great like always.
Posted by mohsen at July 11, 2006 03:36 AMReally beautiful portrait. I love the dark clothing against the light background and the solid against the busy striations behind. I've never heard of this guy, but I feel as if I know him just from this shot. Very live, not static at all.
Posted by Geraldine at July 11, 2006 03:47 AMYou're good in portraits too.
nice expression, beautiful background.
It's been a year that I'm visiting ddoi daily but It's my first comment and I'm proud that the 2 times photobloggies winner is Iranian. keep up the great work Sam.
موفق باشی ;)
Posted by Ali at July 11, 2006 06:25 AMSuperb crisp shot, and perfect natural light across his face. Background has zero distraction. Excellent all 'round.
Posted by ROB at July 11, 2006 07:53 AMgood choice of background.
Posted by Chantal at July 11, 2006 08:27 AMcronenberg's work is fantastic... i bet this was a great session. very jealous.
Posted by eric yang at July 11, 2006 08:56 AMGreat portrait. What can one say. Getting close to such success can be intimidating.
Posted by Hugh Petrie at July 11, 2006 10:09 AMI'm disappointed today, Sam.
I always come to your site to see great photography and am usually very pleased.
This is just a 'snap' of a famous person!
We can see plenty of such photos in newspapers & magazines.
I know I have a dissenting opinion today, but this is an honest viewpoint.
George
Posted by George Dunbar at July 11, 2006 12:52 PMInteresting post-processing treatment. Classic Sam desaturation used in portraiture used to great effect, I think (or at least, it looks like it).
Posted by Sean Galbraith at July 11, 2006 01:22 PMNice portrait shot,nice background too.It's not easy to take a portrait shot at exhibition site.
Posted by Harlequinpan at July 11, 2006 02:25 PMHi Sam,
ddoi is a daily must for me over the last months. It it so inspiring to see pictures where you can feel the passion of the photographer making this shots. I am really looking forward to lots of images from you in the future.
Regards, Robert.
Great portrait. His features are so crisp and clear!
Posted by Craig at July 11, 2006 04:55 PMI love this guy...he freaks my freak!
Posted by Dave Mac at July 11, 2006 04:59 PMMagnificent! Very flatering shot of the older generation. The photo captures a sense of wisdom and nobility. There is a some mystery in the background which impart a sense of vision to the man as well. The positining of his head in the frame helps to that extent also. The way it tilts to the left with more shoulder on the right adds creativity. I like the sensivity of the mouth versus the rugged chin hairs. Great work!
Posted by Anne at July 11, 2006 06:03 PMI think the portrait is very well done.
Posted by Laurie at July 11, 2006 08:03 PMDamn... I'm jealous. Must have been amazing, Sam...
Posted by Jessyel Ty Gonzalez at July 12, 2006 12:22 AMInteresting composition with dark (foreground) and bright (background) colors. Even the lines makes a good contrast: the guy's body leaning into opposite direction of the strips in the background. And pinsharp, as usual: you can even see the guy's beard stubble! :-)
Oh, and what is that bright pixel-like color in his right ear? Hearing-aid? Ear-stud?
Posted by GreenChicken at July 12, 2006 02:58 AMThat dude is ugly and so's this particular picture.
Posted by Dunzo at July 13, 2006 12:48 PMGreat portrait! Wasn't he in Alias as a stoner working on memory recover? Eh, I'll look it up =)
Posted by Kristarella at July 17, 2006 01:38 AMthe first portrait by you that i see. and its well done.
Posted by paul at July 18, 2006 10:44 AMDavid Cronenberg is an amazing filmmaker! That must have been fun! It's a great photo. He looks really friendly and relaxed but if you look into his eyes you can see that this is absolutely the same man who can make a film like Crash or Dead Ringers.
Posted by Martin at September 14, 2006 07:13 PM