This is not posed and I have a witness (mephisto) who can verify this scene was something we simply came upon.
(Borrowed this from my portfolio at 1x because my hard drive with this file on it hasn't arrived yet.)
[Jan. 22nd, 2010 07:44:07 PM]
Hard drive arrived - yay! Not that I'll be needing the original to defend my top five or anything - just glad to get the hard drive. :-)
I love this picture. DPC doesn't love it as much, but that's OK. I'm pleased with the score (currently at my average - isn't that nice for a "best of" thing!) and the comments and the fav from Ben. It's all good!
[Jan. 28th, 2010 02:30:36 PM]
P.S. The guy looking in the trash is looking for recyclables. Bottles both glass and plastic are worth cold, hard cash.
So it didn't hit 6 from the voters, but it did win a pretty blue ribbon from a jury! How VERY cool is that? I'm flabbergasted! Thanks very much!!
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The more I look at this shot, the more wonderful it is. It looks like a compliation of shots and I am amazed to read it's actually not. Talk about being in the right place at the right time AND seeing it. Can't get much more perfect than this for a candid. Processing choice is fabulous, too.
Such a lot going on here. This could be a Rockwell illustration -- there is so much character in it. I like your processing, I think it suits the scene perfectly. It is so clear and alive. Excellent.
This is GREAT. What a slice of life. I thought I was New York city for sure for a second. But no. It's probably Hamburg. It looks like it, but I'm not sure. Wherever it is, it's a great candid.
Now I feel disappointed that you didn't submit the gorillapod portrait as your best of photo...;-)
But yes, this one definately is a high calibre street shot and deserves the attention it is getting from people!
I, too, would love to see a b&w version of this btw.
You know, I thought this was going to be a muur88 shot. I thought it was staged too. I loved all the stories in this shot! What a fond little farewell photo too. Should have scored higher!
I figured a good chance that a shot obviously located in Frankfurt was yours. I still have an 80's map of Frankfurt on my bookshelf. I'm interested in finding out if this is where I think it is. Of course, after 28 years, I may not be able to find the exact location I am thinking of.
Placed pretty darn well for the yearly super-freestudy.
The location brings me a sense of deja vu. This may be the place in Frankfurt where I remember seeing a woman with 2 awfully cute kids singing "Rockin' Robin" in German. (Quite memorable!) That was in the early 80's however, and could be a different part of the city. Is there a Bahnhof under the surface here?
I remember seeing this shot, must have been way back at the start of the year and really liking it then, Melethia if I remember right.
There's so much to look at in this shot, it's like all little parts of life happening at the same time, but my favorite part has got to be the really obscure stance the girl is taking the photo from, and the photo she's taking of that guy with the bored expression!
Ah well... I know who this is... wonderful photo...I really like the tones, and the diagonal my takes guiding me through the activities of the people...
Lots to explore here. But ... why is that man examining the contents of the trash can? Looks like he's about to stick his hand in and extract something!
i love the colors and clarity in the shot.. and that man looking inside what seems like a garbage can is just adding so much too the shot.. Don't know if the people in the shot are posing .. but you have done a great job at finding the right place and right time to shoot! 8
Truly an awesome street shot, Deb. I know I commented on it last time I saw it, but here's another one for ya. I love the guy looking in the trash. Extra bonus points for the left foot being just slightly off the ground.
LOL what the heck is she up to? Looks like somebody's going to need to dial 911 soon. And how about the dumpster diver here? What a good shot, almost Lachapelle like.. You get an 8.
Was this staged?? If not this is truly a maginicent candid shot. Even when staged I love the idea behind this. marvelous. Woudl also love to see this in b&w. Speaks volumes. Without knowing if staged or not Ill give this a 9
great street photography, must be Deb's, she does it best, love the pose on the guy in the center and the color of the skirt is perfect, plenty to keep the eye busy in this one
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