I met this chap and his dog this afternoon whilst trying some street photography. Initially his dog wanted to befriend mine, which was a great icebreaker.
I explained I was killing some time waiting for my mobile phone to have a new battery fitted and was trying to take some shots of the town. We then had a conversation about how years ago the Market Square was the go to place for some action as it was full of people, even during the week. I was surprised to find it as quiet as it was with very little happening and we both came to conclude that the out of town supermarkets had effectively killed town centres.
After my request to a surfer yesterday for a picture, and his refusal, I had felt quite squashed and my fragile confidence suffered a large dent. However, this kind man chatted away and I decided to risk asking him for a picture.
He seemed quite happy with my suggestion and he certainly gave my deflated confidence a lift which I was in dire need of!
Oh, Phil - don't let the sour puss get to you! This is great and your capture and narrative more than make up for the arss hole who refused you. He just didn't know what he was missing.
He looks like a friendly guy. Great street shot! I feel like it takes great courage to ask a stranger for a photo. I am glad you did not give up after the refusal.
@pamalama Thanks. I do find it hard. Few people refuse but when one does I never want to open myself up to another refusal. This chap was chatting away to me for about 10 mins before I plucked up courage.
Getting rejected is horrible, I would hate that and I'm not sure I would have the confidence to ask again. 100 strangers is a great challenge. Good on you. And how nice for this guy and his dog to be so obliging. Great pic.
Dogs connect people. In such a situation, it is much easier to establish contacts with strangers. It's great that you dared and you have a beautiful portrait.
March 17th, 2023
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