Photographer's Note
Tea drinking man enjoyed an early morning hot cuppa or masala chai, the king of beverages on the streets. A brew which is unique to India and is prepared by mixing black tea, milk, sugar and flavoured with spices such as ginger and cardamom. There is a sweetness and strong-bodied flavour to this classic drink unlike any other cup of tea. This morning ritual is a must for getting started into the days activities which pervades the social and cultural atmosphere of the country.
It's on the fly snapshot of street life, a typical sight somewhere in Jodhpur that caught my attention even though I was meters away. His steely determined look could really fix you with a stare of his piercing eye, and that precious fleeting moment I couldn't let the photographic opportunity pass me by
Who doesn't love a warm cup of chai
Cheers...
jhm, ourania, bukitgolfb301, kabel, holmertz, No_One, fritzi007, ikeharel, delpeoples, adramad, Didi, annjackman, mcmtanyel, daddo, nikkitta, CLODO, aliabazari, COSTANTINO has marked this note useful
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jjcordier
(79299) 2015-04-18 0:30
Abmdsudi
Tu es repéré :) Joli portrait de cet homme au turban jaune qui attire la lumière et le regard.
Amicalement
JJ
jhm
(211736) 2015-04-18 0:37
Hello Abmdsudi,
Tea and cigaret a very well combination for the man, he takes a break.
It eye contact is perfect.
Pleasant panorama about the area.
Composition and presentation be superb.
Very well done, TFS.
Have a nice weekend,
John.
pajaran
(115831) 2015-04-18 1:50
Dobar dan, popodne.
Lep pogled i trenutak, interesantan i dobar tekst ...
Dobar trenutak snimka, kontrast i ostrina, lepo pokazan covek koji pije pice.
dobar rad, lepo uhvacen trenuta ispijanja pica.
Lepo popodne i sve najbolje za vikend, srecno.
Paja.
Good afternoon, this afternoon.
Beautiful view of the moment, interesting and good text ...
Good time recording, contrast and sharpness, nice man shown that drinking a drink.
good work, nice presently caught drinking beverages.
A nice afternoon and all the best for the weekend, good luck.
Paja.
Gerrit
(62042) 2015-04-18 2:02
Hello Abmdsudi,
magnificent portrait,
the eye contact on a stolen moment is great and the colors are fantastic.
thanks and regards.
Gerrit
ourania
(51103) 2015-04-18 2:07
Hello Abmdsudi,
a marvellous portrait, shot with perfect timing! Amazing how sharp and well lit this quick capture is, how captivating his glance while he is enjoying his morning ritual and watching you taking pictures with interest. The colours are wonderful and the scene looks remarkably thorough. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a lovely weekend,
Ourania
bukitgolfb301
(54014) 2015-04-18 2:13
Hi dear Abmdsudi YTH
Greatest portrait shot. So sharp and clear as uaual.
His strong eye contatct is so well presented. Black background and yelloe turvan is so attractive. Again gerat shot!
All the best and have a good Sat.! Takero
Nicou
(193806) 2015-04-18 5:16
Hello
quel portrait et vue superbe quel turban jaune fantastique iamge et captage avec la coupole et la cigarette ce regard superbe captage et vue.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou
kabel
(1930) 2015-04-18 6:00
Hello, a wonderful portrait with beautiful side light. Your notes were very informative and I would agree that a cup of chai is very pleasing.
TFS,
Karen
holmertz
(102650) 2015-04-18 6:07
Hello Abmdsudi,
A perfect moment. I love the look the man is giving you as he discovers your camera, just as he is about to take another sip of his masala chai. The light falls very nicely on his face and the yellow turban, which brightens the entire photo. Another photo where you isolated the person perfectly from the background.
Kind regards,
Gert
Sergiom
(117241) 2015-04-18 6:32
Bonjour Abmdsudi
Le contact visuel avec ton sujet est des plus intéressant. On ressent tout de suite une sorte de complicité entre le photographe et son sujet. Le turban ressort très bien sur fond très foncé.
