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Double Oh Seven... by ~AlexJHH:iconAlexJHH:

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Submitted: June 9, 2007
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Make: KONICA MINOLTA
Model: DYNAX 5D
Shutter Speed: 1/320 second
F Number: F/2.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Date Picture Taken: Jun 9, 2007, 12:18:56 PM

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Millbank, London, UK

Have you seen the old man
In the closed-down market
Kicking up the paper,
with his worn out shoes?
In his eyes you see no pride
And held loosely at his side
Yesterday's paper telling yesterday's news

So how can you tell me you're lonely,
And say for you that the sun don't shine?
Let me take you by the hand and lead you through the streets of London
I'll show you something to make you change your mind

Have you seen the old girl
Who walks the streets of London
Dirt in her hair and her clothes in rags?
She's no time for talking,
She just keeps right on walking
Carrying her home in two carrier bags.

Chorus

In the all night cafe
At a quarter past eleven,
Same old man is sitting there on his own
Looking at the world
Over the rim of his tea-cup,
Each tea last an hour
Then he wanders home alone

Chorus

And have you seen the old man
Outside the seaman's mission
Memory fading with
The medal ribbons that he wears.
In our winter city,
The rain cries a little pity
For one more forgotten hero
And a world that doesn't care

Chorus


Ralph McTell, Streets of London

I was scared to ask this guy to take his picture, as it was the first one of the day (I always get nervous the first couple of shots).

However, he dropped his glasses (which he is holding in the picture), so I got to them and helped him with them. While he fumbled with getting the lens back in, he went on a 30 minute rant, over many subjects. These included how Russian Jews were overtaking Wales (I've never seen any, despite living there when not at uni), how faith was good, but it was hell down on earth, and how the "fucking blacks" were unconquerable and stole his house. Not something I agreed with, but there was no stopping this rant.

As I left, I told him my name, and asked his. He replied: "You can call me 007, and remember it was in 2007!".

So, ladies and gentlemen, meet Mr. Double Oh Seven.

Tweaks done in Adobe lightroom.

Featured in Chris Weeks' journal:

this photo by *AlexJHH suggested by *GFXPunk delves to the place i like to find when i make a photo of any subject. the depth of the eyes is just amazing. very happy this deviant just got the nerve, held on to it, asked to make the photo ... and pushed the button! bravo.

This image won the lyrical photography contest on 26th July 2007. I'd love to thank anyone that voted for me, and inform them that if they ever meet me in person, I promise to buy them ice cream. I'd also like to thank `Obsidian-Fox for holding the competition, and of course, Double Oh Seven, for allowing me to take the picture :)

Thanks a lot for the DD! I'll reply to all the comments, but I'm going to admit that it might take me a while to get through the faves, life is pretty hectic at the moment. Thanks again!
Daily Deviation, 2007-10-10

Daily DeviationDouble Oh Seven... by *AlexJHH - a portrait of expressions, full of hectic past, unknown present & future...... A face showing his life with these uncounted wrinkles. Beautiful expression,great focus and lovely tones. (Suggested by =aksdareflection and Featured by `hellfirediva)

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Mood: Love =largethomas:iconlargethomas: Jun 9, 2007, 6:55:51 PM
Oh man, no matter how he ranted, this shot is really great. I like the expression of it, and the way he lifts his glasses towards the camera. The details are just too cool... need to get a SLR... :P
And I learned one thing from that shot: I myself would've tried to get him on the picture as a whole, and not clip off some of his hat, but it looks great that way! Thanks for sharing.

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=robertgilbert86:iconrobertgilbert86: Jun 10, 2007, 1:23:51 AM
It's come out brilliantly, well done with that!

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~AlexJHH:iconAlexJHH: Jun 10, 2007, 3:30:03 AM
Glad you like it Rob - thanks for the fave! I got quite a few I liked, so expect more portraits :D

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'Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?'
'That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,'
'I don’t know where. . .'
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~AlexJHH:iconAlexJHH: Jun 10, 2007, 3:31:41 AM
The problem with doing that is that it would've drawn attention away from his eyes significantly, but thanks for the input and the fave :D

This was taken with an entry-level DSLR, but you don't need one to get that much detail, you just need to get the picture in focus :) Don't let your gear control what you do, make it do what you want it to :)

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'Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?'
'That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,'
'I don’t know where. . .'
'Then it doesn’t matter which way you go,' said the cat.
=largethomas:iconlargethomas: Jun 10, 2007, 7:17:49 AM
As I said, I learned that you don't need to have "whole" heads for a portrait, and that is cool.
As to the camera, I do not believe my camera does bad photographs, it's just that it limits some of the things I would like to do, but I'm still fine with that. Maybe someday later I'll get another cam, but until then I'm happy with what I have, and I'll enjoy.

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~AlexJHH:iconAlexJHH: Jun 10, 2007, 7:31:33 AM
I'm glad to hear it :)

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'Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?'
'That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,'
'I don’t know where. . .'
'Then it doesn’t matter which way you go,' said the cat.
~halo-monk:iconhalo-monk: Jun 10, 2007, 7:41:19 AM
mmm mmm mmm sexy dof...great character and dude....u finally got some balls :P

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~AlexJHH:iconAlexJHH: Jun 10, 2007, 7:47:26 AM
Thanks for the fave Tom. I don't see you doing the same - you have to work in a bloody studio, and when you're not doing that, you're using a telephoto. I know what you're doing! :D

Seriously though, was a good day, pity ya couldn't come.

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'Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?'
'That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,'
'I don’t know where. . .'
'Then it doesn’t matter which way you go,' said the cat.
~pawelw:iconpawelw: Jun 10, 2007, 9:08:52 AM
Brilliant! Amazing portrait. One of the best portraits I've seen in a while.
~AlexJHH:iconAlexJHH: Jun 10, 2007, 9:38:23 AM
I'm glad you like it, thanks very much :)

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'Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?'
'That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,'
'I don’t know where. . .'
'Then it doesn’t matter which way you go,' said the cat.
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