The Old Miner
Davie worked in the pits fro age 14 and retired at 70. Saw distinguished service in the Great War. Had been retired a few years when this was taken and was just getting ready to have pint half with his mates.Scotland 1964.
Mamiya C3, 105mm Sekor. Medium format film.
Paul Morley, 10 months ago
This is a great character portrait. I bet he has a few stories to tell.
david malcolmson, 10 months ago
He had, but unfortunately he is no longer with us. Thanks, Paul, for your kind comment.
Jen Whyte, 10 months ago
What a brilliant portrait … there is so much emotion and life captured in his face!
russbro, 10 months ago
Amazing portrait! You are a truly talented photographer!
frogster, 10 months ago
A stunning portrait, I would have loved to set down and listen to his life storys.
Judith Oppenhe..., 10 months ago
a magnificent portrait
Douzy, 10 months ago
Great character – all your portraits are stunning.
Von McKnelly, 10 months ago
I admire your style sir.
Olly Jones, 10 months ago
Superb Images David. I am glad that you have decided to exhibit.
david malcolmson in reply to Olly Jones’s comment, 10 months ago
Thank you! I’m pleased you like this.
Matthew Bonnin..., 9 months ago
David, this is ridiculous, your work is fabulous. I aspire to shots like this.
Peter Zentjens, 9 months ago
You really do know how to shoot a portrait, don’t you? Fantastic work. This is very August Sander, but then a few decades later.
david malcolmson in reply to Peter Zentjens’s comment, 9 months ago
Many thanks, Peter.
Rinkydink, 9 months ago
stunning
Jan Piller, 8 months ago
Great portrait!
Damian, 7 months ago
Fantastic portrait. It feels set many years earlier than the 1960’s.
David Harris, 7 months ago
This is close to my heart! My Grandad was down the mines from age twelve, thought in the war, was a POW, escaped and went back down the mines untill he was 65! He died from coal dust in his lungs! You could see that his veins were blue in his hands from the coal! What an amazing man and my hero to this day! This is a great image!!
Colin Powell, 7 months ago
What a fantastic portfolio of photographs – I think this is one of my favourites – a great character study – I’m glad to read that your work has been recognised.
david malcolmson in reply to Colin Powell’s comment, 7 months ago
Thank you, Colin, for your kind words,
BodieBailey, 7 months ago
Well done very nice.
david malcolmson in reply to BodieBailey’s comment, 7 months ago
Thank you, Bodie, for all of your kind comments.
pryere, 5 months ago
Marvellous shot, a privilage to view.
Sean Farragher, 4 months ago
AWESOME PORTRAIT
Murdoch Campbell, 4 months ago
And a pint well deserved. The processing of this print is absolutely fantastic. Through contrast you have captured every nook and crany in his face, which tells of the hardship endured from 56 years of labor in the pits. Well done!!!!!!!!!!!!
John Hooton, about 1 month ago
Good stuff David!
david malcolmson in reply to John Hooton’s comment, about 1 month ago
Many thanks, John!
© 2008 andeepo..., about 1 month ago
I couldn’t imagine being a miner my whole life these days, let alone having already done it for a lifetime come 1964 – Great portrait yet again David
david malcolmson in reply to © 2008 andeepollard.com’s comment, about 1 month ago
Thank you, andeepo.