Brunch with Battutah
The Wizard - A London statue man II
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 9 March 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
@Nick Passantino: Yes, he was friendly. Thank you, Nick.
@pLusOne: I agree. thank you, P1.
@e.: Thank you, e.
@Oswegan: Thank you, O.
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
The wizard is back. And I agree with pLusOne, he looks really sad, or maybe exhausted by the exhibitions
9 Mar 2008 6:04am
@Calusarus: Sad and exhausted I would say. Thank you, Calusarus.
@Saeed: Many thanks, Saeed.
Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa
The detail and textures are amazing! Excellent capture!
9 Mar 2008 7:08am
@Ina: thank you, Ina.
@Dara: Yes, they are nice. thank you, Dara.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Kenya
So you DID find the Wizard.....or is it from the first encounter?!I must admit that the man has lots of imagination which is well reflected in the eclectic attire...he even has sunglasses!!!!!! A good portrait! But did you tell him that what he uses might be toxic?
9 Mar 2008 7:26am
@Japanalia: I didn't want to worry him especially about the toxic body paint. Thanks, Gabriela.
yiannis krikis from thessaloniki, Greece
great catch - this man is dressed very impresive
9 Mar 2008 7:45am
@yiannis krikis: Thank you, Yiannis.
Ken from Cebu City, Philippines
Great portrait Michael! I'd generously tip this man for his effort. And you have great stories in your blog, I've always wanted to travel and write about my experiences. :D
9 Mar 2008 8:02am
@Ken: I hope you are able to travel one day. thanks, Ken.
Rhys from Darlington, United Kingdom
you certainly get the feeling that this man could really tell some stories. I think you have captured the essence of his history well in this study.
9 Mar 2008 8:13am
@Rhys: You are right. I'll chat more with him next time I'm in London. Thanks, Rhys.
@dpm: Yes, not hot weather clothing for sure. Thanks, dpm.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Oh Dear Wizard, what to do with this world? Michael, this is another of your breathtaking images...
9 Mar 2008 9:26am
@Lorraine: Thank you, Lorraine. Next time I'm in London I'll ask his opinion about the future of the world. I'm sure he has some interesting views.
@martie: Thank you, Martie.
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Son costume et son maquillage sont vraiment incroyables !! Mais ses yeux sont toujours aussi tristes.....
9 Mar 2008 9:48am
@Evelyne Dubos: Je conviens au sujet de sa tristesse. Merci, Evelyn.
Craiger from Vacaville, California, United States
A wonderful people shot! I love this guys art and your shot as well!
9 Mar 2008 10:11am
@Craiger: Thank you, Craiger. I appreciate your comment.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Wow! I was wondering what the wizard and these other statue people would look like *on the job* and now I see. Amazing! This portrait of the wizard statueman all but breathes.
9 Mar 2008 11:27am
@Viewfinder: That's a really nice uplifting comment. thank you, VF.
vu@granby - Wolfgang Prigge from Canada
A wizard or a troll? Hard to say, but either way you caught him well!
9 Mar 2008 12:25pm
@vu@granby - Wolfgang Prigge: Many thanks, Wolfgang.
@Betty: Thank you, Betty.
@Teresa Durães: Thank you, Teresa.
@tyan: That's very compassionate. Thank you, Tyan.
@givethemhell: Well fed. Thank you, Eva.
@alex centrella: Many thanks, Alex.
Ondro from Brezno, Slovakia
nice image :) first I thought it is a statue, and the I realised, it is a man :)
9 Mar 2008 4:07pm
@Ondro: Yes, a statue man. That's hisjob. Thanks, Ondro.
MJ from Delaware, United States
great capture ... the details of the costume great....and the eyes they look so sad
9 Mar 2008 7:54pm
@MJ: Thanks, MJ. So true about his eyes.
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
I'm happy to see you found your Wizard. A brilliant and dare I say magical portrait Michael :)
9 Mar 2008 8:44pm
@MaryB: You have conjured up an excellent comment. Thank you, Mary.
@standley: Many thanks, Standley.
drphoto from Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Yay! I'm glad the wizzard reappeared - I wanted to see him in a full length shot. Perhaps the bleary eyes are from silver paint poisoning!
Dan
10 Mar 2008 7:50pm
@drphoto: Thanks, Dan. Silver paint and perhaps Johnnie Walker poisoning as well. I think he'd been on a real bender the night before.
Porcsin from Debrecen, Hungary
A wizard with sunglass? ;)
The tale is mixibg with modern! Nice composition!
10 Mar 2008 11:00pm
@Porcsin: He's very original in his dress. thank you, Porcsin.
Barbara from Florida, United States
Excellent Michael. I am amazed at these performers and their outfits. This one in particular has a lot to him in his hair and clothing. There are similar street performers down at the beach on weekends, I have been curious what paint is used. Especially on their skin. Nice to see a fuller view, great shot.
11 Mar 2008 4:13am
@Barbara: Yes, the paint could be toxic. Thank you, Barbara.
Nishana Minhaz from Calicut, India
wen i read bout the statue man in ur post a day b4 this one, i dint realise wat exactly it is that they do.. i havnt ever seen a statue man n so im glad to have come across ur pictures.. thanx for sharing!
12 Mar 2008 8:13am
@Nishana Minhaz: Thanks, Nishana. They just stand like a statue and people watch them and give them money.
Elisa from Massachusetts, United States
a magical pic! That looks like a heavy costume
13 Mar 2008 3:26pm
@Elisa: I agree. Must be terrible on a summers day. thank you, Elisa.
Twelvebit from Victoria, United States
I've always wondered if there are any long term adverse health affects from having that paint on the skin. I suppose they get away with it because it is only covering a small part of their body.
14 Mar 2008 1:42am
@Twelvebit: I wondered the same. thank you, 12bit.
