Dreadlocks by onewing

Dreadlocks

Thank God it's Friday. I have raced round all day and am in desperate need of a cup of tea before dinner!!! Just got home and thought I would download my photo before I collapse!!

Friday is people day and today's photo I took at a retro fair at Kurri Kurri and this chap was there. He had such an interesting face I asked if I could take a photo of him. He was ever so nice. I just loved his dreadlocks.
Jo
Do you get nervous asking people about taking their photo? I have only ever done it once:)

What a pity I couldn't give you the teabag from my photo today:)) Time to put your feet up I think.
July 5th, 2013  
I love that shot Babs, I'm like Jo, I get a bit funny about asking people if I can take their photo.
July 5th, 2013  
Lovely portrait Babs. I think that you captured the man.
July 5th, 2013  
Jo
@winnedreamer - she one brave lady, thats all I can say:))
July 5th, 2013  
@joluise I can vouch for that Jo, Babs has such a great personality no one minds her asking, she can really work a crowd. lol.
July 5th, 2013  
Great portrait although he is a bit scary. He is certainly not someone I would approach for a photo. Well done
July 5th, 2013  
great Portrait Babs
July 5th, 2013  
Fab portrait. Love it.
July 5th, 2013  
Looks like he's enjoying being a model and bet he would love this shot.
July 5th, 2013  
Good for you! Great portrait!
July 6th, 2013  
@joluise No I don't get nervous asking people if I can take their photo. Nobody has said no to me though. I suppose it is all in how you ask them. This chap was really nice. If you take a close look he has really kind eyes and this shows through.

Thanks for the offer of a tea bag from your photo. I caught up with one or ten cups of tea last night though !! I get withdrawal symptoms if I don't get enough tea and the last few days have been very stressful. Having a good day today though.
July 6th, 2013  
@winnedreamer You will have to come out with me. I'll show you how to ask people for a photo. Watch and learn!!!!
July 6th, 2013  
@derekvickers Thanks Derek. He was a lovely chap.
July 6th, 2013  
@dekky740 Thanks Karen. Never judge a book by the cover. This chap was so nice. Pity I didn't get his name I could have sent him a copy of this photo. He had such kind eyes. He was so obliging with the photo too. A lovely chap.
July 6th, 2013  
@gerry Thanks Gerry.
July 6th, 2013  
@angelar Thanks Angela. It was a really good day out at the Kurri Kurri festival.
July 6th, 2013  
@paulaw I think he was pleased I asked him. I just said how fantastic he looked and could I take his photo and he couldn't really say no to that could he!!! Pity I didn't get his name because I think he would have liked a copy of this photo too. I was pleased with it.
July 6th, 2013  
@havrotb Thanks Barbara. He was a lovely chap. Pity I didn't get his name.
July 6th, 2013  
Great capture! Such an interesting fellow. When people are smiling at or with you they are usually more receptive. The only problem is that then what might be a great candid shot becomes a posed shot....but that can be good too. Really great capture Babs!
July 6th, 2013  
@eyesmile Thanks Gina.
July 6th, 2013  
I admire your confidence. I am aiming to do the same (ask a stranger if I can take their photo). I have seen lots of interesting folk and never had the guts! I love this portrait.
July 6th, 2013  
Lovely capture Babs, he has great dreadlocks. I do a 100 strangers project of Flickr and I have had some rejections but on the whole people don't mind.
July 6th, 2013  
@ginnykoppenhol Thanks Ginny. Just walk up to them and say something like "you look fantastic can I take your photo" They will either say yes or no. They don't know you so who cares if they don't like you. Usually they are pretty nice though like this chap was. He was lovely. I've never had anyone say No. Give it a go.
July 6th, 2013  
@elaine55 Send me the link to Flickr I would love to see that. As you see most people are great. Nobody has ever said no to me so far and this chap was great. I have a thing about dreadlocks at the moment. He looked fantastic.
July 6th, 2013  
@onewing Good advice :D Thanks
July 6th, 2013  
Deb
Now this guy suits his dreadlocks and you are so right about his eyes!!! I love the way he isnt looking at the camera
July 8th, 2013  
@gypsy6 He does suit his dreadlocks. I think he looks brilliant. He was so nice.
July 9th, 2013  
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