Encounter
Seen at the shrine of Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai, the saint in Bhit Shah, Interior Sindh, Pakistan. A lot of people visit the shrine hoping their faith would bring them good luck, happiness, success and content at heart in their, otherwise, troubled lives.
In the Journey to Bhitshah photo essay.
43 responses
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Ogi Soedja said (25 Apr 2008):
incredible
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Greg Adams said (2 May 2008):
Oh Wow! This is Wonderful!!!!!
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Simen Andre Brustad said (6 May 2008):
This is the aging beauty !!
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adniloj gave props (19 May 2008):
Beautiful b/w portrait; the lines tell such stories
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Laurent Chantegros gave props (4 Jun 2008):
Excellent shot
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rory cobbe gave props (22 Jun 2008):
aw man thats just perfect, exposure is perfect, lines and eye contact, and the reflection in his eyes, just perfect. just waiting to hear his story..
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Kathee Brown gave props (7 Jul 2008):
Wow! That's all I can say, WOW!!!
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Jason Pierce gave props (9 Aug 2008):
Stunning contrast, framing, composition and depth of field. This is a grand slam photo. Have you called National Geographic :)
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FurSid said (9 Aug 2008):
thank you for your nice encouraging comments Jason :)
I did put it up for their Your Shots submission.. it was shortlisted for daily dozen for the 4th week of May but couldn't get enough votes to get to the print :( ... but maybe something's still missing from it... -
Tom O'Brien gave props (9 Aug 2008):
I only have a few words for youi, Copyright this, get prints made and you can sell this! simply beautiful my friend and i second Jason pierce on his comment about national geographic, definate material!
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Lynn H gave props (9 Aug 2008):
This is one of the most beautiful portraits I've seen!
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cushmok gave props (10 Aug 2008):
great portrait...
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FurSid gave props (10 Aug 2008):
Tom O'brien: Thanks for you and everybody for the encouraging comments and compliments :) ... we're working up for an exhibition... thinking to put it up there as well... and yeah, definitely i'd want to sell some stuff to be able to buy my own DSLR ...
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FurSid gave props (10 Aug 2008):
Lynn thanks for your visit and sweet comment :) ... cushmok, thank you too :)
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Jack Storey gave props (11 Aug 2008):
great clarity.
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Nora Kubach gave props (11 Aug 2008):
gorgeous portrait... amazing
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FurSid gave props (13 Aug 2008):
Thank you Jack Storey for ur visit :)
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FurSid gave props (13 Aug 2008):
Thank you Nora
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Jacob Rumsey gave props (13 Aug 2008):
This is an amazing photo. Truly one of the best portraits I've seen.
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FurSid gave props (13 Aug 2008):
Hey thank you Jacob.... much appreciated :)
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KY M................ said (13 Aug 2008):
Bravo! This is what photojournalism is about, human interest and the stories our faces tell. I believe that you found a one in a million shot here with this gentleman, there is millions of stories seen in his eyes....
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FurSid said (14 Aug 2008):
Oh Kym, that's quite a compliment :) thanks a lot for your encouraging comment ... and i agree about the stories his eyes tell...
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Natalia Delgado gave props (14 Aug 2008):
What a beautiful portrait, so powerful!!
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FurSid gave props (14 Aug 2008):
Thanks Natalia :) yes his eyes are surely powerful!
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Kirk Hayes said (15 Aug 2008):
You tonal qualities, contrast and crispness is first rate. Good job!
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FurSid said (15 Aug 2008):
Hayes, Thank you... though m a bit concerned about the blurred nose, the focused eyes were what i was looking for...
wish i had considered that factor too... -
Farras Abdelnour gave props (21 Aug 2008):
very beautiful portrait
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marta costantino said (21 Aug 2008):
Flawless.
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Justin said (21 Aug 2008):
That face just screams, "LIFE!"
Great shot. -
Stephan Ortmanns gave props (26 Aug 2008):
this is really amazing! perfect shot!
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Jefferson Edri said (28 Aug 2008):
Great Portrait! wish one day i able to take pics like this!
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FurSid said (28 Aug 2008):
Thank you all for appreciating my work. Would also welcome any critique to improve upon ... :)
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Miha Brodaric said (8 Sep 2008):
too bad the apperture wasn't closed a bit more so the nose would be sharp, otherwise great pic!
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ivan šaravanja said (10 Sep 2008):
amazing and strong!
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Ognjen Karabegović gave props (16 Sep 2008):
Exeeeeeeeeeeelent.
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Jeff Meyer gave props (22 Sep 2008):
my vote!
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Terry Hamilton gave props (22 Sep 2008):
I agree with Miha, but still a lovely shot
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Rui Valentim said (23 Sep 2008):
Astounding portrait!Love it!You got my vote!
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Bethany Crawford said (23 Sep 2008):
holy shit, this is incredible
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adniloj gave props (29 Sep 2008):
Back for the + vote!
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Andrew Lorimer (Deleted) gave props (4 Oct 2008):
Truly Beautiful Capture !!!
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FurSid said (5 Oct 2008):
Rui Valentim: thanks mate!
Bethany Crawford: thanks for likin it
Thanks a lot Joli :)
Andrew thank you! :)
i would like to thank all those who've voted :) and i appreciate every single prop or comment given to this shot.... thank you all! -
Gina Brining gave props (15 Nov 2008):
This is incredible.
