What is going on there ?

[AntonioCorreia]

When I captured this photograph in Chile, I was intrigued by the striking expression of this man. I noticed the pronounced lines of his face and the worn cap which, to me, tell stories of a life full of hard experiences. When framing the scene, I sought to keep the focus on him, valuing the shallow depth of field that accentuates his presence in the foreground.

I also noticed that the man was indeed observing something happening in the distance, although he seemed barely able to perceive what it was, possibly due to a hypothetical lack of vision.
This contrast between the sharpness of his face and the blurred background, with indistinct colours and shapes, gives the image an introspective character, laden with mystery.
I am left thinking about the story that lies behind that attentive gaze, a silent narrative that invites reflection on human experience and fragility.
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[billtils]

Like the picture of the man (maybe clone out the distracting spot on his sleeve) but not convinced by the treatment of the background.

[AntonioCorreia]

Please Bill, see the answer here.
Thank you !
Have a nice weekend !
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I would like to ask the administrator to erase this thread. Thank you !