Willy in B&W
Another aspect of 'Introducing Willy'106 total reviews
Comment from clickhappymom
I love this. The character just pops out of this photo. Many people may feel sorry for Willy but not me. He looks like he has no regrets and is doing what needs to be done with little muss and fuss. I am sure he loves having you as his friend, somebody to spend time with who won't judge him. I am sure he is a treasure to you, and the other people who have judged him are missing out!! Great photo, great story.
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2005
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I love this. The character just pops out of this photo. Many people may feel sorry for Willy but not me. He looks like he has no regrets and is doing what needs to be done with little muss and fuss. I am sure he loves having you as his friend, somebody to spend time with who won't judge him. I am sure he is a treasure to you, and the other people who have judged him are missing out!! Great photo, great story.
Comment Written 22-Aug-2005
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2005
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Thank you for such a wonderful review click!! Yes, Willy is a treasure to me, he doesn't let life worry him much and has certainly taught me a lot from his actions and words.
Comment from jmaz98
Great photo. Nicely composed and focused, but more importantly, you really captured this man's character. I think shooting in black & white was a good choice.
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2005
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Great photo. Nicely composed and focused, but more importantly, you really captured this man's character. I think shooting in black & white was a good choice.
Comment Written 22-Aug-2005
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2005
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Thank you for your great review jmaz!!
Comment from mimosin
WHat kind I say the story says it all it reflects the expression of Willy, the good man he is and the shot is fantastic. Very detailed picture and by telling at his hands he has worked a lot as well, nice shot, again
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2005
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WHat kind I say the story says it all it reflects the expression of Willy, the good man he is and the shot is fantastic. Very detailed picture and by telling at his hands he has worked a lot as well, nice shot, again
Comment Written 22-Aug-2005
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2005
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Thank you for your wonderful review mimosin!!
Comment from Judy
Thank you so much Lowrider, for letting me take a peek at Willie's world. You certainly have captured spirit and history here. They say a picture should tell a story. Well you have 100 stories here. Your composition is perfect. The background, the lighting, the focus, really wonderful portrait. Appreciate the view.
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2005
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Thank you so much Lowrider, for letting me take a peek at Willie's world. You certainly have captured spirit and history here. They say a picture should tell a story. Well you have 100 stories here. Your composition is perfect. The background, the lighting, the focus, really wonderful portrait. Appreciate the view.
Comment Written 22-Aug-2005
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2005
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Thank you for such a terrific review Judy, most appreciated!!
Comment from tigerflower
I didn't see the color version - but I really like the B&W. It enhances the earthiness of the character that "Willy" is. It helps you really see the years of riding in his weathered face and hand. The rough nature of his past in the shadows of his broken nose - probably more than once. Not sure if I would see this one in a magazine - but I think it is pretty gritty - a chronicle of an entire subculture.
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2005
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I didn't see the color version - but I really like the B&W. It enhances the earthiness of the character that "Willy" is. It helps you really see the years of riding in his weathered face and hand. The rough nature of his past in the shadows of his broken nose - probably more than once. Not sure if I would see this one in a magazine - but I think it is pretty gritty - a chronicle of an entire subculture.
Comment Written 22-Aug-2005
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2005
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Thank you tiger, for your terrific review!!
Comment from Arrivederci
Absolutely wonderful story Low, sniff sniff almost had me in tears girl
I think your connection with Willy definitely comes from an older time. Sometimes I believe in past lives, maybe that is how you felt so compelled to get to know Old Willy.
And he's an ex Hells Angel....I wanna here some of those stories, you will have to write a book.
This picture is just beautiful. I love Willys face that gorgeous beard. You did a great job shooting this one. It is a wonderful portrait.
Kat :-)
PS This beats the crap out of flowers...you tell them ole women. Kat said so.LOL
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2005
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Absolutely wonderful story Low, sniff sniff almost had me in tears girl
I think your connection with Willy definitely comes from an older time. Sometimes I believe in past lives, maybe that is how you felt so compelled to get to know Old Willy.
And he's an ex Hells Angel....I wanna here some of those stories, you will have to write a book.
This picture is just beautiful. I love Willys face that gorgeous beard. You did a great job shooting this one. It is a wonderful portrait.
Kat :-)
PS This beats the crap out of flowers...you tell them ole women. Kat said so.LOL
Comment Written 22-Aug-2005
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2005
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LOL!! I certainly agree, beats the crap out of flowers, will certainly tell them you said so!! Yes, from another time maybe because I was so driven to him, still am, I am very protective of him!! Thank you for your super review and your fun!!
Comment from channeled
This is extraordinary! What a wonderful capture of this man. His eyes are so expressive and you've composed it perfectly to capture and display this. This is truly phenomenol work! Love how you've chosen black and white...it suits him well.
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2005
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This is extraordinary! What a wonderful capture of this man. His eyes are so expressive and you've composed it perfectly to capture and display this. This is truly phenomenol work! Love how you've chosen black and white...it suits him well.
Comment Written 22-Aug-2005
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2005
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Thank you channeled for such a wonderful review, means a lot to me coming from the queen of portraits!!
Comment from welshgal
Oh Lowrider, this is so good, what character you have shown us in this.
Amazing detail, great clarity and focus. Love his beard. And I love his story, how wonderful to get to know someone like this.
Thank you for sharing!!
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2005
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Oh Lowrider, this is so good, what character you have shown us in this.
Amazing detail, great clarity and focus. Love his beard. And I love his story, how wonderful to get to know someone like this.
Thank you for sharing!!
Comment Written 22-Aug-2005
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2005
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Thank you very much welsh, for such a wonderful review, most appreciated!!
Comment from einzuzehn
Love this portrait, Low ! I remember gajnath doing a painting of this guy a while back, I think ! Sounds like you and I are alike and make friends with people who other people ignore for whatever reason. They don't know what they are missing.....it seems a crazy world to me where someone is shunned because they are different and they often turn out to be far more interesting than " regular " people lol !
That said, you really don't need me to tell you that this is great photography...you must know that in your heart !
Thanks so much for posting !
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2005
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Love this portrait, Low ! I remember gajnath doing a painting of this guy a while back, I think ! Sounds like you and I are alike and make friends with people who other people ignore for whatever reason. They don't know what they are missing.....it seems a crazy world to me where someone is shunned because they are different and they often turn out to be far more interesting than " regular " people lol !
That said, you really don't need me to tell you that this is great photography...you must know that in your heart !
Thanks so much for posting !
Comment Written 22-Aug-2005
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2005
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Yes, gajnath did paint Willy and did a superb job!! Yes, like you, I was taught to look at the heart, if that makes sense-- Thank you for your wonderful review!!
Comment from Trina
He really looks as though he is a character great detail in the face I bet he has some stories to tell. Great in black and white and the lighting just right enjoyed seeing
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2005
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He really looks as though he is a character great detail in the face I bet he has some stories to tell. Great in black and white and the lighting just right enjoyed seeing
Comment Written 22-Aug-2005
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2005
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Thank you so much Trina, for your great review and certainly your time!!