100 Strangers : Round 4 : No. 330 : Mitchell by phil_howcroft

100 Strangers : Round 4 : No. 330 : Mitchell

My wife, daughters and granddaughter all went to a local park in Nottingham today, Carrington Pirate Park. Nottingham City Council had a free event. A theatre group, Jellyfish Theatre, performed a play for children and adults, “The Wagon of Dreams”, an adventure with mermaids, mermen, sharks, jellyfish and lots of audience participation,

We took a picnic and sat in the sun, played on the swings and slides and took in the play. A really nice family event on a sunny summer afternoon.

After the production had finished the actors met the public, for photos and chats. My wife and I said hello to one of the actors, Mitchell and Willow had her photo taken with him. I asked Mitchell if I could take his photo for my street photography / strangers project. I asked him if the could stick his head out of the window of the “Wagon of Dreams” (a two berth caravan). “Shall I stick one of the animals out too” asked Mitchell, “Yes brilliant” I said.

So this is Mitchel a Nottingham Actor. He went to drama school in London and is now part of the Jellyfish Theatre company. Mitchell is 29 and has been acting since his teens. I showed him some photos on the back of the camera and he really liked them. I told Mitchell the show went well and everyone in the audience was engaged.

Good luck with you acting career Mitchell, thank you for letting me take your photo.
The perfect portrait to express the feeling of your fun day.
August 19th, 2022  
Ooh ! what a delightful fun capture , so bright and cheerful - instantly made me smile ! fav
August 19th, 2022  
This is a great composition! You find the way to always present a creative background or composition in your portraits.
August 19th, 2022  
@allie912 @beryl Beryl / Alison , it was my idea to get Mitchel to stick his head out of the window, I thought it would make a great photo as we were watching the production :)
August 19th, 2022  
@corinnec thanks Corinne, I am pleased you like this, it is difficult not to smile at the photo :)
August 19th, 2022  
That’s a fab composition! Huge smile!
August 20th, 2022  
Oh how cute! I can just see you grinning while you shot this too.
August 20th, 2022  
This is fantastic! So colourful and fun, and his face is so expressive.
August 20th, 2022  
I love your project so much. I have fun with mine but yours seems seriously wonderful.
August 20th, 2022  
what a great capture
August 20th, 2022  
What a happy portrait!
August 20th, 2022  
That is just fabulous!
August 20th, 2022  
Show looked a lot of fun, nicely framed portrait.
August 20th, 2022  
Wonderful shot. Mitchell looks great and happy at his work. Fav.
August 20th, 2022  
what a great happy colourful image - and the framing is superb
August 20th, 2022  
What an engaging photo. Great smile
August 20th, 2022  
Wonderful shot again Phil
August 20th, 2022  
What a fun afternoon for you all Phil….it looks a very well produced event. Willow would have loved being there with you all. Number two not long off I expect? Super photo of Mitchell.
August 20th, 2022  
@carole_sandford thanks Carole, a great smile for sure

@marlboromaam yes I did smile taking the shot mags

@ljmanning glad you think so Laura :)

@pandorasecho awww dixie that Is such a lovely comment, thank you so much

@pdulis cheers Peter

@amyk sure is Amy

@jamibann thanks Issi, I knew it would be good as I clicked :)

@boxplayer thanks Box' it was an amazing afternoon :)

@sangwann thanks dione, for your lovely comment

@helenhall thanks Helen, I knew the framing would work , a frame within a frame :)

@busylady thanks Judith , it do like the photo :)

@delboy207 cheers del boy that's kind of you

@happypat thanks Pat, Willow's brother or sister is due in the first week of September , so any day now, exciting isn't it :) Glad you like the photo

August 20th, 2022  
That's such a quirky and original portrait! Fav.
August 20th, 2022  
Sounds like a fun time
August 20th, 2022  
Oh wow! what a great photo ...love it!
August 21st, 2022  
Fantastic capture and sounds like it was fun
August 21st, 2022  
@phil_howcroft knew it must be any time…..prayers all goes well & you are delivered of a healthy beautiful grandchild! Look forward to the photos!!
August 21st, 2022  
Wonderful character shot, fav
August 21st, 2022  
If you are happy and you know it, your face will surely show it...
August 21st, 2022  
Very cool!
August 21st, 2022  
Great fun
August 21st, 2022  
Sounds like a fun time was enjoyed. Fabulous capture, it makes me smile
August 22nd, 2022  
Congrats on TT!
August 26th, 2022  
This photo is on Top 20 Chart. Congratulations!
August 27th, 2022  
What an awesome shot, well deserved for the TT
August 27th, 2022  
oh Phil this is amazing . Brilliant color and you have captured his personality so well. So happy to see it on the TT
August 28th, 2022  
How did I miss this delightful image? Congrats on TT and smiling out loud.
August 28th, 2022  
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