This one is really beautiful.
Posted by Elissa at October 22, 2006 04:06 AMLove the compositions.. great shot.
Posted by Craig at October 22, 2006 06:37 AMI note the gentleman is reading a Bible. They do have a distinctive appearance.
Interesting textures in the wall and benches.
Posted by Hugh Petrie at October 22, 2006 08:54 AMSeems like a lonely shot, but maybe not. Solitude may be just what he needed to concentrate on what he is reading. Well spotted and nicely shot.
Posted by Laurie at October 22, 2006 09:02 AMBonjour,
Nice pic..It looks like photos of Cartier-Bresson ( a french photographer..).A moment of life.."Chut!" Silence!:-)
I love repetition in photogrphy– oddly enough it can make an image so humble which is just perfect as it complements the lovely character I am seeing of a guy sitting down in a humble position, reading…
I wonder what sought of book he is reading?
Great work, I will be visiting again. Cheers.
Posted by Michelle Bialowas at October 22, 2006 09:11 AMBeautiful perspective, inspiring subject and interesting "pattern": a very good shoot.
Posted by Silvano at October 22, 2006 10:05 AMSuch a beautiful shot Sam. I saw the title first before the picture completes and first thing came to my mind was that guy you pictured 3 times so far.
Posted by Payam at October 22, 2006 10:18 AMso peacefull, Did he know you were there? Love the composition.
Posted by val at October 22, 2006 10:47 AMI like this shot. I wonder why he chose that particular bench to sit on?
Posted by Vickie at October 22, 2006 11:49 AMoh no, looks like the AF missed!
Posted by jake at October 22, 2006 01:19 PMWhy did you choose to focus on the bench to the left of the man rather than focus on the man?
Posted by Andrew at October 22, 2006 01:28 PMGreat capture. He almost looks like he's sleeping! :-)
Posted by Thomas Solberg / Project neXus at October 22, 2006 01:57 PMBeautiful shot - love the row of benches. I have no idea how you somehow get good lighting on cloudy days! You posted another shot of a lone reader just the other day. Hmmm... maybe it's time you took the afternoon off to read!
Posted by Kimberly Way at October 22, 2006 02:51 PMcool photo
Posted by ... at October 22, 2006 04:40 PMAs the first to comment on the lone reader, I hope I am not the lone viewer! Very nice perspective.
Posted by Bill at October 22, 2006 05:15 PMperspective emphasize the soltitude of the moment!
Posted by eyetoeye at October 22, 2006 06:09 PMlovers lane isn't it?
Posted by rosh at October 22, 2006 08:52 PMYet another excellent shot. It's true the focus is slightly just past the guy reading, but I don't feel that makes any difference to the impact of the shot.
Posted by Andy L at October 23, 2006 04:46 AMla promenade du chateau frontenac!
all these beautiful pictures of my hometown... so cool! i hope you enjoyed qc mate!
Posted by paul georges at October 23, 2006 10:07 AMBeautiful angle !
Posted by Walace at October 23, 2006 05:57 PMone of my favorites of yours in your more recent photos. simple. lovely hues. repeated imagery. great "feel".
Posted by Serena at October 23, 2006 07:57 PMawww...poor old man, probably lonely...
Posted by Andrew Austin at October 24, 2006 02:56 PMI really like this one. Nice amount of dof, just right. Great colors. Very interesting capture.
Posted by Abe at October 25, 2006 01:18 AMExcellent composition and nice tones.
Posted by Jon at October 25, 2006 04:03 AM