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06-SEP-2004 Quentin Bargate

Dignity by Quentin Bargate - 5th Place (tie)

This extraordinary gentleman was a small trader on a stall in Mauritius. With his clear eyes and upright demeanour, he conveyed considerable pride and dignity. Unposed.

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1/90s f/6.7 at 200.0mm iso160 full exif

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Guest 26-Oct-2005 01:58
Just awesome Quentin! - Albert
kodak_challenge24-Oct-2005 00:15
Thanks guys. Quentin
kodak_challenge23-Oct-2005 11:22
Hi Quentin
Glad to see you relented - this is a wonderful shot - just great! jono
Guest 23-Oct-2005 01:39
Hi Quentin. Totally agree, both about the dignity and about your decision regarding the crop. This is a powerful portrait. -- DF
kodak_challenge22-Oct-2005 12:33
Hi Quentin, I think you made the right decision about the crop, especially as it's so clearly and environmental portrait. anyway, lovely pic.
Flick.
kodak_challenge22-Oct-2005 12:31
Flick, thanks. I tried a tighter crop, but I lile the enviroment - the old van in the background - it all adds to the context (I hope!) - Quentin
kodak_challenge22-Oct-2005 12:26
This is fabulous, Quentin. The effect of his dark eyes burning out of that pattern of light and shadow is incredibly effective.
Something in me want o crop it in tighter, but I'm not sure if that would destroy the balance.
Flick.