a sailor of DEUTSCHLAND, a photo from 東京, 関東

Photographer's Note

several days ago, I found one very old printed photo of a German sailor. he was a guide of the ship that came to Japan.
I took this cheerful portrait, when I was junior high school student, with my rather simple camera.
I know the focus was a little out, but captured his expression enough well.

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amcolli (569) 2008-04-05 7:02

well found, i must start tidying up my drawers too....
you were already so good then!
brava aikisha
ciao
anna

jorgi (3810) 2008-04-05 7:25

Dear Akihisa,

it is beautiful soft portrait of young sailor. Capture full of nostalgia and dreamy look. He has excellent expression, expression of hundred words and thousand interpretations. I can imagine him looking at a young girl with this attractive look, smiling at her, liking her. Focuse is just prefect in my opinion. Not to sharp to give it this softness, beautiful depthness and feeling. It is marvelous portrait. Thank you for sharing past moments!

Kind regards
Jeri

Merline (0) 2008-04-05 8:57

Hi Akihisa,
I would agree with Jeri, this is a good portrait, very nostalgic, he has a soft air about him, so young, I like the way the skin comes out of the dark coat, you got a lot out of this scan and I think the sepia tone was a very good idea.

TFS, Best regards
Mich鑞e

tomescuc (3291) 2008-04-07 16:19

Nice picture evoking times passed by. Nostalgic feel, no pretense. I like it.
best regards,
Cristian

Disabled_A (0) 2008-11-11 14:07

Dear Akihisa,
indeed, the portrait is very good! The sailor's facial expression was captured very well. He looks happy! I wonder what (or who) he was looking at and where hs is now... He looks a bit fragile - so young!
thank you!
best wishes,
Elena