• Candid Portraits,  People/Portraits

    A Texter

    April 27, 2018
    Texting on the Bus
    Texting on the Bus

    texter: a person who communicates by text messaging

    We are finally having spring like days. On campus there are students ins jackets and coats as well as those in t-shirts, shorts and flip-flops. It’s now 36 degrees but the suspicious weather apps say it may get up to 70 degrees. I will find time to sit outside today. 

    I’m sometimes uncomfortable when I take images of people when they are not aware. But it is a very good way to catch people as they are in the present moment and not self-conscious because a camera is pointed at them, thinking they need to pose. And,  now a days, texters are easy to find. Happy Friday!

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  • Black and White,  Candid Portraits,  Documentary/Street,  lifestyles

    March 3, 2018
    Waiting on the Bus
    Waiting on the Bus

    I took several images of this young student waiting for the bus at the transit center on campus. At first I thought she was reading the college newspaper that’s in her hand but realized she was on her phone. She came and sat down behind me on the rock bench oblivious to much of her surroundings. I do not believe she was aware of me so I was able to take a half dozen shots. Nor can she hear anything around her.  As I watched, it dawned on me she was sitting where they had glued those chocolate candy bars that I posted an image of a few weeks ago. They’ve removed the candy bars but the glue is still there and it’s tacky. I had to smile because I am very much like her in that I can get lost in my thoughts or my phone and not be present to the moment.

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  • People/Portraits,  Self-portraits

    February 24, 2018

    We had some gray clouds yesterday afternoon that provided some very nice defused light in my bedroom, great for portraits. Unfortunately I had no beautiful model nearby so I grabbed an “old” standby. Had him stare out the window and took a half dozen shots. I like the lighting but sure can tell he needs a haircut and the beard trimmed. Probably lose half a million of my followers after posting this. 🙂 Have a super weekend!
     

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  • Candid Portraits,  Children,  People/Portraits

    Just Before the Crash

    January 24, 2018
    End of a long day
    End of a long day

    Children are awesome! We can learn much  from them if we take the time to observe and remain teachable. But, that’s for some other post. Anyway, I came across this image while looking for another image. This little gal and her mother were enjoying some together time at a local coffeehouse. Not sure but it seems to me like her very full day is about to hit a wall, sugar and all. Her mom allowed me to take this image just before the crash. Hope you have a great day.

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