matt sutton
Dee's Father
Posted by matt sutton (Sydney, Australia) on 12 September 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
Bangkok. I really want to honour this man. He is Dee's father. Dee is a cousin of Chalie, my friend. He is helping rebuild his daughter's home. I met him and although we couldn't talk to eachother that much we understood eachother. It was a stinking hot day. He and his son are helping the government builders. He was covered in concrete dust and grime but held a certain humble nobleness about him. Again and again I am flattered that he allowed me to take his photograph.
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Stovepipe from Ames, Iowa, United States
I like this - he's got a strong presence, and your exposure is perfect.
12 Sep 2008 10:53am
@Stovepipe: many thanks. the film got buggered by the blasted XRAY machines at the airports.... especially the high ASA stuff. there's a slight fog over the neg. hardly noticeable really. but I know its there ;-)
Pavla from Saint James City, United States
great portrait and even greater heart!
12 Sep 2008 1:14pm
@Pavla: thanks Pavla. He is a wonderful man.
@Seb!: many thanks Seb. Appreciate you stopping by here !!
@Lorena: many many thanks Lorena !!
@gbe: thank you very much Grant. your comments hold weight !!!
Tamara from Fort Myers, FL, United States
A look at a hard working gentleman. Poor guys looks exhausted! I can really see it in his face. I'll go grab him some water, now. :)
Great guy!
12 Sep 2008 2:18pm
@Tamara: many thanks Tamara ;-) very kind
lisa v from Gawler, Australia
love what tam said :D great photo matt, a lot of life in it, despite his inertia
13 Sep 2008 2:15am
@lisa v: hey many thanks Lisa. yeah I loved Tamara's comments also !
red from clermont ferrand, France
hello Matt, nobility is the first word which came to me to the spirit by looking at this portrait, in the pose and the attitude but essentially in the expression of this man. I have a big admiration for the men of this disposition. Great work!
(Your photos make me progress in English, they express so much. :o) )
13 Sep 2008 5:01am
@red: Many thanks Red. You are very kind in your words here. He was a great man in my opinion. I was humbled to be there to be honest. I am further pleased your english is improving !!
