Capture a Stranger

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  • 07-07-2007, 05:57 PM
    Greg McCary
    Capture a Stranger
    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

    http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k3...l02-012as2.jpg
  • 07-07-2007, 06:26 PM
    Frog
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    At Seattle Center
  • 07-07-2007, 07:43 PM
    starriderrick
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    This woman was in deep thought as she walked the marina.
    We never met. A total stranger...I still regret that...Hehe.

    Rick
  • 07-07-2007, 08:03 PM
    starriderrick
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    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
  • 07-07-2007, 08:05 PM
    Greg McCary
    Re: Capture a Stranger
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by 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


    I love it Rick. I can't stop laughing.
  • 07-07-2007, 08:08 PM
    EOSThree
    Re: Capture a Stranger
    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.
  • 07-07-2007, 08:22 PM
    Greg McCary
    Re: Capture a Stranger
    I never ask. Point the camera and if you get a good reaction shoot.
  • 07-07-2007, 08:26 PM
    Frog
    Re: Capture a Stranger
    That grumpy looking guy smiled after I took the shot. I would ask or not....depends on situation. Usually not as I prefer unposed
  • 07-07-2007, 08:37 PM
    starriderrick
    Re: Capture a Stranger
    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
  • 07-07-2007, 08:44 PM
    starriderrick
    Re: Capture a Stranger
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Greg McCary
    I never ask. Point the camera and if you get a good reaction shoot.

    Great idea, I plan on trying it.

    Rick
  • 07-07-2007, 09:07 PM
    Tyson L. Sparks
    Re: Capture a Stranger
    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.
    http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...irlsMedium.jpg


    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.

    http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...LargeSmall.jpg
  • 07-07-2007, 09:48 PM
    starriderrick
    Re: Capture a Stranger
    Tyson,
    Image 2 is tops. DOF framing- subject,expression.
    Well done!
  • 07-08-2007, 06:00 AM
    CLKunst
    Re: Capture a Stranger
    I take pictures of strangers all the time, but that's usually work. I took this while walking around on a day off.

    http://gallery.photographyreview.com...arket_crop.jpg
  • 07-08-2007, 06:14 AM
    Tyson L. Sparks
    Re: Capture a Stranger
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by CLKunst
    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.
  • 07-08-2007, 06:17 AM
    CLKunst
    Re: Capture a Stranger
    Thanks Tyson! I appreciate your kind words.
  • 07-08-2007, 06:23 AM
    Xia_Ke
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    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...
  • 07-08-2007, 09:06 AM
    Alison
    Re: Capture a Stranger
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Xia_Ke
    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 :D
  • 07-08-2007, 09:11 AM
    Greg McCary
    Re: Capture a Stranger
    Nice captures everyone. I am very impressed with them all. Here is another one.

    http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k3...9/stranger.jpg
  • 07-08-2007, 09:29 AM
    Xia_Ke
    Re: Capture a Stranger
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Alison
    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:
  • 07-08-2007, 09:36 PM
    Tyson L. Sparks
    Re: Capture a Stranger
    We should make this a contest of some kind. With a few rules of corse.
  • 07-08-2007, 11:36 PM
    Jimmy B
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    Not a stranger, never noticed me until flash went off.
  • 07-09-2007, 12:39 AM
    Didache
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    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
  • 07-09-2007, 05:44 AM
    Axle
    Re: Capture a Stranger
    http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1233/...4c506a3457.jpg

    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.
  • 07-09-2007, 10:00 AM
    Liz
    Re: Capture a Stranger
    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.

    http://mariaimage.smugmug.com/photos/14696096-M.jpg

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

    http://mariaimage.smugmug.com/photos/14692869-M.jpg

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

    http://mariaimage.smugmug.com/photos/85191313-M.jpg

    Typical NY scene

    http://mariaimage.smugmug.com/photos/94177989-M.jpg
  • 07-09-2007, 02:07 PM
    Greg McCary
    Re: Capture a Stranger
    What's the story of the guy with the camera?
  • 07-09-2007, 02:18 PM
    SmartWombat
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    got just a few :)
  • 07-09-2007, 02:20 PM
    Frog
    Re: Capture a Stranger
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Greg McCary
    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?
  • 07-09-2007, 02:21 PM
    SmartWombat
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    more, with a theme ...
  • 07-09-2007, 02:24 PM
    SmartWombat
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    an assortment
  • 07-09-2007, 02:30 PM
    Didache
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    Paul .. you have good taste in strangers :D

    Mike
  • 07-09-2007, 02:33 PM
    Greg McCary
    Re: Capture a Stranger
    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


    http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k3...eetcoloras.jpg
  • 07-09-2007, 03:14 PM
    SmartWombat
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    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Didache
    Paul .. you have good taste in strangers :D

    Thanks !
    There's more here then :)
  • 07-09-2007, 03:16 PM
    jkriminger
    Re: Capture a Stranger
    I had 1 pic of this guy before he jumped up to get a fishing rod...:mad2:
  • 07-09-2007, 03:26 PM
    Greg McCary
    Re: Capture a Stranger
    First one with a fisheye. Sweet.
  • 07-09-2007, 03:37 PM
    Tyson L. Sparks
    Re: Capture a Stranger
    I cought this guy at my brothers college graduation. He is a Holocaust survivor.

    http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...teinMedium.jpg


    I found this gal at the Ohio fire academy fire truck show. There were a group of gals singing and doing sign language for the crowd


    http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...GirlMedium.jpg.
  • 07-09-2007, 03:40 PM
    Tyson L. Sparks
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  • 07-09-2007, 04:09 PM
    Liz
    Re: Capture a Stranger
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Greg McCary
    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. :D

    Liz
  • 07-09-2007, 06:31 PM
    Frog
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    Here's one for you, Tyson. During a local parade.
  • 07-09-2007, 09:21 PM
    Tyson L. Sparks
    Re: Capture a Stranger
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Frog
    Here's one for you, Tyson. During a local parade.

    Nice shot!! Always good to see a fellow fireman.
  • 07-09-2007, 09:23 PM
    Tyson L. Sparks
    Re: Capture a Stranger
    Quote:

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

    I really like this picture, a lot. great shot. keep coming back to look at it.