FARMER & SON

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Alaçatı used to be a town of farmers and fishermen. It was a laid back small village where living was steady, and the time was observed by seasons. In eighteen years, since I made this image, the village was transform into one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Aegean coast, with B&Bs, boutique hotels, restaurants, cafes, teahouses, art galleries. The busy season is summer, and it's crowded beyond imagination. Narrow cobble-stone streets, people enjoying the hospitable weather and each other's company.

Frame by Frame Travel: FARMER & SON
 
It was at the farmers' market of those days. I spoke with them for a while.
As you may feel, we were all shy in making this photograph. Many thanks, Rob. :)
 
Julian, many thanks. The country I left 27 years ago, is quite different now.
 
Many thanks, Pete.
The "Çiftçi" printed on the wood card siding over the father's head means "Farmer" :)

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Thank you very much, Stephen. :o
 
It was not a formal approach, Brian. I am not good at that. Asking like "may I take a photo of you." I'd feel very stiff. I tried the other way, which is doing candids. Most of the time I felt like a thief. It was no fun for me.

If I am part of some event, if I am moved by some happening, I photograph. So the drive is not one particular person usually. There is a heart connection. Photographing that wider spectrum brings me into the stage as part of everybody. I am one of them. That, I think, has evolved naturally in time.

Body language is at least half of our communications, that is if we are expressive especially in a positive way. I look like a tourist in my old country. So, most of the time, I may not even have to say a word.
 
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This is interesting, Nihat.

You raised the camera to your eyeball, did you not? If so they knew you were taking a picture. What verbal cues preceded that moment. What got them looking into the camera so meaningfully, not is a smiley snapshot moment kind of way, but in a portrait kind of way, with expressive looks and direct eye contact--What made them look at you in that fashion? That's what I'd love to know.
 
Am I under oath?
I didn't do it, NO, I didn't do it!!! ;)

It's like making love, Brian.
Does one always ask for permission to do the next thing he/she does?
Yes, when we are in love and lost in what we do, we open up to each other. :)
I believe we connect with each other in many layers. Some explainable, some not.

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Many thanks, Glenn.
I wonder sometimes, where they are now - If they are alive, happy...
 
Nihat Iyriboz said:
Am I under oath?
I didn't do it, NO, I didn't do it!!! ;)

It's like making love, Brian.
Does one always ask for permission to do the next thing he/she does?
Yes, when we are in love and lost in what we do, we open up to each other. :)
I believe we connect with each other in many layers. Some explainable, some not.

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Many thanks, Glenn.
I wonder sometimes, where they are now - If they are alive, happy...
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A very interesting conversation. Your thoughts and approach are interesting.

I remember a part of the documentary 'War Photography' where Nachtwey was asked about photographing people who are suffering and in extreme anguish during conflicts, and photographing them in extreme close-up. Specifically, he was asked about intrusion, abusing moments of extreme privacy etc. His answer (paraphrased) had to do with approaching the people with an open heart. With sympathy and empathy - and that most often they wanted the world to know their pain and grief. So not exactly the same in terms of a conflict, but similar in approaching in an open way.

In this photograph you have pulled it off so well.

I too would love to know where they are now...
 
Thank you, Stephen :)
and thank you, Brian :)
for cultivating this understanding.

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Brian Moore said:
Wonderful, Nihat. Do you recall how you put it to them? ...the request for a photo I mean.
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Brian, I noticed that I forgot to thank you whilst I was busy explaining how I did it. [doh]
Thank you very much, Brian. :o
 
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