Portrait of Veteran

Yuri PautovYuri Pautov Registered Users Posts: 1,918 Major grins
edited May 19, 2005 in People
We celebrated 60 years of Victory day in the World War II some days ago and 15 of May was a day for photo competition here (I took part)... The 6-day after the Victory day... How our country lives, our people... and so on...
I met this man at 8 in the morning, He's 82!
He agreed to participate in photo competition :-)

So, this is our contribution:
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I took this photo in the arc - it was very sunny...
Spasibo,
Yuri

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  • AlexIsAlexIs Registered Users Posts: 36 Big grins
    edited May 18, 2005
    Hi Yuri

    Woow what a beautiful picture! I love the colors, the brightness, sharpness and background of this picture.

    What are his decorations? Is that a uniform he is wearing?

    greetz

    alexis
  • 4labs4labs Registered Users Posts: 2,089 Major grins
    edited May 18, 2005
    Yuri as usual a great portrait. You really captured the man's character.
  • ginger_55ginger_55 Registered Users Posts: 8,416 Major grins
    edited May 18, 2005
    Yuri, great photo and very moving.

    ginger
    After all is said and done, it is the sweet tea.
  • SusanBSusanB Registered Users Posts: 281 Major grins
    edited May 18, 2005
    Yuri,

    Outstanding portrait both technically and characteristically. Thanks for sharing this important moment with us. clap.gifclap.gif

    Susan
  • AngeloAngelo Super Moderators Posts: 8,937 moderator
    edited May 18, 2005
    Yuri - as always you've presented a beautiful picture full of great character. His age coupled with the slightly ragged edges of his coat, hat and even his medals all combine beautifully. thumb.gif
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  • johnojohno Registered Users Posts: 617 Major grins
    edited May 18, 2005
    Great capture of history Yuri... Imagine the history he can tell. You honor him in this capture with his merits pinned to his tatterd and worn coat.

    Did you get any other shots like this one of the celebration day?

    peace.
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  • rahmonsterrahmonster Registered Users Posts: 1,376 Major grins
    edited May 18, 2005
    The portrait that tells a story. Wonderful Yuri, as always. There is so much in his eyes, just beautiful Yuriclap.gif
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  • lr1811lr1811 Registered Users Posts: 363 Major grins
    edited May 18, 2005
    he does it again
    Once again Yuri shares a great portrait! That's why I PM'ed you for your secrets - everything you show is great!!!

    Brian
  • MuskyDudeMuskyDude Registered Users Posts: 1,508 Major grins
    edited May 18, 2005
    Character. Thats the first thing that comes to mind, Yuri. The stories this man could tell... Wonderfull portrait, as usual.


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  • Yuri PautovYuri Pautov Registered Users Posts: 1,918 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2005
    AlexIs wrote:
    Hi Yuri

    Woow what a beautiful picture! I love the colors, the brightness, sharpness and background of this picture.

    What are his decorations? Is that a uniform he is wearing?

    greetz

    alexis
    Alexis, this is an arc in the building. I choose it for background because of its nice color and structure.
    Yuri
  • Yuri PautovYuri Pautov Registered Users Posts: 1,918 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2005
    johno wrote:
    Great capture of history Yuri... Imagine the history he can tell. You honor him in this capture with his merits pinned to his tatterd and worn coat.

    Did you get any other shots like this one of the celebration day?

    peace.
    johno~

    No, johno...
    This one was made on May, 15 esp. for photo competition.
    Spasibo,
    Yuri
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2005
    A proud man...
    ...and a portrait to be proud of. bowdown.gifiloveyou.gif
  • SirArmstrongSirArmstrong Registered Users Posts: 249 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2005
    Honor
    This makes me want to stick out my hand, introduce myself then listen and learn. The stories in his face and proud display of his ribbons draw me in.
    Thanks for sharing!
    Steve

    "Sometimes I do get to places just when God's ready to have somebody click the shutter."

    Ansel Adams
  • pete wpete w Registered Users Posts: 386 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2005
    Spasibo, Yuri
    Looks like the 828 is workingclap.gif well
    Pete W
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  • Jeremy HallJeremy Hall Registered Users Posts: 53 Big grins
    edited May 19, 2005
    Solid photo and great detail
    As everyone said, you have captured a photo that seems to exude the character of the individual. On par with all your quality photos.
  • lynnmalynnma Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 5,208 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2005
    thanks for sharing this Yuri.. very moving and makes you lean forward and check every detail.. it's wonderfulclap.gifclap.gif
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  • Steve CaviglianoSteve Cavigliano Super Moderators Posts: 3,599 moderator
    edited May 19, 2005
    Excellent Yuri thumb.gifthumb.gif


    You captured his essence, right down to his upturned eyebrow clap.gif


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  • Yuri PautovYuri Pautov Registered Users Posts: 1,918 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2005
    pete w wrote:
    Looks like the 828 is workingclap.gif well
    Sorry, Pete - this is my true old F707 (I've made > 32000 shots)!
  • SeamusSeamus Registered Users Posts: 1,573 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2005
    Yuri, you captured your subject perfectly, a very proud man. As the others have said, he must have some remarkable stories to tell. thumb.gif


    Shay.
  • wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2005
    Gosh, what's not to like? Great character, super sharp, skin tones even a Baldy could love, all around first class execution.
    Sid.
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  • Michiel de BriederMichiel de Brieder Registered Users Posts: 864 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2005
    excellent shot Yuri, Spasibo for sharing!!! I really like the colours and sharpness and the composition! thumb.gif
    *In my mind it IS real*
    Michiel de Brieder
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  • USAIRUSAIR Registered Users Posts: 2,646 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2005
    Yuri
    Another great portrait Yuri clap.gifclap.gifclap.gifclap.gifclap.gif

    Thank You
    Fred
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