Monday, May 14, 2012

Paris portrait



As you might guess this was not one of my covert shots...

He was standing outside an office door with a colleague and when he saw me photographing the details of the door he asked me to take his photo. 

He did not have to ask twice, and yes, I will be taking a print to him on my next trip.


Rue Vivienne
75002, Paris

23 comments:

  1. What a wonderful face! And a wonderful capture as always! Hope you've had a wonderful weekend, Genie!!

    Hugs
    Sylvia

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  2. A handsome man with sincere eyes. I love the fact you take the time to present folks with a copy of the photo you take. I bet most are surprised.

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  3. Hello Genie:
    What a superb subject for a portrait. This is wonderful!

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  4. Il est bon de s'entendre dire, oui je veux bien une photo !...
    Une très jolie capture.
    Gros bisous

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  5. I've never had a stranger ask me to to take their photo on my camera. It's great you will take him a print.

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  6. He looks appreciative of your willingness to photograph him. He'll love the print.

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  7. isn't it amazing how some people take offense when you turn your camera on them and others invite it. he is a most beautiful subject and you captured him perfectly.

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  8. This is a beautiful shot. I know he will love it. :)

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  9. What a nice smile he gave you! He looks very friendly.
    V

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  10. Nice shot,
    and he looks real happy when you took that photo no wonder it turned out amazing.

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  11. I think it helps to have a friendly face—whether you're the subject or the photographer! This is a wonderful portrait, Genie --

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  12. What a great face!! Perfect exposure and tack sharp on the eyes. Kudos! It would be absolutely perfect if you 'photoshopped' out some of the background details ---

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  13. He has such a lovely, kind face doesn't he?

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  14. Handsome face; looks like a nice guy.

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  15. Well done, Genie. It is so much easier when a subject asks us to take a picture.

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  16. I'm sure he'll appreciate it. A really nice portrait! :)

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  17. So glad that you all liked my "Paris friend" and he was surprised when I quickly snapped him after his request! I have already put this in my print folder for the next trip.

    Stan, I just need to be careful about the background mess as I do not Photoshop except some very basic crop, lighten/darken, and b/w. I need lessons in that for sure!

    Bises,
    Genie

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  18. Love portraits like this one, great photo !

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  19. Now weren't you lucky to get such an invite! Great portrait.

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Merci for your comments!