Retired homeless fisherman

Sesimbra, Portugal

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Carlos Matos * says:

... lindíssima!
... com pormenores absolutamente impecáveis!
... parabéns!
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... arriscava a dizer que foi pescador! ou homem do mar!
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... a fave of course!
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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

flavita.valsani says:

Fantástico pb e enquadramento. Me encanta! Há uma sensação de abandono que trascende a imagem.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

RiCArdO JorGe FidALGo says:

Fantástica!!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

estimapt says:

Como estas pessoas não fazem parte das chamadas minorias étnicas, que cada vez menos são minorias....

Não vou terminar este comentário porque entraria em terreno políticamente incorreto.

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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Mig - Le Miserable says:

Belo momento, o preto e branco deu muita força.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Simno says:

Você tem um excelente trabalho de
registro de rostos e expressões humanas.
Esta aqui é excelente, de grande sentimento,
pelo olhar profundo do indivíduo. Grandes registros...
Bom domingo de páscoa!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Davi Kanno says:

Olá, obrigado pelo comentário!
É de Portugal??? Sou brasileiro, mas vivo no Japão!

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Belissima imagem! Muito expressiva!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Eduardo Cruz says:

Foto 5 estrelas.
o olhar do pescador está espantoso, bem apanhado.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Ultra@ says:

registro fantástico!
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(from the 1on1 People group)
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Sergio Lubezky says:

Thank you for rating and posting in the group!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Monday Morning Photography says:

Technical:8 - Wonderful use of available light. I might have compensated -.5 to -1 more on the light reduce the harshness of the ligh from the white wall.
Composition: 8 - Great use of his natural habitat. You framed the subject very effectively.
Eye Appeal: 8 - the only thing that would make this better would be to slightly reduce the harshness of the light. The photo is gritty and and excellent street photo. The man's character shines though.
Commercial Viability: 8 - This could find its way into a gallery or a magazine very easily. It is a high appeal shot.

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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

fyimo says:

Technical: 7
The image is sharp and the tones of the subject are well captured. The wall behind the fisherman is overexposed and a bit of a distraction.
Composition: 8 I like the composition and where the fisherman is placed in the image.
Eye Appeal: 7
Great example of street photography and the only distraction is the bright white wall.
Commercial Viability: 6
The image could have some commercial viability in an advertisement on the plight of the homeless or even as a fine Art print if it was worked in Photoshop to reduce the brightness of the white wall.

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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Miguel_León says:

Gracias por tu voto Pedro, tu pescador se parece un poco a Charlie, ¿verdad?
flickr.com/photos/gulpim/428334614/?#comment7 215760005918...
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

KPieper says:

Technical: 7
The wall is too overexposed. If you could bring back some of the detail and texture, I think it would tie the whole photo together.
Composition: 8
Very nice. I like where you put the fisherman in the photo.
Eye Appeal: 7
The bright white wall keeps distracting me, but when I focus on the details in the image, it holds my attention
Commercial Viability: 6 as it is now, 8 if you fix the wall-would make a great print.

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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Keith Emmerich Photography says:

I like the composition of the picture, the wall in the back ground is overexposed and distracting, the black and white is great for this photo, I like the detail in his face.

Rating #1:

Rated 15 out of 20 in the 100 Points group.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

romasteel says:

interestiong subject and composition, way too contrasty. theblack of his pants blocks up too much

Rating #2:

Rated 14 out of 20 in the 100 Points group.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

mlakner says:

Really, really like his face, the shoes, the holes in the wall, and "vinho blanco." I applaud your choice to leave all that space on the left. It's brave. A picture like this sticks with you much more than all those "correct" pictures that would have gotten more "commercial viability" in your other group, and I think those people are wrong. This has a very good commercial viability.... It is actually right where things are, right now, I feel. If he had a pretty face, it could be an ad for trendy jeans.

Rating #3:

Rated 19 out of 20 in the 100 Points group.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

vetlife2005 says:

wonderful image...well captured the slice of life !
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

bokutarik says:

Rather good portrait, i would say.
I'm not sure there is a need for such wide background here.
i would prefer to see a tighter crop, with hands and face of this man.
Also, background doesn't show that he is a fisherman.. if you think this is important, it would be better to show it visually.

Rating #4:

Rated 13 out of 20 in the 100 Points group.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

ParisExpat says:

Good capture. I like his face and the detail in the things around him. Except the wall behind him - it's so bright it makes me squint. Super high contrast is part of it I think. His face is so much the focus that bokutarik's crop suggestion might make sense, despite losing some of those great "accessories"

Rating #5:

Rated 13 out of 20 in the 100 Points group.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

robin_2711 Johanna Mifsud photography says:

Your fantastic black and white picture is my winner!
Please add this photo to
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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Blueinkal says:

Rating #6:

Rated 17 out of 20 in the 100 Points group.

