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Mojib 1 year ago
The Big Love!
ed nadel 2 years ago
the love of a man and a woman
ed nadel 3 years ago
great tenderness
neslihan oncel 3 years ago
amazing details for an excellent portrait.. lovely..
Andre du Plessis  Thanks neslihan! Glad that you enjoy it, Andre
Brukhar 3 years ago
Spectacular shot, featured here: http://www.presidiacreative.com/33-spectacular-black-and-white-photographs/
Andre du Plessis  Dear Brukhar
Gosh - this is quite a surprise! Thank you so much for pointing this out to me.
I shall now go back to that site and take a relaxed look...
Many regards,
Andre
Al Seyedain 3 years ago
Andre,
This is definitely one of the best images on 1x.
Brilliant.
Al
Andre du Plessis  Hi Al. Thank you so much for this! I am glad that you enjoy this type of work. Many regards, Andre
love their expression and specially the two flowers inside that plastic glass, amazing details for an excellent portrait, Andre!!
Andre du Plessis  Thanks Antonio. Those same little flowers gave me such a struggle to correct. They were heavily overexposed due to the light
from the door, and lacked detail. Still only so-so, but nevertheless better. Andre
Andre du Plessis 3 years ago
Much appreciated Don
donharris 3 years ago
Stunning
AChoice 3 years ago
Beautiful, honest, true, real... life, love.
Love it.
Andre du Plessis  Thanks for that comment. As I have mentioned below - my experience with this family and my camera was quite a turning point in my work style. Regards, Andre
clickchick 3 years ago
This is soooo good!!!
Andre du Plessis  Many thanks, and apologies for being so late, Andre
Rui Pires 3 years ago
Fabulous work, Andre. This one remember me the work of a very good Bulgarian photographer very friend of mine wo lives in Brazil. And allways the "available light" as teach master Eisenstaedt ! :)
Andre du Plessis  Thanks for that inspiring and motivational comment Rui! Much appreciated
Irina Csapo 3 years ago
this is so sensitive!
great shot!
Andre du Plessis  Thanks Irina!
Codrin Lupei 3 years ago
Wonderful image, Andre, sometimes imperfections make it even better, if it makes any sense! Wonderful series about this family! Love it!
all the best
Codrin
Andre du Plessis  Hi Codrin! Many thanks for your sentiments on that.
Mono especially is not very forgiving afa these slip-ups.
So if you see someone with a camera and new yellow clip-on's over his specs - that's me :-)
Andre
gerard sexton 3 years ago
Another fine study though I guess you also wished the mirror wasn't immediately behind the mans head!
Andre du Plessis  Hi Gerard. Yes, this object hangs at exactly the wrong place. At the time I did not even notice it - was too preoccupied, as photographing strangers in their own homes was a newbie for me.
Before submitting to OE I cloned it out (and did quite a good job at this), but decided rather to submit the original.
I do not mind removing the odd artifact or nuisance, however, this large object was inherently too much part of the original score.
....Thought that I shall take my chance, and hoped that the members will walk tall on this issue....which they thankfully did.
Many thanks for your comment, and also for your very active participation in both forum and critique sections.
Andre
gerard sexton  Don't mention it Andre & likewise I respect your honesty its refreshing.
Deborah Fort 3 years ago
How very wonderful and beautiful! Warmth and love in B&W - nicely done.
Andre du Plessis  Many thanks Deborah. All the members of the Kannemeyer family are so photogenic.
Hopefully I can still get some more of this clam onto these pages. Keep your fingers crossed.
Many thanks, Andre
So much character in this shot. congrats
Andre du Plessis  Anna and you in tandem! Makes my day!!
Thank you kindly Angela. So glad that others can appreciate my
straight and centered pics.
Regards, Andre
Anna Hurtig 3 years ago
A very beautiful and strong image. Love the detail with the flowers.
Andre du Plessis  How I love your work Anna!
Much appreciated comment from you...Andre
Marc Siewior 3 years ago
A great portrait!!!
Andre du Plessis  Thanks Marc.
Femke de Wit 3 years ago
Lovely picture, together with the flowers in her hand, very warm feelings.
Andre du Plessis  Much appreciated Femke!
Daria Endresen 3 years ago
What a wonderful piece! I am captivated by the way you captured them both - all the small details, how they hold each other's hands and those flowers.. a lovely story that brings a smile to my face :)
Great work, Andre!
Andre du Plessis  Daria: Sorry my for spelling / grammar below. One eye on OE - the other on day job....
Andre du Plessis  Thanks Daria. As I mentioned to Anja below, this was completely impromptu, and probably the one that got me started doing this type of work. This one hangs in the same room, above the same bed. The clothy thingy behind Abraham's haed has not been moved elsewhere. Andre
Strong image!
Andre du Plessis  Hi Mitchell - many thanke for this.
Girang 3 years ago
very good capture
Andre du Plessis  Thanks Girang
doro rapp 3 years ago
wonderful....you caught love here beautifully!
Andre du Plessis  Thanks doro.
Kim Ayres 3 years ago
Wonderful light and texture!
Andre du Plessis  Thanks Kim. Shall be sending you an OE mail soon on a dilemma that I have with mono conversion.
Kim Ayres  I'm more than happy if there's anything I can do to help :)
Andre du Plessis  OE mail on it's way.....
José Luis Mieza 3 years ago
EXCELLENT
Andre du Plessis  Thanks Jose.
latoday 3 years ago
Another really intense portrait, dear Andre!

