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Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 10 May 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
Not really. But this handicraft seller in Jubail, Saudi Arabia displays a vase in an unusual way. The vase was made in Iran from one piece of copper/pewter. Tomorrow, we'll see a closeup of the vase.
Saeed from Tehran, Iran
very nice shot.
Yes, that is Iranian handicraft with copper/pewter :)
10 May 2008 6:03am
@Saeed: You'll see the vase in tomorrow's photo. Thank you, Saeed.
DPM from Maalé, Maldives
I don't think he intended to be in the picture... LOL
wonderful handicraft
10 May 2008 6:33am
@DPM: Perhaps not. Thank you, dpm.
Rhys from Darlington, United Kingdom
thats a great portriat, the seller with his wares. well lit too, Natural light?
10 May 2008 7:11am
@Rhys: Yes just natural light. thank you, Rhys.
@mosleh: Many thanks, Mosleh.
Observing from Chester, United Kingdom
Great detail, and the background matches the general tone of the photo.
10 May 2008 8:02am
@Observing: Many thanks, Mike.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
I like the composition, ingenious gesture! The background colour suits the subjects perfectly!And...I look forward to see the vase in closer detail, as it looks fantastic even from a distance.
10 May 2008 8:07am
@Japanalia: Thank you for your great comment, Gabriela.
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
A fine photo portrait! The seller has an odd look about him.
10 May 2008 10:56am
@Craig: I agee. thank you, Craig.
Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa
Wow, this is amazing, look forward to the closeup shot tomorrow!
10 May 2008 12:05pm
@Ina: many thanks, Ina.
martie from Okinawa, Japan
This is a beautiful composition! Everything about it - colours, detail, lighting -- are excellent. I can't wait to see the close up of the vase.
10 May 2008 12:14pm
@martie: Thanks so much, Martie.
Tracey from White Hall, United States
Michael, I really love this as a portrait. He has an interesting expression and the lines made by his body le tthe eye wander around the picture. Lovely shot. Can't wait to see the close-up of the vase!
10 May 2008 12:42pm
@Tracey: You are very kind. Thank you, Tracey.
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Jolis tons pour ce portrait en situation d'un vendeur d'objet d'art si j'en croit le bel objet qu'il nous présente et que nous verrons donc de plus près demain.
10 May 2008 1:09pm
@Evelyne Dubos: Merci, Evelyne. Le demain sera une vue plus étroite du vase.
Barbara from Florida, United States
Indeed an unusual way to display the vase. While it is an interesting image my attraction is to this ornate pot. It is an amazing art and craft for this vase. I wonder the price.
10 May 2008 1:15pm
@Barbara: A little less than $1,000. thank you, Barbara.
@Helma: Thank you, Helma.
e. from New York, NY, United States
Very neat. The work looks so beautiful! I can't wait to see it up close. :)
10 May 2008 3:31pm
@e.: Many thanks, e.
MJ from Delaware, United States
nice capture... love the way he seems to be trying to get out of the frame
10 May 2008 4:00pm
@MJ: Thank you, MJ.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
I like the simplicity of your composition.
10 May 2008 4:30pm
@Viewfinder: Many thanks, VF.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
I'm anxious to see the vase more closely - good shot, Michael.
10 May 2008 4:52pm
@Judy: Many thanks, Judy.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Gosh this is one original portrait, I love it, and pewter Is something I collect, I just adore it...can't wait to see tomorrow's....but for now this is a very unique photo, bravo for that!
10 May 2008 6:47pm
@Lorraine: Thank you, Lorraine. that's very nice to say.
@givethemhell: He is very proud of it. Thank you, Eva.
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
The copper/pewter looks great in framed against that warm wall ... your title did have me worried for a moment ... I'll look forward to the close-up ...
10 May 2008 7:34pm
@Ron: Thank you, Ron.
Marion Headrick from Nanaimo, Canada
Beautiful vase and I also look forward to the close up. Did the dealer really want to be in the picture. He does not look impressed. BTW, great picture.
10 May 2008 8:00pm
@Marion Headrick: He didn't want to be there. I included him. thank you, Marion.
Rags from Plano, United States
This is a very well made image. His expression is priceless.
10 May 2008 8:27pm
@Rags: Thank you, Rags.
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
Superb portrait. Oriental people are so good at cooper work!
10 May 2008 8:47pm
@standley: I agree. thank you, Standley.
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
Maybe he wants to say: "Look, I saved this vase just minutes ago from Ali Baba's cave!" If you have bought it, he was using the right selling technique :-)
10 May 2008 11:21pm
@MadScientist: True. I think he would try anything to sell. thank you, MS.
pLusOne from Cheonan, South Korea
cool portrait and I like the colour tone of it.
11 May 2008 1:24am
@pLusOne: thank you, P1.
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
The shot has a lovely balance. Very nice.
11 May 2008 4:32am
@Michael Rawluk: Thanks so much, Michael.
Photographs by M.E. from Encino, United States
wonderful lighting and portraiture!
11 May 2008 9:24pm
@Photographs by M.E.: Thank you, ME.
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