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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 came across Danny outside the Nelson's Head pub in Hastings talking to one of the fishermen I know. I am considering a new project in Hastings photographing people I come across with a view to self publishing a book at the end of the year. What struck me most about Danny was his laugh - it was incredibly loud and incredibly infectious. His nickname is Zu-Zu (although he said it was Za-Za - very confusing!) which Jim, the fisherman said is the noise he makes when he starts to laugh.
I normally like my portraits in monochrome, but because of the limited colour palette, decided to put this out in colour.
Danny is part of my project to photograph 100 strangers www.flickr.com/groups/100strangers/
This is also another submission to the Human Family Group - for more photographs, see: www.flickr.com/groups/thehumanfamily/
This picture is #16 in my second 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
See my first set here: Bomvu's 100 Strangers"
I hadn't planned on shooting strangers today but come lunch time it was a beautiful day and I'd had a mad busy morning and needed some air. I had my camera with me as I had another project planned for after work so decided to take a walk.
I'm still really keen on trying to capture 'style' pictures and while walking along a street where there was harsh direct sun passed this gorgeous girl who looked fab. But the light was wrong, the street was busy and it didn't seem right. So I kept on walking, took a right and walked down another street that looked slightly more promising light wise. I then came to a spot where the sun was filling in off of an office block and thought it would make a good setting. So I stopped to look around and who did I see walking down the same road and coming my way but the same girl that had caught my eye earlier.
Well my luck was in because Sophie was happy to pose for me so I got to work.
I've chosen another diptych, partly because I'm starting to like them and partly because I had trouble deciding between the two pictures.
The one on the right was the first one and Sophie hit this pose without direction. The one on the left was after I suggested another pose though she didn't take much prompting. Clearly this lady has style.
I really love the simple cut and colouring of her dress, it is simple, elegant and makes her look fantastic.
Sophie's a student in the area though I didn't ask for any more detail than that. I didn't want to take up too much of her time and I had the pictures that I wanted.
Thanks so much Sophie for giving me your time today. I hope you like your picture as much as I do. Please get in touch if you'd like a high res copy of either picture or of the full diptych.
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"What doesn't kill you simply makes you stranger!" — The Dark Knight
Heath Ledger will always be THE Joker to me. Seen in my neighbourhood.
As I walked up Glastonbury Tor I saw Rob, sitting at the top, playing his guitar. When I reached him he looked like he was about to go. He was putting the instrument into its case. He smiled as I approached. I took this as a good sign. Rob readily agreed when I asked if I might take his photo for my strangers project. I sat down next to him and we chatted for a bit.
I asked if Rob was a local. “I am now!” he said. Rob and his family moved to Glastonbury last week! It had been their dream and the move had taken them about 2 years.
Rob is a musician. He tutors and produces music. He is looking forward to setting up a studio in their new house. At present there are still boxes to unpack and they have to decide which room will become the studio before Rob can work out any soundproofing requirements.
Thank you Rob for putting off your breakfast for a few minutes to chat with me. It was great to meet you. Best wishes for you and your family in your new home.
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This picture is #26 in the 100 Strangers Project - Round 3
Meet Michelly.
Its been a long time that I have shot a stranger portrait no surprises given the pandemic and lockdown situation over the last year.
Although I have done a few paid sessions over the last few months with all safety considerations, in all honesty I have really missed the strangers project.
So the other day when I was at the gym and I happened to notice Michelly walk by working out focused on her routine, it was difficult to ignore the temptation of attempting another stranger portrait. Coincidentally this was the same location I had photographed my very first stranger, Ariel, few short years ago. It was a extra daunting challenge approaching a stranger especially in these times and having a meaningful interaction. Plus with the masks its not always easy to create a connection. But I took a chance and finding a quiet moment approached Michelly and made my request. Luckily after hearing me out and viewing my work on the phone she agreed to be a part of the project. After she completed her workout we headed outside and did a few pics just behind the gym.