+ points : great subject, very interesting personnage there. Also quite "brave" of you to take the picture there as it is not always easy to take picture of homeless people. The composition works very well, i do agree with those who say that it is good to show some parts on the left of him, it give idea of what suronding him. The face of the homeless is extremly sharp and really show how his past and present life has been hard on him (and his skin)!
- points : definitely the way overexposed wall. It really distracts me, it shocks the eyes and stops you from focusing on what is really important on the picture. Some photoshop treatment to soften the wall would be good i think. The wall is so overexposed that it does not have any texture anymore. a shame as it looks like on old painted wall which could have interacted with the old man.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

AndreasC says:

Striking image - it's more than just a portrait, it is a representation of a way of life. So the cardboard, the blankets etc serve a function, and should stay - please do not crop! I find that blowing the wall actually works by omitting unnecessary details - very much like when one blows a sky to turn it into a blank backdrop - and then it was probably necessary to bring out the details in the main subject. Very well done, kudos!

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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

tarotastic says:

Great expression you have captured here. I feel the contrast is a bit off and I wish his boot was not touching the edge of the picture.. but overall a great capture!!

Rating #7:

Rated 14 out of 20 in the 100 Points group.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

koduckgirl says:

very nice work like all his surroundings so I don't agree with the crop!

it is currently displayed @MEDIUM as one of MY 5 FAVE PHOTOS OF THE DAY on the front of 1on1people for April 13th congrats!

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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

robin jones1 says:

Great social document. I guess you deliberately gave the high contrast treatment.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

gundunasu u zeneize says:

Good photo, pity that I cannot see the whole shoe, but neverless a good catch, 6/7 from Mirea's Realm group.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

noviKorisnik says:

Final rating in the 100 Points group is 73 Points.

Well done!

Please request entry and publish this photograph in the 70-79 Points group and thank you very much for participating in the 100 Points group.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Babi_Santander says:

Muito bom o retrato! triste o tema , mas uma realidade! abraço!

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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Khushroo Ghadiali says:

this is a pretty cool shot - love everything about it from the expression to the fact that theres enough information in the foreground to tell me something about him. my only gripe if any is that it seems a tab overexposed on my monitor
From the MiRea's Realm Group, you are given a 6.5/7 ranking.

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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

AKidd says:

I love it just the way it is!
Join Homeless People and please post your photo on our very first contest!
Homeless People First Photo Contest

Thanks! And good luck!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

yoppa1 says:

Your fantastic black and white picture is my winner!
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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

misha 8 says:

great capture, very expressive subject..not giving a perfect score cos i think it's a bit unbalanced btween black and white
From the MiRea's Realm Group, you are given a 6/7 ranking.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

foto amazonas says:

this is a very nice capture. i really like the contrast levels. it brings out the man's facial features and the shadows. maybe slightly overexposed. the composition is not quite right. i'm not sure if i like the suggested crop, either, as it seems a bit too tight. maybe something in between. nice job, over all.

From the MiRea's Realm Group, you are given a 6/7 ranking.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Manjeet Bawa says:

Love this one... poor guy. The composition is fantastic and I absolutely love the effect of the white background and the dark clothes in the sun. Faved it and maximum marks!

From the MiRea's Realm Group, you are given a 7/7 ranking.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

lisa kay photography says:

i love this. i know some people have been commenting on the overexposed wall but it doesnt ruin anything as his face is perfectly exposed. and i like it that way. almost like it doesnt end. the tonal range is tough here - did you play with it in channel mixing? i love the crop you have and wouldnt change it - gives the subject context. beautiful texture and expression.

From the MiRea's Realm Group, you are given a 7/7 ranking.

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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

iom_keith says:

I like this shot, it conveys the message. Two 'little' comments though.

1. I think it could have been a bit less exposed. The man's 'rugged' features would have come out more and the wall would have retained some aspects.

2 It doesn't distract too much, and there may have been other things there that you wanted out of the shot, but I'd have preferred it if you hadn't cut his foot off! The battered old boots would add to the story being told.

From the MiRea's Realm Group, you are given a 6/7 ranking.

PS After posting, I read the other comments. Definately disagree re the crop, it's because of the cardboard box etc that the 'homeless' angle comes through. I think it is really well framed as it is.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

iom_keith says:

Sanctuary (30<= score < 35):

Congratulations!

Ditching the highest and lowest score you get a total of 31.5 out of 35 in the MiRea's Realm Group.

