The Fisherman and his Pipe ! by kimariehere

Photography • People • posted on Jul 01, 2006

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Hello all! This was shot with my nikon 7900 a few weeks back at Balboa Park . This guy reminded me so much of an oil painting from the 1800's at my Aunts house... a small oil of an old man and his pipe . I grew up looking at that painting and while out walking the other night I saw that painting seem to materalise before me in the here and now!. SO I shot this that reminded me so strongly of it . Then we met the old Fisherman. And so Asked him if it was ok that I took his picture. He was very friendly and didn't mind being photographed. His name is Gladamer ( sp?) -he was happily fishing ( had caught 3 and caught one as we talked to him Chrissy got excited and she helped him pull up the fish from the water ...and so he showed Chrissy a few how too's on the subject... Chrissy then asked him about his accent and he told us that immigrated from Russia a few years back ! He also said that living here in Southern California is a dream come true and pure paridise!.. hehe I was just happy to meet such a nice person who would take time with my daughters to teach them about fishing . A real content heart of gold and love for life that shows in his smile here ! LOL and you don't see big fat pipes like that hardly ever these days around here..lol! *looks best at full size...thanks! "O) oh and one more small note here - I was pretty sure about this one as a must in black and white but i really do love the colors in this so will leave it for now as it.. Thank you for all your time and comments! Love to you all! ((( BIG HUGS! ))) ~ ♥ ~Kimmers ! :O)

Comments (44)

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rainbows

5:42PM | Sun, 02 July 2006

Kimmers, awesome portrait, without a single doubt! As we say In North Yorkshire. UK .. This beautiful man's face is his fortune!! It does not surprise me at all he was kind to you and your girls.. Love of life shines from his glorious face, so many years, times, memories, hey.. You, my star, captured it. perfectly... :-) Huge hugs to all. Di.

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jerishoots

1:25AM | Mon, 03 July 2006

SUPERB PORTRAIT! A1 photography!

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Cosme..D..Churruca

4:10AM | Mon, 03 July 2006

Superb portrait... seems a nice man ! Excellent !

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byron7

9:26AM | Mon, 03 July 2006

Magnificent portrait.

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celtxian

5:31PM | Mon, 03 July 2006

This is a really great portrait - full of character, clarity and charisma!

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maud

12:54AM | Tue, 04 July 2006

Superb portrait Kim! a perfect capture :)

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squirrel2005

12:19AM | Wed, 05 July 2006

WOOWO! Excellent portrait Kimarie!!! Look at his wrinkle.. he looks like have been a happy man all the time!!! Great details too. Happy day!

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TheWarlock

12:54AM | Wed, 05 July 2006

Old man and the sea, lovely colors and portrait.. bows

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DennisReed

12:59AM | Wed, 05 July 2006

I love the capture Kimmers, I guess it's the old salt in me! ;) Bravo! Look at all these wonderful images I've missed! :( No Ebot from you, and here I thought they were all working! #$%@!

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Digimon

12:29PM | Wed, 05 July 2006

Wonderful portrait! I thought I had seen this, and responded? Curious....

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urbanarmitage

4:53AM | Thu, 06 July 2006

Wonderful portrait of a grizzly old fisherman! I like what you have done with the edge of his hat on the left frame. It adds depth to your shot. Well done!

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