GAFFER
Today was the Torremendo, (Spain) Annual Fiesta, celebrating their Saints day, where 2 Oxen pull a cart carrrying a statue of Jesus around the town and horse riders and pedestrians proceed and follow. Last year I rode, but decided I would snap some photos this time. This elderly man had a wonderful character visage, so I plucked up the courage to snap a shot! He was just a follower. The day was blazing hot, so he must have been melting in his coat and hat.
This is the first time I have managed to capture an older person to apply this effect to and I am quite pleased with the result!
I have removed the background as it was full of people and was messy.
2 hours worth of editing in PSP, including manually adding the Dragan effect!
Nikon D40 18-55mm
Started photography May 2008
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LudaNayvelt
wow, I LOVE THIS WORK, WONDERFUL
Squealia replied
Thank you
Debbie Roelle
This has such character, like wisdom and expression. Beautiful image.
Squealia replied
LOL I was the otherside of the cart and spotted him and thought I have to get a shot of him!!! Hannah and I frog marched around the front of the little procession and I waited for him to walk past! First time I have had teh guts to do this! and I did several times today! Hannah is such a sport following me like a little sheep!
Joyce D. Z.
I love the textures of his beard! Wonderful portrait!
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Sarah Pett-Noble
Wonderful portrait, Celia, what a character and a face full of intrigue! Excellent editing too :o) xx
Squealia replied
Thank you Sarah, Iknew it would be fun editing him!
linifer
This is brilliant! Love it oxo
Squealia replied
Thank you Linifer
Carole Brunet
Very great portrait, excellent post processing!
Squealia replied
Thank you Carole
Tessa Bishop
Wonderful character caught in this portrait
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Thank you tessa
davesphotograp...
great capture nice work
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Thank you Dave
robpixaday
Gosh this is fabulous work!
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Thanking you Robin
Tainia Finlay
Fantatsic Celia!
Squealia replied
Thank you very much
Angel Perry
WOW! Well worth the efforts. You have captured him perfectly!
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Al Bourassa
Love it!
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Clive
Superb capture Celia, you have done amazing work with the background, well done my friend xx

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Brunoboy
Lovely portrait. Well done.
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LYNETTE EVANS
Oh what a darling shot of this dear old man. I could adopt him for a Grandfather.
Squealia replied
Thank you Lyn :O)
handprintz
Beautiful effect and work Celia
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Thanking you Trudi
Alessandro Pinto
awesome work.. great portrait !
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Thank you xx
shaneran
absolutely fantastic!! great work here!!
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Thanking you
Lucindawind
awesome old gaffer !! fantastic capture
Squealia replied
Thank you, I rather like him too!
mariarty
Fantastic capture, what a character.
Squealia replied
Thanking you Mariarty
danita clark
What a fascinating character ! Your editing is spot on; i dont know what it all meant, however the end result is wonderful and speaks for itself!
Squealia replied
Thanking you, Dragan is a Polish (I think) photographer who specialises in this sort of effect, but better! HERE
ziko
superb lighning. Very good portrait
Squealia replied
Thanking you, taken in the sunlight.
John44
A beautiful picture, my friend, excellent PP and presentation.
Squealia replied
Thank you John, I was pleased how this came out too. :O)
brian pendrey
great work
Squealia replied
Thank you Brian
Xandru
Terrific shot! Love the skin texture and beard detail.
Squealia replied
Thank you Xandru so the editing was worth it! Thanks :O))
Debbie Roelle
Congratulations on your feature.
Squealia replied
Thank you Debbie
Globalphotos
Fabulous capture, love the expression
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thepaintedsoul
This is a winner of an image. Love the way you captured the light and essence in that face. Congrats! TPS
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luanda
STRIKING Portrait! I LOVE YOUR WORKS! Luv &...instant fav! DANIELA
Squealia replied
Thank you Luanda
luanda
Hey! I’ve just noticed this one was featured HERE ....CONGRATS!!! Such a FANTASTIC SHOT! ;-)
Squealia replied
Thanks !!
Sarafeline
Such an interesting face full of its secrets of time..wonderful.
