? I am thrilled that you like it Lexi. The original composition included his whole body from head to toe, but I really liked the close up because of the details, so I cropped it
PS – Thank you so much for identifying the ‘connection between the hand and the stick’….didn’t even think of that one but it works for this challenge ‘Connected’. As always, you have a good eye.
Glad you liked it Mr Badfish. The’connection’ is two-fold 1) The connection between him and me face-to-face in the park. You only see him because I am behind the camera. 2) The connection between him and the viewer(s) because he is looking out at them from the screen. And the ocean? The ocean is my home Mr Badfish. My sails have taken me to Denarau, Fiji where I hoped a bus to Suva (a city on the ocean) where I took this shot over the weekend ??
Connection…got it! I figured it was something like that, at least the part between you and him, I just wanted to hear the story if there was one, I guess. I thought maybe he was a clam expert. Fiji…jeesh, woman. I want to come back in my next life as you.
Perfect photo to render in black and white! Gorgeous detail.
I’m curious (because I wonder when I want to take a photo of a stranger), how did you approach your subject, or did you just take the shot? I’m sometimes able to shoot quickly and secretly, but most of the time not.
?Thank you so much Janis. Appreciate your compliment.
To answer your question, in general, I use multiple approaches when capturing the streets
1) shooting secretly and quickly (as you state above) as the moment presents itself. The con here is that often the shot is missed because I’m not prepared when the moment happens…but when I get it right, it is a happy day.
2) shooting secretly, but positioning myself in places where good scenes are more likely to occur so that I can better anticipate the scene. The pro is that I can spend a bit more time with the capture. The difficulty is remaining unnoticed over time.
3) asking permission beforehand – the con is ‘posed’ pictures but I have gotten some great photos this way when spending enough time with a subject that they forget they are being photographed and begin to act naturally. There are also subjects that are more comfortable acting naturally in front of a camera and don’t ‘over’ pose.
4) shooting quickly but not secretly as was the case here. I spotted this gentleman in the park with his back to me surrounded by a beautiful scene behind him. I missed that shot, but I then walked around the front of him, readied my camera with my back to him, turned around, shot the image with him looking at me. Then we smiled at each other and I moved on.
Lisa what a brilliant photo. As he gazes out toward me I wonder what he is thinking. Can he actually see me? Your image so vivid it would seem that he could look right through my computer screen.
?I am delighted that you enjoyed the image Sue! I too wonder. I can tell you that after I took the photo, he smiled at me in such a way that makes me think he was a kind, gentle soul.
A wonderful photo, Lisa. The weather must have been a little cooler than usual. I would love to know the connection between all the clothing items. I have a lot of thrift shop clothing and shoes and I often wonder who wore them before me. 😉
A very thoughtful mind indeed Ann! I love that you wonder ‘who wore it before you’ and the connection between this man’s clothing items. I did enjoy the combination of stripes and Polynesian prints his outfit. It works!
Thank you so much for your visit and kind/thoughtful words. Always a treat to hear from you here.
You are absolutely wonderful to say so Indah! Greatly appreciated. I’d planned to link to your Monochrome Monday this week but I see you’ve discontinued until WP dot com can fully accommodate InLinkz. Looking forward to seeing you relaunch the link in the future ?
Mark Roope September 8, 2015
Brilliant.. need I say more
Lisa Dorenfest September 8, 2015 — Post Author
?You’ve said it all Mark! Thank you so much for your generous compliment.
Michael September 8, 2015
A lovely portrait. I did try to like your posting but for some reason lately my likes are not going through for dot.com sites.
Lisa Dorenfest September 8, 2015 — Post Author
?Well thank you so much for your kind words Michael. Greatly appreciated.
amommasview September 8, 2015
Great 🙂
Lisa Dorenfest September 8, 2015 — Post Author
I’m glad you think so Sandra ?
Michelle Hill September 8, 2015
Another stunning photo. Beautifully shot.
Lisa Dorenfest September 8, 2015 — Post Author
You are wonderful to say so Michelle. And I am SOOOOO excited that we are going to see each other when you visit Fiji! Woo Hoo!
Michelle Hill September 8, 2015
Me too!
lexklein September 8, 2015
I keep zooming in to see more of the amazing details here, especially the connection between hand and stick. And what soulful eyes and face!
Lisa Dorenfest September 8, 2015 — Post Author
? I am thrilled that you like it Lexi. The original composition included his whole body from head to toe, but I really liked the close up because of the details, so I cropped it
Faraday's Candle November 4, 2015
Great job with that!
Lisa Dorenfest September 9, 2015 — Post Author
PS – Thank you so much for identifying the ‘connection between the hand and the stick’….didn’t even think of that one but it works for this challenge ‘Connected’. As always, you have a good eye.
Anabel Marsh September 8, 2015
What a very expressive face! Beautiful portrait
Lisa Dorenfest September 8, 2015 — Post Author
Thank you for your visit and kind words Anabel!
brittabottle September 8, 2015
So poignant and powerful.
Lisa Dorenfest September 9, 2015 — Post Author
Thank you Britta. I can’t wait to see the images you capture in Thailand! 2 weeks to go!
LDG luciledegodoy September 8, 2015
This is that type of photo that one must just contemplate and enjoy. Stunning. Great interpretation of the challenge.
Lisa Dorenfest September 9, 2015 — Post Author
Thank you for your kind words Lucile. I thought of your beautiful portrait series from August when I took this one
LDG luciledegodoy September 10, 2015
You’re so kind Lisa. Your portrait has your eye and talent imprinted in it.
Terri Webster Schrandt September 8, 2015
Wow, this photo is so clear…the veins in his hands, the expression on his face. Excellent capture of the this moment!
