Old man at the Great wall

Crop?

stupid idea

Old man at the Great wall by Tormod Sandtorv.

An old man on the Great wall. I absolutely love his oldschool Chinese hat

The photo is taken at the Great wall close to Simatai,China. I tried to geotag it, but couldn't find it on the map :) Post processing is minor contrast adjustments and crop

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TravelSeminar says:

great capture
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Gabó says:

great!
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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

TeeTa says:

Awesome with the view of the wall behind him.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

bdinphoenix says:

Well done!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Madame Knipse says:

It doesn't get more Chinese than this :-) Great shot!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

jaciii (off&on) says:

brilliant foto. The World Through My Eyes
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

jason-nicholas says:

** This was voted a HIT, a definite HIT from Hit, Miss or Maybe **
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

remusandcole says:

** This was voted a HIT from Hit, Miss or Maybe **
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

olga_rashida says:

Super portrait!

The World Through My Eyes

BTW a HAPPY NEW YEAR

Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

prynce. [deleted] says:

Un excelente retrato muy bien definido

Score 8.5/10 from the 10 to 1 - Post one, score AND COMMENT on 10 Group
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

remusandcole says:

Score 8.5/10 (from the Score Me! group
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

docmarton says:

score 8.5/10
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

drinie_beanie says:

Fab portrait 8/10
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Fantasyfan says:

Score 2/10 (from the Score Me! group)

Smoking :(
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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Tormod Sandtorv says:

@fantasyfan:

Heh, i got a photo without the cigarette as well, but i figured smoking is kind of a Chinese trademark, so that's why i chose this one
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

dubesor says:

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this is a great environment portrait, one of the best i've seen. your composition (and of course his hat) makes his 'story' clear to the viewer.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

ferry's says:

fantastic perspective. it's a complete picture in the sense it has a story of its own.
Score 8.5/10 (from the Score Me! group)
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Alex Erber says:

nice compo, good DOF
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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

crab in the bucket says:

From The Continuum Pool
fabulous background, great portrait!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

xuxxy says:

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great motive and well done!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

-terry- says:

Great shot, good subject with a stunning background. First Class

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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

greatwich says:

wonderful prtrait and composition

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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Tormod Sandtorv says:

Thank you all for your positive feedback!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

AL zanki (d10b Q8)  says:

nice portrait
Score _8_/10 from the 10 to 1 - Post one, score AND COMMENT on 10 Group
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

wheaty78 says:

Great portrait!!
>>>seen on
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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

ember_oboe says:

Absolutely great! I love everything about this picture!

Score 11/10 from the 10 to 1 - Post one, score AND COMMENT on 10 Group
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

apocalipstick says:

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Great capture!! And great focus an depth. Absolutly a fave!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

grooble says:

** This was voted a HIT from Hit, Miss or Maybe **
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

DarkYES says:

Score 7/10 (from the Score Me! group)

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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

SteveMX says:

Really well captured moment
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

alair2525 (Millán) says:

buena foto
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

RockN says:

Well executed portrait.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

gregorfischer.photography says:

Great Portrait. But too few contrast in my opinion.

(scored 4/5 Points)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Alan Besedin says:

Very nice. well done!!!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

manatee.voyager says:

What a character!!

(scored 4 /5 Points)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

carovix ☼ says:

(scored 5 /5 Points)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

-Lu¡s- says:

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Donal James Boyd says:

(scored 4/5 Points)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Vegas ER says:

Great capture, it makes the thoughts wonder and think about this old cruiser. Thank you for making all 10 comments or faves!
Seen next to a fellow photo of 10:1 - 10 Comments or Favs (to the right) to 1 Photo -NO SCORING.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

drurydrama (Len Radin) says:

I love this piece! You have captured the man and his country. I have seen many photos of the wall but this is the best by far. Well done!

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

MyOakForest says:

a wonderful portrait and composition

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Andrew and Courtney Holbrook says:

Superb! Love the wall in the back ground!
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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

NapaneeGal says:

Great portrait.