Bon samedi
Serge
Fis2
(170693) 2015-04-18 7:17
Witaj Abmdsudi!
Excellent eye contact!
Very curious face.
I like framing and light.
Beautiful portrait.
Best regards
Krzysztof
Praetzer
(209) 2015-04-18 8:07
Nice light to start with.
Really excellent exposure.
A good DOF.
The eyes starring at you are great.
yes, goes into my favorites.
Alfred
No_One
(4) 2015-04-18 8:41
Hi Abmdsudi,
Steely is the perfect word for this intense mans gaze, and congratulations on getting this result sour of the moment snapshot, I would aspire to take a portrait like this. Your composition is as ever superb, but that look in the mans eyes, the fact that the moment you caught is just as the tea and the steely eyed man connect, is really cool. The dark background is perfect, as it makes the man look as if he is being illuminated from somewhere, perhaps as a scene from a movie. Your elegant scripting of the tea makes it an important part of shot, even though we cannot see it In the bowl, we can appciate it's importance as part foaming this scene. Beautiful, thanks for sharing.
Cheers
Noel
fritzi007
(14698) 2015-04-18 9:08
Hallo Abmdsudi,
interesting picture with high quality and information, congratulations!
many Greetings
Wolfgang
Silvio1953
(221525) 2015-04-18 14:15
Ciao Abmdsdudi, great portrait, intense expression, wonderful colors, fine details, excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio
rychem
(72187) 2015-04-18 21:58
Interesting portrait, an interesting study of the face, on the face we can see the life experience and wisdom of this man,very well captured
regards Ryszard
ikeharel
(113291) 2015-04-18 22:27
Good morning Abmdsudi,
A fine glance on photo, pose with his tea and cigarette and most eyes-catching element: his yellow turban.
Good contrast to the dark background.
Have a nice new week,
Ike
mkamionka
(74351) 2015-04-18 23:59
Hi Abmdsudi,
fantastic portrait. I am writing this comment just after having my morning tea at breakfast :)
You caught the men with a very interesting pose and of course the eye contact as well. Great effect with the low light and amazing quality under such difficult conditions.
Excellent work,
M
kasianowak
(17676) 2015-04-19 0:33
Hi Abmdsudi
Portrait captured with a lot of skill - perfectly exposed and time even though, as you say, it was a quick snapshot.
I really like the man's pose and the expression on his face. I love the chiaroscuro effect created by the morning light.
Best wishes
Kasia
delpeoples
(60342) 2015-04-19 1:18
Dear Abmdsudi
Yes the eye contact is very strong and draws the viewer into the image. As does the man's bright, yellow-coloured turban. Excellent skin tones and I love the look on his face that you captured. Well done.
Warmest wishes
Lisa
shreya2000
(2815) 2015-04-19 2:14
Dear Ab,
A lovely portrait of the old Indian Rajasthani man. I like the expressions of the man captured by you. It was a matter of seconds. You managed it very well. I like it.
Regards,
joginder
lousat
(139220) 2015-04-19 2:27
Caught in the act,this time your camera wasn't hidden..ehehe...and the result is truly beautiful,one of your best portrait i think,great timing and the usual magic light and atmosphere inside.Have a nice Sunday and thanks,Luciano
eldancer1
(36343) 2015-04-19 7:29
Wow! Love that look in this gentleman's face drinking tea with a cigarette on one hand, classic portrait and not bad for a stolen shot in fact it is awesome! And, he looks like Anthony Quinn. I like the lighting especially on his face showing most of his wrinkles. Good details. Well done, tfs.
adramad
(72970) 2015-04-19 11:15
Hello Abmdsudi.
Fascinating portrait that enriches your gallery of portraits to people, very wide and varied.
Here've captured a moment of great connection with the watchful eye of your camera, a very real moment with a tea or coffee while having a cigarette in hand.
A great photo, with beautiful natural colors, very good lighting and excellent sharpness.
Very well done. I love it.
