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People watching on New York City vacation trip.
Tag: People Portraits
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People Portraits: Guitar in the Park
A portrait captures a moment that’s gone forever; they are impossible to reproduce. Street Photography: Guitar in the Park. My goal in this series is to create a really awesome frame of people existing right then because they honored me time to share their world.
Mount Vernon Place Park, Baltimore, Maryland. A beautiful mid city park in the heart of cultural abundance. Museums and monuments, statues are all in walking distance.
Situated on this park is The Peabody Institute where students are “Shaping the Future of Music”. World class music can be heard coming from every practice room, studio, hall and even the park. On this day a young student with guitar blesses folk relaxing in the park with wonderful melodies possibly between classes or merely to change our hearts that afternoon.
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People Portraits: Shade
A portrait captures a moment that’s gone forever; they are impossible to reproduce. Street Photography: Shade in Bryant Park. My goal in this series is to create a really awesome frame of people existing right then because they honored me time to share their world.
Taking a break on a busy day sure would help a lot. Walking in the hot sun you need to rest. Need to find a shady spot to relax? Where? New York has so many little parks in walking distance from everything. Bryant Park was the perfect place to see a business man seek shade from the noonday sun. Umbrella in hand the cares of the day fade away.
Bryant Park, New York City
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People Portraits: Hello Again
A portrait captures a moment that’s gone forever; they are impossible to reproduce. Street Photography: Savannah Food Day Festival. My goal in this series is to create a really awesome frame of people existing because they allowed me time to share their world.
I love the healthy community that is Savannah. A classic example of people coming together for a common good is the annual Food Day Festival held in Daffin Park, Savannah. Folks from all over show up for a day of health conscious contemplation. Animals straight from local farms, solar cooking aperatuses, children laughing sitting on hay bales, live local music on a bandstand, essential oils and hydro planters set the perfect environment for sharing in a people-centric ecosystem. Everywhere I turned I saw friends and smiles on the faces of strangers … I mean soon to be friends! Workshops and lectures happen under tents as participants crowd in close. My camera in hand, always, I engage the public and the stage is set.
A local artist and herbalist, Sarah was a delight, and her soulful interaction with me gave me the nerve to ask if I could photograph her. I feel my portrait shots don’t convey the beautiful subject the justice she deserves, and after our conversation I was thoroughly convinced this is the healthy, happy community I wanted to be a part of! Thank you Sarah. See you soon.
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People Portraits: Young Love is There
A portrait captures a moment that’s gone forever, they are impossible to reproduce. Street Photography: Young Love. My goal in this series is to create a really awesome frame of people existing because they allowed me time to share their world.
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. I love it when chance encounters lead to impromptu portrait shoots. This was the case during a trip to Hilton Head Island for a day in the sun on the thier beautiful beaches. I knew my eye would catch my photo-worthy subjects and so I packed my camera accordingly.
As to day progressed along beautifully we happened apon Shelter Cove Harbour, a splendid marinea tucked away as to preserve its quaintness. Restaurants and shops lined one side and the Disney Resort on Hilton Head matched the other side to frame in a spectacular view of sparkling water, yachts of every size, ducks and cranes splashing as their reflections rippled on the surface and tour guides lead a small group of adventurers through the cove standing, yet paddling along on surf boards. Joining both sides of the Harbour was bridge for both walkers and vehicles to traverse water inlet below. As Neal and I approached the bridge I had already began to see in my mind the shots I wanted to take there framed by the flower pot arrangements and the symmetry of the bridge’s pedestrian walkway. That was when I noticed a young couple struggling with the proverbial “selfie” shot trying to capture themselves with the harbour as a background.
I decided to wait as we could get the bridge to ourselves but the couple seemed to have a bit of trouble and asked other people crossing the bridge to take their picture. After several folks moved past the two young lovebirds, I decided to simply move past them then take my pictures. The young man saw my camera in my hand and his beautiful partner motioned him to ask, “Are you a photographer?” then, “Would you mind taking our picture?”. I gladly introduced myself, all the while reaching into my wallet to retrieve a blog card.
I agreed to line up the photo shoot with their phone, an iPhone 6, if they would allow me the opportunity to take portrait shots with my camera. There was such a delight about this couple (Katie and Chris), an aura of young love surrounded my willing subjects as I placed them on the bridge to fully capture to moment at hand. Their natural at-ease-ness only served to enhance the perfect lighting and gorgeous harbour setting they choose to privately share the love/moment. I invited them to visit the blog and email me for personal copies of the portraits. As I turned my attention to my other photo interest, Neal, I could see just past him Katie lovingly leaping up onto Chris’ back as he “piggyback style” carried her the rest of the length of the bridge. What a joy, Young Love!