So full of emotions... very very well done!
Andre du Plessis  Thanks Anja! This was the 1st one on the Kannemeyers, so in a way the start of my portrait life...
JBA 3 years ago
Very moving portrait. Special.
Andre du Plessis  Thanks for that.
Timor Tom 3 years ago
This type of portraits have special climate. You caught it.
Andre du Plessis  Thanks Timor. Early on I was always intriqued by the photographs of David Goldblatt, a South African, who photographed ordinary people in their ordinary environments. Now I am trying....
Timor Tom  Keep it up, it is a meaningful photography, for now and for posterity. Simple life has enormous sentimental load, never achievable, always in peoples dreams, qintessential happines. Many of your pictures are full of this spirit. Very enjoyable.
Ulysse 3 years ago
Superbe comme d'habitude !
Andre du Plessis  Thank you Ulysse! For OE I have to crop much more that I usually do. Same with this one - had to cut out quite a lot. I like to portray the people I photograph in their habitat, as it usually compliments the story. Many thanks for saying this. Andre
Zsolt Arkossy 3 years ago
Outstanding portrait! It makes a whole lot of difference that they are holding each others hand! Great work Andre!
Andre du Plessis  Hi Zsolt. Pose entirely of their own making....thanks, Andre
enzo penna 3 years ago
andre....è senza dubbio un ottimo lavoro....ciao
Andre du Plessis  Many thanks for the compliment Enzo. Now that this pic is uploaded I am a bit uncertain about the toning, so shall tone that down a bit. Andre
fulvio pellegrini 3 years ago
great capture
F.
Andre du Plessis  Grazie per il vostro commento Fulvio!
Stephen Edds 3 years ago
Lovely Andre...well done :-)
Andre du Plessis  Thanks Stephen. Another one for their family album...
Bernard Frey 3 years ago
Excellent! A lot of emotion. It really stirred my heart.
Andre du Plessis  I have been back to photograph this family in their 2 -roomed shack four times, never pre-arranged, so have there seen anger, happiness, intoxication and despair. They have no money. Yet, whenever they stand or sit for a portrait, all the black stuff goes, and they become like this portrait tells: together. As husband and wife, but even more - dependend on each other. For a difficult or hard life either pulls you apart, or cements the relationship, and luckily it seems the latter applies in the case of the Kannemeyers.
nicoleta gabor 3 years ago
she wanted to made her hair,took some flowers,held her strong husband's hand and now she's happy...love is here in this little room,wonderful mood !
Andre du Plessis  Spot-on with your observarion Nicoleta. Yes, she was a touch nervous - this was taken when I visited this family for the 1st time. She patted her curlers into place beforehand, and then sent Fanie the son to go and pick some daisies to hold, as she felt that their house is a bit ugly, and some flowers will be needed ofset that. Many thanks, Andre
Colmar Wocke 3 years ago
Nice study Andre.

I Like the tones - also the strong hands of the man, contrasted with the softer flowers on the opposite side of the picture.

Colmar
Andre du Plessis  Thanks Colmar. The wide view emphasised the hands, which I like, and in this photo it is quite teling how he pulled her hand over to his side. Regards, Andre
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Equipment
Nikon D300 + Available light
Location
Kannemeyer house, Johnson's Post, South Africa
Date
2008
Unique views
19902
Comments
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Category
Everyday
 
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