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I had this great idea to photograph the "Faces of the Renaissance" yesterday while at the festival; however, I didn't have enough memory (...and neither did my ...
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I had this great idea to photograph the "Faces of the Renaissance" yesterday while at the festival; however, I didn't have enough memory (...and neither did my camera) but, I did manage to take one image of this guy working the archery booth... Renaissance Man!
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39 Comments | Report
Beautiful-Breeze Platinum
 
Beautiful-Breeze March 17, 2014
Wow, Well...... obviously ONE shot was all you needed. This shot is fantastic.
Well done!!!!
KelThompson
KelThompson March 17, 2014
lol, thanks! It did turn out nice.
Timbo
 
Timbo March 18, 2014
This is a very powerful shot.... Great in B/W and fantastic use of light... Well done.... Awarded.....
KelThompson
KelThompson March 18, 2014
Timbo!!! Thanks!
Chasingthelight_67
 
Chasingthelight_67 March 21, 2014
Amazing eyes and lighting.
KelThompson
KelThompson March 22, 2014
Thank you Sir Wayne!
robheath
 
robheath March 22, 2014
Dramatic lighting and excellent contrast.. Congrats, great portrait!
KelThompson
KelThompson March 22, 2014
Word up Rob!
JDLifeshots
 
JDLifeshots March 22, 2014
Amazing capture! Awarded.
KelThompson
KelThompson March 22, 2014
JD!!! Thanks bud!
debbietegtmeier PRO+
 
debbietegtmeier March 22, 2014
Absolutely mesmerizing!
KelThompson
KelThompson March 22, 2014
Thanks Debbie!
fotobear
 
fotobear March 22, 2014
I kust love this photo..all the emotions ate caufht in the eyes..awesome picture!
KelThompson
KelThompson March 22, 2014
Thanks big bear!
CarolineSimone Platinum
 
CarolineSimone March 22, 2014
sublime
KelThompson
KelThompson March 22, 2014
Thanks you Caroline!
KelThompson
 
KelThompson March 22, 2014
Wow! Thank you all! This image just got featured in the, Saturday Photo Delight! Made my day!
JhansenRM
 
JhansenRM March 22, 2014
Awarded with pleasure. Congrats!
KelThompson
KelThompson March 22, 2014
...appreciate that J!
sebastianmuglia Platinum
 
sebastianmuglia March 22, 2014
in the Saturday Photo Delight it's what deserve! Bravo.
KelThompson
KelThompson March 22, 2014
Thanks Sebastian!
mikelea
 
mikelea March 22, 2014
Grate shot so well done! And a well deserved award, you nailed it so now to go over to your wall and check that out to!
KelThompson
KelThompson March 22, 2014
Thank you Mike!
eileenmc Platinum
 
eileenmc March 22, 2014
beautiful
KelThompson
KelThompson March 22, 2014
Thanks Eileen!
Susmont
 
Susmont March 22, 2014
Great portrait!
KelThompson
KelThompson March 22, 2014
Thanks Sus!
hugh
 
hugh March 22, 2014
Number "1"
KelThompson
KelThompson March 23, 2014
Thanks hugh!
ellie_lawton_978
 
ellie_lawton_978 March 22, 2014
WOW....What more can I say xxx love it xxx
KelThompson
KelThompson March 23, 2014
Thanks Ellie!
terricolgrove
 
terricolgrove March 22, 2014
Perfection!
KelThompson
KelThompson March 23, 2014
Thank you Terri!
dagmarbeavers
 
dagmarbeavers March 22, 2014
Great eyes !
RolandRuttenPhotography
 
RolandRuttenPhotography March 23, 2014
Nice sharpness and contrast!
KelThompson
KelThompson March 23, 2014
FirePhotography, I thank you!
glow
 
glow March 23, 2014
This photo "grabs" me! So well done. It is hypnotizing!
KelThompson
KelThompson March 23, 2014
Glow! Thank you!
danielmartin
 
danielmartin March 23, 2014
Congratulation for the Editor's award! You deserve it because this is a GREAT photograph! Love the energy that is coming from the eyes and the very "Mona Lisa" smile!... Light is just perfect! Bravo again! ♫
KelThompson
KelThompson March 23, 2014
Thank you Mr. Martin!
SPadel
 
SPadel March 23, 2014
Wonderful shot, makes me want to sit and have a conversation with the man and see some things through his eyes...Thank you for sharing..
KelThompson
KelThompson March 23, 2014
Thanks Mr. Padel! You bet!
mario_el
 
mario_el March 23, 2014
It's very-very good picture
KelThompson
KelThompson March 23, 2014
Thanks Mario!
ovosphotography
 
ovosphotography March 24, 2014
great!
KelThompson
KelThompson March 24, 2014
Ovos! Thanking you!
elenirmarins
 
elenirmarins March 24, 2014
Brillant!
KelThompson
KelThompson March 25, 2014
Thanks!
dondurante
 
dondurante March 27, 2014
WOW, such intense eyes! Great shot!
KelThompson
KelThompson March 27, 2014
I'm sayin! Thanks Don!
bwright
 
bwright July 19, 2014
Wow!
KelThompson
KelThompson August 29, 2014
BW - Right!? Thanks!!
vojce
 
vojce August 31, 2014
fantastic portrait
KelThompson
KelThompson August 31, 2014
Thanks again! Vojce!
NatashaT
 
NatashaT August 31, 2014
ohhh, those eyes...awesome!!! Love it!!!
KelThompson
KelThompson August 31, 2014
Thanks NatashaT
abjurelee
 
abjurelee November 04, 2014
Brilliantly detailed capture x
ashotinthedark
 
ashotinthedark January 02, 2015
absolutely wonderful.
sebastianmuglia Platinum
 
sebastianmuglia January 08, 2015
That's the one!
dellish
 
dellish January 08, 2015
The eyes have it. Great lighting and magic picture.
cclaude PRO
 
cclaude January 15, 2015
Superb lighting and detail. Very expressive face. Congrats!
debbietegtmeier PRO+
 
debbietegtmeier April 03, 2015
I am completely mesmerized by this photograph. Congrats on making the finals and I think this should have won!!
KelThompson
KelThompson April 03, 2015
Well that makes two of us! :) Thanks for the nice words!
dareco
 
dareco May 08, 2015
voted
SchnellSabine
 
SchnellSabine October 12, 2015
Wow, great shot, almost a little spooky :-)
minjiwe
 
minjiwe November 20, 2019
Wow!
humble
 
humble January 10, 2020
O-o-o-oo-ohhhh! Who dat? He could play Jesus in a movie!
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Behind The Lens

Location

I took this photo at the Renaissance Fair in South Florida.

Time

It was taken in the early afternoon.

Lighting

The lighting was completely natural, with the exception of an overhang which partially shadowed his forehead and the back part of his head.

Equipment

I shot this with my Canon 5D Mark II, with a Canon 70 - 300, 5.6, 58mm lens. There was not a flash involved.

Inspiration

I find people to be great subjects. When my family set out to visit the local Renaissance festival I couldn't resist bringing my equipment. I believe that ordinary family outings are often overlooked as great photography expeditions.

Editing

Clearly I 'desaturated' the image, a.k.a. turned it black and white. I typically ad some contrast, and there was a touch more background showing which I blacked out.

In my camera bag

I like to have a flash and a few good lenses to cover: wide angle, telephoto and macro shots. This keeps me prepared for most situations.

Feedback

Bring your camera and a lens or two when you visit novel places.

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