Gangtok

Photographer's Note

like an apparition he approached..
his form fragile..
his thoughts waivered..
a silent tremble of his lips..
he walked closer..

Words needn't be spoken..
Silence seemed so much louder than words..
An identity lost..
I look at him..

his eyes..
his eyes..

sense of emptiness..
confusion..
interrogative..
frozen in time..

yet hopeful..
time is running out.

a prayer from him

peace..

It will be alright..all will be well..

Amen.

at the Rumtek Monastry in Gangtok [Black Hat Sect] - potrait of a monk.

[ps - just a potrait phase folks..bear with me ! ]

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Flavia (10352) 2009-04-14 8:07

Hi Sayeed,

I do not see much of peace in his eyes here... for me he looks unhappy or unease or puzzeled with something... Just my impression. His eyes could maybe a little more sharp.

Regards,

Flavia

trekks (14348) 2009-04-14 9:49

hi Sayeed

I have to agree about the blur. We always try to get as sharp as we can for portrait, although I am not sure if your intention to create a blur image works much better here. For B&W, the contrast is a bit flat for this one with the bright light a bit strong to the top of his head.

I am not sure about the streak of thin white lines behind his head.

But I do find your recent posts very nicely touched up with well written thoughts in the notes, as if to create a style.

tfs, bill

devimeuxbe (58557) 2009-11-21 5:07

Hi sayeed
this is an amazing portrait Great expression. Good use of the black and white
Well done
Bertrand