Lost Prince

david malcolmson

Lost Prince

I was struck by the proud, noble gaze of this young man and I was fortunate to capture it on film.The shot was not posed in any way, it is a spontaneous record of the moment.
London, early 1970s.

Lost Prince belongs to the following groups:

All Street Portraiture & Photography:: Portraits only , add Location , Black and White Photography, Childhood, Film Photography, Masterpiece: Photography, Medium and Large Format Film Photography, People and Portraiture Photography, Portraits in Natural Light, Street Photography and Photojournalism, That One Great Shot, The Eyes Have It, The Fine Art of Photography and THE WAIST UP - Portraiture Photography 2 per 24 hour limit Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints and Framed Prints

Lost Prince by david malcolmson
  • Rinkydink

    Rinkydink

    fantastic capture, so much maturity in such a young face

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA

    These kids all have old eyes – stunning shot beautifully presented

  • N♥RIN    ISM♥IL

    N♥RIN ISM♥IL

    wow cool image….. nice to see a Black and white on a black skin…super!!!

  • Mohammed Al Ibrahim

    Mohammed Al Ib...

    great capture!!

  • Andy73

    Andy73

    A really wonderful image, his expression is a great moment captured. Beautiful work!

  • MelanieSpeaks

    MelanieSpeaks

    Very powerful David…great image…love your work

  • hcroft

    hcroft

    Really brilliant you have such a wonderful array of images. I love looking at your work

  • Judith Oppenheimer

    Judith Oppenhe...

    what a beautiful child and image!

  • Caprice Sobels

    Caprice Sobels

    This portrait is very intense. I think it’s the incredible strength you can see in the young ‘man’. Amazing photo!

  • rebecca zachariah

    rebecca zachariah

    What an intense young man.Great capture.

  • Gerijuliaj

    Gerijuliaj

    Absolutely brilliant portrait..excuse the adjectives..very tired. Love your work.

  • poppykitten

    poppykitten

    This is such a regal shot, A stunning looking young man, with so much seriousness.

  • Eryn Whelan

    Eryn Whelan

    Wonderful!!

  • SylviaHardy

    SylviaHardy

    This is a beautiful capture!

  • bluerabbit

    bluerabbit

    OMG! This is stunning!

  • Kiwikiwi

    Kiwikiwi

    Another amazing image. Your work is fantastic.

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, Kiwikiwi, for your kind words.

  • Barbara Rahal

    Barbara Rahal

    amazing capture!
    His eyes!!!

  • Alan Findlater

    Alan Findlater

    great portrait

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, Alan.

  • rochelle

    rochelle

    your photography is so beautiful. such a social record. No photoshopping on these photos.

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, Rochelle.

  • Ken Mucke

    Ken Mucke

    superb capture….Perfect in BW…love his expression

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, kdm2222, for your kind interest in my work.

  • Quigi

    Quigi

    Outstanding! your portfolio is of the same…outstanding. Great work.

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, Quigi, for your kind words.

  • johancoppens

    johancoppens

    strong portrait

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, Johan.

  • shaz

    shaz

    stunning, I can’t get over his eyes, how intense they are…...very powerful photo,,

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you so much, shaz.

  • docophoto

    docophoto

    You have the most wonderful ability to take “truthful” portraits, and show the strength and resilience of your subjects.

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, docophoto for your very kind words.

  • dee850

    dee850

    An amazing amazing picture!! an enthralling story..shows immense power!

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, dee850, for your kind words.

  • berndt2

    berndt2

    Beautifully taken shot – the composition is excellent, and I love the ‘environment’ you’ve capted the young prince in : the background of the taller crowd he is in. Excellent work!

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, Berndt2.

  • JudyBJ

    JudyBJ

    One of my favorites

  • david malcolmson replied

    And mine! Many thanks, Judy.

  • ApeArt

    ApeArt

    fabulous! Where was this?

  • Geir Floede

    Geir Floede

    A very strong pic.
    The eyes do mutch for this pic.
    Very great.

