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Desert Soldier 
Sergio Pessolano
30.11.2005 at 12:03h, License:
Nikon F5, Tamron20-40mm@20mm, 1/500"@f5.6, Fujichrome Provia 100F
Rifle
CETME mod. B / Mod. 58 rifle
Caliber: 7.62x51 mm reduced power load; also 7.62x51mm NATO
Action: delayed blowback
Overall length: 1015 mm
Barrel length: 450 mm
Weight: 4.4 kg
Rate of fire: 550 - 600 rounds per minute
Magazine capacity: 20 or 30 rounds
Comments:
To leave a comment please register firstDirk Hofmann, 30.11.2005 at 12:59h
this one is perfect! phantastic work!and fav!
Allan Thompson, 30.11.2005 at 14:01h
Very impressive! National Geograpic like!!!Eamon Lynch, 30.11.2005 at 18:35h
Great Pic mate like it.. is that the old FN rifle?Matthias Moritz, 30.11.2005 at 21:28h
The weapon is an old german G3, the army rifle for over 30 years...Interesting portrait. I am a little bit worried.
Alfons Schueler, 30.11.2005 at 22:21h
nice weather soldier. not realistic, to much pose, to harmless, not Geographic like. But except the unrealistic sky the colors looks very warm and likeable.If you looks the shadow right at the bottom, it looks like a montage.
Sergio Pessolano, 30.11.2005 at 22:33h
Sorry Alfons, but 1) the pose is quite intentional, because this is a didactic image, which it has to contain a lot of information about the subject, his life and his environment, avoiding the confusion of the many elements. 2) This image cannot be more realistic (I suppose you never been in Niger). 3) The sky is quite real. 4) Maybe you don't know that Nat Geo photographers are usual to create even sets to shot their images which look as "realistic" only because you watch them on a famous magazine. This means, only in a word, prejudices.Petra Finkenzeller, 1.12.2005 at 1:00h
Hi Sergio,my first impression before even having read any of the other comments was " National Geographic".The pose of the soldier makes a bold statement, and the headscarf adds to the interest. What does stand out though in an otherwise great picture is the shadow on the bottom right of the picture that has already been mentioned by Alfons. It looks like it should be the soldier's shadow, yet it doesn't seem to be...greetings, PetraFrank Cecconi, 1.12.2005 at 4:26h
Great shot! I like it - a little contrived perhaps, but it doesn't detract from the overall impact of the pic. Well done! I look forward to more;-) RgdsSergio Pessolano, 1.12.2005 at 7:41h
Hi Petra,Thank you for taking time to comment my photo "Desert Soldier". I really enjoy your comment. The shadow on the bottom right is just the one of the soldier (exactly of one of his leg). It looks in that way because the sun was very low in the sky.
Petra Finkenzeller, 1.12.2005 at 11:03h
Aaah yes, now it makes sense :o) Thank you for letting us know Sergio. kind regards, PetraMohamed Awad, 1.12.2005 at 11:46h
very good photoRay Steinberg, 2.12.2005 at 6:15h
Excellent photo.Ray
Stefanos Lampridis, 2.12.2005 at 20:08h
Amazing!A kid with a gun far away from "us".. Dosen't matter, huh?
Ruud van der Lubben, 3.12.2005 at 11:56h
There is much beauty in war, a sad but often so true fact. I had a look at your site and noticed you call yourself a travel photographer while my first impression was hey! a Photojournalist ! 8-)Great site by the way !
Welcome !
Jacqueline Chay, 4.12.2005 at 1:05h
Great picture, such a beautiful boy, the gaze is perfect.This is reality.
Jackie
Voting Center, 5.12.2005 at 17:38h
Paul Grimshaw, 5.12.2005 at 17:38h
This would probably have attracted one of my rare proposals had it not already been proposed ... a nailed on, cast-iron, certain Pro ... Regards, Paul.P.S. Although the colours are wonderful I bet this is just as stunning in mono as well - with the right treatment.
Ruud van der Lubben, 5.12.2005 at 17:38h
Recently we were discussing the News & Journalism being not highlighted enough on Fc. Well here it is and as said spot on !A FAT PRO !!
R. Marass, 5.12.2005 at 17:39h
a pro ... what else ?although - in my opinion - this is not one of his best pictures ... (from a photographic standpoint,NOT from the standpoint of journalism and documentation - and that is why I vote pro)
there is more to come ... and I'm sure his pictures will be a permanent guest in the voting department ... and in the gallery itself .
I'll bet my christmas gift on that :-)
Falko Seegel, 5.12.2005 at 17:39h
just great - especially the complementary contrast between sky and scarf !Moritz Huber, 5.12.2005 at 17:39h
First I watched the picture and said myself, maybe its nice but I don´t like the motive and I wouldn´t take such a foto (while I´m thinking that he was sort of posing?), BUT speaking only for the fotography it´s absolutely PROOliver M. Trash.Mania, 5.12.2005 at 18:17h
* :-)Jacky Kobelt, 5.12.2005 at 18:31h
Congratulations !cheers
Jacky
Sergio Pessolano, 5.12.2005 at 19:50h
Many thanks to all you for your appreciation on this image. I took this shot in the Temet area, a dangerous place. I asked to the soldier to pose for me. I have many other shots of the same subject in different ways.Awadh Alhamzany, 5.12.2005 at 20:07h
Hi Sergio nice to see your amazing work here.This photo is just great !!