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

My.name.is.mud. says:

lovely!!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

jtuason says:

An excellent shot. I think a slight crop (see note) would be good.

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Argus Panopte says:

Great capture!

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Tormod Sandtorv says:

You are all too kind! :=) thank you for the feedback, and drurydrama for your invites!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Miss Chien says:

Great beautiful shot!
Wonderfull portrait!

I give you a FROM CITRIT,BEST OF YOURS
Citrit, best of yours!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

schwede123 says:

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
Found in www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

roksoslav says:

Award Code Horse:

Great Shot Seen In:

Dragon Gold Award
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

b&w only says:

Score 16/20 (from the Score My Portrait group)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

jamiehewitt says:

Great Shot Seen In:

Dragon Gold Award

jamie x
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

DarkYES says:

Score 14/20 (from the Score My Portrait group)

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

MARI Curbani says:

great shot,
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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

lanuiop says:

Score 18/20 (from the Score My Portrait group)

I like the Great Wall in the background. Makes for a strong portrait.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

johndalles says:

Great portrait in a classic setting. A fave.

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Bee Photographee says:

Wow! Impeccable capture!

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Capricorn45rbjd says:

Flickrs Heaven- Post 1 - Give 5 angels
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Quasebart says:

This is perfect!! Fantastic shot
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

John 3000 says:

Great portrait! There's a whole story here waiting to be told!

(Seen in Pictures of the World)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

wamk626 says:

Great capture...

Seen in the 6+Faves, 100+Views, Leave 2 Comments Group

Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

gabojor says:

Great portrait, historic

Seen in the 6+Faves, 100+Views, Leave 2 Comments Group

Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

peregrin@ says:

I saw this in the 10+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Paul Harrison (Paulspix) says:

I saw this in the 10+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

RobK1964 says:

Great portrait good use of DOF and background!

I saw this in the 10+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

bennipi says:

Seen in the 6+Faves, 100+Views, Leave 2 Comments Group

Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

cabanabo says:

Score 19/20 (from the Score My Portrait group)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

eye-new says:

what a nice lighting and capture!!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

jeemer01 says:

I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
National Geographic: Are You Good Enough?
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Brian (aka treehugger_007 ) says:

wonderful capture of this old veteran - great portrait and wonderful DOF to see the great wall disappearing in the background

I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
National Geographic: Are You Good Enough?
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

robivet says:

I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
National Geographic: Are You Good Enough?
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

flickrgao says:

Very well done. Great image. Thank you for sharing with us.

As seen in the WE LOVE CHINA group image pool at www.flickr.com/groups/welovechina.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

bennipi says:

Score 4/4 from:
Score 1 to 4 on 29
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Tormod Sandtorv says:

what do you mean "stupid idea" smif ? I don't get it..
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

magellano says:

Nice image, nice portrait.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

ehmeelu says:

I vote for this photo in the Lonely Planet Publications group's Candid challenge
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pjwar says:

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matteo_dudek says:

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yumievriwan says:

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Michael448 [deleted] says:

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Mel F says:

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Guillaume Dougados says:

Nice shot, very Candid indeed

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

acerminaro says:

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

aimbug says:

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Awesome shot! And hat.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

.Qing says:

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Shutter_Hand says:

20/20 Great !!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Yogi Studio says:

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Groove Kitten1 says:

This is fantastic! A nice candid moment with such an iconic background.

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

acastellano says:

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

sistereden2 says:

Excellent portrait with this fascinating background !

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Roveclimb says:

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BL in Lisbon says:

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anaroza says:

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Gilles Maillet says:

haha... i think i got a pic of the same guy!! also taken near simatai...
got to love the hat!

Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

shanelist says:

Damn that's awesome.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

ramblinglibrarian says:

Hello again, just a follow-up from my previous comment. This image was also used it in this music video:
starfishstories.wordpress.com/2008/09/24/musi c-video-one-...
Thanks for sharing this under the CC license.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

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Old man at the Great wall

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TravelSeminar says:

Gabó says:

TeeTa says:

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jaciii (off&on) says:

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