The monthly theme in April for City Daily Photo bloggers was "pedestrians crossing." I went to a shopping center, found a bench near a busy crosswalk, and waited as inconspicuously as I could.
One hour and fifty lousy shots later, I was about to give up. Then, I saw these two young girls walking in my direction. I had forgotten how conformist teenagers are, dressing alike, buying the same stuff, striding in perfect rhythm with each other. I waited until I had them positioned in the crosswalk, took a couple of discreet shots, checked that the photos were OK, then got up and left. Mission accomplished.
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Happy New Year!
That's brilliant Jack! They could be twins, they are dressed so strikingly similar
ReplyDeleteGreat choice, Jack! Your shot proves that patience pays and that you have 'the eye' !
ReplyDeleteI too chose a summer photo as my Photo of the Year!
I remember this one. Nice one for the theme day.
ReplyDeleteI had a feeling this would be one of your favourite shots Jack :) All the best for 2014 !
ReplyDeleteOkay, I'm smiling here. ;)) Happy New Year and all the best in 2014!
ReplyDeleteGood observation and good eye, Jack. May 2014 be good to you!
ReplyDeleteI remember this one. Such a fun shot. I hadn't thought about the conformist angle but you are so right. You made me think of a time when I was in high school that I went shopping with a girl friend and we bought exactly the same outfit.
ReplyDeleteGreat pick Jack.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Jack. Having seen all your photos this year on this blog, I'd find it hard to pick just one as "photo of the year". Have a great 2014.
ReplyDeleteOh, yes! I am grinning from ear to ear! What a fun start for my day, Jack!! Perfect pic for the day! Enjoy your day!!
ReplyDeleteThis shot was one of my favorite.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, dear Jack!I wish you many other shots of this kind!
i remember this one! perfect choice! happy new year!!
ReplyDeleteVery cheering and warm for the day, Jack! a great choice. I look forward to many more of your super shots. ;-))
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the work you did getting the theme days going again!
This is a very nice capture. Good choice.
ReplyDeleteThe legs were worth the wait in my book. Make every day of 2014 important.
ReplyDeleteYes, good choice. I remember this one. Your patience paid off.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot! Happy New Year Jack!!!
ReplyDeleteI remember this from the first time round - great choice for PotY.
ReplyDeletenot related to this photo but i was just working on some genealogy when i came across my husband's 10th great grandfather, thomas lord, one of the first settlers of hartford. i right away thought of you! if you come across anything about him, maybe you could take a photo for me! it's such a small world really, we are all connected somehow!
ReplyDeleteGood one! Happy New Year Jack!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great shot!
ReplyDeleteI remember this one. Their matching strides give the picture that extra spark.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment on St. Louis DP's photos of the year post.
Well worth the wait -- great catch! Wishing you many more great catches in 2014.
ReplyDeleteWell seen and well done!:)
ReplyDeleteA superb choice of theme day photo!
Happy New Year to you and yours!
Greetings from Stavanger.
A great choice for the theme day. I was never a conformist myself but it is funny how much alike these two young girls must be. Do you think they are sisters?
ReplyDeleteWhat a great photo to start the year! Youth personified.
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by at Polonica: Home Again.
Excellent! I'd better not say much more or I'll get into trouble. But, you did get a leg up on me, for sure!
ReplyDeleteAh yes, remember t his one well. Of course it was your choice!
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Perfect and also funny!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I remember this one, good choice, Jack.
ReplyDeleteI remember this one too! Terrific in every way. Happy New Year, Jack!!!!
ReplyDeleteGood choice, Jack. I'd get in trouble too if I said too much!
ReplyDeleteI would have had problems, I think, with that particular theme day!
Brilliant composition.
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