Have a good start to the week.
Best wishes.
Luis.
Didi
(61589) 2015-04-19 11:22
Salam Abmdsudi
Awesome scene interesting live action
Good spotlights on the man's head
Well done
Best regards
annjackman
(23019) 2015-04-19 11:27
Hello Abmdsudi,
I like the eye contact that you had with this tea drinker. The yellow turban is striking against the dark BG. A wonderful daily life image taken at the right moment.
very well done.
Kind Regards, Ann
Cricri
(176) 2015-04-19 11:43
Hi Abmdsudi
Très beau portrait de ce monsieur le regard vers vous, bel effet de la lumière sur son visage et son turban jaune
belle soirée
cricri
mcmtanyel
(68447) 2015-04-19 21:16
Hello Abmdsudi,
This is a very fine portrait. The yellow turban of the man is an eye catcher.
Regards,
MT
berek
(50518) 2015-04-19 22:55
Dear Abmdsudi,
What portrait beautiful view what a fantastic yellow turban and iamge capture with the dome and cigarette look and capture this beautiful sight.
Best wishes
Burak
adidas5nb
(5743) 2015-04-19 23:56
haha a nice and candid moment captured. something that is a common sight in india,people sipping teas from the saucer.like the eye contact the timing and the light.
regards
dwaipayan
daddo
(28748) 2015-04-20 1:29
I am interested if this is shooting from the hip or the traditional way a she ha spotted you and your intentions. Brilliant turban and again it's the light that you use so well to the extent that I admire his earring, the little stub of cigarette between his fingers, the rim of the saucer and the rim of the cup- these precious touches of light and colour. Salam.
nikkitta
(17070) 2015-04-20 14:39
Hola Abmdsudi
Capture at the right moment of the man while he is resting enjoying tea and cigarette
Like the ambiance given by the blurred BG and more the side light that created a diagonal in yellow colors
Of course the best is the regard
Well done, regards
Maria
Angshu
(56760) 2015-05-06 3:07
Salam Abmdsudi
This habit of having tea from the saucer is prevalent in many western Indian states...have seen in Gujarat as well...and holding the cigerette between the fingers as well in conjunction.
A nice portrait where you got eye contact...the dark BG helps
Best Regards
Angshu
CLODO
(45116) 2015-05-06 4:11
hello Abmdsudi
the dark background and the lateral light enhances the portrait, and cherry on the cake, he is loking straight at me! Looks like a Vermeer lighted painting
Cheers
CLODO
macjake
(98438) 2015-05-31 11:51
Hi Abmdsudi
I can actually relate quite well to this man's love for Chai tea in the morning.
It was great drinking it every time just getting out of bed :)
he's drinking it in an odd manner, not quite sure what he's using, but I'll have some too.
and the eye contact makes the scene that much more personal and intimate.
cheers
Craig
jmdias
(115100) 2017-01-15 6:40
abmdsudi
excellent portrait with the personage well illuminated and positioned against the dark background. I liked the severe expression of his eyes to the camera. nice job.
hugs
jorge
aliabazari
(22127) 2017-12-27 8:16
Hi abmdsudi
Another great portrait in your gallery. Colors with good clarity. I like that.
COSTANTINO
(116421) 2018-10-07 8:13
Hello dear friend and have a nice time
and a happy new wee
fantastic portrait with natural details
you captured perfectly the expression of
this old drining man enjoyed hot cuppa
ot masala chai I have to inform you that
the word cuppa in greek language is
κουπα and the word Chai is just τσάι!!!!
Αnother beautiful photo dedicated to those
who love a warm cup of chai!!!
regards
Costantino
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Copyright: abmdsudi abmdsudi (abmdsudi)
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- Genre: ËÞÄÈ
- Medium: ÖÂÅÒÍÎÉ
- Date Taken: 2008-01-16
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- Camera: Nikon D70s, Nikkor 70-300 f4-5.6 G, ISO 200 RAW, 77mm Cokin Circular Polarizer
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