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Stranger 25/100:
At this year's DevFest in Hampton Roads, I had the pleasure of meeting Jenah, my third new connection this year and the 25th since starting the 100 Strangers project. An intern at Jefferson Labs, Jenah's enthusiasm for swimming and her budding triathlon aspirations immediately drew me to her. Her presentation, "Empowering Efficiency at a National Lab through Low Code Solutions," was sandwiched between talks on web application security and the rise of AI assistants in engineering and product teams. Intrigued by her poised demeanor and potential for new challenges, I decided to approach her after her session.
When I found Jenah, she was engaged in a somewhat dull conversation about regular expressions, so I decided to catch up with her later for a more relaxed chat. After the event, we finally had the chance to converse in depth, covering everything from her talk's success to our shared interest in triathlons. Our conversation flowed naturally, and soon we were walking to her car.
As we talked, I mentioned my 100 Strangers project, which intrigued her. She asked about my camera, and I revealed that I had one on me, with another preferred one in my car. This resulted in a spontaneous photoshoot at Virginia Beach Town Center, where we continued our captivating conversation despite the blustery conditions. I also discovered that Jenah had an interest in film photography, drawn to its unique ability to capture experiences and narratives.
The essence of the 100 Strangers project lies in the conversations and connections it fosters, not just the photos. Just as Jenah’s presentation explored how simplicity meets innovation by using low code solutions to address internal workflow challenges, our genuine, personal interaction highlighted the importance of authentic human connections. We exchanged stories about the Philippines, from Jeepney adventures to witnessing a cockfight, and our efforts to learn Tagalog. These genuine moments, unpredictable by AI, truly capture the spirit of the project.
Salamat, ikinagagalak kitang makilala. [Thank you, it was a pleasure meeting you.]
Thank you for letting me take your photo :)
This picture is #025 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
Stranger 25/100:
At this year's DevFest in Hampton Roads, I had the pleasure of meeting Jenah, my third new connection this year and the 25th since starting the 100 Strangers project. An intern at Jefferson Labs, Jenah's enthusiasm for swimming and her budding triathlon aspirations immediately drew me to her. Her presentation, "Empowering Efficiency at a National Lab through Low Code Solutions," was sandwiched between talks on web application security and the rise of AI assistants in engineering and product teams. Intrigued by her poised demeanor and potential for new challenges, I decided to approach her after her session.
When I found Jenah, she was engaged in a somewhat dull conversation about regular expressions, so I decided to catch up with her later for a more relaxed chat. After the event, we finally had the chance to converse in depth, covering everything from her talk's success to our shared interest in triathlons. Our conversation flowed naturally, and soon we were walking to her car.
As we talked, I mentioned my 100 Strangers project, which intrigued her. She asked about my camera, and I revealed that I had one on me, with another preferred one in my car. This resulted in a spontaneous photoshoot at Virginia Beach Town Center, where we continued our captivating conversation despite the blustery conditions. I also discovered that Jenah had an interest in film photography, drawn to its unique ability to capture experiences and narratives.
The essence of the 100 Strangers project lies in the conversations and connections it fosters, not just the photos. Just as Jenah’s presentation explored how simplicity meets innovation by using low code solutions to address internal workflow challenges, our genuine, personal interaction highlighted the importance of authentic human connections. We exchanged stories about the Philippines, from Jeepney adventures to witnessing a cockfight, and our efforts to learn Tagalog. These genuine moments, unpredictable by AI, truly capture the spirit of the project.
Salamat, ikinagagalak kitang makilala. [Thank you, it was a pleasure meeting you.]
Thank you for letting me take your photo :)
This picture is #025 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page