I’m trying to photograph people without being intrusive, Vic – caught unawares from a distance. I miss out on some better shots through my shyness to approach …
I often think that “unstudied” (or perhaps “un-posed” may be a better word for it) portraits tend to have the edge over their respective opposites in at least the raw power they have to offer. I fully get your attentiveness to not being intrusive. It is probably the reason why I seldom take photos of people. Perhaps we could both do with being a little less shy – but then, that would mean being less ourselves perhaps too?
Indeed – I have always preferred to hang in the bg and am pleased enough to go unnoticed, at least in a physical sense … though II enjoy a pat on the back once in a while for something nicely done – like everyone else 🙂
Your post-processing on this is wonderful. Love the way you blurred out the rest of the shot. Makes it look like an old Russian tintype to me. Really nice.
Oh, just WOW! I absolutely LOVE it! Is this street photography? Is this a stranger? I struggle with street photography so much. I feel like I need more nerve.
This is a stranger. I love the freeze frame effect that comes with street photography. I’m not very nervy either but lately I have been doing more. A lot of my shots currently are of people walking away from me so that they are unidentifiable. And thank you for your enthusiasm, Arnel 🙂
Beyond the Brush 
contrasts, indeed!
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Hi, welcome, and thank you 🙂
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People always make for excellent photography studies 🙂
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I’m trying to photograph people without being intrusive, Vic – caught unawares from a distance. I miss out on some better shots through my shyness to approach …
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I often think that “unstudied” (or perhaps “un-posed” may be a better word for it) portraits tend to have the edge over their respective opposites in at least the raw power they have to offer. I fully get your attentiveness to not being intrusive. It is probably the reason why I seldom take photos of people. Perhaps we could both do with being a little less shy – but then, that would mean being less ourselves perhaps too?
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Indeed – I have always preferred to hang in the bg and am pleased enough to go unnoticed, at least in a physical sense … though II enjoy a pat on the back once in a while for something nicely done – like everyone else 🙂
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Agreed 🙂
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The meaning of contrast is obvious 🙂 you did a great job, love the photo
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Thank you – I appreciate your comment.
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Original and definitely tells a story…of contrasts 🙂
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HI Ese – thank you.
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We both use the same theme! How awesome is that? I am not yet a great photographer – I plan to get into it, someday. Nice photo. 🙂
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I’m an amateur having fun 🙂 – thank you for your comment
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Your post-processing on this is wonderful. Love the way you blurred out the rest of the shot. Makes it look like an old Russian tintype to me. Really nice.
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Thank you, Tina. I appreciate that .
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Great interpretation and work on the photo. Not sure how I feel about the subject.
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Appreciate your comment, Kathryn. I hope you don’t find it offensive in any way … my intent is diversity.
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Oh, just WOW! I absolutely LOVE it! Is this street photography? Is this a stranger? I struggle with street photography so much. I feel like I need more nerve.
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This is a stranger. I love the freeze frame effect that comes with street photography. I’m not very nervy either but lately I have been doing more. A lot of my shots currently are of people walking away from me so that they are unidentifiable. And thank you for your enthusiasm, Arnel 🙂
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You’re welcome, and it’s very deserved! You are awesome with a camera!
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So kind, Arnel 🙂
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I love this! Very nicely done take on a contrast! 🙂
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Thank you for that 🙂
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Contrast indeed! A great street portrait.
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Thank you, Mark – much appreciated. 🙂
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I like this. Truly a cultural contrast.
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Thank you, I appreciate your comment. 🙂
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Great interpretation of the theme!
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Thank you!
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🙂 very kewl 🙂
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Very nicely depicted!
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Thank you, Belle – comment appreciated 🙂
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Like this one a lot, Lynne.
So nicely seen and captured.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
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Appreciated, as always, Lisa and you too.
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Yes, that is an interesting contrast!
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Cultural diversity to be sure.
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This Photo is amazing, Great thinking.
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Very kind, yanethr – thank you. 🙂
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Perfect! 🙂
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🙂 Thanks, Andy. 🙂
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🙂 🙂
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