Ruby and I had a walk into Nottingham City Centre today. We street park outside the city and walk in. A pleasant walk in the Autumn sun. We followed the tram track into Nottingham Trent University and as we walked past one of the main buildings I noticed 3 students sat on some steps. I thought they would make a great addition to my strangers project. It was quite bright and sunny and not ideal for portraits but I decided it was worth a few shots.
So as I walked near them I approached them, smiled and explained I was an amateur photography doing street photography. Without hesitation they all agreed to a strangers shot.
From let to right meet Walid, Monty and Jasmine. They are all in the second year of their courses. I think Walid and Monty are studying Bio Medical Science and Jasmine is studying Mechanics. I asked them if they were from Nottingham. Walid and Jasmine are from Birmingham and Monty is a Londoner (I think that is right).
They were about to go into a meeting to find out how Covid-19 will effect their second year at Uni’. I felt sorry for them as it is going to be a tough year for them.
I wished them all good luck in their second year.
I took the photo using my Sony A6000 and a 50mm 1.8 Sony prime lens. I think the photo turned out OK for such bright sunlight. I gave them all a contact card and thanked them for their time. As Ruby and I walked away and got to the end of the street, the sun went behind the clouds and I thought about going back to them to ask to re-shoot the photo in the better light ! I decided that returning was not my best idea and therefore the photo remains as is !
This is a beautiful-enough shot, Phil. I like their smiling faces. Tough times for everyone with this virus. My grandson Max will be following school from my house on my computer, Granddaughter Michaela goes to Sixth form. Children and spouses work in different locations. And during Summer when we thought we would have a break from Covid019 numbers escalated. We have to be very careful and patiently wait and see.
Love,y shot of these three friends Phil....great detail & happy faces...hope they stay safe & manage to attend their studies though it’s not looking good for unis!
They look quite relaxed and cheerful in the circumstances (due significantly, no doubt, to the photographer's people skills). They have youth on their side when it comes to the possibility of infection but working with the restrictions and knowing that their studies could be disrupted at any time if there's an outbreak on campus must be very stressful. Successfully completing demanding courses is quite an achievement at the best of times.
All the very best to them for now and the future.
@dulciknit It is a difficult time for students and I wonder what their parents think about the situation their children find themselves in ! Take care stay safe :)
All the very best to them for now and the future.
@fbailey i like your 3-fer comment Felicity :)