I know my score will suffer from the DNMC strictists. But I do not care... this shot was taken in the streets of Mobile durring Mardi gras. It told a story of a man who was so devoted to his music that he chose a life of poverty to pursue it. He plays on, even though he is moving up in age and can't afford to fix his glasses.
The other pictures I had showed more "street" in the scene, but only he deserved to have his story told.
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This is a wonderful informal portrait with wonderful processing, but IMNSHO, it's not really street photography. Were the broken glasses supposed to give the quirkiness? I had to read the title before I got it. The above is my personal opinion and not meant to be snarky. Great picture, but wrong challenge.
Lovely rich toning and nice intimate close up. The whites seem really harsh, especially where there are large blobs on his finger nails and trumpet reflections. Skin detail just lovely.
Love the tone in your shot. Get it...tone....ok that was dumb. Beautiful shot. Love the composition and clarity and sharpness on his face is right on. Great DOF also. Nice work.
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