Brunch with Battutah
Bahrain faces
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 25 August 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
A local hanging on a street corner in Manama, the capital of the island kingdom of Bahrain.
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@Zygene: Merci, Zygene.
@Dimitrios: I think he enjoyed it. Thank you, Dimitrios.
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
a kind and humble face -- excellent composition... such character! beautiful!
25 Aug 2008 6:19am
@dj.tigersprout: Thanks, Jaycee. Yes, I thought he had a great face.
Arash from Dubai, United Arab Emirates
nice portrait, I like the way he looking outside the frame.
25 Aug 2008 7:08am
@Arash: Thanks for all your comments, Arash.
Mirko Herzner from Mühlheim am Main, Germany
Very cool capture. Did he know you are going to take this shot?
25 Aug 2008 7:08am
@Mirko Herzner: Yes, I asked his permission. Thanks, Mirko.
António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal
One of the trio of the other day. He looks amused doing nothing.
25 Aug 2008 9:14am
@António Pires: I agree. Thank you, António.
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Oui je le reconnais aussi, il a cette fois un sourire amusé et malicieux.... Bon portrait.
25 Aug 2008 10:33am
@Evelyne Dubos: Merci, Evelyne.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
Wow ... the man with the "dancing fingers" again, this time featured all alone.
He has a most interesting face a a little smirk that hits of his pleasure. To look at him, you'd never know it was 40C at the time you captured this shot. He looks relaxed and 'cool'. ;D
25 Aug 2008 10:47am
@Judy: Very much so. thank you, Judy.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
How do they stay so cool? I would be drenched! Wonderful portrait, Michael. Looks like he's waving hello to someone!
25 Aug 2008 11:21am
@Betty: He has his arm on the top of the bench. They just really know how to relax. thanks, Betty.
@Iris: Thanks very much, Iris.
@Tilala: Merci, Marie.
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
He has a look of - let the world slip by, I don't care - on his face. Is he old..?
Another lovely image Michael.
25 Aug 2008 12:45pm
@Observing: Thank you, Mike. I think he is in his 50s.
@MJ: Thank you you very much, MJ.
Lorraine from Canada
Ahh the man with the finger, he's very distinguished looking, classy sort of gentleman, gorgeous portrait, always! I'd gladly vote for you Michael, you deserve BUT I don't want to register, God knows I have enough blogs..(5 to be exact)
25 Aug 2008 1:13pm
@Lorraine: Thanks for the great comment, Lorraine. I had no idea you had so many blogs.
Rui from Leiria, Portugal
One of the three taxi drivers (?!) from the other day. This guy seems very relaxed and enjoying the moment, just being there... Good work Michael
25 Aug 2008 1:35pm
@Rui: Yes, he is a driver and very relaxed. Thank you, Rui.
@Steve Rice: Thank you, Steve.
Camiller from Lisboa, Portugal
Great face-i wish that the light was stronger in his eyes. Excellent !
25 Aug 2008 3:19pm
@Camiller: thank you, Camiller.
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
A beautiful face, with a light smile… Nice portrait…
25 Aug 2008 4:23pm
@Calusarus: Thanks so much Frederic.
sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
A most interesting and exceptional portrait.
25 Aug 2008 4:24pm
@sherri: Thanks so much, Sherri.
Porcsin from Debrecen, Hungary
He's got a very special face! Thanks for you share it with us!
25 Aug 2008 10:18pm
@Porcsin: Thank you so much, Porcsin.
@Marion: Thanks very much, Marion.
Photographs by M.E. from Tustin, United States
lovely smile... his eyes smiled with his grin.
2 Sep 2008 5:40am
@Photographs by M.E.: Many thanks, M.E.
@tom: Thank you very much, Tom.
Sony DSLR-A300
1/125 second
F/5.6
ISO 100
105 mm (35mm equiv.)