The Man with Two Red Shoes

He never saw me comin' ;p

For this week's Street Photography Now challenge: "Photograph like an Assassin, suddenly and silently" originally set by Osamu Kanemura

I struggled with this concept... is this a ninja thing where you make sure you aren't spotted? or a "take 'em by surprise and in their face" thing? my 12 year old (going on 25) informs me that there are two kinds of assassins - those that always stay hidden, and those that come out of nowhere but want to be seen... so...

As for my decision to leave in colour... I think the brick wall looks better with some colour... and then of course, you get to see his scrumptious red shoes... but feel free to debate my decision :)

http://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/13398/street-photography-now-challenge-week-10

[Maggiemae]

He looks like the bad guy in a film! Hope you are untouched!

[☠northy]

@maggiemae ha ha ha! my hubby looked at the photo and asked me how i got the guy to stand still... i explained he was moving... he asked me how i managed that... i explained that the guy never saw me coming... his final comment was: "guess that's why you're still alive" ;p

[beachradish]

Agree w the color choice - subtle, but enough to add interest. Nice ninja photog'ing :)

[Kerri]

Very cool capture

[Simply Amanda]

Saweet. You are pretty sneaky, sis;-)! I like how you processed it, too!

[Monika]

From the thumbnail I thought it was b&w, then I thought it was selectively coloured so I think keeping it coloured is perfect here...best of both worlds:)
Love this, so which kind of assasin were you then? did he see you?

[Nikki]

Awesome angle

[☠northy]

@monika64 tx!! he didn't act like he'd seen me, but i would have been awfully hard to miss! he was coming out of the alleyway and i was facing in... with a big ol' camera... :)

[Monika]

I think as long as he didnt see it coming it counts ;)

[Kathy Burzynski]

I think this works fantastic for the theme! Seems to fit in my opinion

[Colleen]

Great angle

[Lyn]

I think HE looks like the assassin, so just hoping you weren't spotted! Great shot - agree about the bits of color.

[Caryn]

This is AWESOME for the theme!

[ladyjane]

Really great capture. I'll bet enjoyed having his bad-assedness photographed (he's probably a big old teddy bear inside).

[☯ Sarah ☁]

LOL! Great capture, he looks like a bouncer, a reeeaaally big bouncer! I like the subtle colour, works really well here :)

[Bobbyj]

great angle and capture!

[Sharon Lee]

He looks scary, I wouldn't want to get in his way. Great capture!

[Mick]

Great shot! Looks like he's coming to explain what he might do with your camera if you don't clear off!

[Livia]

Awesome ninja shot! 8D

[Humphrey Hippo]

Does look a bit 'gangsta' doesn't he? Love the shoes!
I've totally failed at SPN this week. Maybe it would help if I left the house. ;)

[Simon]

Great angle Northy

[aurorajane]

Oh yeah - the need for thoses glasses in the shade! the bling and definately those shoes. Fantastic shot :)

[Aleksandra]

The angle definitely gives this an 'assassin' feel! Great shot!

[MaryBeth Dailey]

@lyno I agree with lyn! Haha. This is great and I like the subtle color. You are brave btw

[Gark]

Excellent street shot! Street photography is very challenging!!!!!

[Ruth Lueth]

I agree to your decision about the color. I like the tone in tone with some light color spots.

[Tracy]

lol I love your daughters definition of assassin :) great work! there is no way I would have the courage to do this.

[Cromwell]

Looks like Mr. Black from the Reservoir Dogs ate the rest of the gang. Poor Mr. Pink.

Great shot, you Ninja girl, you. You're getting really good at this street photography thing. I love how you are getting bolder!

[Leslie]

Nicely done - love the tilt! You're inspiring me!

[scooter]

So way cool!

[Binny]

Nice... This is great for the theme!

[Juliette Packham]

like the muted tones and shooting angle in this - a great street shot

[Disha Parekh]

Great shot for the theme. Hopefully I can get an entry in tomorrow.

[davide]

this is so cool! did that guy see you? wow: he's huge! you gotta be prepare to run fast:)

[Ruth Moucharafieh]

Love this!!!! Way cool.....fab street!

[Bankmann]

I think this is fantabulous! I liked it even before I read your description. As an answer to the challenge, I think you are spot on. This is clearly category two! ;-)

[Leslie]

thank goodness he looks mean...

[Lisa Pouncy]

Wow! What a guy. Love the angle xx

[Amaya Williams]

Wouldn't want to meet him in a dark alley. Great capture...love the shades and chain.

[Karen Williams]

He does look scarey - though quirky with the red shoes. You must have been pretty brave to take it! Fantastic.