Traced this wonderful man down after a day of trying to find where he lives. I've been taking pictures of locals as a hobby project. I don't really know why or if I'll continue it, but while doing it many people mentioned Brother Henry. He was a staple of the community for over 25 years. Then his health started declining and everyone I asked adored him, yet had no idea where he was.
After knocking on doors on his last known street I found a shrimp fry in the back of a church (should’ve taken a picture). I asked some of the people there and they all knew him. One lady finally knew where he was and said he’s in a nursing home now.
I drove there and I was able to chat with him for while and took this portrait. It was too chilly for him to go outside, so it was just in the lobby with bad lighting, but oh well.
I look forward to more portraits. I would love to chat with Brother Henry. Despite his health, his face looks optimistic. But weary. Thanks for sharing. Eric.
lifeandmylens wrote:
Traced this wonderful man down after a day of trying to find where he lives. I've been taking pictures of locals as a hobby project. I don't really know why or if I'll continue it, but while doing it many people mentioned Brother Henry. He was a staple of the community for over 25 years. Then his health started declining and everyone I asked adored him, yet had no idea where he was.
After knocking on doors on his last known street I found a shrimp fry in the back of a church (should’ve taken a picture). I asked some of the people there and they all knew him. One lady finally knew where he was and said he’s in a nursing home now.
I drove there and I was able to chat with him for while and took this portrait. It was too chilly for him to go outside, so it was just in the lobby with bad lighting, but oh well.
lifeandmylens wrote:
Traced this wonderful man down after a day of trying to find where he lives. I've been taking pictures of locals as a hobby project. I don't really know why or if I'll continue it, but while doing it many people mentioned Brother Henry. He was a staple of the community for over 25 years. Then his health started declining and everyone I asked adored him, yet had no idea where he was.
After knocking on doors on his last known street I found a shrimp fry in the back of a church (should’ve taken a picture). I asked some of the people there and they all knew him. One lady finally knew where he was and said he’s in a nursing home now.
I drove there and I was able to chat with him for while and took this portrait. It was too chilly for him to go outside, so it was just in the lobby with bad lighting, but oh well. ...Show more →
I think it's a wonderful project, and that portrait of Henry is amazing (also the full body shot you posted earlier)!
Man, those eyes.. would love to have a chat with him (and take a portrait) as well 🙂
Tina Kino wrote:
I think it's a wonderful project, and that portrait of Henry is amazing (also the full body shot you posted earlier)!
Man, those eyes.. would love to have a chat with him (and take a portrait) as well 🙂
I have moments of doubt of why I am doing this, but hearing your feedback helps motivate me to continue. So, thank you! I enjoy meeting people from different walks of life.
lifeandmylens wrote:
I have moments of doubt of why I am doing this, but hearing your feedback helps motivate me to continue. So, thank you! I enjoy meeting people from different walks of life.
Don't stop! They are so good!
One way to describe them, pure:
(Minolta XK, 50 1.7, Fojak 200 and yeah that was a cheap segue off of you, but I'm serious, keep doing those)
A couple of photos with the new Harman Switch Azure film, shot in 120 with the Vredeborch Felica. In square format, this film looks like it would have been useful for taking psychedelic record album covers in the late 1960s and early 70s.
bjhurley wrote:
A couple of photos with the new Harman Switch Azure film, shot in 120 with the Vredeborch Felica. In square format, this film looks like it would have been useful for taking psychedelic record album covers in the late 1960s and early 70s.
Desmolicious wrote:
Nice! The G2 - thumbs up or thumbs down?
Thanks.
Pros: Great image quality. Super easy to use. You can just hand the camera to a stranger to take your photo, which is what I did for this photo.
Cons: Zone focusing is unintuitive. Viewfinder is absolutely tiny. Will the shot be in focus?
