Day One Hundred Fifty Two

152/365. Untitled
(get a little personal)

Tonight, it's all about the subject. And before taking this photo, I literally drew blank of ideas. I grabbed my strobist bag and walked off into the city with my wife's 5D2 (thanks again love) feeling lost, tired, and uninspired.

After having fully set up, this guy (in photo) stumbled upon my scene. Since he was rather interested in what I was doing, I asked if he could be my model. I took a single shot — and this is it. The rest is up to you to interprit.

Lastly, there was no time to capture the scene... it was one of the moments where you just had to be there — so there, happy strobist info vacation :) relax a little and just enjoy a good photograph. Cheers!
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Shutta.... David says:

I just love the colour in this. What a fantastic moment and story to capture.
Maybe it was meant to be......
PS I was first today!!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

KayVee.INC says:

A very good photograph indeed :)

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Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

ThePurpleCrayon says:

He looks so natural, as if he didn't know you were there! If it weren't for the lighting, I would have thought he wasn't aware that you were taking a shot of him.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

*Linda says:

Wow, amazing.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

khalilshah says:

Amazing job as usual
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

JMSF415 says:

Great shot...
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Anthony_Segarra says:

awesome story...and awesome capture.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

sachman75 says:

very cool! love the contrasts in this scene!
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Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

★ PINKY ★ darling ™ says:

awwwww
great shot
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

tommy...c says:

this is one of my faves of yours Dustin - great work !
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

juliusfrumble says:

great model !!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

~betty~ says:

awesome!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

matteoprez says:

magnificent.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

francis minoza says:

some realities... uninspired yet enought to make exquisite photographs... me=stunned!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Jin Han says:

cool shot!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

~ { S w e e t .. C a n d y ♥ [deleted] says:

Wanderful
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

khaniv13 says:

great scene.. great lighting setup..
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Elia Cherici says:

great light and subject
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Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

reza gilani says:

very beautiful lighting setup ... great work !
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

@architer says:

holy... it looks so awesome when viewed large... did i say so awesome!? awesome!!! notice you don't have the usual quotes as well... :)
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

shotbart says:

You are a really lucky man, are you aware of it? ;)
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

22Darren says:

Wow, that's what a professional can do in situations like these :)
Great!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Sheraz Shaukat ( Busy ) says:

great as ever.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Breff says:

On seeing your Vespa shot yesterday I got the impression you were running out of ideas (happens to the best of us). But photography can be generous at the most unexpected of times. In terms of emotional content, this for me is definitely one of your best shots. Well done!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Yiweiliti says:

great!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

JdB UK says:

Nice.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

-Chasing Fireflies- says:

This is so cool! I just love it!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

milano_vn says:

I can't call this as a photograph, it should be called as an art. Fantastic capture
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

~Danish says:

The story about this picture is great , too :)
~Dan
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

anton khoff says:

Great light, scene and expressive model! Thanks
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr Messy! says:

Awesome, the only way I can decribe this!

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Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

balaganapaty says:

nice lighting setup...
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Hences says:

Fantastic! As all your pictures.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Lisa Chu Photography says:

what a great sport he is!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

siliconmonkey says:

wow, great shot. I'm amazed you can get something that nice the first time. also, that 135 has a super silky boka!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

markfieldingpic says:

You should get uninspired more often cos I personally think it is one of your better shots. The guy looks like a real character. The sort that could tell a great story. Uninspired is the new inspired.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Pink status says:

The tones are great !
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

maccanti says:

Dustin, you really nailed this one. 10/10
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

BadrS says:

love the composition
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

chuo104 says:

What a wonderful photograph! The feeling and the colors are something else. Nice shot!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

KevinChooi says:

another winner! :)
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

justin.green19 says:

What a great result.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Solon Firefighters says:

Your best yet!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

rumikel says:

great work, like it.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Firdaus™ says:

superbly done!!

