banJo maN by cjcase
new orleans, la., usa 2008
mamiya, film
i seldom, pose anyone, i cant stand the idea,… yet while visiting new orleans, this fellow came walking up, and i knew i wanted his photo, that he was it for the morning photo journey.
i talked to him, and as most homeless guys he was not so interested in having his photo taken, i assured him he would never be seen, yet i would capture something important that he was, and that i saw…..
he agreed to let me try, i turned him away from me, and had him lean against the pole…. it worked for me, and him…
i thanked him and gave him some $$ for his time and trust….
this was one of the few times i was glad to have digital, so he could see what was going to be done, had been done….
i also shot this with b/w film , 120mm, mamiya…..
Comments
what a most incredibly beautiful portrait.. i love everything about it.. pensive and deep
thank you isa
– cjcase
PERFECT !!!!
Days been far away,
Time meant nothing,
Age symbolised so far
While I was waiting being a drop
In a huge ocean….
Talked people a lot
Learned some tales
Either screwed up day by day
Or been fine; “well said”
While I was waiting…
Flashback of a baby borned
Realized nothin’, but somehow been so mean
Never thought it would be easy to know
While I was waiting…
In the end;
Meanless peace
Was waiting;
At the corner of my life
Before I standed tall,
Again….
November 15, 2009
Erhan OZBIYIK
Dedicated for the wonderful shot of “CJCASE”…
An Honor for me
thank you all for your kind comments,
Erhan, thank you for your kindness and words, i am not worthy.
– cjcase
wonderful image.
great portrait.
thank you
– cjcase
You did soooooo well. I hope he was pleased. You show him honor with this one.
thank you, i hope so
– cjcase
It’s important to respect the very quiet solitude of another. I so believe that a portrait does not have to include the face. Sometimes to add that is to lose the very truth about a person. This is a stunning, and poignant image. Thank you for respecting him.
Terri
Absolutely wonderful capture that says so much. It’s an image that tells a story for sure… great work, and nice write up as well. Cheers! :)
We would like to have this here
Thank you !
BIp
Blp, thank you for the invite. i have submitted it to your group. thankyou
– cjcase
i just returned home, from 13 hours of work, and i am so surprised and honored to find this photo featured, in Photografilm …. wow, thanks, and glad you like it.
– cjcase
Great shot. I completely agree about shooting people in poses but this is excellent.
thank you geoff.
– cjcase