Vintage, a photo from Nevsehir, Central Anatolia

Photographer's Note

When traveling somewhere or simply having a photo session, I guess we all have that feeling once in a while, where we have the impression that we caught a special image, one that is cool, creative or meaningful.

Of all the thousands of photos we are bringing back, this is the one we are looking forward to appreciate on our computer screen in full resolution.

From my trip in Turkey, this is the one. Nothing spectacular, just a photo of a man that somehow, epitomizes my experience with friendly Turkish people.

As we were walking through every narrow streets and passages in the small village of Ibrahim Pasa, we pushed our luck by passing through a doorway that was leading to a private inner court., curious to see what was on the other side.

My girlfriend found a cat and was busy shooting it, when suddenly, this handsome man arrived through the same doorway on its vintage motorcycle.

I immediately saw all the potential of this stylish and proud man driving his awesome bike, like a Turkish version of James Dean.

SnapRJW, cebe, ourania, siudzi, aliabazari, jjcordier, sevy, CLODO, timecapturer, Bartleby, ktanska, Suppiluliuma, macjake, Robert1969 oznaczył to zdjęcie jeko użyteczne

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ACL1978 (7511) 2012-08-22 6:47

You were right to be excited by this one, Andre - fantastic shot, full of life, style and humanity. Proud is a great word for him - he looks like he's gotten the most out of life. You've framed him absolutely perfectly within the doorway, and the nice dark background lets us really appreciate the rugged lines of the face.

The motorcycle is brilliant, and once again you've chosen the perfect angle and DOF, bringing the front tire almost into 3D and really showcasing the old but powerful feel of the machine. Really wonderful capture!

Andrew

SnapRJW (31631) 2012-08-22 7:01

Hello Andre - I can quite understand why you had a good feeling about this one, it is really excellent. I love what the wide angle has done to the perspective and proportions of the bike. The front wheel, petrol tank, chassis and the rider's leg have both been pulled forward and elongated with a fantastic result; punchy and perfect for the subject.

The composition is nicely controlled with wheel and leg plus foot creating strong lines toward the lower corners of the frame and the rider's tilted head and torso is cleverly framed by the doorway.

A serendipitous meeting with a fantastic result. A really 'sassy' portrait. Warm regards rosemary

dta (98848) 2012-08-22 7:33

Salut Andre ,
Le grand angle rend impressionnante la machine , qui contraste avec la bonhomie de son pilote . Parfaitement situés devant la porte ronde .
Belle prise .

GREGG (7888) 2012-08-22 7:36

Hi,
very dynamic frame,
old man on his motorcycle,
good shot,
Greg

guld (1042) 2012-08-22 8:05

A great photo with excellent clarity and POV. Yes, it was a special image you have captured. Bravo!

cebe (1491) 2012-08-22 8:20

Salut André,

Tu as bien raison d'en ętre fier de ta photo. Splendide sujet, allure sympathique. On se demande évidemment tout de suite si tu lui as demandé de ce placer devant cette porte avec sa moto ou si par hasard il s'y trouvait déjŕ. En tout cas, c'est certain que ça contribue grandement ŕ la composition et ŕ l'impact visuel.

Bye, Claude

ourania (51103) 2012-08-22 10:19

Hello Andre,
a fascinating portrait, very successful thanks to the composition, the subject's naturalness and the interaction between you. The motorcycle is very intriguing as an object and offers great depth, perspective and dynamism to the composition. But it's also essential for the gentleman's being so direct, proud and comfortable. I love his posture and smile. He surely has sensed and shares your fascination and appreciation. The backdrop and the ground create a wonderful context. I also love the lighting, colours and textures. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a lovely evening,
Ourania

adidas5nb (5743) 2012-08-22 10:23

that is one superb pic.like the angle and the perspective.the wide angle creates a brilliant effect.and the subject is fantastically chosen.he is brilliant and proud.the bike and the back ground add to his charm and give an exotic look.great DOF.
REALLY LIKE THIS PIC....
HIGH REGARDS
dwaipayan

siudzi (34141) 2012-08-22 12:16

Hi Andre,
Indeed, he seems to be very proud of having such a great bike! Perfectly seen and executed scene from a very well selected low POV. Fantastic image!

Warm regards,
Malgorzata

Zuzana_Stefkova (997) 2012-08-22 12:21

Hi Andre,

A lot of positive elements must meet in order to catch such a great photo as yours (surprise moment, great subject, light, colours, excellent composition). I could imagine this photo on a cover to Turkey travel guide.
Great work, TFS.

Zuzana

aliabazari (22233) 2012-08-22 22:27

Hi Andre
The portrait is very nice and I love him even motorcycles. Exposure was very good. Resolution and depth is very good.