R. Marass, 5.12.2005 at 20:30h
allright ... the pic did it .. congrulationsMeganski, 5.12.2005 at 20:50h
I know you have already received many comments on this shot, but I just can't help myself and have to leave one as well: ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! The pose, the sharpness, the colors...Would love to see more shots in this same series...Abdul Khaliq, 5.12.2005 at 20:52h
Congratulations ! your work deserve for this reward.-abdul
Dirk Hofmann, 6.12.2005 at 9:48h
what a result ... i'm impressed and it takes a lot to amaze me ... ;-)))congrats!
Christian Fürst, 6.12.2005 at 23:13h
slightly artificialLuke Johnson, 7.12.2005 at 2:05h
Very good! pro!Shimon Uziel, 7.12.2005 at 7:27h
Sergio,Thanks for great shot. My first thought was another fake soldier, but after I enlarged the picture my eyes went straight to the right hand finger. and only soldier holds it like that.
Thanks again,
From the country that has more soldiers than kids.
Pierre P., 8.12.2005 at 17:10h
Congratulations !!!Yuval Kovo, 10.12.2005 at 16:47h
Excellent quality, that is rarely seen any more.Great picture. Sad situation.
Ronny Couwenberg, 13.12.2005 at 16:42h
Congratulations....well deserved!RonC.
Victor Servián, 13.12.2005 at 17:04h
Me encanta. La definición, los colores. Disparas solo en raw? Se puede aprender algo de ti? Hermosa foto.Rams Plastic-Aedtler, 13.12.2005 at 22:32h
Magnificent photo - maximum class!!Robert Padilla, 15.12.2005 at 23:13h
Excellent.Raul Luis, 17.12.2005 at 6:37h
Sergio,............I keep coming back to your work. Each image that you have shared with the community conveys something of yourself,...you allow your heart to speak through your images,.....I really can appreciate this,..you have combined your skills with your empathy for your subjects,...very genuine, not just images,.....rAul.
Edward Dobrozhinetsky, 18.12.2005 at 15:00h
impressive. +++Nicole Stephen, 21.12.2005 at 22:56h
Incredible - the colour, closeness and the landscape enveloping the subject......Renato T., 23.12.2005 at 18:17h
E' una documentazione "senza veli"...eccezionale!!!!!Hellmut Erzigkeit, 25.12.2005 at 0:59h
again ... an excellent picture ... Rauls comments do exactly express what many of us are feeling!Milan Bystron, 15.01.2006 at 14:18h
No comment ... perfect!Ansgar Hillebrand, 31.01.2006 at 8:11h
Again and a again, lots of great pictures!!With kind regards,
Ansgar
Miquel Manaut, 27.03.2006 at 14:16h
I like it very much. Great photo, with great colorsPascal Viyer, 23.04.2006 at 13:06h
I believe, no, I sure I find a great reporter.Oui, du grand et bon journalisme !
P V
Sergi Mussull, 27.06.2006 at 16:19h
La foto es brutal, te molta força continguda en la mirada.Bettina S., 25.07.2006 at 21:05h
das ist ja ein unglaublich beeindruckendes foto !!!gratuliere !!!
lg bettina
Dey Boy, 28.07.2006 at 17:42h
Peace :)>- No War :-??Wilhelm H., 27.04.2007 at 1:20h
extrodanary, dokumentary pictureArmin Leitner, 29.04.2007 at 4:31h
...is he dreaming of spring flowers ?Thanks for your comment abount Olympiapark at night.
Best personal regards, Armin
Giorgos Fidanas, 30.06.2007 at 9:29h
Bravo, Sergio. Bravo.Paolo Cardone , 18.01.2008 at 17:15h
Ma che bella, complimenti Sergio!:-)
Paolo Cardone
Francesco Della Santa, 17.03.2009 at 18:40h
inquietante nella solitudine del deserto ottima ripresa complimentiVincent Bourrelly, 16.05.2009 at 19:46h
Very good !!!Bravo
Alberto Angelici, 17.09.2009 at 17:56h
Il CETME è una versione spagnola del noto e collaudato Heckler & Kock mod. G3 tedesco a sua volta simile, almeno per certi versi, al FAL della belga FN. A quanto pare possiedi una specifica esperienza in campo armiero militare...Bella immagine che ben esprime, oltre ad altre cose, la superiore risoluzione della slide rispetto al digitale. magnifici i colori e molto naturali.
Irmi K. 1965, 21.05.2011 at 16:09h
He looks determined. Good picture....To leave a comment please register firstRelated photos in the fotocommunity
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Dirk Hofmann II, 5.12.2005 at 17:38h
because this is great photography to me ...