Capture a Stranger

[Old Timer]

Here is a stranger with a very interesting job. I wish they still wore those cool hats and overalls like they did when I was a kid.

[mn shutterbug]

The Mrs. and I were on vacation last week and of course, we had to go to the mall. I just detest malls, so while she was doing her senseless shopping, I waited out in the parking lot and figured that this would be a great chance to capture some strangers. I threw on my 1.7 so I could get out there quite aways and hopefully be inconspicuous. I had a blast. People can get some real intresting expressions on their faces at times. However, I think the dude in the first photo caught me. As soon as I shot the pic I pointed the camera towards the sky at a gull flying by. :idea: I think that fooled him. I didn't point the camera his way again. I was beginning to feel like a private investigator.

[ken1953]

This is a fun thread....everyones pics are so awesome...I've got to admit....PEOPLE ARE THE FUNNIEST ANIMALS!!!

[SmartWombat]

Wombat, who is she?

Vicki Butler-Henderson, TV motoring presenter.
Otherwise known simply as vb-h to fans.

http://www.vb-h.net/

My image was taken at the BritCar race ...
http://www.vb-h.net/motorracing.htm

[Frog]

Old Timer, I have one of those hats. Design of them is great....comfortable, keeps sun out of eyes and bill can be flipped up easily when it gets in the way of flashes.

[SmartWombat]

forgot a few

[OBie]

Being very shy, I hate to draw attention to myself when taking pictures. I prefer to hide behind my zoom lens and take candids.

But a few months ago I went over to the US Whitewater Center to see what kind of action shots I could find. There was a group of kayakers making a run, and I took a couple of shots from the side as they each passed individually. The first guy smiled big and I got a great shot. Another (#2 here) actually yelled to me, "Take MY picture!" You just never know.

Mind you - these need some post processing work -

(I'm off to take some PS tutorials now...)

[Greg McCary]

Nice captures OT. OBie that looks like one of Rufus's stops? Nice picture as well.

[mn shutterbug]

Being very shy, I hate to draw attention to myself when taking pictures. I prefer to hide behind my zoom lens and take candids.

IMO, candids make the most interesting shots. Many years ago I tried my hand at weddings and studio portraiture. Man, was that boring. Candids can be a blast.

[OBie]

Yup Greg, Ruffus visited USNWC, but not on that trip. Good eyes and memory!

IMO, candids make the most interesting shots. Many years ago I tried my hand at weddings and studio portraiture. Man, was that boring. Candids can be a blast.

Absolutely! I did take pictures for a friend's second wedding a few years ago because they didn't want the formal posed stuff. It was scary but a lot of fun and they LOVED the pictures.

[ctank77]

I spoke with this guy for a few minutes earlier this summer and he was completely non-sensical. Something about being set up by the Catholics, the Pope, Bush, secret prisons, forced drug injection, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Babylon, the Bible. Craziest conspiracy theory I've heard yet.

[ctank77]

Close-up of his tats.

[OBie]

Someone give that man a sandwich!

[Frog]

Someone give that man a sandwich!

He'd probably try to smoke it.

[opus]

Here is a stranger with a very interesting job. I wish they still wore those cool hats and overalls like they did when I was a kid.

OK I'm really not seeing what the big white chunk out of the top of the train engine is. Can you explain?

[Tyson L. Sparks]

OK I'm really not seeing what the big white chunk out of the top of the train engine is. Can you explain?

It is just painted white, the sun has got it blown out. It is still there.

[Old Timer]

Here are a couple from last fall.

[SmartWombat]

a few from the weekend

[Frog]

OT, that looks like my kind of eatery...becoming rare in these parts.

Love that last shot, Paul.

[Xia_Ke]

One from this morning...

[AmberC]

What a great thread! I generally dont get to do any people watching cause I've got my own two little people that I have to constantly watch lol but I'm sure I've got some somewhere!

Great shots everyone!

[Tyson L. Sparks]

It is so hard to comment on just one picture. You guys are doing great. I have an event to go to this weekend, more from me soon.

[MonkeyWrench]

Here's one from a while back. I don't know who the kid is. He was so into looking at the toy truck he didn't even knew I took his picture.

[swmdrayfan]

A lady getting a hot dog.

[Frog]

MonkeyWrench, I was so into looking at the trucks, I almost didn't see the kid.:wink5: