Sied (pron. Sy-Iid)

[Paul Lange]

Got back from Tripoli last night and while I was there decided to over come my usual shyness and start photographing people. Managed to get a few photographs but was really busy for all of the 2 weeks I was there, even at weekends so didn't get much time in the end. So much for the plan. This is Sied, an all round round good guy and still pretty sharp and fairly active for an oldie. I took this while we were having a sit down and a drink on the balcony, chatting about business ideas. I might crop it just to show the top portion of the image. I think it looks a little better cropped but the whole image says a little more about him. Haven't fully decided yet

 

[Paul Lange]

This is a slightly more informal photograph of Sied in action.

 

[Brian Moore]

I like the entire image, Paul. I think if you crop it you lose a lot of his character. There's something about the [hone in one hand and the coffee in the other that somehow bridges a social, cultural or chronological gap. Or maybe all three gaps. The picture looks HDR.

 

[Brian Moore]

Well now,...that second one's real good, too.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Yes, both great shots. He really shines.

 

[Paul Lange]

Thanks guys. The first was taken with fill flash given it a harder look. The second was natural lighting so a bit softer. HDR - NOOOOO!

 

[Allan Batchelor]

He looks a bit of character and you captured it well

 

[Brian Moore]

HDR - NOOOOO!

Sorry Paul! Didn't mean to offend.

 

[Chris Dodkin]

I do like the full frame in #1 - you get to see the context with the mug, and the skin detail on his hand which helps to tell the story

Lovely use of fill flash Paul

 

[Pete Askew]

I agree, the whole image works very well Paul. And if I was going to crop at all, I'd take a tiny bit of the space above his head to make it even more intimate. I certainly like the first the best. A super shot all round.