214/365
Stoop Brothers
Tommy, Kevin, Adam, and Jack
While out adventuring for my POD, I was feeling that I had been missing strangers in my life since last weekend. Although I saw many a face that I believed would make for an excellent portrait, my mojo was off. While heading home I walked past a stoop with a group of friends relaxing on the fine summer afternoon that was presented to us, and decided to make a pitch to include them in my 100 more strangers project. They all agreed and I quickly snapped off a few frames as I felt that with the darkening skies, rain was imminent. While I wasn't sure if I was going to be totally satisfied with my photos I started to walk back home, but once I crossed the intersection I decided I needed to go back and gather more of a story (as per the require of the 100 strangers group here on flickr.
To my surprise, the group had grown in size and now included a small dog. Speaking on behalf of one who has to deal with the hassle that is the move-in/move out procedure for the student housing portion of the isthmus I decided to bring this up in conversation. As it turns out moving day will hold a bigger meaning for Tommy (far left), as he will be making the biggest move of all the friends. He finished his schooling last Spring and will make the move to Taiwan to teach English of all things, not counting hours spent in airports and flights Taiwan (in the Republic of China) is a whopping -13 hours difference from Madison. As an upside (as noted by Tommy) it makes it easier to Skype with friends and family, because morning and night are flip-flopped. I asked Tommy if he would miss Madison when he leaves, he answered with a very definite "YES" but he also mentioned that "You never really leave Madison." Which is so true, as many people who have attended the university have children who go, and then they return as alums. Beginning a cycle that has held the test of time, as UW-Madison is quite well known. I parted with getting everyone's name (except the puppy) but left with a new found respect, and well wishes to Tommy and all the best on his future endeavors.
18/100
50mm 1.4g
f2.5 1/100
ISO500
214/365
Stoop Brothers
Tommy, Kevin, Adam, and Jack
While out adventuring for my POD, I was feeling that I had been missing strangers in my life since last weekend. Although I saw many a face that I believed would make for an excellent portrait, my mojo was off. While heading home I walked past a stoop with a group of friends relaxing on the fine summer afternoon that was presented to us, and decided to make a pitch to include them in my 100 more strangers project. They all agreed and I quickly snapped off a few frames as I felt that with the darkening skies, rain was imminent. While I wasn't sure if I was going to be totally satisfied with my photos I started to walk back home, but once I crossed the intersection I decided I needed to go back and gather more of a story (as per the require of the 100 strangers group here on flickr.
To my surprise, the group had grown in size and now included a small dog. Speaking on behalf of one who has to deal with the hassle that is the move-in/move out procedure for the student housing portion of the isthmus I decided to bring this up in conversation. As it turns out moving day will hold a bigger meaning for Tommy (far left), as he will be making the biggest move of all the friends. He finished his schooling last Spring and will make the move to Taiwan to teach English of all things, not counting hours spent in airports and flights Taiwan (in the Republic of China) is a whopping -13 hours difference from Madison. As an upside (as noted by Tommy) it makes it easier to Skype with friends and family, because morning and night are flip-flopped. I asked Tommy if he would miss Madison when he leaves, he answered with a very definite "YES" but he also mentioned that "You never really leave Madison." Which is so true, as many people who have attended the university have children who go, and then they return as alums. Beginning a cycle that has held the test of time, as UW-Madison is quite well known. I parted with getting everyone's name (except the puppy) but left with a new found respect, and well wishes to Tommy and all the best on his future endeavors.
18/100
50mm 1.4g
f2.5 1/100
ISO500