Submitter's name:	Jim Caldwell
Title:	David.
Gear used:	OM-2n + 35-70/3.5
Diaphragm:	f16
Shutter speed:	1/125
Film used:	Kodacolor Gold 100 ASA.
Technical information:	Shot straight on with mild telephoto setting (approx 135mm ??) - no fill flash.
Subject information:	This is a Masai Warrior I befriended in Kenya - David Koshal. His number one ambition is to visit the United States with his family.
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Comment left by: Olaf Greve (no e-mail specified)

Brilliant picture! This is probably the most original subject this TOPE! Very nice! :)

Comment left by: Barry Bean (bbbean@beancotton.com)

Oh yeah! A great shot all around - fascinating subject, brilliant colors, seamless bokeh, perfect focus, good composition.

Comment left by: Barry H (bhinderks@sprint.ca)

Well done! Only thing that could have improved it would be some catchlights in the eye (real light fill flash)but then that is nitpicking.

Comment left by: John Pendley (jpendley@mail.tds.net)

This is the man! He lives in a colorful world, and you've captured that in a way that seems spontaneous but which is actually very artful. I'm an old B&W guy, but this image is what color was made for. It image jumps off the screen; I'd love to see it in a big print. Even more, I'd love to meet David.

Comment left by: Simon E. (no e-mail specified)

This is straight out of a travel photography guide, an excellent shot. Would be worth getting it printed professionally, the face would be benefit from being a little lighter, but it is still impressive as it is.

Comment left by: Eric Pederson (epederso@darkwing.uoregon.edu)

Lovely shot. How forutunate to be travelling during the shooting period. I'm confused by your use of the 35-70 lens at 135mm. Was this really at f16? If you darkened the white sky more, there should be no need to lighten the face.

Comment left by: Jodi Jakeway (jjakeway@iserv.net)

Great shot, great colors, nothing else I can add about a terrific portrait.

Comment left by: Mike Cormier (ronaldcormier@hotmail.com)

Reminds me of a shot I once saw in National Geographic. I like the sharp reds in contrast to the green bokeh. Well done.

Comment left by: juan (juanrogon@hotmail.com)

excelent picture !! the person seems natural and the colors are really good

Comment left by: Lucy (lucyfrancesturner[at]gmail.com)

Wow - I met this man in the Kenya this summer. What a guy! This is a wonderful representation of him, and I'm very glad to have found it!

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