Gentleman

 Gentleman by Darren Burdell

Gentleman

I met this old gent in the city, he sits in the same place every day come rain or shine, and sells his newspapers.
When I look at a face like his I can truly believe that the eyes are the windows to one’s soul.

  • Irene  Burdell

    Irene Burdell, 5 months ago

    That face could tell a few stories . A brilliant capture Darren.

  • midnight08

    midnight08, 5 months ago

    me in a few more years, lol,
    what a brilliant job, love it

  • braphoto

    braphoto, 5 months ago

    What a brilliant portrait!

  • paulevelin

    paulevelin, 5 months ago

    superb portrait
    love the colours

  • Ianphares

    Ianphares, 5 months ago

    Man… there’s a lot going on in his eyes and the way he holds his jaw. Beautiful capture.

  • SylviaHardy

    SylviaHardy, 5 months ago

    I love the capture! He’s got the most amazing blue eyes!

  • popescucalin

    popescucalin, 5 months ago

    good portret!

  • Von McKnelly

    Von McKnelly, 5 months ago

    When you can reach in and capture someone’s soul like this….it’s a good day.

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle, 5 months ago

    Fantastic Portrait.. So well done..

  • afoto

    afoto, 5 months ago

    What a captivating portrait! His eyes are beautiful.

  • Darren Burdell

    Darren Burdell, 5 months ago

    Thank you so very much for your comments everyone…D.

  • kaylarenee

    kaylarenee, 5 months ago

    his eyes say sooo much!.. so much passion

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone, 5 months ago

    Awesome portrait, Darren, and fabulous treatment!!

  • Gary Trounson

    Gary Trounson, 5 months ago

    great portrait

  • Sharon Hammond

    Sharon Hammond, 5 months ago

    Fabulous portrait

  • Michelle Hogan

    Michelle Hogan, 5 months ago

    THis is excellent!

  • Craig Watson

    Craig Watson, 5 months ago

    He has one well worn face… captured him very well!

  • AngelArtist

    AngelArtist, 5 months ago

    This is an excellent portrait. His eyes look sad

  • Darren Burdell

    Darren Burdell in reply to AngelArtist’s comment, 4 months ago

    Thank you AngelArtist for your kind comments.

  • Darren Burdell

    Darren Burdell, 4 months ago

    Thanks for your comments everyone…..D.

  • Adrian Richardson

    Adrian Richardson, 4 months ago

    Brilliant, one of the best portraits I have come across.

  • Darren Burdell

    Darren Burdell in reply to Adrian Richardson’s comment, 4 months ago

    Thanks for your kind comments Adrian.

  • Philip Johnson

    Philip Johnson, 4 months ago

    woderful shot , that face would have many stories

  • SharonAHenson

    SharonAHenson, 4 months ago

    BRAVO….well done !!!!

  • hoops

    hoops, 4 months ago

    Very nice, HDR i presume, did you work on those eyes or are they natural?

  • James J. Ravenel, III

    James J. Raven..., 4 months ago

    This is one of the best portraits I have ever seem, well done.

  • Darren Burdell

    Darren Burdell in reply to hoops’s comment, 4 months ago

    Hi Hoops, Thanks for your comment, this is pretty much how it was shot apart from a little darkening of the background….D.

  • Darren Burdell

    Darren Burdell, 4 months ago

    Thank you Philip, Sharon and James, much appreciated….D.

  • David DeWitt

    David DeWitt, 4 months ago

    Gritty, nice deep color and so sharp it wants to burst out and talk to me!!

  • Sam Frysteen

    Sam Frysteen, 4 months ago

    awesome styling… love the texture

  • John Brotheridge

    John Brotheridge, 4 months ago

    What a great character this guy must be. Stunning shot Darren. Hope you gave him a copy.
    Superb photography, impressed by all your work.

  • Carlos Teófilo

    Carlos Teófilo, 4 months ago

    Fantastic shot.

  • Ken Mucke

    Ken Mucke, 4 months ago

    Brilliant and powerful capture…Heartbreaking image

  • Kurt  Tutschek

    Kurt Tutschek, 4 months ago

    your processing here is quite amazing – goes very well with his impressive face.

  • jerry  alcantara

    jerry alcantara, 4 months ago

    it is amazing you are very good artist!

  • Phil

    Phil, 4 months ago

    Brilliant portrait. You’re right about the eyes…

  • Jeremy Harrington

    Jeremy Harrington, 4 months ago

    this is a fantastic shot Darren, brilliant work..

  • Dave Warren

    Dave Warren, 3 months ago

    Stunning work, very well done

  • RedKen

    RedKen, 3 months ago

    Superb shot – well done

  • micmac

    micmac, 3 months ago

    Amazing portrait.