With respect

Hanssie (11022) 2012-08-22 22:45

The view is fantastic !
Also very sharp and the man exactly situated "in the door", the old motor, great shot !

jjcordier (79299) 2012-08-22 23:05

André
Tu as toujours le chic pour trouver des cadrages percutants! Le sujet se prętait bien ŕ la photo, encore fallait-il avoir l'idée de ce POV particulier et la maitrise technique pour réaliser cette impressionnante photo.
Amitiés
JJ

sevy (58) 2012-08-23 1:01

Salut André,

Quand j'ai aperçu cette photo, j'ai tout de suite pensé que c'était une de tes photos.
J'ai bien aimé ta note qui décrit simplement mais efficacement ce que j'ai parfois pu expérimenter.
Un superbe portrait que tu as ramené. Ce n'est pas clinquant, mais bien naturel aussi bien dans les couleurs que dans l'attitude. Il se dégage quelque chose de cette photo.
Le Naturel et la Simplicité sont aussi appréciables.
Et puis ça me conforte dans mon idée que les grands angles sont parfois bien adaptés au portrait en permettant de retranscrire le contexte et la posture. Un homme ne se réduit pas ŕ son visage.

Yves.

CLODO (45116) 2012-08-23 1:37

bonjour André

Une photo acceptée aprčs contact, l'homme pose un peu, tout fier sur sa moto rouillée d'un autre sičcle et te gratifie d'un sourire de bienvenue avec sa tęte penchée. Magie du voyage et de ses découvertes imprévues. bon cadrage dans la porte du fond!
CLODO

chawax (20764) 2012-08-23 1:53

Bonjour Andre,
Beau portrait dont l'originalité réside dans l'utilisation du grand angle. Excellente exposition, netteté parfaite.
Amicalement,
Olivier

timecapturer (49288) 2012-08-23 3:07

Hi Andre
this is so creatively composed and executed. Love the effect of your POV and the use of the W/A lens to make it so outstanding and attractive. Superb clarity and sharp detail make this a fascinating and quite special image. Love it, well done!

Enjoy your day - Brian.

Bartleby (13552) 2012-08-23 5:31

Salut André,
j'aime beaucoup ce portrait qui porte ta signature avec l'utilisation du grand angle qui met en avant le sujet. J'aime bien aussi le fait que la porte sert de cadre naturel ŕ son visage. Et puis, il a du caractčre ce motocycliste!

Philippe

abmdsudi (95869) 2012-08-23 5:51

Hi Andre
I really like the concept here - the old big boys' toy! probably 1960's BSA model either looking in from the past, or fading out of the present but still proudly serviceable. nevertheless attractve enough to draw the eyes showing its rustic qualities. Obviously now in the ownership of someone who loves this a lot, the equally antique Mr James Dean look-alike. Diagonal framing, closeness and fg edge distortion, the effect of wide lens add the impact so nicely.
Great capture, TFS
Best regards

ktanska (44788) 2012-08-26 6:48

Hi Andre,
Oh yes, proud posture captured with close and wide angle, front wheel pushing close to the lens. The wheel also add diagonal line from the bottom corner. Good connection between him and the camera. Nine matching brown tones.
Kari

Suppiluliuma (3931) 2012-08-27 5:16

Good choice of aperture which allows us to savor the beauty of the details, while the candid note gives the background of the shot.

TFS.

Amicalement,

Erdem

yquem46 (38752) 2012-08-28 9:50

hello André
Un excellent usage du grand angulaire qui permet d'inscrire cette moto vintage dans la diagonale du format vertical, lui donnant un sacré dynamisme
Beau sourire du conducteur, trčs fier de sa machine
Bonne soirée, amitiés
patrick
Je serai ŕ Joburg vendredi matin mais pour qqes heures ŕ peine, en transit vers Livingstone !

wolf38 (30) 2012-08-28 10:23

Hello Kelly. I like especially the countries in Southeast Asia. The photographed portrait is very intense in the effect. It is the expressive eyes and lovely face. But especially touched me the emotional title. I like the photo very much because it has a human touch. Rgds, Wolfgang.

macjake (98456) 2012-08-28 14:32

Hi Andre
I'm very jealous of this one.
Wish I had taken it myself.
Wonderful perspectives - the long leg, the foot, the arms, and the long front tire all extend outwards.
Probably one of my favorites of yours.
Good on ya!
cheers
craig

Robert1969 (7160) 2012-10-29 2:57

Hello Andre,

The wide angle lens creates a nice effect:
makes the picture tougher and creates
also an extra depth. Light management and
the composition are as always excellent.
A nice detail/extra is that the colors
of the motorbike, his jacked and the
surrounding fits together and also a nice
extra is that the man is photogenic.

Friendly regards,
Robert

speedymanu (3701) 2013-02-05 13:59

Bonsoir Andre,

Beaucoup de finesse et d'humanité dans ce portrait. Tu as su capter un réel moment d'échange, la joie et la fierté de ton modčle. Les textures, rouillées de la moto et rugueuses des murs, structurent l'ensemble. Bravo, bravo,

Emmanuel

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