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- His hand is PERFECTLY lit... - Greeny, Mistress of Motion... and her Autotelism
- This is sooooo my kind of shot, isn't it?? I'm so excited, I love this..... - Greeny, Mistress of Motion... and her Autotelism
spain007
Every picture has a story; and I am not sure what the story behind this picture really is anymore. I was visiting Mallorca in January 2002 when I stopped at a Cafe. The shop was fitted to sell local souvenirs. Behind a large glass wall this man worked away, listening to his radio and un-phased by the circus outside. I wondered, and still do, how long he had worked there, how many times he had his picture taken. I forgot about the picture, but whenever I see it, something comes over me. A feeling of being reunited with an old friend.
It was a difficult shot to take because of the low light, and having to shoot through tinted glass, but the warmth of the sun over his shoulder is almost poetic.
Please join me in a toast to good health, to my friend who I only ever saw for a short moment, never knew his name or heard him speak, but who I have grown to admire his craft and passion in this forgotten picture. Look at those fingers poised just right, balancing with care every detail.
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neilbruder (88 months ago | reply)
That's a moving story thstudios. Thanks for sharing. You may have something to add to this discussion going on over in flickrCentral.
OldhaMedia (88 months ago | reply)
Wonderful! I drink to you both, friends!
Ασπασια (88 months ago | reply)
No matter the crowd around...a man in solitude...
killthebird (88 months ago | reply)
cheers. salut. na zdarovya.
Lady-bug (88 months ago | reply)
A very special picture, and beautiful story.
gladyerdead (88 months ago | reply)
very cool
6element (88 months ago | reply)
Very good picture and extremely difficult lighting conditions I would say. Excellent image of a craftman at work.
ArSiSa7 (88 months ago | reply)
wonderful shot! & thanks for sharing the story behind it..
satan_inheelz [deleted] (88 months ago | reply)
Cheers.
Dovaneh (88 months ago | reply)
Very thoughtful of you! the story touched my heart.. a very quick moment from a distance with this job dedicated guy..turned out to be a fabulous shot that has this great story that reminded you of a friend who has an imperssion in your life although you havent talked to him.. I am really amazed!
Bobby Alcott (88 months ago | reply)
THANKS for sharing this. The photo takes on such a personal feel now.
slight clutter (88 months ago | reply)
Such a thoughtful narrative! The warmth and poetry of your words do the beautiful photo justice.
Ghayty (87 months ago | reply)
Nice feelings
this shot makes me feel that this od man loves his work alot.
Lovely!!!
brodiemanlsu (84 months ago | reply)
beautiful picture, it reminds me of my grandfather.
NewNomads (84 months ago | reply)
Beautifully written - and it does justice to a beautiful photograph...
Anas Bukhash (nascity) (84 months ago | reply)
Nice shot...and lighting...
Robin Thom (80 months ago | reply)
Nice shot.
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