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly, 3 months ago

    This is so good Darren, don’t his eyes stand out?
    Top notch mate…

  • Darren Burdell

    Darren Burdell, 3 months ago

    Thanks heaps everyone, your comments are very much appreciated….D.

  • Darren Burdell

    Darren Burdell in reply to Jason Connolly’s comment, 3 months ago

    Many thanks Jason.

  • budrfli

    budrfli, 3 months ago

    wonderful portrait! you are right, the eyes say all!

  • By:  Cheri Perry

    By: Cheri Perry, 3 months ago

    WOW This is fantastic…I agree about the eyes and his sure look like they’d say a lot. Fantastic photography.

  • Nenad Kostadinovic

    Nenad Kostadin..., 3 months ago

    Great realistic portrait!

  • Jaybe

    Jaybe, 3 months ago

    Incredible portrait.

  • Jaybe

    Jaybe, 3 months ago

    Incredible portrait.

  • Catherine Veal

    Catherine Veal, 3 months ago

    Thats one incredible portrait there Darren. His face and eyes say so much. You have caught as you say, his soul. Great work.

  • artsthrufotos

    artsthrufotos, 3 months ago

    a capture that speaks to you!

  • Gayle Shaw

    Gayle Shaw, 3 months ago

    What an absolutely fantastic portrait, truly remarkable. The face of this man has so much character, I would love to listen to his stories.

  • hilarydougill

    hilarydougill, 3 months ago

    You really caught the character of this man, great imagery

  • rochelle

    rochelle, 3 months ago

    an amazing image!!

  • linaji

    linaji, 3 months ago

    You rock am glad to find you!

  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway, 3 months ago

    What a face…brilliant portrait;)

  • Andy Harris

    Andy Harris, 3 months ago

    awesome work… great portraiture!

  • rustycb

    rustycb, 3 months ago

    stunning capture well done

  • David Parkin

    David Parkin, 3 months ago

    Absolutely brilliant photograph.

  • petelangman

    petelangman, 3 months ago

    fantastic portrait

  • Darren Burdell

    Darren Burdell, 2 months ago

    Thanks very much for your comments everyone….D.

  • MichelleOkane

    MichelleOkane, 2 months ago

    what an amazing shot you have taken here …. is he a stranger or someone you know? i love the colour tone you have here too … well done to you Darren :) well freakin done!

  • ltruskett

    ltruskett, 2 months ago

    This is just a truly amazing piece of work. Your skill to capture every line on his beautiful old face is wonderful and my goodness…....... the eyes…...his eyes…....certainly are the windows to his soul…........so very well done.

  • Tony Fallon

    Tony Fallon, 2 months ago

    Great character portrayed so well !

  • Geri Bragg

    Geri Bragg, 2 months ago

    wow, incredible capture, amazing portrait. i love what you have to say about him also. well done !

  • Charlotte Ottilo

    Charlotte Ottilo, 2 months ago

    Um Hum..I read a lot of the comments but I do think Von has it right.. I do believe you have captured the essence of this man’s soul! Awesome work!

  • onedas

    onedas, about 1 month ago

    This old man must have been through many hardships and live to see many things. Probably he has loved and lost. His eyes tell me the story. Great capture of this old man.

  • Adrian Richardson

    Adrian Richardson, about 1 month ago

    Hey Darren. I saw this guy’s image hanging in the YPU exhibition this year… I have to say your shot is a lot better, he’s becoming famous in photography circles…

  • Brian Beckett

    Brian Beckett, about 1 month ago

    Beautiful image and fantastic subject, I have often seen people like this which I would have loved to capture with my camera but never had the nerve to approach them. Excellent image very well done

  • Jane Keats

    Jane Keats, 27 days ago

    Fantastic character shot! PS I visited cos of your Mum – a lot of talent in your family!!

  • Stephen Thomas

    Stephen Thomas, 27 days ago

    Outstanding photo!

  • Darren Burdell

    Darren Burdell in reply to Brian Beckett’s comment, 25 days ago

    Thank you Brian.

  • Caroline Gorka

    Caroline Gorka, 25 days ago

    A face so full of character and life …just not a good one it seems..

  • Darren Burdell

    Darren Burdell in reply to Jane Keats’s comment, 25 days ago

    Thank you Janiek

  • Darren Burdell

    Darren Burdell in reply to Stephen Thomas’s comment, 25 days ago

    Thank you Stephen.

  • Darren Burdell

    Darren Burdell in reply to Caroline Gorka’s comment, 25 days ago

    Thank you Caroline.

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