This is a stranger photo from a couple of weeks ago, when we went into Nottingham for a fathers day meal with my daughter. After the meal I had a walk around Nottingham to do some street photography and hopefulIy get a stranger photo.
As I was walking near the HSBC bank I noticed a young lady taking selfies on her phone. I had my camera in my hand so I approached her and asked if she wanted a “selfie” on my camera.
Rukky smiled and said yes. I took some photos where she was standing as the bank wall seemed like a decent backdrop. It was very windy so Rukky’s hair was blowing over her face. I think the hair movement makes for an interesting photo.
I asked Rukky if she was a student. She told me she had graduated with a Masters degree and now works in the care industry. Rukky’s instagram account also tells me she has a business page selling fashion items.
As we were finishing the shoot Rukky’s friend appeared and asked if she was OK. They were not speaking English, in fact I don’t know what language it was, but I heard the word selfie several times, so Rukky was explaining what was happening.
We bumped fists and I bumped fists with Rukky’s friend and we said goodbye.
Lovely shot, what hair! When I was reading the text and you mentioned the wind I thought you might have brought her somewhere less windy but the wind gives her hair lovely movement
Characterful portrait! Phil, I have to say I feel you have amazing stamina for the strangers' portrait project. Do you have to go further afield to find subjects now?
@quietpurplehaze hi haze , Nottingham city centre is still my "stranger place" , it's a beautiful diverse and multi cultural city , two universities, lots of people with different heritages and religions . I take a camera wherever I go be it Nottingham or beyond . I'm always on the lookout for a stranger . It's without doubt my fave genre of photography. Hope you and ray are both well 📷👍💕
I always take a camera too Phil. It's good you still have a passion for the strangers project I cannot imagine reaching such a total! Trying out shooting in manual now if you can recommend any online info for me! We are both OK thanks. I guess your family keep you busy too!
June 29th, 2024
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@zilli many thanks zilli
I always take a camera too Phil. It's good you still have a passion for the strangers project I cannot imagine reaching such a total! Trying out shooting in manual now if you can recommend any online info for me! We are both OK thanks. I guess your family keep you busy too!