Brunch with Battutah
Taking it easy
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 26 August 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
This young man and his pals were watching a soccer game on an outdoor TV in the back streets of Manama, Bahrain when I ambled by. I was touched by their warm friendliness. Temperature at the time was about 40C.
Dear Friends: I'll be on holiday for a while and may not be able to visit your blog or post new images.
@Zygene: Merci, Zygene.
@Rags: Thank you, Rags.
@Mirko Herzner: Thank you, Mirko.
@Ana Lúcia: I understand. thank you, Ana Lúcia.
saeed from ahwaz, Iran
nice shot Michael! so interesting and have a nice holidays!
26 Aug 2008 8:32am
@saeed: Thanks very much, Saeed.
kiji from valenciennes, France
Relaxing time for him :)
Good and pleasant portrait !
26 Aug 2008 9:48am
@kiji: Thank you, kiji.
@Vink: Thank you, Vink.
@Observing: I enjoyed their sense of relaxation. thanks, Mike.
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Sooooooo relaxed, nice one Michael.
Enjoy your holiday :)
26 Aug 2008 11:54am
@MaryB: Thank you very much, Mary.
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
great photo capturing the easy going, beautiful, laid back, middle eastern vibe i experienced when in Jordan... just wonderful! of course -- when it is that hot, you are either feelin' chill and enjoying yourself or hot and bothered and creating absolute havoc!! ;) enjoy your vacation!
26 Aug 2008 3:17pm
@dj.tigersprout: That's a great comment. thanks so much, Jaycee.
Lorraine from Canada
Wow that is phenomenal Michael, the feeling comes right across, wonderful mood :) Have a great time! I'll miss you
:)
26 Aug 2008 3:24pm
@Lorraine: Thanks, Lorraine. We're off to Italy.
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
With such a great smile, it is a marvellous portrait…
26 Aug 2008 3:37pm
@Calusarus: Thank you very much, Calusarus. He certainly had a sparkle.
Rui from Leiria, Portugal
No stress!!! Wonderful shot. He's completely relaxed. Good work
26 Aug 2008 4:01pm
@Rui: Yes, I enjoyed the relaxed attitude of the people. thank you, Rui.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
He looks so relaxed and happy! A wonderful smile! Enjoy your holiday!
26 Aug 2008 4:36pm
@Betty: Thanks so much, Betty.
sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
From his expression they definitely seem to be having a great time. Nice relaxed portrait.
26 Aug 2008 5:45pm
@sherri: Thank you, Sherri.
@Catalin: Thank you, Catalin.
Marco from Verbania, Italy
very nice composition...very expressive...well done
ciao
26 Aug 2008 7:12pm
@Marco: Thank you very much, Marco.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
He seems charming ....... but HAS to be hot in those long jeans.
This is another great image that displays personality!
26 Aug 2008 8:08pm
@Judy: Thank you, Judy. He was a really friendly young man. I guess he feels it's cooler to wear jeans and be hot than to wear shorts and be uncool.
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
That is a great casual portrait I guess I would call it. Everything is so natural and relaxed. Good job.
26 Aug 2008 8:36pm
@Steve Rice: Many thanks, Steve.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Hope you have a wonderful holiday. We will miss your wonderful comments. This is a great shot of a nice friendly young man.
26 Aug 2008 11:08pm
@Marion: Thanks for your great comments, Marion. I thought the people were so friendly in Bahrain.
@Marcie: He was. thanks so much, Marcie.
Rob from Mount Joy, United States
Nice shot... what's up with the sand-bags?
Have safe travels!
27 Aug 2008 1:26am
@Rob: Probably they'll have to lift those bags eventually. Thanks, Rob.
@MJ: Thank you, MJ.
@Tilala: Merci, Marie.
Koushiro~光子郎 from Singapore, Singapore
He really seems to be enjoying himself, well taken!
29 Aug 2008 3:40pm
@Koushiro~光子郎: yes, he was very happy watching the game. thank you, Koushiro.
@Porcsin: Thanks so much, Porcsin.
Photographs by M.E. from Tustin, United States
that's one big smile! nice capture!
2 Sep 2008 5:39am
@Photographs by M.E.: Thank you, M.E.
Alline from France
Une douce décontraction et une joie de vivre évidente dans cette photo....
Quel bonheur... tes photos sont superbes....
Merci pour ta visite chez moi.... Amitiés, Aline
4 Sep 2008 7:02pm
@Alline: Merci beaucoup.
Sony DSLR-A300
1/100 second
F/5.6
ISO 400
90 mm (35mm equiv.)