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Two strangers enter the gallery on opposite sides and work their way towards each other and the the same piece of art.
An extremely foggy afternoon in Amsterdam made it look like a sci-fi or horror movie!
Uploaded to celebrate the 15th birthday of Flickr!
A Stranger - 30 Seconds Project.
I decided to replace my Fujifim XT-4 with the X-H2 and I'm very happy with the frist results!! Fantastic camera (for me at least) ;-)
f5.6 − 1/60 - ISO125 - No Flash - Fujifilm X-H2 - Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8
This picture is #27 in the 100 Strangers Project - Round 3
Meet Janiece.
Its been a while that I have made any progress on my 100 Strangers project - the situation around the world needless to say isn't the most conducive, plus with the essential masks difficult to approach and make a connection. However, despite being completely unplanned as I waited in my car for picking up food - was difficult to not notice the elegantly yet vibrantly dressed Janiece, despite the mask as she strolled with her friend across the street - the resplendent red and her personality just appealed to the photographer in me. The green in the eyes was just the extra I needed. The always available spare camera in the car came in handy - as I made a quick approach and request. The young lady was happy to oblige - me with mask and socially distanced with the 105 mm lens being a big help.
Janiece is a teaching assistant working with autistic folks - a lot of them her age - and it was visible from her whole tone and enthusiasm of how much she loved what she was doing. Grabbing attention is not new to her - and that's not really surprising - her sense of fashion and her personality always gets her attention from random folks she candidly admitted. She has recently modelled for friends and one thing led to another and she ended up in a music video. An extremely articulate and expressive lady its a pity that I was rusty and seemingly lost my ability to keep track of all the information that she provided (part of the reason was that I was visualizing the pictures and forgot to commit all the details to memory). Her favorite memory - riding rollercoasters - apparently she got that from her dad who loved high adrenaline pursuits and she maintains the same. Her favorite quality of herself - that she is very nice - simple but she meant that she genuinely was just always nice to people (again not at all surprising from the vibe I had speaking to her)
Thanks much Janiece for being a part of the project and for the time and trust - it was great making your acquaintance. Hope you like the pictures.
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After a splendid day in Milan i came back to my hometown, not crowded like Milano... but anyway i was able to find interesting stranger for the project ! Here Silvia...
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I want to suggest who is at the start of the project it's much better using a reflector, especially in cloudy days (as Arnab taught me !) ... Here I used a 80cm gold reflector but the first shot without it it's completely different.... if someone is interested to see it, I might post here... the first image of Silvia.
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This picture is #45/100 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
Street Art in Berlin
Artist: INSANE 51 from Greece
INSANE 51... is an internationally renowned Greek street artist based in Athens. Born in 1992, the artist established himself as one of the pioneers of 3D urban art, particularly thanks to his signature technique: "Double Exposure 3D," or double exposure in three dimensions. Insane adds two images in red and green and overlaps them to create a three-dimensional illusion effect. His works sometimes reveal hidden subliminal images that are only perceptible with red and cyan filters.
With a style at the intersection of technology, science, and visual emotion, Insane 51 is reinventing muralism and establishing himself as a leading figure in the new generation of international urban artists.
This picture is #44 in the 100 Strangers Project - Round 3
Meet Marzia.
We were in Rome for a few days for a family vacation, and after a long day of sightseeing, stopped by to pick some food. Luckily, as always, the camera was in hand and when I saw Marzia in the distance thought it would be a great opportunity for a stranger portrait (especially with the beautiful evening light and her lovely vibrant attire and a terrific personality). As stranger photographers will attest - approaching a stranger even after doing it many times still be a huge challenge, especially being in foreign land, and with possible language barriers- so hesitated a bit before I decided to make my request. However, Marzia was an absolute pleasure to connect with - very friendly and with a happy attitude. Pretty conversant in English, she was also in a great mood as she was approved for a new job and was happy to be part of the pictures as a memory of the day. Hailing from Genoa, her current job is of a Municipal officer with accounting duties but she will now be working as a financial economic analyst for the customs agency. A beautiful lady indeed with amazing eyes, she was extremely comfortable with the camera, as you can see, despite the random pictures. She loves singing and travel as her hobbies. Her favorite quality of herself is being empathetic. Thank you for being a part of these pictures with so much enthusiasm Marzia- and for waiting more than the 5 minutes I requested It was indeed wonderful to make your acquaintance. Wish you all the very best for your future
Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
For my other pictures on this project: 100 Strangers - Round 2.
