Smokers by rich57

Smokers

Smokers are great for candids, they have to be outside, whatever the weather, they generally aren't moving a lot either. Might start a whole series of smoking shots at this rate. Don't get me wrong though, it's a filthy habit! These guys were on my left hand side as I approached which gave me a problem as a righthander. My phone was already clamped to my right ear, I had to improvise. So, "accidentally" dropping my wheely suitcase to the floor I could stop, turn and get the shot. Now, i'm not sure if they knew I was taking their picture but they were definitely looking at me. Tall guys smile says to me either a) he's just dropped his suitcase so he can snap us, nutter or b) he's just dropped his suitcase, hahaha (nutter)
Great candid shot.
September 24th, 2011  
great work again mate... you are taking this the ultimate extreme in slyness....

nutter!

September 24th, 2011  
Great observation in your comment - got me thinking too. Love the processing and the composition - especially as it was 'on the sly'.
September 24th, 2011  
the things we do to get a shot - great capture
September 24th, 2011  
Haha! Great capture.
September 24th, 2011  
that is hilarious!! way to be James Bond! and you really rocked it to. plus cool processing.
September 24th, 2011  
Truly great stuff Richard - both the photo and narrative. I've experienced the charade too in order to get a candid. I love how you break it down. You're right about smokers being an easy mark and funny too.
September 24th, 2011  
lol. :D
September 24th, 2011  
Love it!
September 24th, 2011  
very nice candid..... :)
September 24th, 2011  
He's probably saying - he's the third bloke that's just pretended not to take our photo....
September 24th, 2011  
looks even better on here - great story and catch!
September 24th, 2011  
Great candid shot and cool processing!
September 25th, 2011  
despite the fumbling you nailed the shot composition wise...you are getting really good at covert street shots.
September 26th, 2011  
Or weido as opposed to nutter....;-)
September 26th, 2011  
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