Posts for: Rob47
Sep 12, 2017 18:29:33 #
That's OK. It was my fault. I went to post and forgot to select the photo gallery section. Glad he caught it. Also glad you like the image!
Manglesphoto wrote:
Are you naturally this pissy ? or do you work at it?
Sep 12, 2017 17:40:06 #
Evacuating Naples, we ended up in Cashiers, NC. This is the honeymoon cabin at High Hampton Resort. Couldn't resist a late afternoon shot. The calm after the storm.
Aug 22, 2017 12:37:02 #
Thanks. I was fortunate to be walking in his alley that morning and fortunate he enjoyed his photo taken.
fourg1b2006 wrote:
That is a great looking portrait....wonderful b&w image. Good work.
Aug 22, 2017 12:34:50 #
Thanks. Exactly! I do have another shot from the other side but the lighting was much better from this side. Especially converting to B&W.
wham121736 wrote:
When the subject is willing and photogenic is the time make several images - from the left, from the right, close ups, etc. Opportunities should not be wasted.
Aug 22, 2017 12:32:12 #
As I walked by him his eyes were closed. I got about 6 ft away and turned back. Within a few seconds he opened his eyes. I spoke to him and told him he was a handsome man. As soon as he smiled I knew he would be willing. Then I asked if I could photograph him. He was flattered and said "Of course". I asked him to close his eyes again. Just didn't want to pass up that look. Thanks
oldpsych wrote:
Terrific shot. How did you get over any trepidation, assuming you had some, about asking people to allow you to take their picture.
Aug 21, 2017 16:40:31 #
Thanks. We were told it rains 300 days a year there. I knew early august was the best chance for good weather. We lucked out in that both days at sea was thick fog but it always cleared on land.
blacks2 wrote:
Beautiful shots, you won the lottery, nice weather. We took 6 cruises up there originating from Vancouver, Seattle and SF but never had nice weather like you had.
Aug 21, 2017 09:56:59 #
Thanks. A beautiful state to shoot!
Carolina Wings wrote:
Beautiful series Rob 
Aug 21, 2017 09:56:10 #
Thanks. Yes, you'll see one of my replies above. I waited for him to open his eyes and then asked permission. Asked him to close them again. Such a nice man!
lamiaceae wrote:
Really nice! Did you have to ask, he looks like he is asleep. 
Aug 21, 2017 09:42:32 #
Yes, I have done that many times not only with instances like this but also street performers. This gentleman didn't want a thing. He was quite content in just letting me capture him. But a valid point when necessary.
cyclespeed wrote:
Maybe leaving bills in his hand would be an alternative to showing him the final edit.
Aug 21, 2017 09:37:47 #
Thank you. Background: He was in an alley just sitting with his eyes closed. Lighting was great. I stood for about a minute until he opened his eyes. My first words were "You are one handsome man". He said, "It's the beard". I knew with his smile he'd let me take his photo. I asked him to close his eyes again. Just loved the texture of the bricks and surrounding. Very lucky to stumble across him and fortunate he cooperated.
CAS1951 wrote:
I am always a sucker for street photography! This photo is fantastic! I love the B&W and the lighting.
Aug 21, 2017 09:31:48 #
Thanks! Always appreciate your compliments.
jaymatt wrote:
Great informal portrait, Rob.
Aug 21, 2017 09:30:53 #
Thanks. He was a great guy. Just wish I could have showed him the final edit.
jackerayc wrote:
Excellent! Very nice B&W.
~Jackeray
~Jackeray
Aug 21, 2017 09:11:29 #
Before heading to Alaska, I walked around Public Market in Seattle. A great spot for street photography. I couldn't resist this wonderful gentleman. He was kind enough to let me capture him. One of my favorite shots. Just wanted to share.
Aug 21, 2017 08:40:51 #
It's one of the bigger ones in the Celebrity line. Full capacity around 2800. Certainly not as large as Royal Caribbean Oasis capacity of 6000+. We do love the Celebrity line.
jerryc41 wrote:
Beautiful. That's a pretty big ship.
Aug 21, 2017 08:37:05 #
If we had a little more time we would have walked to the sandbar. It's about a 45 minute roundtrip hike. The whole experience of being by the glacier was dramatic. Actually, I used no filters. I did a little adjusting in Lightroom. Yes we were very lucky with the weather. Thanks!
FiddleMaker wrote:
Well, at least you had good weather. I would love to be on that sand bar watching the water fall. very dramatic. The water appears to be a tad chilly for swimming however.
Appears as though you used a polarizing filter on a couple of the scenes. ~FiddleMaker
Appears as though you used a polarizing filter on a couple of the scenes. ~FiddleMaker