Brunch with Battutah
Patience on a pedestal
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 7 October 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
Near evening on a street in Manama, Bahrain, a man waits stoically for the sun to go down. During the month of Ramadan in the Muslim world, people neither eat nor drink during daylight hours. After the sun sets, people break their fast.
Behrooz Sangani from Tehran, Iran
That's a funny face!
You are getting very near to my country, Michael. :D Give me a call if you ever decided to visit.
7 Oct 2008 5:23am
@Behrooz Sangani: I will do that. thank you.
@Steve Rice: Many thanks, Steve. Yes, he would be hungry.
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
wow -- i am touched by this -- a splendid candid, a heartbreaking reality, a moving portrayal -- a splendid presentation and a veritable reportage. bravo!!!
7 Oct 2008 6:25am
@dj.tigersprout: That's a very generous comment. thank you, Jaycee.
Elaine- from Vancouver, Canada
what a great picture, and your words about it explain it's poignancy... the look on the face doesn't look ALL that patient lol... great great shot!
7 Oct 2008 7:48am
@Elaine-: Thank you, Elaine. I appreciate that.
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
He doesn't look too comfortable... Super capture!
7 Oct 2008 9:19am
@MadScientist: Many thanks, MS.
@António Pires: Thank you, António.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Really? That's interesting, mmmm I guess they're not fond of the eating every 3 hour diet...I love this photo, extraordinary portrait...did he know you took his photo, or did you use a zoom? Being that Hungry would make me nasty lol
7 Oct 2008 9:58am
@Lorraine: He knew I took his photo but he didn't react violently except to make a face. thanks, Lorraine.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Fantastic portrait, love his expression. They must get very thirsty, I couldn't last all day without a drink of water! He looks rather impatient.
7 Oct 2008 10:15am
@Betty: He probably didn't like me taking his picture. thanks, Betty.
@Veronelle: Thank you, Veronelle.
@saeed: Many thanks, Saeed.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
He is a handsome man but he does not look too impressed. Kudos to them though, most of us couldn't or wouldn't go without food or water during daylight hours. Love the composition and the explanation Michael. You know, what DJ said.
7 Oct 2008 11:45am
@Marion: Many thanks, Marion.
Rui from Leiria, Portugal
Superb portrait. The life as it is. Wonderful composition.
7 Oct 2008 11:53am
@Rui: Thank you, Rui.
MJ from Delaware, United States
THis is a wonderful insight into another way of life... great capture of the expression and the features of this man
7 Oct 2008 12:46pm
@MJ: Thank you very much, MJ.
dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa
You've captured an enormous amount of character here. Love his seat!
7 Oct 2008 1:54pm
@dobbino: many thanks, Rob. I appreciate that.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
This is another of your wonderful portraits. I'm taken my his hair, face, straight-backed posture and his devotion.
I see all of these people in white (or nearly white) and can't imagine getting the clothing clean. I had to chuckle about the inner edge of his trousers - not quite so white, but understandably so. ... ;D
7 Oct 2008 1:55pm
@Judy: You noticed even more than I did. Many thanks, Judy.
@Zygène: Merci, Zygene.
@Anita: Many thanks, Anita.
Radel from Netherlands
best not move around too much on an empty stomach. He looks pensive.. Nice shot.
7 Oct 2008 4:39pm
@Radel: Many thanks, Radel.
Andy from United States
Really nice candid portrait. There is alot of silent emotion in this shot.
7 Oct 2008 7:14pm
@Andy: Many thanks, Andy.
@CushmoK: Many thanks.
@Paul: Many thanks, Paul.
@claire: Many thanks, Claire.
Sammi from New Jersey, United States
Wow Michael...
He looks like a statue! I don't think I could ever be that still :P
7 Oct 2008 9:58pm
@Sammi: He was very relaxed perhaps until I took his picture. thanks, Sammi.
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
His face tells a picture.... let the darkness come. A very daring shot Michael.
8 Oct 2008 12:19am
@Observing: Many thanks, Mike.
@Melissa: Thank you, Melissa.
Sony DSLR-A300
1/30 second
F/5.6
ISO 100
105 mm (35mm equiv.)