The title should read “Never think you are finished for the day.”
The picture above, “The Reader” is an example of that. I’d spent the morning taking pictures while on a visit to the city of Bergen here in Norway. The weather was cloudy and it was raining, which will come as no surprise to people that live in Norway.
I’d kind of given up for the day after taking some lackluster shots while walking the streets. I was looking forward to lunch. We ended up at a restaurant famous for its Fish soup. While waiting for our order (It was lunchtime and the place was busy) I noticed a lady sitting by the window reading. The light was perfect. I slowly raised my Leica MP and shot off a couple of frames of Ilford XP2 between the shoulders of my friends sitting opposite me.
The result…well you can judge for yourselves.
So, as I said never think you are finished for the day 🙂
Monochromia 
Great story, David, and FANTASTIC photo (and, yes, I’m shouting, because I love it that much)!
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Really stunning photo!
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A spectacular result David, I love the waves of black and white contrasts through the frame!
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This is so beautiful David, I love the photo! Your friends’ shoulders frame so nicely the lovely scene of the woman reading! Beautiful light, wonderful atmosphere!
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Thanks so much Elina.
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Right time, right place, and never having your camera far away. Love her concentration!
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Thanks LB. You need a bit of luck now and again too :0)
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Great lighting! I keep saying I’ve got to get out and try some street photography and I actually did one day. But nothing like this. Love it!
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Thanks Emilio. Technically it’s not street. It’s Candid :0)
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Well, technically, I’ve got to do more! Street AND candid! 😉
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Great!
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Thanks Eduardo:0)
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Beautiful photography. Very well captured moment!
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You are too kind .Thank-you
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nice framing!
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Thank-you :0)
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Great exposure, great shot!
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Thank-you
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I can’t explain with my words in english but this photo is very expressive 🙂
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It doesn’t matter. I’m glad you like my photo :0) Stéphane.
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What a great shot.
Perfectly framed so that the stream of light on the reader gives great contrast.
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Hi Viki, It surprised me that I managed to keep the highlights under control. It would have been easy to blow them.
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I do like how you framed this, David. The light is excellent and definitely, the day isn’t done until you are back home and the camera is put away!
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Thanks Mike,The frame was two friends sitting opposite me . I used them as a sort of photo hide so as not to spook anyone :0)
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The result was excellent !
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I first having seen the shot in my head got to see it when I scanned the negative Then I was sure. Thanks for your kind words.
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Beautiful picture!
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Thank-you :0)
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Absolute perfection…what a moment, so well-captured. No, the day’s work certainly was not done. What a pensive, beautiful shot indeed. Cheers,
Autumn Jade
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Thank-you for your kind words :0)
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Beautiful spot
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Yes it was. Thanks Victor
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This is superb David 🙂 The light is awesome and you caught just the right moment, well done.
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Thank-you Sir :0)
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