For pictures from my prior attempt at 100 Strangers: 100 Strangers - Round 1.
Canon EOS 5DSR
Canon EF 24 70MM L F2.8 II
B+W Circular Polarizer
I am not sure if this image can be qualified as a portrait of not. I am normally not into images of people. However; I love to include human element in my images as object. This was probably the first time I have include such visible human element in my picture. But the place was such.
Burano is an amazing place. Such chairs and flowers next to it along with colorful wall is a specialty of Burano. So I spotted this location. Captured couple of images of the chair as well. But; it looked pretty empty and lifeless to me. I thought that having someone seating there could be really interesting.
So with all these thinking I was almost about to leave while she came in with her grandmother and sat there for a picture. I couldn't resist. So I approached her and asked for permission of a pose. It ended up that she actually did some modeling. So she did manage to make a perfect pose. I could have never directed that pose. I think her posture of seating and that book which she carried with her made the picture even more attractive.
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I don’t ride the train into town very often, but whenever I do I almost always spot interesting looking potential stranger models. However, I’ve never acted on those opportunities because it has never felt right. It just seems too awkward to ask someone to pose in the tight quarters of a populated transit car.
The other night I was riding into town when the person who would become my 191st stranger boarded the train and sat right next to me. Although I had not planned on any stranger portraits that night, my stranger meter was going haywire at the sight of Keezy, and I knew I had to figure out a way to photograph him. The train was very crowded, so photographing him right there was not going to work. Therefore I started our conversation by asking him if he was going all the way downtown. Once he replied in the affirmative, I began to explain my purpose and to see if he would be willing to pose for me once we disembarked. During my spiel, I showed him some of my other stranger photos, and those definitely piqued his interest. As we chatted, Keezy divulged to me that he is a recording artist, and he also expressed an interest in using the photos from our shoot for his own promotional purposes. Of course I was game for that, and I began to think I may have a full blown photo shoot awaiting for me once we got to our destination.
Even though I was thrilled to have received Keezy’s cooperation for a portrait, two major challenges lay ahead of me. The first was that the sun was about to dip below the horizon, and I was painfully aware that good light was going to be a rapidly decreasing commodity. The second challenge did not present itself until we disembarked. It turned out Keezy was accompanied by a couple friends (seated elsewhere in the train car), and they were not particularly interested in hanging around for a photo shoot. Keezy was kind-of caught in the middle between his friends, who were in a hurry to get to their destination, and me, who needed to stop to find a suitable location for a portrait. I tagged along with the group for a couple of blocks hoping to find my opportunity. When we turned onto Prospect Avenue, I recalled my ‘Stranger #107 : Logan’ portrait from three years ago was captured on this street. I immediately decided that the area in which that portrait was taken would work again for this circumstance.
“Hey Keezy…there is some really cool graffiti right up the street here. It would be perfect for a portrait.” Moments later, we arrived at my forecast graffiti wall, and Keezy was in agreement that this spot was ideal. Therefore, at that point Keezy’s friends had to put on the brakes so that the two of us could take a few minutes to create this portrait.
Check out the rest of the stranger street portraits in my project at Paco's 100 Strangers Project and find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page.
This picture is #42 in the 100 Strangers Project - Round 3
Meet Nicole..
its been a little busy and a while since I posted here - so hoping to get right back into the groove. Met Nicole, a live wire young lady a few day back on my photo stroll. Nicole works as a hostess at a local restaurant as she gets ready to start college at he Penn state university- studying to be psychologist especially dealing with children and addiction. Confident and extremely articulate, and kind with a great attitude especially since she was really tired when I met her but completely engaged in the conversation and the pictures. In fact although we did a lot of no-smiles pictures I chose the ones with the smile just because that reflected the warmth Nicole exuded. She seemed to be an artist at heart - and loves writing and poetry. Her favorite memory - working as a camp counsellor last year - and you could see the joy in her face as she spoke of working with young kids. Honestly, this is just a summary of a fun and in fact a learning experience with a young lady who seemed mature beyond her years and head firmly on her shoulders and feet firmly on the ground. Wishing you all the best Nicole -hope all your dreams come true as you step into this phase of your life journey.
Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
For my other pictures on this project: 100 Strangers - Round 2.
For pictures from my prior attempt at 100 Strangers: 100 Strangers - Round 1.
This picture is #38 in the 100 Strangers Project - Round 3
Meet Harshita
I was lucky to run into Harshita at a local Starbucks where I was meeting a friend during my recent trip to Mumbai, India. As pretty as she was, I was as even more amazed by her confidence and ability to articulate her thoughts - as I could discern from snippets of conversation that I could hear from the adjoining table where she sat with her two friends. A natural leader is the first thought that came to my mind as I approached her and requested her to be a part of the project which she gracefully accepted.
As we stepped out leaving her friends behind for a few minutes to find a good spot to click a few portraits, I got an opportunity to learn a little more about this amazing stranger. A team leader for a digital advertising agency Harshita looked far younger but in all honesty also far more mature than her actual years. The best part of our encounter was how easily she was able to connect and ease into a conversation. Its rare for someone to just express her thoughts with the ease that she did - reaffirming the leadership quality I initially assumed for her. A bit of an adventurous spirit she is extremely self-motivated having switched tracks from a potentially lucrative career in finance to advertising during the pandemic with a firm belief that she has a lot more to offer and is genuinely meant for big things in life.
A spiritual person by nature she loves to reflect on her day and take learning from wherever possible constantly striving to keep working on herself. A motivational speaker is another path I could easily visualize for her which she indicated was not the first time she has been told that.
Her most memorable moment was apparently many years ago. As a shy introverted self-conscious teenager, she had participated in a personality pageant competing with hundreds of other students from across schools. Her life-changing moment came when she actually won the pageant - something completely changed for her as her self-belief and confidence skyrocketed and she was a completely different person thereafter.
It was wonderful meeting you Harshita. Indeed a pleasure making your acquaintance and photographing you in this random encounter - special thanks to your friends for their patience and my apologies for sabotaging their time. All the very best for the future.
Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
For my other pictures on this project: 100 Strangers - Round 2.
For pictures from my prior attempt at 100 Strangers: 100 Strangers - Round 1.
his picture is #33 in the 100 Strangers Project - Round 3
Meet Eliza
Was in DC a few days ago to photograph an elopement at the Constitution Gardens. Since I was early to scout the location and set-up, was walking around when I noticed Eliza walking with her friend ( Alex) around the landmarks, a camera in hand and carrying some gear. I had seen them earlier too when I was parking my car but they seemed busy and I had other things on my mind then. But seeing them again gave me a second chance and I went ahead and made my request to this striking young lady. She obliged but I could sense some hesitancy - primarily because they were a rush and didn't have a lot of time. I promised to these pictures in a few minutes; honestly, I did think that we could have done even better if we had a little more time but sometimes you got to roll with what you have. I found a spot with some good open shade and we quickly shot a few quick clicks after judging the light.
Even as I clicked had a few questions for the lady - turns out Eliza hails from Ecuador and is a student at George Washington University studying political science. She and her friends were out with a camera and gear as they were working on an art project. One quality she loves about herself is her curiosity. She is happiest when she is learning new things. Her favorite memories - are anything that involves the beach which she is really fond of.
As photogenic and almost childlike as she was with really beautiful eyes ( angelic is the word that first came to mind) what I liked most about her (and this is just an impression n my few minutes of interaction) was a sense of determination and almost steely focus she conveyed with her gaze - kind of a resolute strength beneath her soft exterior façade.
Thank you Eliza for your time and trust - - special thanks to Alex for her patience. It was wonderful doing these pictures. All the very best in all that you do a- was indeed great making your acquaintance. If you stop by and like your pics please feel free to contact me for hi-resolution copies of the same.
Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
For my other pictures on this project: 100 Strangers - Round 2.
For pictures from my prior attempt at 100 Strangers: 100 Strangers - Round 1.
This is one of my favourite NZ birds, the Silver Eye.
Its Maori name is Tauhou, which means “little stranger”. I
The Great Egrets are back! They were running a little late this year. Migration is such a wonderful event!
When I saw Dan and asked for a photo of him, I mentioned that I had been waiting for about 2 or 3 hours to find someone I wanted to shoot. I told him in so many words it was about the beard. He gave a slight smile, and said that shouldn’t have saved half of it off.
