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Time for a smoke

Posted by
Doug (Burnham-on-Sea, United Kingdom) on 2 June 2013 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.

Captured as this guy was relaxing after the mock battle he and others had re-enacted for us all.
Taken at the Fortress Wales weekend at Caldicot Castle in South Wales

Canon EOS 500D 1/320 second F/5.6 ISO 200 300 mm

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Please excuse me if I don't get to comment people's images some days but I've had to return to a work life rather than become a pensioner as I had planned due cost of living and the tax man wanting a lump of my pension. I am making an effort to return to AM3 after a bit of an absence, it's really nice to see photo's from all contributors and I will try to comment when I can. If I offer criticism I do so only to help and I do not wish to cause offence. My photography tends to be from my travels, as well as my passion which is wildlife and landscape. I hope you enjoy what you see.
Thanks for your comments I'm really grateful for them and welcome constructive feedback.

Comments (32)

Alan44 from Saint Nazaire, Loire Atlantique, France

Le repos du guerrier.

2 Jun 2013 5:41am

Emma G from Auckland, New Zealand

looks like he's enjoying that - well spotted...!

2 Jun 2013 6:01am

Nigel from Avening, United Kingdom

I reckon he got up too early that day - nice one.

2 Jun 2013 6:24am

Mhelene from Villiers-sur-Marne, France

A superb portrait !! Great expression !

2 Jun 2013 7:00am

Christine from Ellemford, United Kingdom

Fabulous portrait

2 Jun 2013 7:03am

Richard from Ellemford, United Kingdom

I think it should have been a roll up :) Super portrait yet again.

2 Jun 2013 7:26am

kiwisa from North Shore, New Zealand

It's smoko time.

2 Jun 2013 8:34am

Curly from South Shields, United Kingdom

It was obviously a bruising battle :-)

2 Jun 2013 9:06am

Devi from Chennai, India

He's totally at ease !!! Lovely portrait :-)

2 Jun 2013 10:04am

Martine from bousval, Belgium

Wouhaaaaaaaaa!! plus vrai que nature ! bravo une superbe photo!!

2 Jun 2013 10:05am

CElliottUK from Reading, United Kingdom

Again, he looks just "Right" for the character he is playing

2 Jun 2013 10:35am

Florence from Paris, France

I gave up smoking one year and a half ago (I've smoked for more than 30 years)... and I msut admit that I still want to smoke from time to time...
Relaxing, definitely.

2 Jun 2013 11:34am

@Florence: I stopped 10 years ago and even now there are times when I think I could light one up, although I don't like the smell and I wouldn't like the risk of being addicted to it again so I know what you mean

jean pierre from paris, France

moment de détente apprécier!!! amitiés

2 Jun 2013 1:46pm

Sue-Ann from Quebec, Canada

well seen and nicely captured.

2 Jun 2013 2:26pm

Don from Spokane, United States

A very strong portrait shot of this fellow taking a break. Excellent close in shot.

2 Jun 2013 2:27pm

grouser from Ludlow, United Kingdom

Almost makes smoking a fag look good :)

2 Jun 2013 3:12pm

Carol from Leamington, Canada

He looks like he needs that smoke really bad! A good one Doug, you've captured the moment perfectly!

2 Jun 2013 3:51pm

Joyce from Montana, United States

Excellent portrait Doug. It's his closed eyes that draw me, oddly. Not the cig. Perhaps because I quit and now find it hard to be around.

2 Jun 2013 3:55pm

@Joyce: I must admit to giving smokers a wide birth since I stopped

Lena from San Francisco, United States

Great portrait shot.

2 Jun 2013 4:11pm

Nicou from Sion, Switzerland

Quel look et portrait avec sa clope merveilleux.
amitié

2 Jun 2013 5:50pm

Denny Jump Photo from Easton, PA, United States

Perfect catch, Doug..Perfect light, and, I have to agree, this fellow just "looks the part" even at "break time" :-)

2 Jun 2013 6:49pm

Alun from cheshire, United Kingdom

Great shot, well spotted

2 Jun 2013 6:53pm

Ruthiebear from Titusville, NJ, United States

Great capture - hope he does not fall asleep with that cigarette.

2 Jun 2013 7:24pm

Shiva from Berwick, Canada

Hi Doug - a perfect relaxed guy having a smoke - very well seen. - I lhave smoked for years and I can relate to the pose !!!!!!! Have a great week Monika

2 Jun 2013 10:45pm

B. Thomas from Arlington, Texas, United States

Tired after a hard day of war.

3 Jun 2013 2:38am

Jules from Drayton, United Kingdom

As an ex-smoker I struggle to appreciate images like this.

3 Jun 2013 12:21pm

RBL from Oxford, United States

Wonderful portrait and relaxed mood!

3 Jun 2013 5:47pm

Steve Rice from Olympia, United States

Oh yes, this is the guy with the Panzerfausts. I saw him on Nigel's page, also. Good shot.

3 Jun 2013 5:49pm

Regina G. Santaella from Cancún, Mexico

Another stunning portrait! Excellent compo!

3 Jun 2013 6:32pm

Ahmad from Tehran, Iran

So impressive shot ... well done !

4 Jun 2013 2:39am

k@ from Paris, France

The whole series is a success, bravo Doug, so natural !

4 Jun 2013 6:49am

Rick from Toronto, Canada

I echo Karine's comment; an excellent series, and a pleasure to work through all the fine images you posted during my Am3 absence!

5 Jun 2013 4:53pm

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Canon EOS 500D
1/320 second
F/5.6
ISO 200
300 mm

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