Goth Couple by pcoulson

Goth Couple

I notice this couple shopping in Brighouse today I just had to ask if I could take their photograph, I started by asking about their Goth style clothing they explained both had been into goth music and culture since the 1980's at this point I produced my camera and they agreed to have there photograph taken,
for those unfamiliar with goths here is brief explanation, someone who likes the darker side of things, dress in black clothing and usually listen to death metal and goth music, the goth subculture began in England during the early 1980's in the gothic rock scene, an offshoot of the post-punk genre, notable groups are Siouxsie and the Banshees, Joy Division and Bauhaus:)
A cracking double portrait, Peter, fabulous detail, lovely smiles and great focus and dof. (So Bauhaus has a meaning other than architecture then....)
December 3rd, 2016  
Have a friend whose daughter was Goth in Highschool. She wore only black clothing and once said she would consider other colors only if they were a darker shade of black. 😎
December 3rd, 2016  
Excellent shot. I am sure they were so pleased that you asked to take their photo.
Zoe always had leanings towards Goth, I could just imagine her in an outfit similar to the lady here.
December 3rd, 2016  
@quietpurplehaze Thank you for your lovely comments Hazel must admit I thought Bauhaus was an art school in Germany that combined crafts and the fine arts, famous for its approach to design:)
December 4th, 2016  
@pcoulson

Yes, that's it - Goth has probably appropriated its name. I feel some 'interrogation' coming on!)
December 4th, 2016  
@sarasotab Thank you for finding the time to comment and add as a Fav. they are both appreciated Robert, we don't see so many about in the UK now that's why I approached them:)
December 4th, 2016  
@onewing Thanks Babs used to be all the rage back in the day, you never know the reaction you'll get when you approach and ask they both seamed pleased I asked:)
December 4th, 2016  
@quietpurplehaze Very interesting link Hazel as a fan of David Bowie I remember Bauhaus did one of the best ever covers of Ziggy Stardus I've done so interrogation myself and found a youtube clip of them performing it live see what you think, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJ1ilWEqUo4
December 4th, 2016  
@pcoulson

Peter, thanks I will - later as we are just off for a photoshoot!!
December 4th, 2016  
I didn't think the goths smiled! Great capture of some interesting folks, Peter.
December 5th, 2016  
@stray_shooter Well they do if I'm about to take their portrait Ron or was it they were just laughing at the old git with the camera, lol:)
December 5th, 2016  
@pcoulson

I did seek out this video but I'm not at all qualified to comment.....
December 5th, 2016  
Прекрасные портреты у вас,Питер!
December 6th, 2016  
@simta Большое спасибо за ваши комментарии Татьяна, Они были так рады, я попросил, чтобы принять их портрет :)
December 6th, 2016  
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