Michelly undoubtedly is a beautiful woman. But even more impressive is just the way she carries herself - her poise and striking personality showing through even with a mask on. In fact, she may have had some hesitation given that she had just finished her workout and wasn't really ready for a photoshoot - sweat, hair messed up and all. But somewhere I felt that is what would make the pictures raw and real and she had the looks and the attitude to carry it off. To her credit she still went ahead with the pics showing great confidence and trusting me on the thinking. The extremely cold weather and wind didnt help matters much. But Michelly was extremely comfortable on camera pulling of some strong poses effortlessly and with great attitude - even as we chatted and learned a little more about her.
A Brazilian by birth, she recently became a proud US citizen. I was actually surprised to know is a mother to a 17 year old teenager. She is a software developer working freelance with website development and a host of technologies - indeed beauty with brains. Her favorite quality about herself is her determination - which she believes is really important. Her favorite memory that she looks with a lot of fondness is the birth of her daughter. Michelly has diverse set of hobbies with varied interests including website/application development, spending time with family, reading, horse-riding, visiting the beach and practicing Brazilian jujitsu (this didn't surprise me actually just based on the way she moved).
Thanks much Michelly 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 #5 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at www.100strangers.com/Default.aspx
Say hello to Gail, the toughest little 80 pound gal I ever met. She has been kicking cancer's ass for years. She has had more chemo and radiation than most people can imagine and you would never know by her smile and gentle charm that the cancer has spread to her lungs. She had her adorable dog, Kayla with her and you can tell that little dog is loved and pampered. The dog was as mellow as Gail is and I just fell in love with both of them.
No es frecuente ver vuelvepiedras (Arenaria interpres) en las orillas de fango de la marisma salada, prefieren las costas arenosas y, sobre todo, rocosas. Pero todos los años un pequeño grupo de menos de diez ejemplares aparece por la marisma, en este caso luciendo su precioso plumaje nupcial.
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Turnstones (Arenaria interpres) are not often seen on the muddy shores of the salt marsh; they prefer sandy and, above all, rocky shores. However, every year a small group of fewer than ten individuals appears in the marsh, in this case displaying their beautiful breeding plumage.
Abandoned house, Grant County, Washington State.
I've had this one on the back burner for a while and finally decided to do something with it.
She sat next to me on the plane eating candy and her friends who sat in front of me, helped her. They ate lots of it.
She overheard me talking about the 100 Strangers Project and she asked if she could participate. I said she could and I asked her to to tell me something special about herself that she would love to share.
"I love eating candy," she said with the biggest grin on her face. She had been eating pop rocks (they pop inside of your mouth) and some other candy that looked like red liquid glue. In fact, she poured the red ooze on this rock candy lolipop and sprinkled it with pop rocks. "This is the best ," she told me, "do you want to try some?" I kindly turned down her offer.
I asked her if she was concerned about her teeth, she said no. I also asked her if her mom let her eat this much candy. She shook her head vigorously and said, "no way! my mom won't let me but she's not on the plane." I laughed and she assured me she would brush her teeth when she got off the plane.
What a delight to have great company and a wonderful photo from one so happy and full of energy. I enjoyed meeting and talking with her. I hoped she did brush her teeth.
This picture is #9 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at www.flickr.com/groups/100strangers/
Wow, it's been about ten months since I did a stranger. For shame! Well, with the weather improving, I think I'll probably be doing more. Good thing there's no time limit for this project.
Anyway, I was so lucky to be able to spend most of this lovely day strolling all around Detroit. I cannot remember seeing this hot dog stand, I swear it was a crepe place. Anyway, I went over to inquire about the place and met David. He informed me they had been open for just about a year. I was really surprised that there was so little traffic around here because it was still mid afternoon. David seemed to enjoy his job and I told him if I hadn't already eaten I would definitely have ordered one of his lunch specials. For sure I'll pop in some day soon, although those tables might be a little high for me to eat off of.
This is #14 in my 100 Strangers project. See more at 100 Strangers
We met John at the Potters Shed at the Petrie Country Markets. He said he played with clay where his wife was a wonderful potter.