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, Geir.

  • Marnie Kirkness

    Marnie Kirkness

    how striking. what power those eyes and crop convey.

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    Wow!! superb portrait, this little guy lost in a sea of elbows! Perfect composition and very striking!

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you so much, Jan, for all of your kind comments.

  • Keeli

    Keeli

    A Great piece! Excellent work ;-)

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you. Keeli.

  • Kaylene B

    Kaylene B

    sooo emotive. he’s a beautiful child.

  • Mark German

    Mark Germancommunity host

    Exceptional.

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, Mark, for your interest in my work.

  • Marinella  Owens
  • David Harris

    David Harris

    Exceptional work!

  • KEITH  R. WILLIAMS

    KEITH R. WILL...

    very nice shot in B&W

  • sharka

    sharka

    Love the kid’s expression. Great portrait.

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, sharka.

  • Alan Findlater

    Alan Findlater

    Really good work well done

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you for your kind comment, Alan.

  • pryere

    pryere

    Worth kneeling down for, superb.

  • david malcolmson

    david malcolmson

    Many thanks, preyere.

  • Claire Armistead

    Claire Armistead

    Wow! I am LOVING you work! This is fantastic. I love the tones and expression. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent : ) x

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you so much, Claire, for your kind words.

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    beautiful shot, well done

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, Antanas.

  • Moshe Cohen

    Moshe Cohen

    Amazing portrait David.
    Indeed proud boy.

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, Moshe, for taking such a kind interest in my work.

  • Rosina  Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    Simply superb capture

  • Michael Gray

    Michael Gray

    Incredible photo. congratulations!

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, Michael, for your kind comment.

  • Larry Varley

    Larry Varley

    excellent shot!

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, Larry.

  • micmac

    micmac

    He looks like an old young little boy ,very powerful b&w shot,fantastic.

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, micmac.

  • Elaine Harriott

    Elaine Harriott

    Brilliant – what a STRONG image!

  • jarradspring

    jarradspring

    one of the best photos i’ve seen!

  • Larry Varley

    Larry Varley

    great portrait

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, Larry.

  • Joseph Darmenia

    Joseph Darmenia

    Well seen and captured.

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, Joseph.

  • Allison Kramer

    Allison Kramer

    Compelling photo. I am completely amazed with this image.

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you so much, Allison, for all of your kind comments.

  • jase8812

    jase8812

    Brilliant shot !

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, jase 881.

  • aliw

    aliw

    This is incredible!
    Congratulations on the feature!

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, aliw.

  • Kenny Gulley Jr.

    Kenny Gulley Jr.

    powerful image!

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you so much, Kenny.

  • denise romano

    denise romano

    very powerful image.

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, Denise.

  • Sashy

    Sashy

    superb

  • Glenn-Patrick Ferguson

    Glenn-Patrick ...

    Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant.

  • Jen Wahl

    Jen Wahl

    One of a kind capture. Great.

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellafounder

    there is a certain glow around this image that is undescribable – BRILLIANT!

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, Paul, for these kind words.

  • PPPhotoArt

    PPPhotoArt

    wow absolutely amazing shot and what a subject, he looks so wise in such a young frame, over the top!!!!!!! congrats on home page

  • david malcolmson replied

    Many thanks,PPPhotoArt, for your kind comment.

  • Maharba

    Maharba

    This is a very good portrait. Excellent.

  • david malcolmson replied

    Many thanks, Maharba.

  • Keilah Hilliard

    Keilah Hilliard

    he has the pride of a grown man. congrats on making the front page! :)

  • david malcolmson replied

    He certainly has. Thank you for your kind words, Student driver 24.

  • Dayonda

    Dayonda

    Congratulations on having your work FEATURED on the RB HOME PAGE!

    typo: last line: after any I think you meant to add way.

  • david malcolmson replied

    I’ll correct it, Dayonda -thanks! And thank you for your kind comment.

  • sra58

    sra58

    nice title-regal shot-and congrats on home page feature.
    sharon a.

