Capture a Stranger

[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?

[Frog]

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

I wondered that, too.

Also, what kind of camera did the guy have who's getting his shoes shined?

[Didache]

I wondered that, too.

Also, what kind of camera did the guy have who's getting his shoes shined?

Frog ... I blew up a section ... it looks like a Sony Alpha. Here it is ...

Cheers
Mike

[starriderrick]

I saw this 2 wheeler cruising along the sidewalk while driving down the road. I got ahead of the group pulled in a driveway, blocked the sidewalk to frame this.As the young man rolled up I saw a very curious look on his face.
I exclaimed "I'm taking your picture!" As I smiled, pointed the camera.
The kid smiled.Then he took charge.He pulled in the exit drive did a couple of 360's a figure 8 and proudly he chose this spot.
This shot made his day An expression 20mm wide.

In summary; What I learned from this candid shot.
Point the camera with a smile, you might get a smile

Anyone know what these 2 wheelers are called?



1/100th @ F/11 ISO 500

[Rocket_Scientist]

Here's one...



...an artist (I guess) and his sleeping dog... in St.Augustine, last April

[another view]

Nice shots everyone - keep 'em comin! Haven't had time yet to reload Win XP on my computer but hopefully this weekend I'll have something to share...

[Liz]

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

He was just sitting on the sidewalk - asleep - right near Bryant Park - just another photographer.

Liz

[squerly_q]

This beautiful lady was looking down and as i took the picture she looked up. Im glad a post like this came up I'v had this picture for like 8 months.

[SmartWombat]

got just a few

[tsanchez012]

Here's Mine. It was taken a few years back at a local surfing competition. Only a little boost in contrast done - colors left the same.

[Ballen Photo]

Here's Mine. It was taken a few years back at a local surfing competition. Only a little boost in contrast done - colors left the same.

Hi, Nice image, but mind if I make a suggestion? Crop the sky completely out, right to the waters horizon. IMO, That would help to make this image POP.
-Bruce

[tsanchez012]

Hi, Nice image, but mind if I make a suggestion? Crop the sky completely out, right to the waters horizon. IMO, That would help to make this image POP.
-Bruce

Bruce,

I took your advice - check it out

[Ballen Photo]

Bruce,

I took your advice - check it out

I like it! Puts more emphasis on the guy with the surfboard as well.
-Bruce

[SmartWombat]

more, with a theme ...

[SmartWombat]

an assortment

[Didache]

Paul .. you have good taste in strangers

Mike

[SmartWombat]

Paul .. you have good taste in strangers

Thanks !
There's more here then

[StormGirl_LP]

I love all of these! You rock at strangers. I love the 2nd image you posted the best. I wish I could do that.

Has anyone here ever had a really bad reaction from a stranger when you took their picture?

[jgredline]

Has anyone here ever had a really bad reaction from a stranger when you took their picture?

I have found that 95% of folks like to have their picture taken and 4% don't care and 1% will likely shoot you.

[Frog]

Has anyone here ever had a really bad reaction from a stranger when you took their picture?[/QUOTE]

Most of the ones I get are completely unaware which is how I prefer it. Something about people changes when they know.

[Greg McCary]

Wow, I love them all. What some great photogs here at PR. Here is one more. This is old but still one of my most viewed pictures in my gallery. This guy was one cut up. Insisting I take his picture. Shot with my QL17

[jkriminger]

I had 1 pic of this guy before he jumped up to get a fishing rod...:mad2: