We're fortunate to have a number of piers on our beaches in So. California. Many of the regulars are fishermen/women/children who are there weekly. This man in particular I see whenever I go to shoot surfers and street scenes. I love portraits but am not a formal portrait photographer. I look for people who I think will be great subjects for my candids. Over a period of time I've taken a number of photos of him. This one in particular was my favorite. The background was replaced by me with one of my cloud photos. Other than that, this was the scene when he fortunately for me looked over in my direction and I was ready. It's a very crowded pier on weekends so I'm able to shoot without being noticed most of the time. I entered this into an international competition and placed First. I found someone who knew him to give him a print.
an excellent outdoor portrait captured in fine light and facial expression in anticipation of a happening
Thank you, Saw. Your portraits are such an inspiration.