100 Strangers #33 by fbailey

100 Strangers #33

This is Alex, who I met this afternoon in the supermarket car park. I was sitting in my car wondering where I'd put my shopping list when he pulled up beside me, and told me it was good to see a car like mine still on the road. Apparently he used to have the same model until 2004 but had parted with her when he went to live in NZ. We had a lovely chat about cars, Great Danes and Brexit and when I asked if I could please take his photo for my 100 Strangers Project, he replied "Well, we're not really strangers now". So here is my new friend Alex, who I thoroughly enjoyed meeting.
that sounds a brilliant encounter
April 4th, 2019  
what a great stranger story - and the photo makes him look as friendly as he sounds. "I was sitting in my car wondering where I'd put my shopping list " - story of my life!
April 4th, 2019  
What a lovely story FB, and he looks like a very interesting sort of bloke. What car do you drive?
April 5th, 2019  
Great story - charming smile. I like his pose.
April 5th, 2019  
Wonderfully composed
April 5th, 2019  
What fun. Neat story.
April 5th, 2019  
@golftragic She's the one that's being photographed for the 30 day challenge Marnie. I'm sure you'll guess soon as I'm running out of innocuous things to photograph on her! She was a very popular car in her day and came off the production line in 1972, hence not in pristine condition.
April 5th, 2019  
Great portrait. He's so directly engaged with the lens, and beautifully framed.
April 5th, 2019  
this is a super challenge
April 5th, 2019  
Great story , greatshot , pose and smile .
April 5th, 2019  
@fbailey The mystery continues to deepen.
April 5th, 2019  
I can understand cars (especially yours,) Brexit but not Great Danes - unless he had one with him, then it would have been obvious.
Only one more sleep - fingers crossed. Had Meg's Maniacs for a sleep over last night. I'd forgotten how much of a bed 2 small dogs use and how little is left for the much larger human.
jxx
April 5th, 2019  
A fabulous story and candid of your new friend
April 5th, 2019  
He looks like a most interesting man - and his car looks very cool too. It's a great portrait - he's so confident facing the camera. A lovely new friend to meet. :)
April 5th, 2019  
@jesika2 Please phone me with update when you have time:) xx
April 5th, 2019  
@fbailey Will let you know tomorrow evening - which ever way it goes. I'm offering myself on a 15 year trial!
jxx
April 5th, 2019  
He's fun!
April 5th, 2019  
Great portrait and great story.
April 5th, 2019  
ultra cool mono stranger :)
April 6th, 2019  
Great portrait!
April 6th, 2019  
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