It's interesting how you photographed all of them with the same background poster. How long were you on that commuter train anyway; you have a gallery of terrific portraits! Love the hairdos on the two top female photos.
Terrific captures and I love that you have the same background. Makes you wonder what's going on in their minds on this holiday season! Somehow I don't see much "joyful anticipation", but I don't think that's just NYC these days -- I'm seeing that same rather grim look here in Portland -- wherever I go! Hope you have a great weekend, Jack, and a wonderful and very Merry Christmas!!
I love these candid shots. They make me think of the time I spent on the tube in London. Lots of heads down over their cell phones and ear phones in their ears.
I'm never brave enough to just take photos of strangers when they are right there, although I like them a lot and they are always interesting, as your ones prove!
You must have been very unobtrusive. None of your fellow passengers are noticing you. The bottom picture is very strong. I notice that he is an MTA employee.
It's interesting how you photographed all of them with the same background poster. How long were you on that commuter train anyway; you have a gallery of terrific portraits! Love the hairdos on the two top female photos.
ReplyDeleteI'm a people watcher too, Jack. Enjoy the characters you see in the Big Apple.
ReplyDeleteFire away!
ReplyDeleteNice photos, Jack. I'm thinking about making a trip to NYC myself during the holidays. I hope the weather stays nice.
ReplyDeleteTerrific captures and I love that you have the same background. Makes you wonder what's going on in their minds on this holiday season! Somehow I don't see much "joyful anticipation", but I don't think that's just NYC these days -- I'm seeing that same rather grim look here in Portland -- wherever I go! Hope you have a great weekend, Jack, and a wonderful and very Merry Christmas!!
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I love these candid shots. They make me think of the time I spent on the tube in London. Lots of heads down over their cell phones and ear phones in their ears.
ReplyDeleteAn very interesting collection of portraits. You have been quite stealth or simply no one took exception at this?
ReplyDeleteI'm never brave enough to just take photos of strangers when they are right there, although I like them a lot and they are always interesting, as your ones prove!
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Great shots of them but no one looks very cheerful!
ReplyDeleteThey look as gloomy as Parisians... But the shots are great!
ReplyDeleteYou must have been very unobtrusive. None of your fellow passengers are noticing you. The bottom picture is very strong. I notice that he is an MTA employee.
ReplyDeleteExcellent portraits, Jack. Particularly that last one. Shows a lot of character in his face.
ReplyDeleteExcellent shots. I could never take shots like this.
ReplyDeleteDid they mind?
ReplyDeleteSUPERB IMAGES!!
ReplyDeleteI try to do the same..... photograph strangers.... without them knowing it.
how did you manage without them noticing?
ReplyDeleteLove this series, Jack! Wish you a Happy Christmas.
ReplyDeleteMy pick is the top one. THe light on her face is marvelous. Great idea. I'll try this. Oh wait, we don't have a train/metro here. Darn!
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