Sasha [Stranger #5]

This picture is #5 in the 100 Strangers Project - Round 3

 

Meet Saasha

 

Was lucky to come across some amazing strangers despite the limited time in Prague - Yulia, Louise, Oliver and last but not the least Saasha.

 

I met Saasha on the last evening of our trip as we were strolling the Xmas markets. Unfortunately it was already late so natural light was already a big issue plus I did not have a lot of lighting equipment. But when I met this young lady with her companion (her brother I later learned) I decide to take a chance despite the limitation.

 

Once I approached them and made my request, relieved that she accepted (language was my concern) we chatted a little before clicking a few shots. Sasha is a student doing her Masters - she lives in St. Petersburg in Russia. Her favorite memory - she said was her cat. When I reiterated I was referring to her memory - she said the time she spent with cat which she was very fond of made it special. She loved reading and hanging out with her friends. She had a difficult time initially thinking about her best quality - her brother said that he obviously loves everything about her but she had great charisma. Sasha added that she had a nice sense of humor - her brother playfully disagreed. Personally I do agree with her brother that she had great presence and knew that she stood out. When she spoke, she spoke in deliberate well thought out manner, and came across a strong determined young lady.

 

For the lighting, I used high ISO and also tried to the available light from the bulbs in the Xmas market carts, facing her towards the light.

 

Thanks a lot Saasha (and your brother) for letting me photograph you. Hope you had a great time in Prague. If you would like a hi-res copy of the images do let me know. All the very best to you both

 

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.

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