Thankyou.
Sara.x.
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Jason Connolly
Amazing work matey.
Squealia replied
Thank you Jason
reflector
A great portrait and very effective treatment !
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Linda Syms
Fabulous image and great work.
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Carol Berliner
Wooooow just Woooooooow!! amaaaazing work! Instant fav!
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photosbyflood
Great shot! Excellent treatment and wonderful subject ! He looks like he has some stories to tell!
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catherine walker
wonderful..amazing !
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gemynd
wow amazing character …a life thats been lived in every crevice of his face
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Ellen
Excellent image Celia!! Really beautiful!
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morpheus71
Awesome portrait
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Susanne Correa
Stunning Portrait!
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Béla Török
Brilliant work, my friend!
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billfox256
What a terrific character study. Every detail is caught beautifully. Bill
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AmandaH
Brilliant portrait… :o)
Squealia replied
Thanbking you Amanda
Erika Gouws
A wonderful face – and excellently captured!
Squealia replied
Thanking Erika
David Clarke
Superb image and processing, Celia!! Congratulations!!
Squealia replied
Thanking you David
Brandie1
Brilliant.
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Thanking Brandie
David McMahon
Great shot. Interesting to see what he’s wearing in warm weather.
Squealia replied
Thanking you David
steppeland
Beautiful portrait! Well done!
Squealia replied
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Catherine Veal
A wonderful portrait Celia.x
Squealia replied
Thanking you catherine :O)
John Cocoris
Very meaningful portrait photo Full of character.
Squealia replied
Thanking you John
vadim19
Wonderful work!
Squealia replied
Thank you, I couldn’t resist this capture! It was my first snap of someone I didn’t know!
vadim19
It was definetely worth it. The result is stunning. Also, thank you for introducing me to Dragan effect. I’ve looked on the Internet, it’s a lot of work.
Squealia replied
LOL it is and it isn’t! I enjoy tinkering with photos, but without a tutorial could never ever remember how to do it! Thank you and you should give it a go one day, even if it means saving it and coming back to it! Save it for a cold rainy day! Go snapping, wrinkles in preparation!
vadim19
I will certainly do it. Although, not sure I’ll get the same wonderful result. Thank you, Celia! Regards, Vadim
Squealia replied
This is the TUTORIAL I use, it is a bit annoying, as you have to keep pulling the play button back to rewind abit, but this is it. there maybe better ones out there, I haven’t looked, but may when I next find the courage to snap and stranger with character!
vadim19
Thank you so much, Celia. This is the same one I’ve found on the Internet when I was googling Dragon effect. It’s actually pretty good. LOL. The other one I found was without the voice explanation, just with the lovely Spanish music in the background. But it was doing pretty much the same. Thanks again. Much appreciated.
walela
Wonderful portrait!
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Thanking you
SueAnne
AWESOME work and the results are perfect
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Mike Rowley
Fantastic portrait. Very atmospheric
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Lois Bryan
Celia this is absolutely magnificent. I’m in AWE. I saw your conversation with Vadim regarding the Dragan effect and can’t wait to try it out someday!! WOW!!!!! Thank you!!! I feel like I’ve just gotten a reeeeeeealy cool present!!!!!!! WHEEE!!!
Squealia replied
Thanking you, good luck, looking forward to teh results!
Isa Rodriguez
beautifully done, Celia!!!! .. so excellent..
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Janie Oliver
beautiful portrait.
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John44
Skillful close-up work, and the result is admirable…
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Ralph Angelillo
Superb portrait, Celia ! Congrats !
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Stephen Thomas
Outstanding Portrait
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janice( jinne...
Hi Sweet Lady Celia…This is such a delight,a beautiful portrait..which shows a thousand storries in the lines and texture in his beautiful face!
A brilliant capture Celia!
-jinneyxx
Squealia replied
Thanking you so much
Shirley Roma ... 14 days ago
I would love to paint someone like this from life it is such a great portrait.www.shirleycharlton.com
Squealia replied 13 days ago
LOL feel free to paint him, if it is good enough to copy. Thank you for teh comment.