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11-OCT-2009 Sam_C

The Equalizer

Met up with my buddy, an awesome photographer
and a truly nice guy. Tough as nails outside, but
tender as a teddy bear inside. He is a raw talent
who could shoot just about anything, and shoot it well.

Among our topics of conversation, I asked him what would he
do if someone on the street tried to swipe his equipment. His answer
was the best quote of the night:

"If someone tried to steal my camera, I would say
oh you can have it, but you gonna get hurt. I'll make
it worth your time!" :-)

That's my kinda fellow! Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you
my buddy, New York's own, the man I call "The Equalizer"
Elmer "EQ" Quianio

Nikon D3
1/100s f/2.0 at 35.0mm iso2500 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Milan Vogrin19-Apr-2010 18:44
Great image!V!
Simon Chandler17-Nov-2009 16:54
Fantastic portrait with perspective that emphasizes the strength of the subject. v
shatterbug30-Oct-2009 04:50
Great portrait...he looks like he means serious business! :-)
Manuel Libres Librodo Jr.25-Oct-2009 06:17
gwapo! pwedeng gawing model! V
zyziza24-Oct-2009 07:14
Yes, really teddy bear! Nice portrait!
V
Jeff Real20-Oct-2009 23:09
Awesome portrait, Sam. That 40D is certainly in good hands. ~V~
J. Scott Coile20-Oct-2009 08:39
Watch out... that thang is loaded ;-)
Jay Levin20-Oct-2009 02:43
I won't tell Elmer that I shoot Nikon, Sam! Vote
Jim's Atavistic Visions19-Oct-2009 23:26
I think I would be more afraid for my camera! His eye is killing me!

Jim

P.S. Is this Manny's D3 you used?
bill friedlander19-Oct-2009 17:57
Great portrait, Sam. I don't think anyone would even think of swiping his equipment. V
settler19-Oct-2009 07:57
FABBO is all!!!...V!!
James Clarke19-Oct-2009 01:01
Awesome shot and caption of an equally awesome photographer. BV
BTW is that his legendary EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 mounted on his 40D there?
Lee G19-Oct-2009 00:58
Strong portrait and nice comment on his good character. You attract the best people, Sam!
:O)
12318-Oct-2009 23:12
Strong portrait Sam. V
XiaoBernard9918-Oct-2009 21:06
Very expressive portrait.The equalizer sure is a very nice guy,if he is your Friend and you say it.This portrait is extremely well done,with the quality of SAM indeed.Treatment of tones(the deep blue,black of night,the light as background,the sharpness just as that must be,and the just timing to take a part of the humanity of our world.V
Fong Lam18-Oct-2009 17:14
Hi Elmer, nice to meet you !!
You're a real cool dude and Sam has excellently captured your portrait !! (V)
parallaxes aka Jean-Pierre Bijouard18-Oct-2009 17:01
Nice to meet Elmer! Great look! Excellent portrait of your buddy, Sam! Just had a look on his galleries but will be again there for sure :^)
Em Garcia 18-Oct-2009 16:14
I know this guy!! And it's so true...he may "look" tough from the outside, but such a gentle, good man inside. He is such a good husband and a great father...always looking out for his family. Am proud to know this "gentle teddy bear." You should meet his wife...she's something else, too!!
Elmer Quianio18-Oct-2009 16:09
I'm humbled and speechless Sam...Love the candid shot and the anecdote you've written about me.
Ron S. Bernardo18-Oct-2009 14:27
darn, you should have told me you guys are meeting up, i could have joined you both!
an nguyen18-Oct-2009 12:47
:)))) Hi there...
FrankB18-Oct-2009 12:06
So that's Elmer...In this life you gotta mean business, and there he is!....great portrait bro...V
Martha Albuquerque18-Oct-2009 11:20
:) He is prepared for the confront ideed Sam! Love the title! :)) V