QUESTION (Marcus)
Marcus
While out clicking my daily photos of the isthmus, I found myself admiring what has become quite the undertaking on the 100 Block of State Street. Lot's of private money has been put into a project tear down and rebuild several historic buildings on the block. and while I can't say I totally agree it's fun to see the changes unfold. As I looked through my viewfinder I saw out of the corner of my eye I saw a man watching me in a Wisconsin winter jacket, he seemed intrigued about my clicks so I decided to extend a word. He (being Marcus) asked me if I was a photographer, and being a smart ass I replied with a chuckle "Being one with a camera, I do suppose that make's me a photographer." He was such a good spirit and laughed along, as we discussed the changes to one of the existing buildings on the 100 Block I gave my usual speech explaining who I am and what I do. He thought it was a great idea to capture these fading buildings as they were and as they grow into a new skin of sorts. When I asked him if I would be able to click his photographed he smiled and agreed: While at first he seemed a little uncomfortable by the time I composed and exposed my third frame he fit perfectly in frame with the question mark in the window of the recently reopened central library building. I extended my hand and formally introduced myself as Chris aka local paparazzi, and he informed his name was Marcus. Such a simple name to remember especially with the large question mark in the background, we parted ways leading onward with the evening knowing that we were no longer strangers. I place his photo along side many others in my 100 more strangers project album as well as the 100 strangers group on flickr, as there are many talented photographers sharing stores and portraits of strangers from all across the world. Check it out if you feel like seeing some awesome portraits, and just maybe find yourself inspired enough to do your own project!
031/100
50mm f/1.4 USM
f4 1/80
ISO2500
QUESTION (Marcus)
Marcus
While out clicking my daily photos of the isthmus, I found myself admiring what has become quite the undertaking on the 100 Block of State Street. Lot's of private money has been put into a project tear down and rebuild several historic buildings on the block. and while I can't say I totally agree it's fun to see the changes unfold. As I looked through my viewfinder I saw out of the corner of my eye I saw a man watching me in a Wisconsin winter jacket, he seemed intrigued about my clicks so I decided to extend a word. He (being Marcus) asked me if I was a photographer, and being a smart ass I replied with a chuckle "Being one with a camera, I do suppose that make's me a photographer." He was such a good spirit and laughed along, as we discussed the changes to one of the existing buildings on the 100 Block I gave my usual speech explaining who I am and what I do. He thought it was a great idea to capture these fading buildings as they were and as they grow into a new skin of sorts. When I asked him if I would be able to click his photographed he smiled and agreed: While at first he seemed a little uncomfortable by the time I composed and exposed my third frame he fit perfectly in frame with the question mark in the window of the recently reopened central library building. I extended my hand and formally introduced myself as Chris aka local paparazzi, and he informed his name was Marcus. Such a simple name to remember especially with the large question mark in the background, we parted ways leading onward with the evening knowing that we were no longer strangers. I place his photo along side many others in my 100 more strangers project album as well as the 100 strangers group on flickr, as there are many talented photographers sharing stores and portraits of strangers from all across the world. Check it out if you feel like seeing some awesome portraits, and just maybe find yourself inspired enough to do your own project!
031/100
50mm f/1.4 USM
f4 1/80
ISO2500