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I revisited the Fish Market in Dubai yesterday morning to give out some photos that I had taken in 2011. Everyone was more than happy!

Returning today, I knew I wasn't going to be able to take any more candid shots as news had got around. Still, I had the chance to take some portraits.

All are processed originally in colour, but then extra contrast and structure has been added in Silver Efex to give the B&W conversions a little more 'grit'.

All shot on a Nikon D700, travelling light with an 85mm f1.4, swapping out for a 50mm f1.4 inmy pocket. Slightly too shallow a DoF on some, but it adds to the intensity in the eyes:

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Excellent!

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Canon 7D/5D/40D/1D2N; Nikon F6, FM3A, & Coolpix A; Canon 40mm Pancake, 135L, 50L, 35L, pre-II 50mm 1.8, 100mm 2.8L Macro, 10-22mm EF-S, 28-135 EF, 400mm 5.6L; Nikkor 50mm 1.2 AI-S, 50mm 1.4G, 50mm 1.8D, 16mm 2.8D Fisheye, 180mm 2.8D, 100-300mm 5.6 AI-S; Tokina 17mm & 100mm 2.8 Macro

Amazing shots. Congrats.

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Nikon D300, Nikkor 85mm 1.4 AF-D, Giottos MT9371 & MH-5001
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Great shots! Good job!

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Gear: Canon SX20 IS, Canon Rebel T3i, Canon EF-S 18-55mm
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Awesome portraits....

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DSLRs: Canon 5D Mk III, Canon 60D
Lenses: Canon 16-35 F/2.8L, Canon 70-200 F/4L, Canon 300 F/4L IS, Tamron 90 2.8 Macro, Tamron 24-70 DI VC, Sigma 35mm 1.4 DG
Flash: Canon 600 EX(2), Canon ST-E3-RT, Alien Bees B800

the usual standard phil. nice one !

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Canon 550D, Canon EFS 17-85 IS USM, Canon EF 75-300 IS USM, Canon EFS 10-22mm USM, Canon EF35mm F2.

Got some of the gear but really still no idea...

Nice shots (as usual) Phil! I wonder if # 2 and 3 are losing their vision. They both have white rings in their eyes while the last one's eyes still look sharp and clear. You really have some nice variety in your shots of these men! You could make a poster of the many "Faces of Dubai." Your photos always tell a story - really nice job!

Phil, your stuff is usually beyond reproach.
However, I feel I must comment.
If these were my shots, I would be very concerned regarding the super shallow DOF. Eyes in focus, the nose not?