Sunday, December 29, 2013

It's Not My Fault

If you don't want me to take your photograph,
don't sit near me in a coffee shop and look interesting.




Three from West Hartford.


One from Naples.

Camera on the table, finger on the shutter button,
me looking innocent, waiting for a good expression.

The January theme for City Daily Photo bloggers is "Photo of the Year."

24 comments:

  1. Sneaky eh! Your photos were worth it. I am gradually loosing my fear of photographing people in public.

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  2. Both the top and bottom photo portraits are the most interesting. The woman with the red accessories looks like a no-nonsense person on a mission . . . making a persuasive point to her companion whereas the female in the last photo is both carefree and happy.,perhaps describing her recent engagement. So much fun to make up stories about them.

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  3. I love these. I like candid photos very much. These turned out well, especially the first and last photos.

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  4. It's been lovely catching up on missed posts Jack.. and I see a new rather handsome profile shot :) I have decided one of my New Year 's resolutions is definitely going to be the 'Jack from Hartford 's' approach to portrait taking..just ask!

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  5. I do love your "people" shots, Jack, you sneaky guy!! The first and last ones are fantastic!! I look forward to lots more in the coming year!! I do wish you a very Happy New Year! Make the most of if, fill it with fun and photos and above all, ENJOY!!

    Sylvia

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  6. Oh you are a sneaky photographer! I've done this many times but have never gotten such great results. That lady in the last shot has a wonderful smile!

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  7. Good going, Jack! Some great portraits here. You may have a new vocation as a street photographer!

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  8. And none of them notice you. I'm guilty of this, too.

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  9. I love casual portraits snapped out of life. Always good. And yours are truly remarkable.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  10. Love that last shot. I tried this one and got nothing but dirty looks.

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  11. Very nice and spontaneous pictures, Jack, but I'm glad not to be near you... :-)

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  12. The innocent look is as important as patience. Well done - great results!

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  13. These are great, Jack! I'm still too timid to attempt portraits.

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  14. Love your first and last photo. The other folks are on cell phones probably ignoring the people sitting at their table.

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  15. Nice candid shots. People watching is always interesting.

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  16. Awesome! Great sneak shots!
    Have a wonderful 2014!

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  17. Always fun to sohot candids at a cafe.

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  18. I like your commentary on top of the post! :-)

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  19. You are so good at this..... taking wonderful images of strangers, and I liked your comment at the top too.

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  20. hahahha. thats the right attitude!

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  21. Terrific shots, Jack. I love the expression of the woman in the last shot.

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  22. I"m having trouble with the "looking innocent " part.

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