Street Portrait (for and of David) #1, 2013
David wasn’t so sure of my motives when I approached him, I don’t think. But he agreed to me taking a few shots. This was the first, and my favourite. I like it because it’s not clear whether it’s a portrait or a street shot. And, let’s face it, ambiguity is fun! Anyway, I really liked David’s style – it’s difficult to wear a hat well, but he does, and it’s a great suit and tie combination too. Thanks very much for agreeing to the shots, David! Hope you like your pictures.
Street Portrait (for and of David) #2, 2013
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I’ve just taken part in Emily Hughes’ Journey of a Photograph project. You can see the results here.
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A big shout to Richard, my cool collaborator! We’ve got a new collaboration on the way soon. In the meantime, Richard’s posting a raft of wonderful, atmospheric shots of Cuba here!
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Also!! I’ve just opened an Etsy shop called City Stories. You can visit it here or by clicking on the image below…
A great shot. Love David’s don’t-mess-with-me expression. Yes, he sure does wear that hat well.
Thanks very much, Alison. Yes, I think there’s a lot in his expression.
From hmm, I’m not sure to the hint of a maybe, ok… great stuff!
Ha, ha, yes! Thanks very much!
He looks very anxious, maybe he was nervous about his choice of tie!
Do you think? It’s probably because I’d just pounced – I don’t think David could make out why I wanted to take the shots. Personally, I love his tie.
A great photo, Richard
I love your street portraits… 😉
Thanks so much, Drake! 🙂 That’s so nice to hear.
Great shots again, and I agree the first one is the best! Nice street shot! 🙂
Thanks very much, Richard! 🙂
I prefer the second shot. Yes. that’s a good portrait.
Yes, I agree, the second is a better portrait, but I like the inbetween state of the first – it’s really a street shot, but with David’s permission. Thanks, Shimon – I really appreciate your honesty and your comments.
David despite pausing… I don’t think it really qualifies as posing still looks like he’s not so sure of your motives… but David does have dress style, and striking blue eyes.
Yes, I agree. Thanks very much, EllaDee!
I like them both, Richard, but prefer the second where he’s looking at you.
Thanks very much, Ashley. Yes, that’s definitely more of a portrait.
But I do like how there’s that blurry other person in the first one.
Me too. 🙂
ciao! just great. the color shot amuses; so refreshing.
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Thanks very much!
Love David and his style! I especially like his eyes in the second shot. I’m wondering what it would take to make David smile.
Yes, he’s great isn’t he? I don’t think we should go there, Alex – this is a family blog… 🙂
LOL! I SO was not going there…
HA! Great face, great shots, I’m loving the first one especially!
Thanks so much, Alissa! Yes, I like the mini drama in the first shot and yes, David has a great face.
So much in his face. Really good!
Yes, indeed. Thanks very much, Elena!
‘We are not amused…’
I love it for its skepticism, and great style. Portraits full of character.
Thanks very much, Karen. Yes, skepticism – that’s it. I really loved David’s style too.
Hmm, I’m getting a touch of the Ian Hislop from David’s sardonic “if you must” look here. Love he B & W!
Yes, I can see that. Thanks very much, Patti!
Good luck with City Stories Richard. I can’t say how much I appreciate every thing you do. Carry on!
Wow, thanks very much, Dohn! That’s such a nice thing to read. I’ll do my best.