Can You Find the Real Person?

Preparing to leave Portland tonight for our conference in southern California and looking forward to some warmth. It was a great family visit here -- the little petri dishes (otherwise known as my nephews little ones) have successfully given Jim and me colds to remember them by over the next several days. But otherwise, a very successful visit. Taken with the Street Photography 13 challenge in mind -- opened to the idea of 'no people' but I can't help but think that street photography needs at least some human element. Good luck with the search!

[Islandgirl]

I think the girl or boy with the yellow back pack at the bottom of the photo is a the real person??
This is an interesting mural!

[*lynn]

amazing street art

[Myrna O'Hara]

Yup !! very cool.

[Richard Sayer]

Great way to get us all guessing... but yes, the person with the yellow back pack is the element that makes this street. I'm with you, street photography is all about people... if there ain't no pepole, it ain't street - only my personal opinion of course.

[Leigh Anne Sanderson]

Found it! But, it took me a little bit! Awesome shot!

[☠northy]

oh my! such excellent camouflage!

[Tunia McClure]

It took me a while to find the "real" person. Thanks for the challenge.

[Nancy]

Wow...yes!

[Call me Joe]

So festive!!!:)

[Jo]

That is really cool. Took me a while to find the person - they blend in very well with their bright colours on.

[Debbie]

Awesome - love the 'puzzle'

[Kandie]

Great shot!

[Elizabeth]

Yes! I see her with the back pack but it took a while! Lots going on in this shot!

[julia]

Yes definitely needs the 'where's Wally' to make it your art.. fantastic..

[Rachel]

Wow, it took me a while to spot the real person! So cleverly done.

[Marnie]

Great 'where's Wally' puzzle Taffy. It took a while, but I finally found her. Love the shot and you're right, it does need a real human being too.

[Janet B.]

What fun! Yes, the backpack-carrying person.

[Skip Tribby - ​🖖]

Love the bright colors and interesting characters!

[Babs]

Very well camouflaged. I spotted him/her but I had to point him out to David. He was looking for faces.

[Denise Wood]

Terrific! had to enlarge it to find the real one :)

[Rosan]

How fun. Didn't find him/her till I read the comments.

[Tony]

I cheated too, read other people's comments. Incredible capture. Spent a good 10 minutes even after I knew what to look for. Great fun. Fav

[Debs Stott]

A great puzzle and I found the person, but very well hidden.

[Francoise]

with you on the presence of people in street photography. Once you find him(her), you are drawn right in to their action (well contemplation of the wall)

[Rui Igreja]

Great picture! I love so much his chromatic shot!

[Newbank Lass]

Yes....just spied him....

[Caroline]

Awesome photo, what a cool mural! Took me a while to find him/her...

[Kate Goring]

Oh my I don't want to admit how long it took me to find them. Brilliant shot.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

This is great Taffy and I love all the colors and the interesting looking artwork. It took me awhile but I did find the real person, but I did it. Hurray.

[Issi Bannerman]

A 'Where's Wally' moment?! Spotted the person, but it wasn't instant. Great image!

[Darinka]

Brilliant shot,Taffy!You hid the real person in a perfect spot and at the right spot t!Thanks for showing us a great example when an 'almost no people' street shot may work so well! FAV!

[Christina Helliwell]

Oh dear...I'm still looking! But a great, cool shot.

[Christina Helliwell]

Ooooh - I've just spotted him/her. Woohoo!

[carol white]

Wonderful street art 🎨. Yes, I've just spotted her

[Dione Giorgio]

It took me time to find him. He's with the orange glasses. Great find and a beautiful capture.

[Joan Robillard]

Yellow back pack.

[Kelley]

Awesome! Took me a minute, but found him!

[Kim]

Fantastic, I love that the truck was captured as well!

[Taffy]

@sangwann Haha! As you probably know, it's the figure (girl, I'm pretty sure) in the gray hat and carrying the bright yellow backpack. Thanks as always for the visit and also joining in the fun!

[Janiskay]

Fun shot and fun puzzle.

[Sally Ings]

Fabulous artwork! Spotted the backpack quickly (and before I read any comments!)

[Jane Pittenger]

You are so funny. Hope you are enjoying the sun. Pouring and windy here

[Richard Hickey]

Cool picture. Congratulations on making the Trending Page and the PP. Well deserved.

[Taffy]

@jgpittenger It's nice here -- resort is quite lovely. Warm during the day but cold at night! Fun to see so many former students and friends from grad school and beyond. Love that it is NOT raining!

[Pam Knowler]

How did I miss this yesterday I went down my news feed twice!! Great wall art and wonderful how the girl blends into the shot!! How long are you in the warmth of California? You will get a shock to the system I expect when you get home!! Safe journey!!

[Irene]

My Internet was down yesterday so I am working backwards and had read where Wally was before I saw the shot. Hope the days are wren than the night

[Taffy]

@kelly2 Thanks Irene...the days are warm and sunny, quite beautiful in fact.

[Gena Pegg]

Yes...hahahah!! Good one. Love the colors. So glad you enjoyed our city. ANd yes it is pretty nasty there this time of year. I also have gotten a cold and it was over 70 degrees in Arizona. ENjoy your time in California and the warmer weather.

[Joe III]

Wow and wow, Taffy! This is a brilliant shot! Huge fav!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

LOL you really do have to look closely to find her!!

[Sheralee S]

That took me so long to find! What a great shot!