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Published: 2003-12-27 16:34:56 +0000 UTC; Views: 12141; Favourites: 364; Downloads: 5896
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While visiting a temple in Vietnam, I caught a glance of this man, teaching, praying and smiling all the while, despite goofy tourists everywhere. The power of a smile is almost unparalled.I know that most people do not really appreciate this type work on DA (i hope more people subit photojournalism), but i would like people to get a chance to see some of my street portraiture...i think it is the most profound type of photography...it opens the mind to the similarities in people.
Thank you.
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A candid shot can speak volumes more than most canned posed photos. I really find this one appealing to look at because of the relaxed pose of the man. He sits serene with legs crossed and a geniune smile. It is the relaxed stance and the warm smile that invites the viewer to sit down beside him and hear of the tales/teachings he will tell.
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Essa imagem ta legalize Grande foto irmao ......... Curto boΓ©
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"photojournalism" pictures are one of my favourites, i really like this, the expression in the face of the man an, as you explained, not aware of the people around, it's a great picture!
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Happy are those who are in such direct communion with God. Eastern spiritual masters are so much more simple, sincere, and unpretentious than the Western, Christian, self-proclaimed authorities. Definetely a :+fave:
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his expression is priceless. this is possibly the best picture i've seen on da so far.
keep up the good work, my friend.
~Lia
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holy shite, are you kidding?!? i would absolutely LOVE to see more street shots like this on DA...
i can't express how much i love these types of shots, especially of older people and their 'odd' little things they do. when i was younger (about 7 or 
instant *fave...
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That smile makes me think that this guy knows something secrete about the world. Like no matter what happens in the world, it will all in good. Like you could never convents this old man that the world is a bad place. You can see all this in his smile.
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what a unique photo
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you're right -- his smile transcends all else in the vicinity... i for one want to see more of this kind of work on DA. this kind of photography is the type that can hurl us back into the mess of reality.
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ok, so I'm probably a member of a minority here on DA - I love your work!
His smile is fantastic! Really love the toning and composition!
Thanks for taking it!
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Great photograph. I really like the journalism feel it is.
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I don't even see this as photojournalism... and had she (he?) not mentioned it above I think the question would never have arisen (whether it is _allowed_ or not...)
I love this
I really want to go to vietnam actually.. SE asia sounds really interesting... I want to visit a monestary... THOSE would be some amazing photos!
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What a powerful photo. Words just cant describe how moving this is. Wonderful job.
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true, photojournalism is not looked upon with as much appreciation as expressive photography etc... I think most people would say that your expressive photos, your self-portraits and your architectural photos are much better than this one.
But I know photojournalism is what you realy enjoy... so go ahead, have a blast!
"Cloud of Unknowing" will always be my fave from you.
Oh, and about this photo... great capture, made me smile as well.
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I look forward to a career in photojournalism, or at least journalism. Thank you for breaking DA into the field. This picture is a gem.
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I think it's brilliant, i sure hope ya know that ^-^
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what a great picture. i love it. one of my fav. so far. i love the feeling it gives. and also the fact the if you changed just his clothes it could have been taken hundreds of years ago ^_^ very good!
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NΓ₯ ble jeg veldig glad.
Det er alltid sΓ₯ fett Γ₯ se folk smile pΓ₯ de mΓ₯ten der
- et ekte, dypt og varmende smil.
Takk.
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I know that most people do not really appreciate this type work on DA
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See, good photography is appreciated no matter how.
First of all, I am amazed by the image itself, it looks really good to be done without any preparation, and being a street photo with a compact digital (even if it's a Canon 
Second, the pose is just perfect, and the composition you've chosen to make is great - I especially like the way you cropped one of the feet, but it doesn't seems 'amputated' but, on the contrary, it brings solidity to the image.
then, the smile... it makes wonders, indeed!
So, no wonder that this has received the feedback that it has...
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i love ths work, i can't say why, maybe because i'm listenning this song of ben harper, but that's definitively sure, i love this work...
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OMG. thats so beautiful. such a natural and simple pose. ahhhhhhhhhhhh........i love it. colourings great btw
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I have no words, the smile upon his face is meaningful...please continue submitting this kind of photos, I don't understand why people don't appreciate them.
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this picture just conveys so much happiness and fun in such a serious subject i love it so much!
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I love photojournalism, and the goofy look the man is giving sure made me laugh.
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Nicely shot xD He's so cute the wittle china man n_n
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Excellent capture of his spirit! I love the walking stick, the rubber boots and the sunglasses, all of these things seem to say so much about his personality!
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ah, the color tint is just great! his expression is priceless. you have captured this point in time perfectly.
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I get what you were doing here, but you just didn't get lucky, I think. Photographs aren't just waiting to be taken. You have to look for it and find it at the right time. I'm talking about his (ahem) apparel. ... .but you knew that.
and you don't generally think of happy wise men with sun glasses and farmer boots.
i don't like the color. B&W seems too lame. but i can't think of anything unlamer.
now on the subject of visual world socio-journalism... right on. When I was in lithuania I used to walk around the city watching people get used up. I could see charlatans peeling layers off the defense mechanism people should be aware of. I wish I had a camera...
I wonder if you speak vietnamese. i wanna travelle.
good day.
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"I know that most people do not really appreciate this type work on DA" I don`t know about that... This is quite a few favs, 193 so far, I really enjoy this. Old/small asian men smiling always make me smile. I never quite understood why.
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i could spout out some emotional jargon 
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maybe he has a computer and is looking at this right now
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I dont know what to say.....the feeling that escapes this image is overwhelming.
Makes me smile
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This reminds me of my grandpa.
Lovely photographic capture. His pose and facial expression is excellent.
The sepia tones add a nice touch to the photo as well.
...but what intrigues me most is his stick. I'm not entirely sure why but his stick intrigues me.
Oh well, great job!
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What a dynamic character. Love how he is holding his glasses in his hand...perfect capture. We need more work like this on the Daily favs!
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I love that picture!He seems so wise.I'd like to me him too.
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i actually consider photojournalism to be one of the most respected (well, personally speaking) forms of photography on DA or anywhere. to capture raw (real) human emotion and life is very impressive. well done.
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aww i love your artist's comment. and nice shot
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