50 mono portraits at 50mm : No. 46 : The Donkey Man

This gentleman work on the Skegness Beach opposite the Butlins Holiday Site.

He manages the children's donkey rides, For none UK readers, riding donkeys on the beach is an old fashion British tradition

We went to Skeggy for the day today, so I took the opportunity to grab a portrait shot.

[Constance Brinkley]

Wonderful capture of him. Nicely done Phil.

[Phil Howcroft]

@seattle thanks constance, i am nearly at the end of my project now

[Gena Pegg]

A wonderful portrait....the character in his face is wonderful. Love the hot...and the hole in it. Nice lighting and mono.

[The Intermittent Photographer aka Blue Rose]

Wonderful portrait. Looks like he has been 'shot' before.

[elkehochban]

Fab shot! Looks like a donkey has been nibbling on his hat!

[Nicole]

quite a character! great catpure in b&w!

[Ivan]

Super character and photo Phil. fav.

[Judith Greenwood]

I like this - that hat looks ready for the donkeys.

[Judith Johnson]

Great shot Phil. I remember riding donkeys on South Shields beach when I was a little girl.

[Phil Howcroft]

@eyesmile thanks gena, glad you like this mono shot

@bluerose15 yes shot before blue, a near miss i would say ::)

@timandelke it does indeed elke

@nicoleterheide thanks very much nicole

@judithg the hat has a story to tell judith :)

@busylady ha ha judith, my photo took you back in time :)

[Dione Giorgio]

Another wonderful portrait shot, Phil. I hope your 50 mono portrait shot will never stop coming. I love them so much. This guy is another cool subject.

[Nick]

Love the hole in his hat. Another great portrait.

[Phil Howcroft]

@nickspicsnz cheers nick, that hat looks well worn :)

@sangwann Dione thanks for those very kind words of encouragement and praise :) . I don't know what I will do when I get to 50 :) . I will continue doing portraits though because I enjoy the genre

[Hazel]

A good portrait shot - like that slightly quizzical look.

[Alexandra DG]

your portraits are great

[Alison Hewitt Bailey]

Fab portrait. I agree with Elke about the donkeys nibbling his hat. Wonder how often it needs replacing? :)