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People Portraits: Sharing a Selfie
A portrait captures a moment that’s gone forever, they are impossible to reproduce. Street Photography: Sharing a Selfie. My goal in this series is to create a really awesome frame of this person existing because they allowed me time to share their world.
While walking up to my favorite hang out, which by way is Hop City at the Krog Street Market, Inman Park, Atlanta, I saw to young ladies seated at a table. One held up her cell phone, the other held an ice cream cone as they desperately tried to get the perfect selfie. Click!
I asked if could get a picture too. They looked at each and agreed.
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People Portraits: No Coffee
A portrait captures a moment that’s gone forever, they are impossible to reproduce. Street Photography: No coffee. My goal in this series is to create a really awesome frame of this person existing because they allowed me time to share their world.
Broughton Street, Savannah, Georgia. The Coffee Fox. She caught my eye as I walked by. As if in a contemplative or existential moment of thought, no coffee on her table, she was alone yet sitting on a busy street. I had to double back to get this portrait.
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Conversations on a Ferry
Ok, so the ferry ride to Cumberland Island National Seashore was not uneventful!
Neal and I planned this trip far in advance. We thought the day’s projected high temperature would mean the morning air around St Mary’s would have been warmer when we arrived from our 2 hour drive, but it was not. Good thing we packed our thicker coats. As we stood on the top deck of the ferry, it was evident that other passengers had similarly expected a sunny day and enjoyable weather.
But it was freezing cold up there! This would be a 45 minute ride for the record books! “Note to self”, I thought, “Arrive earlier to the ferry for a ride in the closed cabin as we return to the mainland.” 
I decided cold or not, seize the moment! Get to “snappin” some photos! Not always sure of how people would take to being photographed, I pointed my camera at everyone and waited to apologize at any disagreeable looks.
After a few moments I switched cameras and a lady with bright smile, beautiful blue scarf and sunglasses approached me. 
“I so hate it when this happens!” she exclaimed softly but with agitation in her voice. I questioned what she meant but thought it had to do with the small camera she wore around her neck that she was raising to eye level.
“After a few pictures, the storage is full.” A weariness in her voice. It seems that the night before she thought she had uploaded all that day’s photos to cloud but not being sure, she was not going to take the chance and delete the digital card. “I may lose that perfect shot and not know it!”, her defense. “But you look like you’re prepared.” She added pointing at my two cameras.Her name was Sandy from Maine. A novice photographer by her own admittance. And just enjoyed the idea of photography. I asked what she did with the photos. “Just shared a few here or there.” Sandy replied. I told her about my photoblog and passion and interest with photography. Also, that I would love to feature her as a guest photographer as I have done in the past. Sandy smiled as I fished out my business card and handed it to here. “May I take your picture to remember the moment?” I bade. I took 3.
I suggested upon her return purchasing a spare digital media card a little larger than she had. I am hoping Sandy sees my post and takes up on the offer of guest posting on my blog.
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People Portraits: Pikachu Snow Day
A portrait captures a moment that’s gone forever; they are impossible to reproduce. Street Photography: Pikachu Snow Day. My goal in this series is to create a really awesome frame of people existing right then because they honored me time to share their world.
You know, everyone deserves a snow day! Even in the south. Atlanta and snow! A day to stay home and relax. The next morning, flurries, snow on tree limbs and brilliant sun beams reflecting off white rooftops and porches.
“Where am I?”, I ask myself as I step out onto a snow and slush covered Main Street, downtown Roswell, Georgia. Like a scene straight out of a Normal Rockwell painting. small town America. Couples holding hands, a lady clad in scarf and cute boots walking a golden retriever and across the street a group of college friends tossing snowballs while diving over a frosty camilla bush.
Then, no lie, there was a man walking up and down Main Street with a shovel. He stopped at each house and each business to clear a path for others to travel safely on.
Charged by the crisp morning air and exhilarating energy with camera in hand, I proceeded to greet Roswellians with a smile and an invitation to grace the lens for my blog. Approaching towards me along the freshly cleared sidewalk, was like none other than my Pokémon Go best bud, Pikachu! “I’m luv’n that cap Pikachu!”, “may I take a pic?”
With an electric smile to match his mythical personality, he allowed me to “capture” him in the moment as long as I promised not hold him in a Pokemon ball.
I love snow days!
Me lining up the iPhone shoot.
