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I’d been taking a portrait shot of this girls’s friend... I just turned the camera and pressed the button!
Luckily this young lady liked the shot and said it was fine with her however I chose to use it...
So here ya go:)
Hello stranger
(ooooohhhh)
It feels so good to see you back again
How long has it been
Oooooohhh it seems like a mighty long time
shoo-bop shoo-bop, my baby
Oooooohhh it seems like a mighty long time ....
Soundtrack: "Hello Stranger" by Barbara Lewis. (I've been listening to a lot of Carolina beach music lately.)
Dress by Baiastice, from this month's Collabor88. Details at Around the Grid.
by Aaron Groen @HomeGroenPhotography Prints - HomeGroenPhotography.com Taken near Centerville, South Dakota June 10th 2016 2:54am Canon EOS 6D Roknon 14mm f2.8 @ 31s 4000iso #MilkyWay #DarkPlaces #GroenyView #TeamCanon #itsamazingoutthere
This picture is #26 in my 4th 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
Walking around Soho with Arnab I'd seen a cool brown wall that I'd thought would make a good background. But no suitable candidates were on hand so I filed it away. Three blocks later I saw Margan with a large group of friends and the pieces clicked together.
I love the stars on her back and wanted to try to include that in the picture which is why I chose the image with this pose. In truth I have a couple of technically better images of her but this is the one that I had in mind when I first saw her so in it goes.
Margan is from Turkey and has been living in London for 3 years and is loving it here.
I've not been including all of my street portraits in the 100 Strangers group as I feel like many of them are about me doing what I do and enjoying the process, but not stretching myself in new directions. However this one was always intended to be a little different and for the project. I have conflicting views for myself on trying new things vs doing what I know I enjoy and can do. So I do both.
If you like my work, please take a look at my Facebook page and my website and if you're more inclinde to Instagram, I've been playing around there too..
Meet Heinrich. Heinrich, who will be 80 this year, was a marshal today for a demonstration in Darmstadt, Germany. The people, mainly pensioners and some students, were demonstrating against the financial policies of the German government, who prefer to spend money on weapons rather than on education, health care and pensions. Heinrich was heavily armed with some flowers. He said he started going to demonstration back in 1968, and hasn't stopped since. He was a real gentleman of the old school, and it was an honour to talk to him.
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This picture is #006 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at www.100Strangers.com
Devraj
As soon as I saw Devraj , I knew he'd be a great subject. We had a lot of problem finding a suitable location because of the heavy rains in Mumbai, but finally I took his pictures in an old building I had been in before. I must thank Devraj for his infinite patience and I hope the photograph is worth his while.
Devraj is in the media business, he is a line producer. He loves to travel and loves food . He hopes to make a short film soon which he is in the process of scripting. I wish him good luck in his ventures.
This picture is #02 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
Lago Nembia, Trento, Trentino Alto Adige, Italy.
Perchè hai reso tutto bello per me,
hai reso tutto giusto,
Hai reso tutto bello per me,
l'hai fatto semplicemente bene.
Come potrei sentirmi più in alto...
Come potrei sentirmi meglio...
Come potrei sentirmi più felice....
Sconosciuta, sembri così diversa,
qualche altro pensiero ti riempie la mente
e l'hai appena fatto accadere:
mi hai fatto pensare a te nella mia vita....
"Dreaming a dream
Strangers at night
Fingers and tongues
Building a charge
Leading you on
Skin upon skin
Soft and then hard
Building a charge
Making me shake
Making me swoon
Making you shy
Kissing this womb
Taking the senses much deeper than meaning
This magic is drawing you in
Shaking together this moment will break you
Will take you right out of your skin
Fingers outside
Slipping them in
Drifting those lips
Flapping those ties
Breaking forever the shell that contains you
Shaking together releasing the stranger in skin"
A true beauty: youtu.be/EFonKCeApCc
In the middle of our photo shoot, Tyshaya paused and with a tear in her eye mentioned that she was very appreciative that I had asked her to be the subject of my 200th stranger portrait. She explained that a few days earlier she had suffered a miscarriage, and she had been feeling down ever since. The fact that a complete stranger would approach her and compliment her beauty served to lift her spirits and self-esteem. She thanked me, but in truth it was I who owed her a debt of gratitude. For weeks, I had been actively searching for that special someone to be my milestone 200th stranger. Ironically, although I was drawn to Tyshaya’s photogenic qualities, it turned out to be her vulnerable humanity that will have a lasting impact for me. It is altogether appropriate that as I close this chapter of my stranger photography journey, I experience such a compelling encounter that harkens me back to the true meaning and power of this project.