He was proud of his braces as he bought them at a market in La Bourne in France.
This picture is #12 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
It should be fairly obvious why Katy stood out for me. Her bold red and black colours just called for capturing.
She told me about her struggle with finding equally minded artists to work with. Her style is synonymous with retro/vintage and she does drama and a little bit of modelling.
Despite all that she also mentioned that she would like to be a Professor: "I love learning and studying. I know I dress like this and do modelling so it seems unusual, but I like the idea of teaching and being part of a learning academy.”
This picture is #091 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
A candid photo of a girl who I have met by chance along an uncrowded road near the town proper of Subic, Zambales, Philippines.
Being stranger in a foreign land is not easy , it takes skills and effort to adapt to new environment and culture , sometimes a head twist to others is necessary even if you are master of wilderness
A Stranger - 30 Seconds Project.
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Hi
I recently met Chloe as part of this project at the iconic Circular Quay (Sydney CBD). It was quite an interesting meetup as we chatted for about an hour or so about her visit to Sydney from Adelaide. We met at the museum of contemporary art near the Rocks. I got immediately interested about her different tattoos. She works as a manager for a retail chain and since she has to work a lot she came to Sydney for a change. Since Adelaide is much smaller compared to Sydney, it attracted her for its liveliness and activity. Even with a complete stranger, she was very friendly and very cooperative and that made this session super fun and engaging.
There are a lot more to this and if you are interested about the whole episode, please head over to my website following this link as it contains much more information and many more images.
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This picture is #57 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
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Armed with my 50mm I must have spent at least a couple of hours near this alley where I have already shoot Yvonneè, stranger #98.
Three young ladies were walking in the distance and my antennas suggested to take a closer look: by the time I put my hand in the pocket to grab a card, they disappeared inside a shop: never mind.
A fee minutes later, while seeking other potential strangers, the ladies reappeared and were walking in my direction.
The lady who initialy caught my attention, didn't seem really interested to my request but fortunately, her friends convinved her to partecipate: I don't know why, but when this happens I come up with images that please me!
Meet Rosy.
I asked her just to stand in the middle of this alley and she did the rest; just a few images and not much else: not even a facebook connection.
Thank you Rosy, it was an intense experience for me and I hope you like the portrait as much as I do; I have a few more images to share if you get in touch
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This picture is #102 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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I was walking around Flowertown Park in Summerville today, hoping to find someone to photograph. I didn't hold out much hope, as most of the time when I walk that park, I don't run into anyone I want to take pictures of. But, lady luck was with me today.
As I rounded the corner of the path, I see this handsome fellow taking pictures of himself. I thought that was a good sign! He had a Canon camera mounted on one tripod, and I think it was wirelessly tethered to his phone on another tripod so he could see himself. It was a pretty nice setup.
I got to talkng photography with Mal for a few minutes. He said that he had only been shooting for about two years, and didn't consider himself a photographer. I say I consider anyone shooting with this type of setup a photographer in my book! I would love to see some of the pictures you have taken, Mal. And maybe you might even think about joining the Flickr 100 Strangers group. It's an awesome group, and a great place to grow your knowledge!
Mal had a rugged, powerful look about him. The first thing that hit my little klunker is that I wanted to shoot him low to give him a more powerful look. I also wanted a little more of a dramatic look to set off his features, so I wanted to split the light (sun on one side, shadow on the other). I kind of wish I had gotten him to cross his arms in front of his chest, but otherwise than that I like the way this turned out.
Mal, it was really nice chatting with you today. You seem like such a kind-hearted person. I hope you like this portrait of you, and I hope you keep shooting too! Have a very happy New Year!
This picture is #58 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.
So .. because I'm so un-stressed and have lots of free time ... not ... I'm starting a project of 100 Strangers.
... lol. I'm so bored, I'm making already existing projects MORE involving.
This is Lucas, he is a little boy that I didn't even know that lives on my street. I found out today that if you walk up and down the street with 35 ballons, children will come from places you didn't know existed.
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