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Eyes Like a Hawk
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Uploaded: 06/22/13 1:52 PM GMT
Eyes Like a Hawk
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Still in the late 1950's, I shot this on a self imposed assignment of downtown Detroit's back alleys. It was still relatively safe in those days, particularly in daylight. I was some distance away when I shot this, and using a long telephoto lens. That's why the pick-up truck bed is so compressed. It was obvious he was looking after the truck contents and never moved from that position.I just meandered on to another alley. He reminds me of someone out of "Gangs of New York" or some Mafia movie, though this was taken decades before those movies were produced.
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Such sharp focus on the "van-guard"! A top notch B/W image Doug. Those boxes contain some items meant for "special delivery". He is not carrying because all three buttons are closed on his jacket. The bulge you see is only his abdomen :)
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
He definitely looks to be the "lookout" - wonderful capture of a person and moment in a particular time and place - what photojournalism is all about.
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"What a desolate place would be a world without a flower!
It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome." A.J. Balfour
Excellent shot from the past, back before color was even used. Doug, thank you for sharing this superb image with us. Tigs♥ =^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
Just his composure / posture & glaring eyes looks like he means business if anyone approaches him or the truck. You captured the moment perfectly, Doug. You have some wonderful images from the 50's ... I bet you could write a book about them.
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I LOVE LABS!!!
That is.. a great shot.
+favs for me.
And but of course, thanks for sharing this one with us. It is ex -cellent.
+favs for me.
And but of course, thanks for sharing this one with us. It is ex -cellent.
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He's not going to stand for any monkey business from the looks of him. Glad you got this great shot and got out of there.
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Excellent shot , Doug .
He does have a gangster look about him .
I like the tones and the truck in the background.
Perhaps the "Getaway Truck ".
He does have a gangster look about him .
I like the tones and the truck in the background.
Perhaps the "Getaway Truck ".
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I would travel only by horse, if I had the choice. ~ Linda McCartney ~
Looks like he has spotted you too, despite the long zoom!
Amazing work on this piece...
Amazing work on this piece...
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Great character and capture, he sure has a look, what a tweed jacket
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Have a Beautiful Bright Day, Skates
Man...he is the spitting image of Frankie at work. He even has the same look on his face. Great capture Doug. I really like the expression on his face that you captured. You sure know how to capture your people shots.
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Life's moments are sweet. I just want to capture all that I can of them.
A great capture Doug. I like the expression in the man's face. Good clarity and details in the photo.
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It is hard enough to remember my opinions, without also remembering my reasons for them! — Friedrich Nietzsche
I love this picture. I live near detroit, and even though I haven't been alive as long as you I do notice a difference in Detroit compared to how it used to be. It is much more dangerous now.
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~~~We come to love not by finding a perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly..~~~
I like how the attention is on him but the pickup tells more of the story.
You are a special breed and I am glad you are sharing your memories with us.
TicK