Friday, November 19, 2010

Weekend Reflections: Friends and Strangers

I took this photograph on one of the last warm days in late October.

I liked this sign in the window of a bar, so I stationed myself where I could catch reflections of strangers approaching from each side. 

Just as I began to push the button, the girl in the center recognized a girl in the approaching group, broke into a big smile and opened her arms for a hug.  Decent timing, I thought.

If you like reflections, you can see more by following the links on Newtown Area Photo's blog every Friday.

23 comments:

Sharon said...

Great timing!! I like this photo, there is so much emotion in it.

Halcyon said...

This one is really good!! I love how the people look a little fuzzy from the motion. And you can't beat that quote. Happy weekend!

Randy said...

I agree with Sharon, wonderful timing indeed. Have a great weekend!

Sylvia K said...

Oh, yes, indeed! Terrific timing! And what a terrific capture! Love the quote! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Jack! Enjoy!

Sylvia

James said...

Great and very clever reflection photo. I like it a lot.

Malyss said...

Fabulous! you were at the right place at the right moment! and I love this quote!

'Tsuki said...

Great shot ! I just love the quote on it, so perfect with the reflection of all those total strangers... Very enjoyable.

Gabriela Abalo said...

Awesome shot!

greetings from Uruguay :)

joo said...

I love the quote on the window! Terrific photo Jack!
Have a great weekend:)

jennyfreckles said...

What a happy photo - I hope everyone who reads this has a moment in their weekend when someone opens their arms wide to them for a big hug!

Kim, USA said...

A very good timing love it!
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Cezar and Léia said...

Your picture is full of colours and so beautiful!
Great reflection shot!
hugs and a nice weekend,
Léia

cieldequimper said...

That's way cool. And a good way to look at life though of course one might be disappointed...

Youth_in_Asia said...

I love the effect, especially when combined with the quote on the glass (seems to match the emotion of the girl). Great shot.

EG CameraGirl said...

I like the saying in that window too. How wonderful you actually caught some people sharing hugs, Perfect!

Springman said...
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Springman said...

You must get a lot of puzzeled looks. Street photography is so cool!

Jim said...

Wonderful shot. The message and the people work well together.

Petrea Burchard said...

Decent timing indeed! Fun shot.

Karl said...

Wonderful photo, very good idea.
Happy weekend!

Fabien said...

Wow, friends, strangers, every trouble relations !

namaki said...

I like that ! Who's in ? Who's out ?

My name is Riet said...

I love that reflection photo. Great shot