If this image intrigues you and you're interested in seeing more stranger street portraits, I invite you to check out my 100 Strangers albums. You may also consider visiting the 100 Strangers Group where hundreds of photographers from all over the world submit their street portraiture work : www.flickr.com/groups/100strangers/
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Listen, enjoy: Madonna - Beautiful Stranger (Official Music Video)
Genova is not such a big city after all: I got to the point where most of the people I meet, know at least one, sometimes more of my previous strangers.
Laura was walking with Charlie and when I told her about the 100stranger project she told me she knew this: in particular, Laura mentioned Margerita (stranger #81).
We moved to a nearby alley and I fired off around 20 images, with Charlie helping me with the reflector.
Thank you Laura, I'm pleased with the result and hope you like it too!
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This picture is #111 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
This portrait is included in the The Human Family Group. To view more street portraits and stories
I bumped into Sky outside the Wednesday Room on Stephen Ave. Sky was out delivering her resume to local restaurants and bars. She told me that she’s had a lot of experience working in the retail and catering sector; and was very hopeful of picking up some work before Christmas. I wished her luck but not before grabbing a quick portrait.
Meet Jon. Jon is 40, and he came to Germany from the USA some 6 years ago "to see Europe and travel around" as he put it. He's still here, so he must like it. 3 years ago, he met the lady of his love and got married. He earns his living making and selling balloon figures in all shapes and colours, often making the figures specifically to the customer's wish. It was a joy to watch him make children (young and old) smile and happy. The baseball cap shaded his eyes, but I couldn't ask him to take it off, since it was also his advertizing. Here he is involved in some serious sales negotiations with a group of three 14 year-old girls.
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This picture is #007 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at www.100Strangers.com
Two strangers enter the gallery on opposite sides and work their way towards each other and the the same piece of art.
While taking photos of the early morning pre-sunrise colours a stranger walked by and an opportunity presented itself!
There are lucky days when someone just jumps into your frame with a great passion to be photographed.
I finally did it, and joined the 100 Strangers group - this was a big step outside of my comfort zone! I hope I didn't shake too much.
This is Polizeioberkommisar (police inspector) Karl Vock. He has been in the Darmstadt police for 33 years, and is now a dog handler. Together with his dog Blacky, his main role is now as a contact person to the people of the town. When pressed, he said he had had some very scary moments in his time, and was now happy to be on foot patrol.
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"This picture is #001 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at www.100Strangers.com;
The famed Stranger Things Halloween House that's been drawing attention from around the world. Joliet, IL With Max airborne.
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.
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 #39 in the 100 Strangers Project - Round 3
Meet Daniella.
I met Daniella a few weeks ago when I was strolling around my favorite area near Bethesda. She was actually just entering an apparel store with her friends when I first saw her. Although I initially waited for a bit, wasn’t sure how long she would take as the light was fading and hence, I went in and finding a quiet moment I made my request. Although she was a little hesitant, I guess because she didn’t have makeup as she confided, she agreed sportingly to be my subject.
As we stepped out onto the street, we chatted a bit. Daniella is nurse in a renowned hospital in the area and works primarily in the emergency ward. Her favorite quality about herself is her kindness which I guess goes well with her chosen profession.
Her fondest memory is related to what she loves most – travelling – as she looked back at a recent trip to Cuba. I lost some of my notes from the day so am hazy on few more details. But what struck we was her poise and confidence – for someone who claimed not to be comfortable on cameras she was an absolute pleasure to photograph. Also, as in many of my subjects, I think her eyes and the “steely” almost determined look about them was something that I think really stood out.
Thank you, Daniella, for taking the time and trusting me with the pictures. It was an absolute pleasure making your acquaintance and we are thankful for all the work you do as a nurse. Wishing you all the 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.
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.
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.
Stay safe, comply with the authority strictly, stay at home, stop the chain of the virus.
Take care and help the society to recover from the crisis.
Have a nice weekend.
Hope you will enjoy the picture.
Any suggestions or criticisms are always welcome.
STRANGER AMONG YOU
I walk this earth,
at times both student and teacher
I seek out, unknown to me,
those who may need me,
those whom I may need
My Father delivers me
unto you, you unto me
A purpose divine
is served continuously
Many have known me
without ever truly knowing me
I have given unto you
that which you have allowed,
you take from me as you please
I walk on, both student and teacher
~~~
from: In The Presence Of Great Spirit
by: Rine Peck Littlefeather
Copyright 2004
Taking a picture from a stranger is different from other types of photography forms. It's relatively hard to clone those moments again. And that's why this project and all the precious moments become worthy to me.
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.