The Coin Merchant #0102

Mike de Lange

The Coin Merchant #0102

A well known face in the Bur Dubai Old Souk, this man has been selling old coins and other trinkets for many years. It took many visits over 6 years before I finally got the candid shot I’ve been hoping for. Dubai, U.A.E.
2nd PLACE !All Street Portraiture and Photography! Group – Group Avatar Challenge
FEATURED in All Street Portraiture & Photography Group 04/11/2009
FEATURED in UN!TY Group 16/11/2009
FEATURED in ZIMBIO INTERACTIVE MAGAZINE 30/03/2009
FEATURED in Crimson Kaie / Artist of the Day 30/03/2009
PUBLISHED in Practical Photography Magazine (UK) December 2009 Issue
FEATURED in Framed Faces Group 17/11/2009
FEATURED in The Top Favorite Group 6/12/2009
716 VIEWS on 05/11/2009
44 favorites on 18/11/2009

The Coin Merchant #0102 belongs to the following groups:

Art of the Middle East, Candid Photography ( 1/24 ) , Framed Faces (NO BACKGROUND) , Pathway to the Soul (2 in 24hrs), Portraits in Natural Light, Soul reflections, Street Photography and Photojournalism, Strictly Human Faces , THE 500 TO 5000 VIEWINGS GROUP, The Human Condition, The Top Favorite Group - 30 or more, True Colors of Asia and UN!TY Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
The Coin Merchant #0102 by Mike de Lange
The Coin Merchant #0102 by Mike de Lange
  • Rodney Trenchard

    Rodney Trenchard

    Hey mate love this one recon its amazing.. enter it in as many groups as you can it deseves some props

  • photorealm

    photorealm

    yeah amazing work mate i love your portraits….what sort of lens and setup u working with here?

  • Mike de Lange

    Mike de Lange

    Thanks. This was a candid street photo, taken with a 28-200 from about 1,5m away, from low kneeling level. I use aperture priority at it’s widest, which worked on this one, but sometimes the DOF is just too narrow at widest.

  • midzing

    midzing

    brilliant portrait,,, love the tones,,,and the detail you have captured…. well done

  • Jena Ferguson

    Jena Ferguson

    wow
    Just look at those eyes

  • Eyal Nahmias

    Eyal Nahmias

    A great study in portrait. The expression is priceless and the color treatment enhances the drama and appeal. another fave for me. Thanks for sharing with the Art of the Middle East group.

  • gato

    gato

    amazing shot! really a great job! ;)

  • madworld

    madworld

    Your work is outstanding

  • bearpaw

    bearpaw

    very striking portrait… just amazing…

  • TheArtistMario

    TheArtistMario

    AMAZING artwork! Love your vision

  • jacqleen

    jacqleen

    I LOVE how you capture your subject and their emotions, within your frame and your post is just SUPERB!!! Love your WORK!

  • silverstrummer - David Everitt

    silverstrummer...

    Hi Mark – Amazing photograph …...... piano fingers, man of mystic tales to be told with such soulful eyes too. great image fav for me. – David :>))

  • Sue Kane

    Sue Kane

    Awesome!

  • Jean M. Laffitau

    Jean M. Laffitau

    WOW!!!! Fantastic portrait!!!!

  • Peta Ridley

    Peta Ridley

    What an incredible portrait!!!! So much life in that face!!!

  • Naleen Senevirathne

    Naleen Senevir...

    wow this is so good. Excellent portrait.

  • Ken Thomas

    Ken Thomas

    Magnificent portrait!!

  • Etienne RUGGERI Artwork

    Etienne RUGGER...

    WOW …

  • Antonia Diewold

    Antonia Diewold

    Whoaa!

  • John Spies

    John Spies

    Stunning, his eyes are rivetting. Excellent work.

  • Milos Markovic

    Milos Markovic

    Terrific portrait !

  • Wayne Pearson

    Wayne Pearson

    Your portfolio is excellent Mike ,a joy to view.

  • Paul (Quixote) Alleyne

    Paul (Quixote)...

    A fantastic image. Love the tone and composition and the character lines on his face. Nice job

  • Tara Sheffer-Archie

    Tara Sheffer-A...

    Wow, his eyes are incredible…......

  • Vanessa Anderberg

    Vanessa Anderberg

    Great capture:)

  • Andraž Jenkole

    Andraž Jenkole

    great shot and nice work

  • mklau

    mklau

    Amazing photo..so characterful

  • SanjaXOXO

    SanjaXOXO

    ................................... S P E E C H L E S S ! ! ! ! ! ! ! .......................................

  • Danceintherain

    Danceintherain

    So well captured … and those eyes!
    • Coy *
  • Betsy Seeton

    Betsy Seeton

    This is one of the best I’ve ever seen. Wow…. it’s utterly amazing… !

  • faceart

    faceart

  • phil decocco

    phil decocco

    mike
    just exceptional overall. Magnificent portraiture!
    phil

  • Anna Shaw

    Anna Shaw

    Just exceptional. I am so pleased to have found the new 500+ group, otherwise I would never have seen your work. Your talent is outstanding.
    xx

  • joanna77

    joanna77

    amazing and striking energy in his eyes. superb capture

  • docophoto

    docophoto

    So intense, love the post production.

  • waitin' for rain

    waitin' for rain

    so impressive !

  • Kate Purdy

    Kate Purdy

    Very compelling portrait, those eyes…

  • Danica Radman - Tazzina

    Danica Radman ... 24 days ago

    eyes…. face… top of the top!!!! phenomenally done, Mike

  • MuhammadAtif

    MuhammadAtif 23 days ago

    amazing detail.

  • SanjaXOXO

    SanjaXOXO 22 days ago

  • Mike de Lange replied 22 days ago

    Thanks again Sanja. I’m honored.

  • SanjaXOXO

    SanjaXOXO 22 days ago

    My pleasure!! Well earned!! One of my favourite images on RB….and most certainly one of my faves from your work… although…I do fancy most of your photography… lol…one of a kind!!! =)

  • David Silsbury

    David Silsbury 22 days ago

    Great image Mike, well done and congratulations on your features.
    David

  • Jeff Stroud

    Jeff Stroud 22 days ago

    This is a wondrous shot! Congrats on your features!

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