Brunch with Battutah
Taxi driver - Bahrain
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 22 September 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
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dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
a beautiful, magical portrait -- rich and full... wonderful clothing detail, faabulous whites and a mystical charm in the eyes!!
22 Sep 2008 5:39am
@dj.tigersprout: That is such a generous comment. thank you, Jaycee.
@claire: thanks so much, Claire.
@Ana Lúcia: Thank you very much, Ana Lúcia.
@Steve Rice: Thanks so much, Steve.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Perfect Taxi Driver Portrait: Neat, confident, knows where he's going....Phew...after yesterday's compliment I wasn't sure I could come up with anything at all! Then it just kicked in ;)
22 Sep 2008 6:17am
@Lorraine: You have a talent with words that never fails. Many thanks, Lorraine.
dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa
Superb portrait with tons of character. Looks like just the guy one would want as a taxi driver, except if one has run out of cash before paying him!
22 Sep 2008 6:43am
@dobbino: Thank you, Rob. I agree. Drivers can get pretty miffed if they aren't paid.
@Aurore: Merci encore, Aurore.
@JMS: Merci, Jean.
@Evelyne Dubos: Merci, Evelyne.
Rui from Leiria, Portugal
Magnificent portrait. The colors are very intense and vivid. His expression if full of self confidence. Well done Michael
22 Sep 2008 9:24am
@Rui: Thank you, Rui. I appreciate that.
@Nicholas: Many thanks, Nicholas.
Giovanni from Milan, Italy
Amazing portrait and amazing taxi-driver as well! Well done.
22 Sep 2008 10:29am
@Giovanni: Thank you very much, Giovanni.
@António Pires: Thank you very much, António.
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
A noble portrait! Thinking about our taxi drivers at home... oh my! ;-)
22 Sep 2008 10:57am
@MadScientist: Yes, these guys certainly look a lot better than the comparable European driver. Thanks, MS.
@Radel: Thanks so much, Radel.
MJ from Delaware, United States
a great portrait.... so clear and such great color... I love his face and the rope in his head piece...bravo
22 Sep 2008 12:19pm
@MJ: Thank you very much, MJ.
Angelique from The Netherlands, Netherlands
Great portrait although he really needs to shave ;)
He looks pretty happy.
Great capture!
22 Sep 2008 12:20pm
@Angelique: I think is he happy. thank you, Angelique.
Marcie from United States
Fantastic portrait. Love the contrasting white..and how he fills the frame.
22 Sep 2008 12:26pm
@Marcie: Thank you, Marcie. I think filling the frame is important.
@Eleftheria!: Thank you, Eleftheria.
Cat from Tel Aviv, Israel
Lovely portrait - he looks like he's about to tell you a long story and I bet he has some good ones to tell, too! I like how he's looking directly at the viewer, and how the face is so emphasized. A real piece of local life...
22 Sep 2008 2:09pm
@Cat: Many thanks, Cat.
Wolfgang - vu@granby from Granby, Québec, Canada
He seems to be a friendly rascal.... :-)
22 Sep 2008 2:12pm
@Wolfgang - vu@granby: I would say so. thanks, Wolfgang.
@Robin: Many thanks, Robin.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
A very alert and interesting face he has.
22 Sep 2008 3:07pm
@Viewfinder: I agree. Thank you, VF.
Elaine- from Vancouver, Canada
well done on the portrait! he looks a little suspicious of your camera :) like the look
22 Sep 2008 3:15pm
@Elaine-: Thank you, Elaine. He could have been a little suspicious although I asked for his permission.
@Rags: Just asked. He was very friendly. thanks, Rags.
@Sumedh: Thank you, Sumedh.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
You do such a super job, Michael, of capturing people's portraits. What expressive eyes he has!
22 Sep 2008 5:16pm
@Judy: That's a generous comment. Thank you so much, Judy.
Zygene from morlaix, France
Un joli portrait et une belle expression sur le visage.
22 Sep 2008 6:13pm
@Zygene: Merci, Zygene.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
I love the look on his face. I wonder if he is thinking ..."um, I will humour this fellow and let him take my picture"? Love his white uniform and the black coils to hold the headpiece on. Wonderful portrait Michael.
22 Sep 2008 6:37pm
@Marion: Thank you, Marion. I think he was just laid back and didn't mind my request.
@Veronelle: Merci, Veronelle.
baobab from Cambridge, United States
great capture - he seems amused despite himself.
22 Sep 2008 10:24pm
@baobab: Probably was. thank you, baobab.
vu@granby - Gilles Martineau from Granby, Québec, Canada
Superb portrait, MIchael ! This taxi driver seems to be young and wealthy.
22 Sep 2008 11:54pm
@vu@granby - Gilles Martineau: Perhaps because his clothing is so clean and crisp. Thanks, Wolfgang.
@Justin: Thank you, Justin.
KIJI from valenciennes, France
Nice framing and eyes full of intensity
Very good portrait
I like it
23 Sep 2008 4:47am
@Denise: Thank you, Denise.
@Twelvebit: Thank you, 12bit.
Sony DSLR-A300
1/125 second
F/5.6
ISO 160
105 mm (35mm equiv.)