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you so much, Sharon.

  • wellman

    wellman

    a classic! – up their with the best of them

  • Imthenats Photography

    Imthenats Phot...

    Wow! What an intense face.

  • Anthony Begovic

    Anthony Begovic

    Fantastic. This is one of the best portraits I’ve seen on RB.

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, Andy. So glad you like it.

  • helene ruiz

    helene ruiz

    fabulous

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, Helene.

  • Justin Langhorst

    Justin Langhorst

    This is a wonderful image. I find myself coming back to it every couple of days. :)

  • Devalyn Marshall

    Devalyn Marshall

    Beautifully captured shot!!!!

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, Devalyn, for your kind comments.

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    MASSIVE CAPTURE

  • MichaelBr

    MichaelBr

    Stunning picture

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, Michael, for your kind comments.

  • elleboitse

    elleboitse

    Absolutely stunning shot!!

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, elleboitse.

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Stunning emotive image.

    “If you’re photographing in color you show the color of their clothes – if you use black and white, you will show the color of their soul.”  Ted Grant

  • david malcolmson replied

    Well-said, and how true. Thank you Stephen.

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins

    wonderful capture!

  • SSGT

    SSGT

    this is an amazing shot, and a fitting title. thanks so much. means alot to me.

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you so much, SSGT, for your kind words. I am so glad you liked this.

  • naturalsharp

    naturalsharp

    Thia is an amazing shot!

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you for these kind words, naturalsharp.

  • Di Dowsett

    Di Dowsett

    wow…fabulous image!!!
    xx

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you Di, for both of your kind comments,

  • Nicholas Richardson

    Nicholas Richa...

    This is one of the best images I’ve seen on Redbubble – just brilliant. Inspiring too, for me as a young novice just finding my feet. Thank you for sharing, David.

  • david malcolmson replied

    You are welcome, Nicholas. Thank you for your kind words.

  • María González

    María González

    Incredible portrait!

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, Blue71!

  • mrscboretti

    mrscboretti

    A young man of substace! Wonderful!

  • david malcolmson replied

    He is indeed! Thank you, Christine for your kind comment.

  • barnsis

    barnsis

    I so agree “the proud noble gaze” Amazing how you have him singled out within the confines of the much larger bodies he is surrounded by. Wonderful image.

  • Kelly  J

    Kelly J

    wonderful!!!!!

  • Chetan Raghuram

    Chetan Raghuram

    Very good portrait, i like the emotions.

  • KiimiG

    KiimiG

    gorgeous – great capture

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you for your kind comment, KiimiG.

  • Jerame    *

    Jerame *

    incredible shot!

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, S J !

  • Jeannette Sheehy

    Jeannette Sheehy

    Congratulations on the sale of this – it’s a very beautiful photograph :)

  • kernelcopia

    kernelcopia

    It’s timeless – when was it actually taken?

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, kernelcopia.It was taken around 1970.

  • Kirsten Andrew

    Kirsten Andrew

    fantastic image david, i’m in a photography class just now studying. came across this image.
    really love it added to my favourites.

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, Kirsten. I hope you are enjoying your photographic studies.

  • Caroline Gorka

    Caroline Gorka

    You have an amazing eye..no more, no less.

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you so much, Caroline, I am glad you liked this.

  • mausue

    mausue

    Beautiful capture. Like his proud expression and the way he’s framed by adults after all aren’t we meant to be our children’s protectors!

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, Mausue. You are absolutely right that adults are supposed to be our children’s protoectors. It devalues humanity when they fail in that duty.

  • softpoet

    softpoet

    Very moving.

  • Simon Whittaker

    Simon Whittaker

    Another brilliant shot with great comp, DoF and lighting. Two features in 1 day – well done.

  • Alecs Lindsay

    Alecs Lindsay

    Fantastic, absolutely fantastic… his expression is so amazing it just draws you right in. I wonder what his story is? Beautiful, I wish I had captured it.

