encounter

luv the sparkle

and the wrinkles

defocus... yikes!!!

In Hawaii, we treat our elderly people with great respect.
They are called, "Kapuna."
The wise ones.

Espetacular

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Taken at Bhitshah, Sindh on a PCK Meet up trip

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as trivial as this achievement may sound, it puts a smile on my face :)

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Thank you all for appreciating it and thanks to my friend Khusro for his help and equipment. Wouldn't have been possible without it.

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far0ck (pictures dont need words) says:

good shot man.. nice post processing too
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Corsicamore says:

Very nice portrait of a man who has seen a lot...
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

code.name.JaL - [ away ] says:

stunning shot man .. amazing portrait .. I love it ... chah gaya bhaee .. =)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

mohsin jaffery says:

very Nice Portrait..
love the way you Capture it..
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

truthwithelegance says:

perfect detail and contrast!

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Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Björn O. says:

A wonderful portrait

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Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

zeeque (catching up) says:

and a memorable one at that! awesome!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Farhan..taking 200 pics per day in Eurotrip says:

super contrast
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

~FurSid says:

thanks y'all! :) appreciate your comments... lookin forward to any critiques ... plz
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Blue dreams [back n catching up] says:

Wonderful portrait !!!
Great =)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

nida shams says:

Hats Off Sir ! amazing details and contrast.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

-DarkSide- says:

nice shot beautifully processed
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Ittiqa Abbas says:

wow, beautifull shot, love it.
did you process it the way we were discussing ???????
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

~FurSid says:

thank you all for the encouraging comments... again, would love if you look at it again with a very critical standpoint...

for instance i'm a bit concerned about the nose being a bit out of focus...

and the framing?

@Ittiqa Abbas
no, it's a different mix of processing...
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

aliraza* says:

Just amazing capture my friend, tones, details and composition is amazing !!
you did a very well job, instant fave !!

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Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

~FurSid says:

aliraza* thank you dear :)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

jaeWALK says:

"This photograph is a WINNER!"

the BEST of Flickr!!!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Cereal-Killer 72 says:

"This photograph is a WINNER!"

the BEST of Flickr!!!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Nuno S.Sousa says:

Your Photo Wins a Heart
From Heart Awards Group
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

alberto_d says:

Your Photo Wins a Heart
From Heart Awards Group
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Ursel Graumann says:

WOW, what a face !
Your Photo Wins a Heart
From Heart Awards Group
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Tant C says:

Your Photo Wins a Heart
From Heart Awards Group
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

(((((i))))) (((((see))))) (((((you))))) says:

Your Photo Wins a Heart
From Heart Awards Group
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

(((((i))))) (((((see))))) (((((you))))) says:

This is a picture for the Portrait Award Avenue !!! post 1- award 3
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

andybloke says:

Your Photo Wins a Heart
From Heart Awards Group
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Jack W Alexander says:

You are my winner!
Please add this photo to
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Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

L Plater says:

Nice character shot.

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
Found in www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

thetaipan says:

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
Found in www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

M.Omair says:

Great Shot man
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr. Dee says:

Your Photo Wins a Heart
From Heart Awards Group
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

edwardrodriguez says:

You are my winner!
Please add this photo to
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Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

thahawk says:

great portrait of a man who has seen a lot

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Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
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commented with SICI
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Joseph Gurney says:

amazing, i really love images like this!

truly beautiful
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

~FurSid says:

lomo_jo thanks for appreciating :)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

kc photography 2007 says:

This photo is definitely SPECIAL,
it received 6+ HEARTS, from Heart Awards Group
you are now welcome to post this Picture at
Platinum Heart Awards Group .
Welcome to Platinum Heart Awards Group.
Post 1/award 3 (Only photos with 6+ Hearts from Heart Awards) .PLEASE TAG YOUR PHOTOS "PlatinumHeartAward"
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

kmrphotography says:

such character in the face - - well done.

This Photo deserves a Platinum Heart Award

From Platinum Heart Awards Group
(Only Photos with 6+ hearts from Heart Awards ) .
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

itsillusion[i'm alive!] says:

~You are the winner~

fabulous potrait
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

teko08 says:

This Photo deserves a Platinum Heart Award

From Platinum Heart Awards Group
(Only Photos with 6+ hearts from Heart Awards )
great expression...
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

~FurSid says:

@itsillusion:
thanks for your appreciation :)

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Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

jeanmical says:

Please add this beautiful photo to CITRIT,Best of yours!
Citrit group
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

edwindejongh says:

This Photo deserves a Platinum Heart Award

From Platinum Heart Awards Group
(Only Photos with 6+ hearts from Heart Awards ) .

wow, he has lived!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

NikonDigifan says:

Wonderful portrait.

An Awesome Shot Award
You are invited to add this image to An Awesome Shot!
~CONTESTS~ Enter/Vote now
Please tag the photo with "AnAwesomeShot"
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

KamiSyed. (On Summer break) says:

Powerful portrait
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

~FurSid says:

@KamiSyed ( I am back)
Thank you for your appreciation Kami :) ...

@edwindejongh
Sure he has lived :) ... the eyes and wrinkles says it...

@NikonDigifan
Thank you
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

~FurSid says:

@jeanmichelcaluire
Thanks for the invite
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

vincenzooli says:

nice work

your quote from above: "for instance i'm a bit concerned about the nose being a bit out of focus... and the framing?"

