The Smokers Refuge

Westlake Plaza, Seattle

[Richard Tyson]

Perfect composition, all the other people really make this great. The chess guys and the benchee

[MamaBec]

Your photos say so much!

[Bill Dodsworth]

Very nice capture!

[Rick Schies]

That is a great photo that depicts life's little pleasures.

[Carole Mattingly]

She looks totally absorbed in that cigarette.

[Stephanie Nguyen]

Now whenever I walk past Westlake Plaza I wonder whether I'm going to see you in the middle of shooting another neat photo haha.

[Constance Brinkley]

@attraversi It would be funny if we ended up shooting each other!

[LiftWithYourSoul]

another fabulous urban shot. love the b&w

[Bonnie McClendon]

hahahaha fabulous! man, I'm missing Seattle right about now - in desperate need of a vacation. :)

[Cassie Eberle]

@attraversi I always wonder the same thing!!

Another beautiful photo!

[Ana Valle]

I like you pics like a kid enjoying a history telling .
Thanks

[Susan Klassen]

Awesome capture!

[robinwarner]

great title and capture. love it

[Christopher Byrd]

You are the Black and White Queen! I just don't feel right photographing random people, Does anyone say anything to you?

[Alecio]

Beautiful photo, so natural!

[Tan man]

Smoking in public places still allowed?

[oselleso]

I love the gray scale in a photo

[Deb Mayne]

Love black and white. Nice shot.

[Constance Brinkley]

@meshinka No, I am really quick and try to shoot when they are not looking. I try not to be an in your face street photographer.

[Constance Brinkley]

@jamestan Only in certain places.

[Isabel]

Happy New Year Constance...I did it...I got to Seattle Thurs and saw the Space Needle and went to the Picasso exhibit and ate at Pike's Place. I have always loved your city, but it was so extra this time after so long away and having had your photos as vicarious visits and a wonderful man to enjoy it with. Thank you for sharing your city.

[Constance Brinkley]

@dosmanoisabel Welcome back to the states. I am so glad you enjoyed the city and you went to all my favorite places. How long are you staying? Miss your photos.

[Isabel]

Thank you. I will be back home in Spokane in about 2 weeks and I hope to do some great city photography of my city, much inspired by you.

[Constance Brinkley]

@dosmanoisabel Looking forward to it. Have a wonderful New Year.

[Graham Harcombe]

Superb shot. Just a perceptive view captured. excellent.

[Steve Harvey]

Perfect framing, there is a wonderful triangle between the three people/groups of people. Well captured. You are inspiring me for even more street photography!

[Mick Porter]

Makes me feel like taking up smoking - not! This shot is so well composed.

[Peggy Sirk]

Great shot. She is so encapsulated in her own time and space ~ totally oblivious to the fact the moment has been captured.

[Annie Charalambous]

I like the way you've framed this

[Fiona Kierans Dunne]

Oh she looks like she is really enjoying her ciggy.....I'd quite like one now myself lol Great shot Constance :)

[Kirsty .P]

She is enjoying the moment,wonderfully composed.

[Julia Richards]

Brilliant! If only she was a bit separated from the background, though, that might have been a more powerful shot. But I really like this, Constance! :D

[Sue Stephenson (Swazzette)]

Wonderful! :-)

[Tracey Hatcher]

very nice concept

[Slava]

Great capture! There's so much to look at!

[Shannon Pitton]

Ah yes, time to head outside for the smoke. Makes me glad I never took up the habit so that I am not foced to hang out outside in whatever weather getting my fix; you can have chocolate anywhere!

[Tiina Kaaria]

Smoking is bad but your shot is great.

[peter/zipp]

@seattle Hey another cool composed b&w joy.
Had my 1st attempt today at people photos, and was asked to leave a shopping centre by security..!

[Naomi]

This works well in black and white :)

[Diana Moss]

Very interesting photo of people passing the time of day, I find your street shots fascinating

[Constance Brinkley]

@sleepdozer57 Oh no! Ha, don't give up. Can't wait to see what you will capture. Thanks for your nice comments.

[Karen Lepp]

As always, a great capture!

[Henriette Sparkes]

Wow this is seriously brilliant...fav for me. I love everything about it...the woman and her cigarette with so much going on around her. The composition is faultless and I love your treatment in B&W.

[Brad Johnson]

Poor exile. Love this in black and white.

[Jennifer Loftin]

Great shot! She looks deep in thought - and enjoyment.

[Crystal Drake]

I like this in b&w. Great mood to it!

[momeraths]

I love this shot!!! well done!

[Laura Demko]

awesome shot in b&w!

[FunnyFace]

Missed this one! Its a wonderful shot, I love how she's been all on her own - kinda how smokers are portrayed these days!