The Prefect

Rosemary Scott

The Prefect

I love photographing my Father. There’s a lot of character to be captured in someone who’s lived for 70 years.
We all went to a local airshow today, & Dad I were drawn to the classic & vintage cars that were on display.
This one’s a ‘48 Ford Prefect.
Two classics full of character….

[Canon1000D, Tamron 18-200 @ 38mm, own textures added]

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The Prefect by Rosemary Scott
The Prefect by Rosemary Scott
  • collectivebydeb

    collectivebydeb

    Ohhhhh Rosemary – I just LOVE this – Dan & I were just admiring it – so well composed & styled to suit your father’s stature offset from the classic car – love how the texture gives the image more grit – so classic indeed !!

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Awww, Thankyou both!! It’s funny, most of the time I’m never sure if any of my shots are worthy of processing. But I loved this one the moment I saw him standing there….. it was classic “Dad” if you know what I mean. So glad you liked it!!

  • LeighN

    LeighN

    Lovely shot and great processing! Two classics full of character for sure!

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Leigh I love your work, so this is such a compliment!! Thanks so much :))

  • Lorraine Creagh

    Lorraine Creagh

    Love it all. Those braces, the hat, the car…all fantastic.

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Don’t you love the red braces & the hat? He never goes out without them!!

  • Lorraine Creagh

    Lorraine Creagh

    I do indeed. He sounds like such a character!

  • Glen Allen

    Glen Allen

    Fantastic composition and such a charater study too.

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Hi Glen! It’s so nice to hear from you & see your smiling face.
    I so hope all is well with you now :))

  • NordicBlackbird

    NordicBlackbird

    Gorgeous image, Rosemary lass :)))))))
    xoxo

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Why Thank you my sweet Nordic Nat :))

  • Christopher Barker

    Christopher Ba...

    This is wonderful Rosemary. Without the description, all sorts of stories are possible given his posture and back to the camera. Nice work.

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Thanks Christopher. I think you’‘re right, this one could tell so many stories, all of them different :))

  • Ric Alexander

    Ric Alexander

    Rosemary, You must take as many photos of him as possible. I have only one of my father. It made a tear roll down my cheek as it always does. I had so much to ask but didnt have the chance.Having one photo as a reminder is not good ! Well done it is a lovely capture.

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Very true Ric. I’m sorry you didn’t have the chance to spend more time with your Dad. I’ll be sure to take your advice :))

  • Brenda Dow

    Brenda Dow

    I love character images…. and I’ve not seen one better!!! Great job and don’t tell your dad I said this but the TWO classics are beauties!!!!!

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    That’s such a lovely thing to say! Thankyou so much Brenda!

  • Heather Rivet IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    well done

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    thanks so much Heather :))

  • John Kowalski

    John Kowalski

    Fabulous work Rosemary …. the character and strength of both certainly are portrayed here in this shot, a beautifully composed and captured image!!

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Many Thanks John :))

  • Kim Calvert

    Kim Calvert

    Rosemary, this is such a wonderful shot..beautifully done!

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Thanks Kim, glad you like it :))

  • margo

    margo

    The moment I saw this I thought- “Ahh, Steinbeck, The Grapes of Wrath.” Coming so soon after the dust storm we had last week it is quite topical. Wonderful, wonderful image Rosemary.

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Yes!!! The grapes of Wrath, that’s it exactly! At least, that’s how I see it….. I’m so pleased you do too.
    And given that we’re in the midst of a dreadful drought here, & the world has fallen on such tough financial times it certainly seems fitting.
    Thanks so much for such a wonderful comment….. you’ve made my day!

  • Alf Caruana

    Alf Caruana

    Love the details and your point of view in this picture, all the best!

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Thankyou so much Alf!!
    Glad you dropped by, because I’ve been meaning to congratulate you on being the 2009 Canon AIPP Student Photographer of the year!!! that’s absolutely fantastic & so well deserved!!

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Thanks so much Sharon. This means so much to me!!

  • whalegeek

    whalegeek

    This is a definite winner, an image that stands out from the rest. Wonderful! Dad draws us into the scene where there’s a story to be told.

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    That’s so nice of you to say! Thankyou so much :))

  • Andy Mueller

    Andy Mueller

    This image is just beyond fantastic. These are the images I never seem to be able to master ….. and you sure have! Have you converted this to B&W? I would bet it would be equally fantastic!

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Thankyou so much Andy! I haven’t really converted it to B&W. I used a B&W layer to de-saturate it a little & that looked OK, so hopefully if I put some time into the conversion it’d look good. You’ve inspired me to give it a go. Thanks :))

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Hi Andy, I took your advice & did a B&W conversion. Being that I don’t do monos very often I’m not really sure about it….. Here’s a sneak peek over at the right in the description section….

  • Jane Brack

    Jane Brack

    Your father must be very pleased with this photo! You’ve done such a beautiful job!!

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Thanks Jane! Actually, he hasn’t seen it yet….. not quite sure what he’ll think :))

  • Dinni H

    Dinni H

    great work!

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    many Thanks Dinni :))

  • Maria Medeiros

    Maria Medeiros

    WOnderful! Such a wonderful moment Rosemary. Fathers are special. :)

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    They are indeed…. many Thanks my friend :))

  • EarthGipsy

    EarthGipsy

    Stunning work.

