There’s something timeless about black and white photos, especially the ones of people. Details you fail to notice in color seem to stand out when an image is stark black and white. Maybe its the contrasting colors.
This photo of my father-in-law (he’s gonna die, or rather I’m gonna die, when he finds out!) was taken last summer using my zoom lens. There is no way I’d be able to get this close of a shot if he knew I was right there taking his picture. The men were gathered around a pickup discussing some farming plans. My father-in-law has this habit of chewing on his lower lip when he’s thinking about something, which is what he is doing here.
Visit I ♥ Faces Week 7 to find more links to some really fabulous black and white photos of adults. Some of my favorites are here, here, and here.
Love your blog. And I love the entry you’ve chosen, how the textures on his face is well defined – perfect for a black and white conversion.
Fabulous photo. I am cracking up over your fear of dying when he finds out. It’s a great picture. He should be proud. (and you, too!)
Great photo and so real to life. I love that you were able to capture one of his “ticks”. Great job!
It’s a great photo!
Don’t be offended, father-in-law, it’s a wonderful photo!
I love the look in his eyes. You captured a great candid moment.
I love this photo.
I love candid portraits. They seem to say so much about their subject and black and white makes the subjects character really stand out. This picture definately tells a story.
His face has a story to tell… I love the faces of the older generation…always have. Great picture.
p.s. we got the crayola wrap pack thingy, and the caboose loves it! What a clever idea! She used it at church, and not once did we have to chase a crayon under the pew!
Thanks!
I hope he doesn’t do you any permanent harm…I love seeing your beautiful photographs!!
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I love this picture…it tells stories of so many of the people I’ve known all my life.
What problem can’t be solved “gathered around a pickup discussing” with family and neighbors?
What an AWESOME picture! Congratulations on winning! YAY!
What a wonderful b&w portrait! So well done, and I think he looks great. Congratulations on your first place win!!!
wow, congratulations on your win, this is an awesome photo. Nice work!!
Congratulations!
Are you going to tell him? He can be proud (a strange idea I’m sure) it is an awesome shot.
Congrats! I was so excited to see that your photo won this week…well deserved.
Congratulations with this winner. Great picture!
Definitely a timeless pic! 🙂 thanks for sharing and congrats on the win!
What I LOVE about this picture is exactly what the Judge said. It is a picture of every man! Very perfect portrait. It reminded me of my Daddy.
CONGRATULATIONS! As other noted, such a timeless image. And it really is incredible the light you captured in his eyes with a zoom and under the bill of a hat! Tremendous!
Unbelievably great photo. I envy your talent! The grittiness, texture, detail, contrast (oh how I LOVE contrast in a portrait!) are all amazing. Congrats on your well deserved win. Wow!