Humbug by phil_howcroft

Humbug

I don't normally do this i.e. shoot candid street shots , but I really liked this couple who I saw while walking back from the Duck Park on Thursday.

As Ruby and I walked past them I was impressed by the juxtaposition between their trolley bags.

I turned round with my camer just in time to witness a bit of interaction between them. The lady was attempting to put a humbug sweet (that's candy to American readers) in her mouth. Quite a difficult task while wearing a face visor and face mask. Her husband was not impressed. More My Humbug than Bah Humbug !

I like the backlit contre jour light, especially on the ladies hair. Pity about the person behind her and street light, but hey this is street photography and I did have a whippet lead and camera in my hands !
I like it Phil, it tells a story. They might have been just friends though, not husband and wife?
December 21st, 2020  
I was wondering what was odd with their faces then read your commentary. Haven't seen any like this over here except on the nurses.
December 21st, 2020  
This made me smile - he did look quite annoyed at his wife didn't he !!
December 21st, 2020  
@maggiemae Maggie, shop staff wear them , hairdressers, members of the public , we are in a mess in the UK

@busylady they were having words, definitely hubby and wife
December 21st, 2020  
LO yes beryl @beryl
December 21st, 2020  
Nice
December 22nd, 2020  
It's a wonderful candid! I think it's well done. =)
December 22nd, 2020  
Well spotted, Phil! The small pleasures of life in the 2020 Covid-lane!
December 22nd, 2020  
Great shot - I like the story it's telling.
December 22nd, 2020  
I like this too - yesterday, I was so concerned about the volume of people in the supermarket, I wore anti-microbial gloves, a mask and a visor! But then I am looking after a relative with leukaemia, so I kind of need to be paranoid really. Nice street shot.
December 22nd, 2020  
Excellent. A sign of the times, but fun too. Nice street shot.
December 22nd, 2020  
What a great candid! I hope they aren't quarreling because he didn't let her buy enough chocolates.
December 22nd, 2020  
My first thought was they weren’t married either...I thought they would only have one trolly but if they were ‘having a serious’ conversation probably are....
I love shots like this as you can put stories to them!
December 22nd, 2020  
Lee
Becoming a common sight, but I do get frustrated by the people who wear face coverings under their chins.
December 23rd, 2020  
great street shot - tells the story of 2020 right there
December 24th, 2020  
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