  • Arek Rainczuk

    Arek Rainczuk

    Fantastic image, congratulations on the feauture

  • Alessandro Pinto

    Alessandro Pinto

    Superb subject—fantastic expression and capture ! All your work is a pleasure to see !

  • Ralph  Olsson

    Ralph Olsson

    Outstanding…amazed at the tonal range and light…well done:)

  • morpheus71

    morpheus71

    Everything about this is brilliant!

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, morpheus71!

  • Bonnie Blanton

    Bonnie Blanton

    Incredible portrait. He almost looks right through you. Well done!

  • Paul soso

    Paul soso

    Of the chain, dope super fantastic…in fact i love your work…amazing set…....

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, Paul, for your kind words.

  • karenuk1969

    karenuk1969

    What a stunning face, striking young man. Great capture.

  • Leon  Walker

    Leon Walker

    Magnificent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • david malcolmson replied

    Many thanks, Leon!

  • Wayne  Pearson

    Wayne Pearson

    An excellent capture, what an incredible face.

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, Wayne, for all of your kind comments – these are greatly appreciated.

  • Amy E. McCormick

    Amy E. McCormick

    So Beautiful!!!

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, Amy.

  • rosineart

    rosineart

    Very nice!!!

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, rosineart.

  • AmyRalston

    AmyRalston

    The light and shadows on his face are breath taking, esp. on his lips. Afavorite.

  • david malcolmson replied

    Many thanks, Amy, for your kind comment.

  • starikarp

    starikarp

    wow, brilliant portrait!

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, starikarp.

  • Sylvie  Bendel

    Sylvie Bendel

    haunting image…

  • david malcolmson replied

    Many thanks, Sylvie!

  • Sara Kosovic

    Sara Kosovic

    amazing shot… hypnotizing! very well done

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you so much, Sara.

  • Daniel  Rarela

    Daniel Rarela

    wonderful, exquisite portfolio, David! this one is a definite highlight. congrats on making the home page!

  • david malcolmson

    david malcolmson

    Thank you, Daniel, for your kind comments – they are very much appreciated.

  • sweetmelissa

    sweetmelissa

    this is striking and beautiful…

  • bronbennie

    bronbennie

    the young man seems to ooze confidence. i love the jackets and elbows in the background. i could not have been captured more perfectly!

  • Lorena Maria

    Lorena Maria

    Awww what a precious child…stunning shot,,, beautifully presented !

  • faceart

    faceart

    This work is superb!!!!!!!!!!

  • Karen  Tillotson

    Karen Tillotson

    Wow…this image is absolutely incredible. That child’s face is so incredible…such an “old soul” lives behind those wonderful eyes. Beautiful work, truly!!!

  • Malakai Mercer

    Malakai Mercer

    PERFECT…

  • david malcolmson replied

    Thank you, Malakai.

  • Merrilyn Hunt

    Merrilyn Hunt

    Awesome, David.

  • david malcolmson replied

    Many thanks, ladies.

  • hsien-ku

    hsien-ku

    oh my! this photograph was well-named. a prince indeed!

  • Tatum Wulff

    Tatum Wulff 24 days ago

    Outstanding shot!! Your work is really amazing. It would be an honor if you would add this to our group, All Street Portraiture & Photography.

  • david malcolmson replied 22 days ago

    Many thanks, Tatum, for your kind words. Ths picture is now at your group.

  • Isa Rodriguez

    Isa Rodriguez 22 days ago

    stunning !!!

  • Tatum Wulff

    Tatum Wulff 19 days ago

  • Colinizing  Photography with Colin Boyd Shafer

    Colinizing Ph... 19 days ago

    this classifies as great in my books… excellent shot.

  • david malcolmson replied 18 days ago

    Thank you Colonising Ph….

  • Keryn Alexander

    Keryn Alexander 19 days ago

    Beautiful portrait, no words can really repsond to this image, only a feeling. Very moving..

  • david malcolmson replied 18 days ago

    Many thanks, Keryn.

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