Painter from Zanzibar by David Lazar

Wednesday, 18th November 2009

Painter from Zanzibar

by David Lazar

Taken in Stone Town on Zanzibar island, Tanzania. I was wandering the alleys, and noticed this painter through a doorway. I decided to walk in and I asked if I could take his photo and he agreed. I pulled up a paint tin to rest the camera on as a tripod as it was quite dark in the room and took a few frames.

Equipment: Nikon D70s

David Lazar

I’m a photographer from Brisbane, Australia – and one of the joys for me (outside my musical profession) is travelling and capturing moments of life through photography.
My favourite styles of photography: Portraiture and landscape. Also, in general, I prefer shots which contain an element of ‘cannot be captured exactly again’; that is expressive people shots, action shots and any scenario with a unique aspect to it.

www.pbase.com/david_lazar

24 Comments

Charles Says:
November 18th, 2009 at 1:40 am
This is the sort of thing I like to see. The landscapes here are always beautiful, of course, but the earth is just as much about the colorful people who inhabit it. Thank you.
ManuelG Says:
November 18th, 2009 at 2:48 am
I am agree, great job man!
Dianne Says:
November 18th, 2009 at 3:08 am
Oh my gosh! How absolutely splendid! I am so impressed by the whole story, how marvelous are both your work and his. Two artists telling the world how things are. Ingenious. Beautiful colors and lighting….This photo really stirs the heart. Thank you for sharing.
Leslie Parsley Says:
November 18th, 2009 at 3:40 am
I can’t add a thing that Dianne didn’t say so elequently. The color conrasts are exquisite. Thank you so much.
Photos by Nik Says:
November 18th, 2009 at 7:21 am
its great to see people on earthshots thats amazing
Katherine Lee Strassburg Says:
November 18th, 2009 at 8:33 am
What a beautiful man. Though he seems pensive now, the viewer can see that he really gets involved with his work–the right agent could probably sell his door, wall, and stool along with his paintings! ……..and I even get a landscape along with the human commentary–lovely potd!
Wanda Krack Says:
November 18th, 2009 at 9:13 am
Well-seen, and well-taken!
Tina Says:
November 18th, 2009 at 10:32 am
It’s all been said and I can only agree whole-heartedly – two artists showing the world it’s beauty …
I love the hint of motion in his “painting arm” too … brings it to life and keeps “real” rather than posed Great job indeed!!
sbl Says:
November 18th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
I love the photo, beautiful.
Anurag Says:
November 18th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Ditto for every word said and just to add, great color harmony between the room and colors of the painting!

Putting the camera on the paint can has given a nice low to high angle.
Rajib Singha Says:
November 18th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
Worth your effort David. Congrats!
jonathan munshi Says:
November 18th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
beautiful shot. great lighting.
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
November 18th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
With little effort, you captured a wonderful shot; I love it… great pants too!
Renee Says:
November 18th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
It’s like a photo within a photo! great shot!
mike Says:
November 18th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
Some talent painters have. Nice picture he is working on. Great scene.
Danette Says:
November 18th, 2009 at 6:02 pm
I keep going back for another look. My first time to comment on POTD. A very fine “find”, and the natural light creates such a beautiful, ‘painterly’ look (on both subjects). Wonderful work!
Grete Says:
November 18th, 2009 at 6:40 pm
What a wonderful and exotic photography.It’s very important to see people on Earthshots. David, you are an excellent photographer. Congrats from Argentine.
Su Says:
November 18th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
Like this shot, very colourful and such a nice insight into his world.
Malta Photography Says:
November 18th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
That’s a nice angle shot of an artist at work. great colors and depth of thought.
Joan Says:
November 18th, 2009 at 11:34 pm
Agree with all the commenters…I especially like the light coming through the window on the far left, it’s like a tiny cathedral window
planet lover Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 1:47 am
Great picture. I also liked the small window in the back. It’s great having people pictures here, thank you!
Herman Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 2:01 am
A painter’s haven. Paint everywhere
What an exceptional shot.
Were you able to ask him for his name?
David Lazar Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 2:21 am
Thanks everyone for your lovely comments. It make it all worthwhile! I do remember at the time being a little nervous to just walk into his place – but it’s rewarding in the end.
Herman – I didnt ask his name, but I did compliment him on his artwork around the room.
Pauline Jones Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 9:10 am
This man is a different race,and culture than I am but we are both artists. The world is a smaller place than you think.