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karin de winter / winterlight photography 4 weeks ago

It sure has, agree with Jole. And it has got meaning too, the word "mond" means "mouth" in Dutch, so it tends to go about One that speaks up for himself, from the soul. It just fits all together. Best regards, Karin.

Jole 5 months ago

This picture has got personality. Compliments

suliman almawash 5 months ago

Excellent.

Claudio Solera 6 months ago

Chapeau! :-)

Steve Hill 6 months ago

Steve McQueen? I'd have gone with Jean-Paul BelMONDo.

Sebastian Kisworo 6 months ago

Fantastic portrait. I like the detail on his face and work well done in BW. His reflection gives double impact to this photo which without that it has been a great protrait. Double fantastic portrait and double published. well done. congratulation Andre.

Papafrezzo (Frédéric) 6 months ago

OK... it was yours... Liked it very much in voting ;-)

willem 6 months ago

Fantastic photography....!!

Codrin Lupei 6 months ago

Very well done Andre, this is an excellent image, congrats! Hello Gerry!

yoga pratama 6 months ago

excelent angle and moment

Ricky Siegers 6 months ago

collaboration from two of my heroes !
excellent Andre

Vincent chung 6 months ago

Great portrait...

Adrian Donoghue 6 months ago

Great stuff Andre, you're on a roll.

Phyllis Clarke 6 months ago

Andre - I am so pleased to read what you wrote about Gerry. Although I have not met him, any communication I have had with him as been more than interesting, more than honest, more than open, and I can see why this image would work knowing him...as you do...He has an interesting face too. Sometimes he looks likes a mobster roughed and tough, other times, comical and fun with his fur hat, and really I suppose it is all part of that personality you have described so well. Clearly this is a very deeply personal photo for you, of the man you have come to cherish as a friend. You have presented him in a very powerful way here. Thanks for this...:) Phyllis

Andre du Plessis Call him Steve from now on ... he will like that:) Thanks Phyllis, and I am glad that you read the bit below that I wrote back to Chris. And yes, this image makes totally sense to me. It became a portrait with a face, and then more .... and it is always the 'more' that drives me, so when they achieve recognition, the pleasure and satisfaction, and frankly.... the belief, is wonderful to experience. Yes this is gerry, the East End cruiser, the man that is never without words, the clown, but at the same time the left and the right of the image is equally important. Strangely ..... Obama crossed my mind many times as I worked on this image, and you will understand why. Thanks, and take care, Andre

gerard sexton 6 months ago

I am surprised to find that the "wanted dead or alive" has been cloned out. Dragan thinks I look like Steve McQueen whatever next. Delighted to see you have another publication & to think this was my idea of a bit of fun.

Jacob Tuinenga 6 months ago

Great portrait and compo, Andre.
Superb!!

Robert 6 months ago

Just great Andre!

Fulvio Pellegrini 6 months ago

great work

Marie-Louise 6 months ago

Great and intense portrait Andre.
Like Patricia I would like to ask you, is there a deeper meaning behind the word mond (meaning "mouth" in dutch)?
Must be something that eludes me....especially regarding the title you choose.

panctom 6 months ago

beautiful photo..

Colmar Wocke 6 months ago

I thought that this face looked familiar in Voting - wasn't "quite sure" but now I see for sure. Well done to the two of you!

Alexander Gubin 6 months ago

Great one Andre!

Dragan M. Babovic 6 months ago

Strong portrait. Like Steve McQueen.

Richard Spurdens 6 months ago

Like the use of the reflection

Wim Schuurmans 6 months ago

Perfect!

Wim Schuurmans 6 months ago

Good portrait!

Gerard Jonkman 6 months ago

wonderful B&W with great reflection

Tatsuo Suzuki 6 months ago

Great!

Alen Lacijan 6 months ago

a strong story and scene, congratulations!

King Douglas 6 months ago

Well done. Irrespective of the play on words, I like this portrait very much.

Patricia 6 months ago

It's beautiful and intense. I love his intense look. I just was confused by the word mond, in dutch it means mouth... So I thought yeah okay, well seen. But it was a bit obvious (or staged maybe) for me. I don't really understand it I guess, what does it mean in the shot?

Eliza Deacon 6 months ago

i didn't automatically think it was yours andre, as i often do :) - but was totally drawn to the shot from the thumbnail - and great to find it's yours :)

yousef sayadi 6 months ago

As always wonderful....Beravo

Liesbeth van der Werf 6 months ago

nice portrait

Henry Trust 6 months ago

Great shot Andre..

Kim Ayres 6 months ago

Portraits by Andre du Plessis - give you 50% more than your average photographer... :)

Great shot, Andre - I really like it :)

Andre du Plessis ..... and I have not even paid your retainer for October! Thanks Kim, your vote of confidence is noted, and adds to the pressure:( See below at Chris's entry for my narration. Cheers, Andre

Vladimir Skendrovic 6 months ago

Congrats :)

Andre du Plessis Thank you Vladimir .... appreciated, Andre

Johan Meintjes 6 months ago

Ek hou baie hiervan, André!

Andre du Plessis Dankie Johan. Ek self het die kiekie meer begin geniet hoe meer ek aan hom gewerk het. Onderaan het ek ietsie geskryf oor my motivering om die basiese snapshot in te dien. Groete, en binne 30 dae kuier ek daar in die suide. Andre

Christoph Hessel 6 months ago

a brave idea, to allow the brights on the left, and it workswonderful. Great done Andre, the facial expression and mood in it is brilliant

Andre du Plessis It never crossed my mind:) I added something below at Chris's post to tell the story behind the picture. Thanks Christoph.

Christoph Hessel Wow, I did not realise that this is Gerry. He should become an actor :-)

Hengki Lee 6 months ago

this is brilliant!!

Andre du Plessis Thank you henki:)

Suresh Menon 6 months ago

Great shot!

Andre du Plessis Many thanks Suresh

Nicolas Marino 6 months ago

great shot Andre. Is that Gerry?

Andre du Plessis Yes Nicolas, that is Gerry. And ... lovely series of yours today. See below for the story. Cheers!

Claudio Pio 6 months ago

Very nice.

Andre du Plessis Thank you Claudio

sarah navabi 6 months ago

great shot !

Andre du Plessis Hello sarah .... much appreciated. See below for the explanation.

Parya Akbarpouran 6 months ago

Excellent.

Andre du Plessis Thank you Parya

Chris Dixon 6 months ago

Great capture, like the reflective thought, B&W superb as usual....
...now how much does your model charge?

Cheers Chris

Andre du Plessis Thanks Chris. This was a spontaneous fun image that was taken on Mr G and my walkabout about a month ago. Gerry always comes up with some fun things, and on this occasion he opted for a very reflective company plaque we passed.
Naturally I could not help myself to have a shot ...... but it was only on reviewing this image last week (for the 1st time) that I appreciated that this fun image actually held something more significant ... something that I have learned to appreciate about this mutual friend of ours, and this is it:
As you yourself know Gerry (Gerard Sexton), you will understand that he is a confusing type of guy. Both a comic, very talkative, blessed with an ability to talk to everyone, never mind their so-called status (or lack of it), positive, and a lover of Life.
Yet there is that other side to him - the thinker, that person that does not condemn, that soul that is firmly cemented in conscience, and who can frequently come up with astounding wisdom, and who is honest. (You owe me for that compliment Gerry!)
So on looking at this file, I started to appreciate that look in his eyes, an expression that reflected that other deeper side of Mr G. However, when I took this photograph, I noticed the ending of this company name, of which the last 4 letters spelled mond, which in Afrikaans means mouth, and thought that it will add to this image. Reviewing this image I realised that this was quite fortunate, as those words 'mouth' might indicate words, sentences, and thus what he can come forth with.
Yet the 2nd twist that made me decide to work up this image is that profile on the left side. In that image his expression is not present. He could be a stranger, as that left side (for me) hold little bearing to that of his face on the right.
So .... then I started to enjoy this image, for in this shot that was essentially intended a a fun shot, so much significance started to appear for me.
I was very unsure if this will appeal or mean anything to someone that might not be as involved with the dynamics of this picture as I am, after all he is my buddy, and we frequently meet to talk photo stuff over some pints. So naturally I was very surprised to see this on the FP this morning, and needless to say, very pleased that there was after all something to this opportunistic photo that appealed to the wider audience.
And ..... to answer your question - no, I pay him nothing. In fact, I should now charge him for I think that this is the 3rd (or 4th?) image of his face on the 1X pages. How I wish for a prettier model, but alas, that is all I have at this stage!

sarah navabi thanks for good explanation :)

Chris Dixon I think that's what I like most about the shot. The two sides of the same man....and I love your Mond twist :-)

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