I think that the nose is fine... I would probably have left a bit more of the face in there, just because there is so much character in it
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

~FurSid says:

@vincenzooli
Thank you for your comments... much appreciated... I have other shots of the same guy zoomed out... will share them soon too... his eyes just got me! :)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

serbor47 says:

~Wow Esta es una Foto Impresionante! La ví en

An Awesome Shot Award!! (Invite only images)
Favor etiqueta tus fotos AnAwesomeShot
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

FOTOURBANA says:

I give you a FROM CITRIT,BEST OF YOURS
Citrit, best of yours!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

yulizthebaut says:

Wonderful!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Christina loves Santa [deleted] says:

great work! fantastic portrait :)
~Wow This is an Awesome photo! I saw this in

An Awesome Shot Award!! (Invite only images)
If You Haven't already Please tag your photos AnAwesomeShot
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Pablo Ramil says:

I give you a FROM CITRIT,BEST OF YOURS
Citrit, best of yours!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

aisha. says:

this is beautiful.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

~FurSid says:

@aisha.
thank you :)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Aylloncillo (De vacaciones / On holidays) says:

I give you a FROM CITRIT,BEST OF YOURS
Citrit, best of yours!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

ursusmaior says:

Excellent.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

far0ck (pictures dont need words) says:

You are invited to display your image.

Better Than Good
Invitation Only

If you accept this Invitation,
please give awards to other images.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

~FurSid says:

@far0ck
thanks for the invite :) where are ur portraits??
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Sergii Drug says:

amazing!!
Your Image Truly Is:

Better Than Good
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

shopfe says:

Like how you framed this man... puts an emphasis on his eyes.
You are invited to display your image.

Better Than Good
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If you accept this Invitation,
please give awards to other images.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

aurora boreal2008 says:

Hermosísima fotografía. Toda una vida retratada en cada surco de la piel.
Desde Barcelona (España)
auroraboreal2008
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

~FurSid says:

@aurora boreal2008
Thank you very much for your comments :) although i had to translate it to English through a website.. but i got what u said :)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

~FurSid says:

@aurora boreal2008
yes, you're right... every curve, every wrinkle tells a story...
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

amish_shah says:

Your Image Truly Is:

Better Than Good
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Igor Moraes says:

Oh! Totally eye catcher. Congratulations! Perfect portrait. So intense.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Marta says:

Your Image Truly Is:

Better Than Good
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

ijv22... says:

one amazing face ... compliments:>)

Your Image Truly Is:

Better Than Good
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

~FurSid says:

@Igor Moraes:
thanks a lot :) yah deep eyes...

@ijv22:
amazing face with many stories... thank you for visiting :)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

plecojan says:

Very powerful portrait - congrats!

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Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Marlowpics/ Anna says:

That face speaks a thousand words, great portrait!
TGIF at:
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

~FurSid says:

@plecojan
thank you :)

@marlowpics/ Anna
yah... lots of stories...
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Trimusical says:

Wonderful portrait!
TGIF at:
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Ali_Rizvi says:

amazing portrait!!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

another planet (work work work!) : ) says:

thats a stunning portrait.

TGIF at:
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

LukeDaDuke says:

Intens portrait!

TGIF at:
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

vandyll.net says:

Amazing detail and contrast in this. Wonderful portrait!

TGIF at:
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

J.^2 says:

Amazing portrait!

TGIF at:
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Sunita - Poésie says:

Congratulations!
Your pic becomes nominee of "Shield Of Excellence"
Please add this photo to the Shield Of Excellence Group.
Please be sure this is tagged "SOE"
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Simon-K says:

Brilliant portrait!

TGIF at:
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Ran_d says:

Fantastic portrait!

TGIF at:
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

seren-d-pity says:

What an amazing portrait. I love the details, his expression, everything!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

ric2801 says:

Congratulations!
Your pic becomes nominee of "Shield Of Excellence"
Please add this photo to the Shield Of Excellence Group.
Please be sure this is tagged "SOE"
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

sjon blackwell says:

this rocks.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

~FurSid says:

@seren-d-pity:
Thank you for your visit and comments :) ... and also for becoming a contact..

@s!on:
thanks mate :)

@Ran_d6:
Thanks a lot for your comment...
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

phocassa says:

what a beautiful, beautiful image. took my breath away. you can almost feel his skin looking at this. fantastic image!

Seen in the Weekend Showcase at
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

ktrmeadow says:

This is one amazing photo...realism to the MAX!!! ktr
Seen in the Weekend Showcase at
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Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

~FurSid says:

@phocassa:
your comments much appreciated... :) thanks..

@ktrmeadow:
thank you.. i'm flattered :)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Kashif Qadri says:

fudge!!!!
man this is a carved on wood
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Kashif Qadri says:

best portrait i have ever seen

waheed bhai ki nose laga do khench ke
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

~FurSid says:

@Kashif Qadri:
lolz.. waheed bhai ki :p woh kyon?? :D

thanks for so appreciative comments man...
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

jodice says:

Congratulations! Your photo has been nominated as an "The Unforgettable Picture"
You are invited to add your wonderful picture to The Unforgettable Pictures Group
Please read the Group Rules and tag your photo TheUnforgettablePictures INVITE only & Comment on 3
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

helle-belle says:

What an incredible portrait!

TGIF at:
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

rohaberl says:

Please add this beautiful photo to CITRIT,Best of yours!
Citrit group
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

KarenMarleneLarsen says:

stunning!
Seen in the Weekend Showcase at
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Federico Alberto says:

who is yoohoo says:

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