If you live in the Dandenongs you’re sure to know Des! He’s a Belgrave Icon. A drive through main street Belgrave often finds him stretched out reading a book enjoying a herbal tea or chatting to the locals.
Hi Karen, what a stunning portrait. I love the saturated colours and the eye contact with the viewer. Everything works well here – black background, skin colour etc. Another top shot.
That’s amazing..great photo..love it!! and I’m sure I’ve seen him in monbulk..is he the one like a wizard..and does he carry a staff..??
fantastic work!
Yes Catherine I’m sure its the same man. He is nik named “the wizard” . He does get a round a bit so its very likely he hangs about in Monbulk too. He dresses like this every day and carries a staff. He has some amazingly coloured clothes. He is very opened to having his photo taken if you see him again. :-)
Wow Karen this is an amazing shot of Des – AKA The Wizard, The Shaman and The Mountain Man! He is an amazingly vibrant personality of the hills and everytime I’ve seen him – he’s always made me feel good! I am moving back to the Mountain, and after seeing this – I just can’t wait to come home! Thank you!
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good composition
Hi Karen, what a stunning portrait. I love the saturated colours and the eye contact with the viewer. Everything works well here – black background, skin colour etc. Another top shot.
this is a fantastic portrait Karen… those bright colours against the dark background work perfectly
Fabulous capture of Baba Desi, he looks great in his turban
fabulous portrait …how long has he lived there? a former resident of 50 or more years ago would like to know…please…
Gee…I’m not exactly sure how long he’s been a resident of the hills. Its at least 10 years that I know of, but it could well be more.
– Karen Lewis
That’s amazing..great photo..love it!!
and I’m sure I’ve seen him in monbulk..is he the one like a wizard..and does he carry a staff..??
fantastic work!
Yes Catherine I’m sure its the same man. He is nik named “the wizard” . He does get a round a bit so its very likely he hangs about in Monbulk too. He dresses like this every day and carries a staff. He has some amazingly coloured clothes. He is very opened to having his photo taken if you see him again. :-)
– Karen Lewis
Then I’ve seen him then ..great!!..and again..fabulous photo!!
Wow Karen this is an amazing shot of Des – AKA The Wizard, The Shaman and The Mountain Man!
He is an amazingly vibrant personality of the hills and everytime I’ve seen him – he’s always made me feel good!
I am moving back to the Mountain, and after seeing this – I just can’t wait to come home!
Thank you!
Hey well “welcome home”!!