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Thanks very much Sonia :))

  • Tainia Finlay

    Tainia Finlay

    Awesome image Rosemary!!

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Thankyou so much Tainia, I really appreciate it :))

  • Anne McGinn

    Anne McGinn

    fantastic image- they go so well together! love the processing too.

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Like carrots & peas huh? (Was that Forrest Gump?)
    Glad you like it Ann :))

  • Dyle Warren

    Dyle Warren

    A priceless image and a most memorable one…superbly captured!!!!!

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Thanks so much Dyle, that’s lovely of you :))

  • Virginia N. Fred

    Virginia N. Fred

    Congratulations

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Brilliant!! Thanks so much Gina, That’s wonderful news :))

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    Fabulous image, Rosemary!! Wow, this has it all!

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    That’s so lovely of you to say! Thanks Mel :))

  • chijude

    chijude

    Two classics …. love it!

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Thanks so much :))

  • Anthony Comella

    Anthony Comella

    Beautiful – Top shelf!!!

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Many Thanks Anthony :))

  • Hans Kawitzki

    Hans Kawitzki

    Brilliant image and superb treatment

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    That’s very kind of you Hans,Thankyou :))

  • sunith shyam

    sunith shyam

    Such a wonderful and strong image. You can create a whole story around it. Great work. :)

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Many Thanks Sunith, I really appreciate it :))

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    This is really magnificent and it would be most welcome in this group

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Thanks so much Sandra, I’ll take a look :))

  • aabzimaging

    aabzimaging

    This is excellent!!

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Many Thanks Sascha :))

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    outstanding,

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Thanks Scott :))

  • Di Jenkins

    Di Jenkins

    SO MANY different stories this shot could tell! really gets the imagination working – superb image Rosemary!

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Thankyou Di, I appreciate that so much :))

  • collectivebydeb

    collectivebydeb

    Had to come back & admire this again – Congrats on the feature Rosemary – just love this SO much – INSPIRATIONAL ! :)

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Oh you’re sweet! thanks my friend :))

  • jimbo007

    jimbo007

    Very effective composition..the colours, texture..well done! congrats on the feature too Rosemary!

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Many Thanks Jimbo :))

  • micklyn

    micklyn

    Wonderful, Rosemary! Inspiring! I’m going to be seeing my father in a few weeks (for his 74th birthday….) maybe I should attempt a portrait…. ( :

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Oh yes, you definitely should!! I wish I’d been into photography much earlier whilst my Dad still worked the land…. so many lost opportunities! But I’m doing my best to make up for it now.

  • Mudsoldat

    Mudsoldat

    Love the experience and calm in the seniors in our lives…nice job mate. Love the old mans duds and braces…cant wait to wear them myself. MS

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Thanks Mudsoldat…. he never goes out without the braces & hat…. that’s my Dad!

  • yvonca

    yvonca

    I love this shot! Reminds of my Pop-he loves and restores vintage cars. He’s still styling at 85. Thanks for the reminder to get a good capture of him soon.
    Cheers!

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Thanks yvonca, make sure you get that shot!

  • D.M. Mucha

    D.M. Mucha

    Great shot. Like the subjects and POV.

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Thanks D.M. :))

  • Arkhel

    Arkhel

    Wow, excellent composition !

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    So pleased you like it, Thank you :))

  • BarbaraManis

    BarbaraManis

    Excellent work, congrats on your features!

  • Rosemary Scott

    Rosemary Scott

    Thanks very much Barbara :))

  • JimFilmer

    JimFilmer

    wonderful composition… great work

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Many Thanks Jim :))

  • jwinman

    jwinman

    amazing character shot… nicely composed, and the phototreatment is perfectly appropriate.

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Thanks very much, glad you like it :))

  • luanda

    luanda

    ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! I noticed u were featured in the shoshin and I read what u wrote…I’m on FB too, but with my real name…I’ve tried to add my shots on FB linked to RB, but I have to try it again, ‘cause I don’t remember if pepole can see the shot itself…anyway…WONDROUS WORK!...My real name is Daniela Cifarelli and my FB avatar is a …Pink Barbie…Luv, DANIELA

  • luanda

    luanda

    It’s me again! I’ve put ur fantastic work on my FB wall! YAY! Luv & greetings from Italy! DANIELA

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Hi Daniela, so pleased to meet you! I’m really pleased you like this one.
    couldn’t find you on FB though…..
    Try me here on FB if you’re interested.

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Great depiction of an era.

  • Rosemary Scott replied

    Thanks Steve, glad you like it :))

  • TextureoftheSin

    TextureoftheSin 24 days ago

    Love your HDR approach!

  • Rosemary Scott replied 24 days ago

    Many Thanks :))

  • petegrev

    petegrev 7 days ago

    this is a wonderful image :)

    really like the tones and contrast! very interesting!

  • Rosemary Scott replied 7 days ago

    Thanks Pete. This just arrived today as a framed print….. was very relieved to see that it looks good in print :))

  • NIKONSCOT

    NIKONSCOT 4 days ago

    Wonderful.. only my second favourite to date…

  • Rosemary Scott replied 3 days ago

    Again you honour me…..Thanks so much :))

  • Rachelle Vance

    Rachelle Vance 3 days ago

    very touching

  • Rosemary Scott replied 2 days ago

    Many Thanks Rachelle :))

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