Out the Door L
Mechanic King
Posted by Lorraine (Gatineau, Canada) on 15 November 2007 in Business & Industry and Portfolio.
@Gary: Thanks Gary, I like to take photos of people in their domaine, they look so impressive :)
tyan from Singapore
he does have an awesome stature..yeah i agree,b.w looks great here dear babe...today a break from landscapes?;)
15 Nov 2007 6:02am
@tyan: Thanks sweetie, he did a wonderful job fixing MY car LOL, and yes indeed...fear not, there are a lot of landscapes coming up ;)
@Bron: Isn't there something wonderful about people in their element? Thanks so much Duchess :)
Mandy from South Africa
Oh I lOVE this L - such a great shot....posed yet natural!!! AWESOME
15 Nov 2007 7:16am
@Mandy: ooo from the Masterful Portrait Photographer, I blush LOL Thanks Mandy :)
ManuelaR from Hainburg, Germany
Very good light and so many details to discover, love it!
15 Nov 2007 7:40am
@ManuelaR: And Thanks Manuela, I like how comfortable he is :)
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
So you dub me "only" PM of purple, and him a king? What is this, Lorraine? I mean I wanna be a king... waaahhh! LOL. This is a great portrait of this man, and as he stands in the throne room of his kingdom, he greatly deserves his crown. You have made one excellent portrait here, m'lady.
15 Nov 2007 11:13am
@Viewfinder: Well thank you so much kind sir, I will remind you dear honourable one, that one cannot live without one's car...am I correct? Therefore he's king...but if you can fix cars, I'll upgrade you to King PurpleView..how's that? LOL thanks for the chuckle :)
Craiger from Vacaville, California, United States
Mechanics work in a world of their own! Great capture!
15 Nov 2007 11:17am
@Craiger: Very astute Craiger, and don't they though? LOL
Anne from White Rock, Canada
He sure looks in his element Lorraine! Great black and white shot - sorry haven't visited for a long time :-)
15 Nov 2007 11:23am
@Anne: Anne who? LOL kidding, thanks so much and yes yesterday's photo is for you too :)
Martine from Québec, Canada
Belle étude de "cas"! Il doit être dans le rush en ce moment... la neige n'étant pas loin!
15 Nov 2007 12:27pm
@Martine: Ha oui, nos fameux pneux d'hiver!!! merci Martine :)
@kurt: Thanks a lot Kurt, I'm glad you like it :)
Walt from Scarborough, Canada
Nice - and the title is apt - he does have a regal air!
15 Nov 2007 2:01pm
@Walt: Thanks Walt, he's very competent :)
laughingwolf from Canada
nothing speaks 'confidence' more than a competent tradesman :)
15 Nov 2007 2:16pm
@laughingwolf: very true...thanks Wolf :)
Janice Thomson from Courtenay BC, Canada
I love this mon amie -his stance, the expression on his face, the black and white shadows - all make for a wonderful capture!
15 Nov 2007 3:14pm
@Janice Thomson: I'm glad you enjoyed it, thanks always my dear Janice :)
@Hans: Thanks a lot Hans, I appreciate it :)
Reza from Montreal, Canada
Great one Lorraine. I like this one because this is something different from your other posts. Great in B&W.
15 Nov 2007 3:56pm
@Reza: Thanks a lot Reza :)
Ian Bramham from Manchester, United Kingdom
I really love your street b&w shots Lorraine!
The composition on this one is first class and I especially like the quarter of that wheel top right and the pipes framing the pic to the left.
15 Nov 2007 4:04pm
@Ian Bramham: Thanks Ian, that means a lot to me, he sure does look like he belongs, doesn't he? :)
Susan from Detroit, United States
Wonderful slice of life scene...you've captured this perfectly!
15 Nov 2007 4:15pm
@Susan: Thanks so much Susan :)
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
I agree all before me.. really a great capture of this man. (but it also makes me think of a farmer outstanding in his field.. LOL.. sorry.. couldn't resist.. ;-)
15 Nov 2007 5:04pm
@amy: LOL Hi Amy, thanks and I know exactly what photo your talking about...it's the farmer with the big fork with the mrs by his side, isn't it :)
Betsy Barron : www.thebetsy.com from Glenmoore, United States
terrific moment captured... great portrait
15 Nov 2007 5:33pm
@Betsy Barron : www.thebetsy.com: Thanks a lot BetsyB, he's a great mechanic ;)
HorseRotorVator from Newton, United States
Cool shot!...love the black and white!
15 Nov 2007 6:00pm
@HorseRotorVator: thanks a lot HRV, I appreciate your visit :)
Barbara from Florida, United States
Excellent black and white. The "King" appears to be in thought. The image is interesting with all of the artifacts.
15 Nov 2007 6:59pm
@Barbara: thanks a lot Barbara, he definetely is in his 'milieu' :)
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
He looks like the King of his domain indeed, a very neat portrait, excellent framing and subject handling
15 Nov 2007 7:17pm
@Richard_Irwin: Wow, that's a neat comment Richard, thanks a lot :)
@badala: Thanks a lot Badala :)
Markus from Reading, United Kingdom
Fabulous BW, great composition + a splendid portrait!
15 Nov 2007 8:32pm
@Markus: What a nice comment, thanks so much Markus :)
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Stunning b&w Lorraine. His stance is a powerful one indeed.
15 Nov 2007 11:06pm
@MaryB: hey MaryB, thanks, confidence is sooo attractive :)
@Weekend Warrior( LV): Hey WW, is that really you LV, how neat, thanks so much for your visit :)
@cool daddio: I'm happy to know that, thanks for the nice visit Jim :)
[terrorkitten] from Bath, United Kingdom
Lorraine...this is a killer shot. Very different...love it...more shots like this please
16 Nov 2007 6:58pm
@[terrorkitten]: Thanks Phil, I'm glad you like it, I'll see what else I have in my bags of tricks ;)
Nick Grundberg from Columbus, Ohio, United States
I love the lighting and the composition in this shot. Nice b&w portrait!
16 Nov 2007 7:48pm
@Nick Grundberg: Thanks a lot Nick :)
@Dave MacIntyre: Hey Dave, Always and Forever LOL
Damon Schreiber from Toronto, Canada
Excellent portrait. Natural light is always best in my opinion. Fine work!
17 Nov 2007 4:37am
@Damon Schreiber: I appreciate that, thanks Damon :)
Rebecca from Leicester, United Kingdom
lol :o) he certainly seems to exude a distinct aura of greatness!! Top capture, dear lady!! I do love the details in his workshop!! And I sooooo love it when you do these b&w people shots, dear Lorraine (I still remember the boys with the bicycle on the way to school – Elise loved that one!! :) ) …..more, please!! :)
17 Nov 2007 4:56am
@Rebecca: Then I will seek more...thanks M'dear Rebecca, hope you're getting some well deserved rest ;)
@Jasp: Hey Rich, probably how he wishes I'd go away LOL
Barb from Canada
I agree with Jasp from Plymouth - one wonders what he is thinking - which is captivating
A great pic, L
18 Jan 2008 4:25am
@Barb: This is one of my personal favourite...Norm is the one who always fixed my car, but I hadn't gone in a year which shows how talented he was...Found out he died in 2007, from cancer. He was only 40 and leaves a 16 year old girl behind...He's in my thought...And I talk to him when I have trouble with my car ;)
Fujifilm FinePix S5200
1/220 second
F/3.2
ISO 200
7 mm