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Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

JeezoPeezo says:

Very nice capture. I love the way the ambient blends into the photo.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

crustydolphin says:

phenomenal. great story too.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Saral.Desai says:

cool catch
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

goico (reactivando mi flickr...) says:

love this so much!!!
great subject.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

maelcortel™ (ang pagbabalik!) says:

wow!very very nice!! =]
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Massimo De Dominicis (Max31055) says:

Bellissima!!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

go moore says:

the rich glow of light is crazy good
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Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

FosterTy says:

Very well done, for having stumbled upon you he looks like a professional model
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

sunrisepenny says:

Well done! I love the details in his face and the look, he seams to be thinking. Great photo!!!!!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

sunrisepenny says:

Question?? What was his name??
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Geek About To Explode says:

que no se te haga costumbre, traducí esto Diaz
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

HS-PHOTO ( Taking a Break ) says:

very nice
superb
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

a.toshiaki says:

superb !!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Mark ~ JerseyStyle Photography says:

It's a dark day when YOU are uninspired. You inspire us, Dustin.

And you did it again.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Elie R. (is @ her piano) says:

I would favorite this multiple times if I could. Fantastic lighting and comp.... And overall inspiring. :-)
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Zach the photo guy says:

Beautiful shot! i love the cool tones on him and warm ones behind him
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

ang brinker {away} says:

Wonderful subject. The light in this shot is just so amazing. The composition. Love all of it.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

likethebirds says:

Maybe we can just make up our own story instead. Great shot!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

thedigitalfly says:

ça tue tout simplement .
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Ashok A Menon says:

Stunning
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Arieseffects says:

Great shot. Way to think on your feet!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Badger.20 says:

Great shot, if you look at the large version he reminds me of Robert Downey Jr.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

darth_bayne says:

Wonderful shot and great DOF!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

*Blueberry Pie says:

stumbled upon my scene ...

they do that.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

RoML. says:

Fantastic moment!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

MiiiSH says:

great shot! also - just stared using your Quickr Flickr script - awesome work man!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Venn Diagram says:

If that's a bollard the guy is sitting next to, he must be TINY!

Seriously though, another ace shot. Starting to think I should move to the city...

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kukumismelo says:

great photo
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

serend1p1tyx says:

excellent shot
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

eliehaouzi says:

super bokeh (to mush contrast i thing)
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

[ .De. ] says:

Wooow amazing!!!

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djbunniebun says:

Cool photo, the lights are great!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

DirtyVinyl says:

really nice contrast here. great DOF. well done.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

* mateja * says:

Perfect!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Frédéric Frognier says:

Crazy / perfect bokeh and colors
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

BigBoyDrums (www.2SiiCK.com) says:

This is so sick!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

little linus says:

davvero fantastica!!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Rakan Photographer says:

my fave >>>>>>>>
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

brett imaging says:

excellent capture...love the background.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Alan Mezzomo says:

great shot! wonderful bokeh!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

@dnan says:

excellent work
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

GAURAV SRIVASTAVA a.k.a. gauravkun says:

magnificent
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

~ www.davidleetong.com ~ says:

This just made me smile, contemplate, admire, and sigh at the same time :D
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

patriiick says:

wow. really great shot dude.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

rogvon - away in Paris & Barcelona says:

Nothing like a spontaneous shot! And you are really good at people to cooperate with you in your shoot - no mean feat!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

FrecKles:) says:

Great light
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

ario-start says:

SUPERB... AMAZING man!! nice work!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

lmvphoto says:

Powerful image!
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samirdiwan says:

your stuff is just incredible!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Kriss on flickr says:

Is it worth adding one more comment to this shot after all before ?
I don't know but i can't resist to tell you how good is this shot and the story !
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

v1nz` {flickr = ♥} says:

You are the Bokeh God, do you know that?! :))
Simply LOVE this!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Tampa_jerry says:

Beautiful Shot my friend!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

ruhey says:

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

me gusta la farola y la luz que incide sobre ella
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

hernan.seoane says:

Congrats on explore! :)
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Puno says:

Great shot! It is a must to come in here day in and day out to see what you are going to share with us next.
I really like the humanity of this shot.
Cheers
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