s f/4.0 at 28.0mm iso800 hide exif
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Date/Time25-May-2008 15:16:59
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 30D
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length28 mm
Exposure Time1/160 sec
Aperturef/4
ISO Equivalent800
Exposure Bias-0.33
White Balance
Metering Modepartial (6)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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Canon DSLR Challenge01-Jun-2008 21:12
Great portrait and love the (side) lighting. -RK
ctfchallenge30-May-2008 16:11
Really nice portrait Andy and you did well to capture his personality - it shines through in those eyes and that smile! :-) CJ
Guest 29-May-2008 04:39
Thanks to all for your comments.

I visited an old smithie and museum over the weekend - Merv was a volunteer there and when asked to be photographed he gladly obliged. No studio and no reflector - just natural light from an open door and a little interior light - hence the 800 iso.

Merv was so full of stories of his life's experiences - it was hard not to take a good photo.
ctfchallenge29-May-2008 02:03
This gentleman evokes character, charm, intelligence and those eyes!!! Love the hair standing on end :) Very well done indeed, and certainly fits an emotive portrait! jano
ctfchallenge28-May-2008 17:20
Oh my what a wonderful character - Debi
ctfchallenge28-May-2008 01:29
Very natural and appealing tones and personality shines through. Great portrait. -tv
Guest 27-May-2008 23:02
Excellent portrait. Is it a studio setup? -COAmature
ctfchallenge27-May-2008 20:12
Andy - great lighting and detail. Based on your exif - looks like natural lighting??? Reflector?? Well done!!
- angioman
ctfchallenge27-May-2008 19:58
So much character and personality in his face. Very nice portrait, Andy.
--Mary Anne
ctfchallenge27-May-2008 16:52
Merv looks like someone I'd love to meet - and this is a wonderful photo!
Penny Street
Julie Bird27-May-2008 10:36
You have caught Merv very well Andy. It looks as though he has many good stories to tell. Julie