You are invited to post your pic in MiRea's Realm Sanctuary
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Dario Maurelli says:

Congrats from Homeless People Group!
You are the winner!
www.flickr.com/groups/homeless_people/

Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

KnowWonNose [deleted] says:

Incredible detail.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Gonzalo Pereira Puchy says:

Conocí Sesimbra hace unos 8 años y fotografié el trabajo de los pescadores. Esta foto me gusto mucho. Felicitaciones!!!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

koduckgirl says:

Congratulations! Your photo has been nominated as "Superb Masterpiece"
You are invited to add your wonderful picture to Superb Masterpiece Group
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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

MusikeSum.Sophía Orna says:

Quite interesting !! Good shoot! Congratulations :)
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

fotos-de-alejandra [deleted] says:

Thanks:
Thank for your picture, thank for your work for the human rights in action.
About Critical Condition: Health, Medicine, and Survival-pool!
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Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

_JF_ [deleted] says:

Excelente composición, maravilloso B/N
Los rasgos y la expresion del pescador,
me recuerdan a Ernest Hemingway
Nice Shot!

I saw your great picture in Superb Masterpiece Group
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

sherca says:

Fantástica fotografía... Es de lo mejor que he visto últimamente. Mi más sincera felicitación.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Bachspics says:

Powerful image of a tired, perhaps worn out, life... Salutes....

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Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

An Smith says:

cool shot :)

All You Need Is Love
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this photo.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Lady Smirnoff-confundo esteroides con asteroides says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Sapiens, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Miguel Servellón says:

Te invito a enviar tu foto a

Nuestros Ancianos

Por favor incluye en los tags la frase "nuestrosancianos"

Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

vera lúcia amaro says:

Oi! Sou administrador de um grupo chamado Flickr Envy (invited images only), e nós adoraríamos ter a sua foto adicionada ao grupo.

Pedro,
Acabei de ver essa foto linda !
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

foto_morgana says:

Your image is outstanding.!!

Your image was seen in: Flickr Envy
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

A.Cibrão says:

Fantástica imagem. Poderosa na imagem e mensagem.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

*hb19 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Images "On White" (Invitation Only -please comment on 2), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

marlysmand says:

very good photo you really captured his expression and emotion well. Very sad.....
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Leandertals says:

nice B&W
I saw this great picture in Only100pictures.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

carlossilva says:

I saw this great picture in Only100pictures.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Daeveb says:

So very atmospheric and memorable.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Inglewood Mum (Chris) says:

I saw this great picture in Only100pictures.
A wonderful character study.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

pbradyart says:

Bravo
I saw this great picture in Only100pictures.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Thomas Hardy says:

Great expressive portrait of this gentleman.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Daniel Espinoza says:

nice portrait..... very good treatment

I saw this great picture in Only100pictures.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

0zzie says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Street Portrait Classics.... The Book, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Reibenberg says:

I saw this great picture in Only100pictures.
superbe
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

janetfo747Happy New Year says:

I saw this great picture in Only100pictures.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Cliff Michaels says:

An excellent addition to faces of maturity!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Demolition_Dave1(home again) says:

great shots1
could I paint some of these,or maybe draw them?
Im sorry I dont have a profile, but you can view my work at davidcoalburn.com
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

michael_hamburg69 says:

www.pennergame.de/change_please/9595801/
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Bonita Jamaica says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Global Conscience, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

hugo.esteves says:

Excelente foto

Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Noah L☮VE J☺Y says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Beauty in a Tragedy, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Feel free to add anymore photos to the pool :)
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Subcrew Fai or Fhaione says:

你好，我是 You Know Why Homeless 群組的管理員，我們希望將其新增至該群組！
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

 JoesSistah... says:

special thanks for sharing this great picture with us...!!!
I hope, you like my postprocessing ;-)))

Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Subcrew Fai or Fhaione says:

cool
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

titus13 says:

Please post this image in the RAW Street Photography group
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

/// Jeem /// says:

A subject that actually means something in my eyes, in my heart !!!

Hi,
I’n an admin for a group called Un Monde en Soi - A World in Itself
And, we'd love to have this added to the group !
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

/// Jeem /// says:

1er anniversaire, 1er mois: 46 membres et 133 photos !!!
Merci, merci beaucoup.

First anniversary, first month: 46 members and 133 pictures !!!
Thank you, thank you so much.
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Retired homeless fisherman

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Carlos Matos * says:

flavita.valsani says:

RiCArdO JorGe FidALGo says:

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Mig - Le Miserable says:

Simno says:

Davi Kanno says:

Eduardo Cruz says:

Ultra@ says:

Sergio Lubezky says:

Monday Morning Photography says:

fyimo says:

Miguel_León says:

KPieper says:

Keith Emmerich Photography says:

romasteel says:

mlakner says:

vetlife2005 says:

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ParisExpat says:

robin_2711 Johanna Mifsud photography says:

Blueinkal says:

AndreasC says:

tarotastic says:

koduckgirl says:

robin jones1 says:

gundunasu u zeneize says:

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Babi_Santander says:

Khushroo Ghadiali says:

AKidd says:

yoppa1 says:

misha 8 says:

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Manjeet Bawa says:

lisa kay photography says:

iom_keith says:

iom_keith says:

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