Lisa Dorenfest September 9, 2015 — Post Author
? You never fail to bring a smile to my face Terri! Thank you for your kindness and for sharing!
badfish September 9, 2015
A marvelous portrait, such character! Such excellent focus. Perfect in B&W. But what’s the “connection”? And where’s the clam? And ocean?
Lisa Dorenfest September 9, 2015 — Post Author
Glad you liked it Mr Badfish. The’connection’ is two-fold 1) The connection between him and me face-to-face in the park. You only see him because I am behind the camera. 2) The connection between him and the viewer(s) because he is looking out at them from the screen. And the ocean? The ocean is my home Mr Badfish. My sails have taken me to Denarau, Fiji where I hoped a bus to Suva (a city on the ocean) where I took this shot over the weekend ??
badfish September 11, 2015
Connection…got it! I figured it was something like that, at least the part between you and him, I just wanted to hear the story if there was one, I guess. I thought maybe he was a clam expert. Fiji…jeesh, woman. I want to come back in my next life as you.
Lisa Dorenfest September 11, 2015 — Post Author
?Well that is just about the nicest thing anyone has ever said about my life Mr Badfish ?
badfish September 12, 2015
Hmmm. But you do realize just how blessed you are, right…even if you earned it. Or especially if you earned it. Connection!
Lisa Dorenfest September 12, 2015 — Post Author
? I am a very lucky girl ⛵️
badfish September 16, 2015
Let’s have a raise of hands: who thinks this is the understatement of the year?
Lisa Dorenfest September 17, 2015 — Post Author
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Lisa Dorenfest September 9, 2015 — Post Author
Ooooo, I forgot to answer the clam question. Damn. You’ve got me there. Stumped. But here is a shell for Duncan ?. Best I could do ?
badfish September 11, 2015
HA! You da man, woman!!!!
Lisa Dorenfest September 11, 2015 — Post Author
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thirdeyemom September 9, 2015
What a beautiful photo Lisa!
Lisa Dorenfest September 10, 2015 — Post Author
You are wonderful to say so Nicole. Thank you so much for your visit and kindness
Retirementallychallenged.com September 9, 2015
Perfect photo to render in black and white! Gorgeous detail.
I’m curious (because I wonder when I want to take a photo of a stranger), how did you approach your subject, or did you just take the shot? I’m sometimes able to shoot quickly and secretly, but most of the time not.
Lisa Dorenfest September 10, 2015 — Post Author
?Thank you so much Janis. Appreciate your compliment.
To answer your question, in general, I use multiple approaches when capturing the streets
1) shooting secretly and quickly (as you state above) as the moment presents itself. The con here is that often the shot is missed because I’m not prepared when the moment happens…but when I get it right, it is a happy day.
2) shooting secretly, but positioning myself in places where good scenes are more likely to occur so that I can better anticipate the scene. The pro is that I can spend a bit more time with the capture. The difficulty is remaining unnoticed over time.
3) asking permission beforehand – the con is ‘posed’ pictures but I have gotten some great photos this way when spending enough time with a subject that they forget they are being photographed and begin to act naturally. There are also subjects that are more comfortable acting naturally in front of a camera and don’t ‘over’ pose.
4) shooting quickly but not secretly as was the case here. I spotted this gentleman in the park with his back to me surrounded by a beautiful scene behind him. I missed that shot, but I then walked around the front of him, readied my camera with my back to him, turned around, shot the image with him looking at me. Then we smiled at each other and I moved on.
kirsten September 10, 2015
Fantastic shot, Lisa!! Love the crop you did on it. Really makes one focus on the details.
Lisa Dorenfest September 10, 2015 — Post Author
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Lignum Draco September 10, 2015
Nice and interesting street portrait. Now I’m wondering, what’s his story?
Lisa Dorenfest September 10, 2015 — Post Author
?Glad you liked the image. I can tell you that after this image was snapped, he gave me a kind, gentle smile.
ledrakenoir September 10, 2015
Excellent… 🙂
Lisa Dorenfest September 10, 2015 — Post Author
Thank you Drake ?
Sue Slaght September 11, 2015
Lisa what a brilliant photo. As he gazes out toward me I wonder what he is thinking. Can he actually see me? Your image so vivid it would seem that he could look right through my computer screen.
Lisa Dorenfest September 11, 2015 — Post Author
?I am delighted that you enjoyed the image Sue! I too wonder. I can tell you that after I took the photo, he smiled at me in such a way that makes me think he was a kind, gentle soul.
Gallivanta September 12, 2015
A wonderful photo, Lisa. The weather must have been a little cooler than usual. I would love to know the connection between all the clothing items. I have a lot of thrift shop clothing and shoes and I often wonder who wore them before me. 😉
Lisa Dorenfest September 12, 2015 — Post Author
A very thoughtful mind indeed Ann! I love that you wonder ‘who wore it before you’ and the connection between this man’s clothing items. I did enjoy the combination of stripes and Polynesian prints his outfit. It works!
Thank you so much for your visit and kind/thoughtful words. Always a treat to hear from you here.
Indah Susanti September 16, 2015
Stunning image, Lisa – his expression and composition are perfect!
Lisa Dorenfest September 17, 2015 — Post Author
You are absolutely wonderful to say so Indah! Greatly appreciated. I’d planned to link to your Monochrome Monday this week but I see you’ve discontinued until WP dot com can fully accommodate InLinkz. Looking forward to seeing you relaunch the link in the future ?
themofman September 17, 2015
Okay mister, we’re gonna be cool. Everybody just be cool!
Lisa Dorenfest September 17, 2015 — Post Author
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