Capture a Stranger

[Greg McCary]

A friend of mine and member here at PR once ask me to Capture a Stranger. This is one that I came up with. I would like to pass the challange along. So show me your favorite picture of a stranger that you have. Or go out and take one. Sebastian I would love to see your personal favorite.
Greg

[Frog]

At Seattle Center

[starriderrick]

This woman was in deep thought as she walked the marina.
We never met. A total stranger...I still regret that...Hehe.

Rick

[starriderrick]

O.k. -This is my fav' I met these two on an early morning walk. The man's name is Ruben,The German Shepard is Roxy.

I really liked those 6:30 a.m sunrise shadows.

b.t.w. Great thread Greg.

Rick

[Greg McCary]

O.k. -This is my fav' I met these two on an early morning walk. The man's name is Ruben,The German Shepard is Roxy.

I really liked those 6:30 a.m sunrise shadows.

b.t.w. Great thread Greg.

Rick

I love it Rick. I can't stop laughing.

[EOSThree]

I have a really hard time asking someone if I can take their photo. I love street photography, but don't really like the possibility of the interaction, therefore I stick with landscapes. Nice shots.

[Greg McCary]

I never ask. Point the camera and if you get a good reaction shoot.

[Frog]

That grumpy looking guy smiled after I took the shot. I would ask or not....depends on situation. Usually not as I prefer unposed

[starriderrick]

Thanks Greg,
LOL I know...

It takes a real man to dress that way on a Sunday morning walk.
,as I later found out.This man is a lifetime resident in my neighborhood, very respected in the community. And Loved by all.
He is a riot. I am glad I met these two.He shared fantastic life experience for well over 20 minutes.I kept asking questions.hehehe.
A totally fascinating man to talk to.*** Like how the S.F. bay area 50 years ago was all fruit orchards 30 miles in every direction...And now...concrete jungle. This man has stories -> tack sharp detail!

Roxy knew what I was doing as I climbed up the bleachers for this vantage point from 8 feet in the air.
She posed... What a gorgeous animal. Back to Ruben... Still laughing...

Rick

[starriderrick]

I never ask. Point the camera and if you get a good reaction shoot.

Great idea, I plan on trying it.

Rick

[Tyson L. Sparks]

Here are a couple of gals I met at a street fair. I kind of lied to them to get their picture. I told them I was freelancing for the news paper. I do do freelance work but I wasn't that day. Does this count.



This one is my favorite, her name is Jade, she is a carney. She was working a ride so I didn't get a chance to talk to her.

[starriderrick]

Tyson,
Image 2 is tops. DOF framing- subject,expression.
Well done!

[CLKunst]

I take pictures of strangers all the time, but that's usually work. I took this while walking around on a day off.

[Tyson L. Sparks]

I take pictures of strangers all the time, but that's usually work. I took this while walking around on a day off.

Nice web page looks great.

[CLKunst]

Thanks Tyson! I appreciate your kind words.

[Xia_Ke]

Great thread Unfortunately, I'm always worried about pissing someone off so I don't shoot pics of strangers. This is one of the few I have taken...

[Alison]

Unfortunately, I'm always worried about pissing someone off so I don't shoot pics of strangers.

I think the same thing. Although, that wouldn't have been my choice of words Aaron lol.

Here's one I took after my kids Sport's Day 2006.
Deep in thought, this guy was totally unaware that I took his photograph.
This was taken with my 50mm, so, it kinda gives you some idea of how close I was to him lol

[Greg McCary]

Nice captures everyone. I am very impressed with them all. Here is another one.

[Xia_Ke]

I think the same thing. Although, that wouldn't have been my choice of words Aaron lol.

I've been told I have a way with words sometimes :aureola:

[Tyson L. Sparks]

We should make this a contest of some kind. With a few rules of corse.

[Jimmy B]

Not a stranger, never noticed me until flash went off.

[Didache]

What a nice idea for a thread!

This is a shoeshine guy in Istanbul in May. I didn't know any of the people - I was just passing by.

Cheers
Mike

[Axle]

Canada Day Celebrations in Georgetown...the kids saw me first, I just took the photo. But yeah, I just point and shoot, and don't ask.

[Liz]

Some street photography.
Liz

My favorite of "strangers" - a bit soft but I was walking backwards trying to get a shot - and they were walkly fast.



I always get a bit nervous when I'm trying to get a shot of a stranger - so a bit soft again.



I love the look on this guy's face - he was playing the drums walking down the street.



Typical NY scene

[Greg McCary]

What's the story of the guy with the camera?