Patience

[four2x4]

This was taken at a friend's wedding. His father, (a blind man) was waiting for instructions as the weddings was progressing.
Taken with A Nikon D70, taken at 1/50th, 4.5f , ambient light.
Looking for ideas on lighting and framing. I didn't do anything to it but crop.
thanks for any comments.

[four2x4]

Thanks for the "warm welcome".

[ttosifa]

Personally, I think the lighting and exposure are very nice. The pose, however, is IMO less than desirable. To someone who didn't know he was blind, he looks like he might be sleeping or is looking at something on the ground. And the pose puts his eyes in the shadows. I personally might have asked him to raise his head a little so his white shirt would reflect light onto his eyes.

EDIT: And thinking about it a little more, I would have lowered the camera position, perhaps even getting below parallel with him. Being above him (even just the little bit) diminishes him, and being level or slightly below would make him greater in stature and respect.

[four2x4]

Thanks for the input!
That's exactly what I was looking for! Unfortunately he didn't speak english, and I took what I could get.
Thanks!

[swilliams61]

Considering your circumstances, and the fact that you couldn't actually "pose" him, I like it! I think the son or daughter will love it.

[four2x4]

Originally Posted by swilliams61

Considering your circumstances, and the fact that you couldn't actually "pose" him, I like it! I think the son or daughter will love it.

I hope so too! There is/was something about this shot I like. It was candid, and not posed as you mentioned, but yet it seemed to capture something I can't put a finger on. He (subject) is standing there, pondering the day, circumstances, his son's wedding, etc..
I just like what it says, without "saying" anything!