© 2010 Zack Arias fish_souk_worker

Day 59 :: The Fish Souk :: Dubai

If you can get past the smell of thousands of pounds of fish in an open air market at 6 am then you really need to check out the fish souk in Dubai. The people working their are the warmest, most entertaining folks in the city at times! It isn’t an easy job they have though and you can see that when the warm smiles sometimes fade.

How it was shot :: Nikon D3 with the 105mm f2 lens. Shot at f2. I think the 105 f2 is my favorite lens of all time right now. Just barely surpassing my 35mm f2. (available light)

Cheers,
Zack

Feb 28 Filed under 365, Nikon D3, Out of Town, Photo, Portrait, Street. View EXIF Data

15 Comments

  1. Matthew Walton
    Posted March 1, 2010 at 9:52 PM | #

    Zack,

    I keep clicking on this picture. His eyes really pull me into this photo. The shallow DOF helps, but I can only imagine the personality behind the image. Sometimes it is the simplicity that captivates most.

  2. Rhonda
    Posted March 1, 2010 at 9:56 PM | #

    This is such a beautiful portrait Zack.

    Hope y’all are having a wonderful time in Dubai! :)

  3. Justin Van Leeuwen
    Posted March 1, 2010 at 11:24 PM | #

    Great focus – do you get people to “peacock” their heads a bit forward to create some more separation from their neck?

  4. Antony Pratap
    Posted March 1, 2010 at 11:33 PM | #

    Amazing focus, I really wish I can take up some courses from you =)

  5. Craig George
    Posted March 2, 2010 at 1:08 AM | #

    Wow. I agree with you Z. Stunning details and love the DOF fall off. Gota love f2 and below. Me thinks I be needing a 105mm f2 right about now.

  6. Marvin
    Posted March 2, 2010 at 1:23 AM | #

    I hope you enjoy your stay here in Dubai, Zack. Even with all the downpour and whatnot. See you on Photo Friday.

  7. Brad Martin
    Posted March 2, 2010 at 9:09 AM | #

    Hell, I’m thinking I need a 105mm as well. The DOF looks amazing.

  8. Jay Rodriguez
    Posted March 2, 2010 at 11:40 AM | #

    I recently got a 105MM and I’m getting use to it. Its a pretty crisp lens and with the available light you can work magic :)
    Have fun in Dubia bro, I’m looking to see more of your Dubia magic like last year :)

  9. Zack Arias
    Posted March 2, 2010 at 12:44 PM | #

    Justin – Yes.

  10. Nicole
    Posted March 2, 2010 at 4:33 PM | #

    The strength of his eyes & face paired with the soft subtle tones really makes this one a winner. Most would have processed this to make it ultra sharp and contrasty. I love the gentle air it has.

  11. Brian Wagner
    Posted March 2, 2010 at 9:32 PM | #

    Great portrait… you looking to get that duChemin look because you could put him out of a job with this. ; )

    Great tip in the comments about posing. Going to have to remember that.

  12. Leigh
    Posted March 5, 2010 at 9:24 AM | #

    this is amazing, gorgeous…

  13. Trudy
    Posted March 11, 2010 at 11:17 PM | #

    I love the intensity of this portrait and I respect the work. My father is a commercial fisherman, and has been for over forty years.

  14. DJ Paine
    Posted March 17, 2010 at 9:02 PM | #

    is this desaturated at all? fill light in light room? much post processing?

    great portrait by the way

  15. Zack Arias
    Posted March 18, 2010 at 6:51 AM | #

    DJ – Just some desaturation.

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