Going to the supermarket for ciggies by kali66

Going to the supermarket for ciggies

get-pushed from Daryl is to take photos of people

I was shooting from the hip while in town, and mostly just got bits of people..... when will I learn? At least it was just the hat I lopped off in this one.
I liked this guy, and his doggie, when he came back he had a packet of Pall Mall, assuming he was buying them for himself smoking hasn't killed him in a hurry, unless he is really 45.

I took some photos of the fish shop lady, but because I asked her she went a bit self-conscious..."Oh it will be terrible " she said, and she was right, not because she wasn't photogenic as she thought but because when she knew I was taking them her face was unnatural, and when she didn't the camera was all over the place!
@darylo this was nerve wracking lol. I could get better photos if I was bolder. but as this guy was quite unsteady on his feet its appropriate that it is on a lean I tell myself, pity about the hat. but I love the dog barking its little head off!
November 26th, 2013  
I think this is great, especially his expression!
November 26th, 2013  
@kaesebiscuit its really growing on me this photo, thanks
November 26th, 2013  
This is great, and the angle gives it a lot of flavor!
November 26th, 2013  
ha ha - no, not 45 - but a truly wonderful face on this great old guy !! really like the angle of the camera & the frantic but barking on mute - makes it look a little conspiratorial but as if he's in on it too :o)
November 26th, 2013  
Sem
what a character, love that face and the ankle biter going mad in the background, looks great in b&w
November 26th, 2013  
what a wonderful face - and I rather like it with his head cropped off. Fantastic photo for your challenge.
November 26th, 2013  
Very authentic capture and that dog in the car (seen at second view) is not amused. I find this is one of the most difficult kind of photography! I would not like to be photographed without being asked before … privacy … But those captures mostly look so interesting. And you did a great job here :o)
November 26th, 2013  
cool shot! love the processing!!
November 26th, 2013  
I really like the composition you got with the hat chopped a bit and shooting from the hip. Very nice processing and a cool photo for your challenge.
November 26th, 2013  
Nice capture, very brave and I love the processing
November 26th, 2013  
Love this - firstly for the way you have captured this man, he has a lovely face with a bit of spark and I reckon if he can make the effort to get out to the shops he can smoke all he wants; secondly, I love these candid shots and suck at them so great attempt!
November 27th, 2013  
This is great, love the expression on his happy face!
November 27th, 2013  
Really cool! I love my camera phone for subtle street photography.
November 27th, 2013  
Wonderful capture
November 27th, 2013  
Fantastic shot and love the processing. He certainly is an interesting character.
November 27th, 2013  
This is wonderful!!! What an amazing expression you've captured. I like your title.
November 27th, 2013  
Ok, I have to fav this! It's wonderful, tilt and all! And that dog!!!! Priceless. Just so you know, I didn't meant that all portraits had to be strangers--just an option if you wanted. I don't want it to be nerve-wracking. Ask friends or colleagues. No pressure, but dang girl, this is gooooood! :)
November 27th, 2013  
@darylo no I do know, somehow shooting a stranger while pretending you aren't is even easier than asking someone I know... we will see what happens :)
November 27th, 2013  
I dig the angle and the processing, every time I shot from the hip I get nothing usable. This is cool, love his expression.
November 27th, 2013  
i love the photo u present us here - the way it is framed, the persons expression - really strong!
and it is not easy to take pictures of strangers. i think both, the person in front of camera as well as the person behind the camera need to be confident, it requires a certain level of trust between both - and that takes a little bit of time and communication. this will be the "grand challenge" i gave myself for the next few months - to practice that.
November 27th, 2013  
Glad I was in the car when I saw you. Great shot!
November 27th, 2013  
Seriously awesome. The composition is really good and the character is superb.
November 27th, 2013  
@buccleugh haha, you should be scared lol, one day......
November 28th, 2013  
@apogee2012 thankyou Britt Nhi, I miss your mum's posts , how is she doing?
November 28th, 2013  
@mbrunner thanks Martin, a grand challenge for sure
November 28th, 2013  
@soren thanks, makes me feel not so bad about all the misses :)
November 28th, 2013  
wonderful hip shot - and beautifully processed!
November 30th, 2013  
You are so polite, I would just shoot. I did some street photographing; I love the excitement in action.
December 2nd, 2013  
I just love this!! Fav!
December 2nd, 2013  
FAV!
December 6th, 2013  
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