I am not sure that Dan liked being photographed. I had the feeling that he was just trying to help me get one shot further down the trail (that was after I mentioned I have been doing this project for almost 10 years). Dan seemed like a real straight shooter. When I asked him for one more shot with him looking at the camera (that was this one), he looked at me and said “One more.”. I had the feeling he meant it.
But from the few minutes I spent with him, and I know you can’t know someone in minutes, he hit me as a good hearted person, but someone that wouldn’t hesitate to tell you what he thought. Dan was an architect by trade. He told me he had ridden Harleys for 58 years. Dan hailed from Wisconson. He mentioned that when he left there to visit Charleston with his sister, Karen, that it was -5 degrees. I figure anyone that rode motorcycles in those kinds of winters had to have a little grit in them!
Thanks Dan, for participating in my 100 strangers project!
This picture is #59 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.
This picture is #31 in the 100 Strangers Project - Round 3
Meet Alexis
I met Alexis on the streets of Bethesda few days ago with her friend and instantly knew she would make terrific images - her personality and just the ways he carried herself would be great to capture on camera. She was also wearing dark glasses that added to the look with the white top and black pants. Alexis seemed like one of those folks who didn't have to try too hard to look great and grab attention. When I made my request interrupting her and her companion's stroll she seemed surprised and slightly hesitant initially but with a little encouragement from her friend she decided to jump in. On my request she removed her glasses, since I really like to ensure we can see a persons eyes in portraits. We also moved a few steps where the light was better - and then Alexis channeled her inner model to do some lovely poses and expressions with her friend looking on. What was not at all visible - till she told me and caught me my surprise was that she was actually quite nervous doing these - nothing in her poise or gaze would showed that.
Alexis is working to specialize in hair styling at her friends salon. Her favorite quality of herself was her honesty. Her interests and hobbies - are being outdoors and hanging out with friends and family. Unfortunately the notes on my phone I jotted got erased - so am relying on my memory from this encounter which actually happened couple of weeks ago. Hope I am not too far off. Her favorite memory - if I remember correctly was her time in Australia where she was for a short period of time.
Thank you Alexis for your time and trust - especially given that you were as you mentioned a little nervous- was wonderful doing these pictures. My apologies in advance if I did not accurately capture your responses. Special thanks to your friend for the support as well as the patience - and you look great together, All the very best in all that you do a- was indeed great making your acquaintance.
Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
For my other pictures on this project: 100 Strangers - Round 2.
For pictures from my prior attempt at 100 Strangers: 100 Strangers - Round 1.
“I’m a humanitarian”
It was clear that Sal, my would-be 195th stranger, was a wayfarer as he walked up the street toward me. The well-worn backpack was certainly a clue, but he just had the look of a young man that was on a never ending expedition. His accoutrements certainly made him stand out from the crowd, but as is so often the case, it was his eyes (sharp, green, & piercing) that set me in motion to secure a stranger portrait from him.
After my approach and introduction, Sal and I shared quite a bit of time getting to know one another. He was indeed a cross between Jack Kerouac and a new age spiritualist, wandering wherever the breeze carries him. He talked about his travels all over the country, visiting friends, family, and various art & music festivals. He stated that he does not believe in making plans, but our conversation eventually led to him describing some of his personal goals and dreams. Those ambitions include attending a management school founded by the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi as well as one day taking his traveling road show overseas.
Good luck Sal, and may the four winds blow you safely along in your life’s journey.
Check out the rest of the stranger street portraits in my project at Paco's 100 Strangers Project and find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
I was testing together with gerhard.haindl and thomasmika225 a Leica Elmarit 90mm f/2.8 lens when i approached Vanessa explaining the project and asking for a photograph.
Unfortunately i was too busy with the lens instead of getting into a conversion :-(
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Kat was visiting Scotland’s capital from Canada. When I first saw her, she was progressing up the Golden Mile, taking photographs as she went. Kat looked like a great subject for my strangers project, with her green hat.
I noted that Kat was using a Sony 7iii and mentioned that I generally use a Sony alpha camera for my project but that I was on holiday so travelling lighter with a smaller Lumix camera.
The ground had dried from the earlier rain and I asked Kat if she wouldn’t mind sitting on the kerbside for the photo. We were on a pedestrianised road and lots of people were walking up or down. Kat looked a bit puzzled but sat down with me anyway.
