Walking by the U.S. Capitol, I spied this woman enjoying the beautiful weather in Washington, DC. Absorbed in her reading, the woman never noticed me while I carefully framed and pressed my shutter. If only all street shots were this easy.
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Outstanding balance!! Strong image, Stacy!
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Thanks, Mike! The Capitol certainly provides for a dramatic (and strong) backdrop 🙂
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What a charming and elegant photo Stacy, I love it! 🙂
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Thanks for your kind comment, Elina 🙂
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Adore the serenity, balance and flowing lines in this shot Stacy!
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Thanks, Patti! Without the woman, it would have been a completely different kind of shot. I’m delighted we crossed paths 😉
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What a great shot. Composition, lighting, subject, all conspired to award you the perfect moment. But I doubt this woman is a tourist, unless she’s reading up on where to visit next! How can a tourist be so blase about the capital architecture and monuments and , instead, take the time to read?
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Thanks, Emilio! And you’re take on the tourist versus non-tourist thing is likely correct. A tourist would have sat on the other side of the pond, with a view of the Capitol 😉
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Nice! I like the way you caught her unaware and framed her with the great backdrop. The sky is awesome in this shot.
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Thanks, Ida! I was lucky that the day was gorgeous, with a beautiful deep blue sky thick with white puffy clouds, which translated wonderfully in black and white 🙂
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Great shot. And very well composed.
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Thanks, Robin! As I mentioned to Mike, above, the woman was very accommodating in where she chose to read 🙂
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Nice shot Stacy. I like those kinds of street shots where the people don’t notice you! She also very kindly wore a striped skirt which you get a hint of in the shot as well. 🙂
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Hahaha! I hadn’t really thought about the striped shirt, Karen, but it really DOES add a great level of interest to the woman! Great eye 🙂
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Really nice work. I love the composition.
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Thanks, David! It was nice that the woman picked a great spot to read 😉
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What a wonderful photo, Stacy. I so often want to take pictures but daren’t do it for fear I’ll get told off by the people/persons I want to take the photo of. Maybe I should be a little more brave and have a go?
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Ha! I can so relate, Hugh. That’s why I remarked that all street shots should be as easy as this one 🙂 I have yet to work up the courage to ask permission to take someone’s picture; on the other hand, giving them notice takes away the spontaneity. Anyway, I often shoot from the hip to keep a low profile. This one just happened to be through the viewfinder, but I was nervous she would notice me 😉
That being said, you should give it a whirl sometime. The pictures you can come away with can be priceless!
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I quite agree, Stacy. If people are anything like me then once they know they are going to have their photo taken, large cheese grins appear and the body seems to stand in an awkward unnatural position.
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Thanks Emilio. You know, I may just give it a try and see what happens. Thank you for your comments.
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Hugh, the first time I took street shots I was hesitant. I had the same fears as you. But I just got back from my second time doing street photography and, believe me, it was so much easier this time. The people who do notice you will either smile or scowl or there will be no expression on their face. But I doubt they will confront you! More likely they will ignore you. Have a go at it! it’s fun!
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and you framed it perfectly! The trees that cover part of the Capitol Building serve to enhance the beauty of the architecture. The clouds offer even more accent to the building and the water, and of course the reader remains the subject. Stacy, this is really great!
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Thanks so much, Laurie. It was just one of those shots where everything happened quickly and wonderfully 🙂
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Another great one Stacy! Its wonderful composition and the excellent B&W conversion technique make it worthy of being here in this magnificent forum. Love the great symbolic significance and the sensations it transmits. Congrats again!
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Oh, thanks so much, Jaime! Being part of Monochromia is certainly helping me to learn more each day not just about B&W photogtaphy, but about photography in general. It’s such a wonderful forum and I appreciate you being here, lending your support! I’m so glad you like the photo 🙂
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Brilliant shot. 😀
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Thanks, Raewyn! I really appreciate your comment.
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I love this shot Stacy and I bet if the woman saw it she would have to have a print of it! Nice work!
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Oh, what a nice thing to say, Robyn. Thanks so much!
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You’re the best, Joe!
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This is a spectacular shot Stacy, really nice work 🙂
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Thanks, Joe! DC certainly does provide some great backdrops 🙂
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Super. The world around and she inside the book. I like it 🙂
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Thanks, Eduardo! If I’m reading a good book, I too can become so involved that all that exists is me and the book. It can be such a wonderful place to be 🙂
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Great shot.!
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Thanks so much!
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Excellent.
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Thanks, Cee 🙂
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