DPChallenge: A Digital Photography Contest You are not logged in. (log in or register) 
 
Challenge Entries
This image is not a part of any challenge.
Portfolio Images
06 Only the Cover
06 Only the Cover
SandyP


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Collection: Character
Camera: Canon EOS-5D
Lens: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS
Location: Kendall County Fairgrounds
Date Uploaded: Feb 14, 2009

Viewed: 445
Comments: 16
Favorites: 0

 Well, I told you I'd get a little more creative than a family snapshot this week, didn't I ?? :)

This was taken at what they call the "Valentine's Day Massacre". A big festival put on by different motorcycle groups all over the state. One of them participates to raise funds for my sister's non-profit organization that uses horse therapy to improve the quality of life for autistic and disabled children. Most of the people look alot like this gentleman, but I tell you, there are a lot of BIIIIIIIG compassionate hearts in that bunch of rough and tough teddy bears! And alot of people who are as rah-rah for Jesus as anyone (maybe more) that you'd see in most churches on Sunday morning. Like this fellow. I love that, and you know what? I think if Jesus walked the earth today, he would be deLIGHTED to hang out at the Vanentine's Day Massacre with friends of his like this :)

Here's another one of him giving me his "Sunday Best" portrait pose :)


Please log in or register to add your comments!

AuthorThread
 04/08/2009 07:21:54 PM
Great story to go with the photo. I like how he's moving his hair to show the tattoo. I'm guessing that he got it a long time ago and it's still important to him. You've got a great (and heart) for capturing people.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/02/2009 09:41:38 PM
LOL @ "Sunday Best"!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/26/2009 12:01:34 AM
Very sharp and clean and a neat look at a very interesting fellow! I get the feeling he probably really is a sweetie.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/24/2009 09:29:52 AM
Oh wow Sandy this is about as far from a family snapshot as I could imagine! and fabulous, I might add. I agree that they eyes are mesmerizing, but I also think the pose is killer, and the source of the pose ie the showing off of that spiderweb tattoo.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/21/2009 11:01:46 PM
I love the composition here. You really got so much of interest, but still his eyes really pull me in. Wonderful!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/17/2009 03:57:36 AM
Nice story to go along with the terrific portrait. The cigarette in his hands adds to the description of who he is (in a good way).
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/16/2009 08:23:19 PM
I dig the beard. Good on you for not taking him at face value!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/16/2009 05:03:54 AM
Love this, and thanks for all the info! You absolutely MUST try this with a nice contrasty B&W as well! Think it'd be awesome.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/15/2009 06:02:37 PM
great detail and knowing the story was nice too.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/15/2009 05:31:33 PM
Remarkable portrait. Very nice. What a details in the beard!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/15/2009 03:37:22 PM
Oh...what a great character....you should do more work with him.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/15/2009 05:09:18 AM
I think this is a realy great character portrait!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/15/2009 04:21:35 AM
I just love the harsh exterior yet the kindness that shines from within. Terrific beard!!!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/14/2009 05:22:08 PM
Very nice shot I like your description also I bet he has some stories to tell
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/14/2009 05:18:06 PM
Good shot and story.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/14/2009 05:10:47 PM
Cool portrait, although I find myself thinking "OUCH! It must've hurt to get a tattoo so close to his eye."
  Photographer found comment helpful.


Home - Challenges - Community - League - Photos - Cameras - Lenses - Learn - Help - Terms of Use - Privacy - Top ^
DPChallenge, and website content and design, Copyright © 2001-2025 Challenging Technologies, LLC.
All digital photo copyrights belong to the photographers and may not be used without permission.
Current Server Time: 04/08/2025 04:48:35 AM EDT.