Apart from a common interest in photography Kat also shares Polish decent. Although she speaks Polish and I don’t. When it came time for photos, I had to move back as I was a little too close with the 60mm lens on my GX7.
After goodbyes and words of thanks were shared Kat continued to progress up the Golden Mile, photographing the wonders of Edinburgh Old town.
Thank you Kat for being part of my project. It was great to meet you today.
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Just watched Stranger Things...
I feel like it snuck into my edit, lol.
From my Nebraska workshop.
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This picture is #29 in the 100 Strangers Project - Round 3
Meet Babatunde
I saw Babatunde strolling around Bethesda Ave a few days earlier with his two little children and instantly seemed like a great candidate for a stranger portrait. Luckily when I interrupted him and made my request he was very open to the idea. In his words - "it takes b##lls to walk upto to a stranger and make such a request' - so it was almost more from appreciation and respect that he may have consented. Well as most stranger photographers will agree - though not as dramatic - each stranger request does make the heart beat a little faster even after all the clicks so am thankful for his understanding.
Babatunde is a ER Doctor - within Nigerian roots. I just loved his sense of dressing and nonchalant style - with the blue t-shirt, the hat and the dark glasses, and tried to work with that when we chose the background. Besides his work and "daddying" which keeps him busy he loved playing the piano and before he had kids he enjoyed photography as well. Favorite quality about himself - his sense of humor. And one memory he looks back on fondly - is his wedding in the Caribbean -a festive celebration with a lot of family and friends.
Thank you Babatunde for your time and trust - was wonderful doing these pictures. All the very best in all that you do and a lot of gratitude for the work that you do, Was indeed great making your acquaintance.
Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
For my other pictures on this project: 100 Strangers - Round 2.
For pictures from my prior attempt at 100 Strangers: 100 Strangers - Round 1.
A Stranger - 30 Seconds Project
f4 − 1/100 - ISO160 - No Flash - Fujifilm XT-4 - Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8
Lucrezia was walking with another girl: she actually was the one to catch my attention at first but apparently not in the right mood to be photographed.
Everything went really well while shooting Lucrezia: after the set I told how I noticed them and, no offense for Lucrezia, but she was not my first target.
Meet Zina.
If I recall correctly, she's original from Iran and, as for Lucrezia, she's a student and model
We moved in a nearby alley and I fired off a few shots before saying goodbye.
Thank you Zina, I definitely enjoyed taking some pictures of you, it was especially great to be able to convince you to pose for me!
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This picture is #105 in my second round of the 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
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By the expression on her face, I could tell that Keighley was surprised by my request. She checked that I had asked to take her photo. I repeated my question. It had been over 2 years since I had taken my last stranger photo, so I was very pleased when Keighley said yes.
I offered my hand and my name. Keighley took it and gave me her name. By the time we sat down for the photos I wasn’t sure if her name was Keighley or not but thankfully I had remembered it OK.
Today she had popped out from the dental practice to do their bankings; making the most of the sunshine. Keighley enjoys walking. She said that she likes to walk up mountains and had been to Scafell Pike. I said that I had been up Helvellyn and Snowdon; admitting that we hadn’t got to the top of Snowdon because we weren’t prepared for the ice and gale force winds at the summit. Keighley said that she would like to go there.
We sat down on a bench in some shade. I took a few photos and thanked Keighley before she headed back to work.
Thank you Keighley for being part of my project. It was great to meet you.
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I was in a shoping center, meeting the guy who sold me the fujinon 56f1.2 and testing it, when two young men came and asked me to take a photo. This was the signal for me to try the strangers project, which i was already thinking about a while ago. So in fact its the second one ;-)
I met Rudaba on a rainy day in Vienna while she was standing under a shelter and smoking a cigarette. It was my first active approach and i was suprised that she immediatly agreed after i shortly explained her what i am doing.
I kindly ask all experienced portrait photographers to provide me some feedback, what i should/could take care and what i have done wrong.
Thanks in advance for your visit, feedback, constructive criticism,...
Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
Posed street portrait for my 100 strangers project, taken in Paris, France
This picture is #1 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
I met Bernard on the Champs Elysées in Paris. He is a gardener for the city of Paris for several years and he was plowing the earth to put some turf layer on top. He is a very nice person with whom I discussed some photography stuff.