On Christmas eve my sister-in-law and I were riding the train. We sat across from this woman that spend several minutes reading a letter.
My entry was taken after she was done reading -- she is still clutching the letter to her chest.
Thanks for the votes and comments. This is the highest score I have ever gotten on a street photography shot.
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What a superb photo. Well done! Great to also see you in action - I have always been amazed how you can capture these photos on the train in such close proximity to the subjects without their knowledge. Hope you never take up cycling to work:)
at first I could hardly bear to look at this one. with time the classic composition (echoes of la pieta?) works its magic. but I am helped knowing about the letter and that it was Christmas eve. a hard one to follow.
Congratulations - a wonderful picture!
I can see you in the window taking it! And I'm curious about it: Did she notice you taking her picture? Did you ask her in advance or afterwards? I'm just asking because I was wondering about myself in a situation like this. I would probably not have dared to take this shot (another missed chance...)
I looked at this and thought it was yours, as few can capture this type of shot the way you do. Congrats on e blue - didn't doubt that it would be at the top.
Great capture and processing. Interesting reflection of you and the woman sitting next to you who is obviously interested in what you're doing/capturing
Well composed photojournalism shot. The look on the subject's face, the setting, the reflections of other passengers, the sign, the newspaper all lend to many elements that engage the viewer. Interesting textures in all the fabrics nicely accented in B&W.
i like her expression, the tones and the noise. My personal pref would have been to try to minimize the reflection in post. feels like it draws too much attention away from her
Regardless, a top pic for me.
The no-look shot - yet your seat mate knows what you're up to, though. If she's homeless, someone is doing a good job of helping her out - that's a nice coat and a very nice bag. Excellent candid.
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