Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Faces in the Crowd at Bushnell Park's Monday Night Jazz


The musicians were taking too long to warm up, so I started walking through the crowd.
"I am taking photos of faces in the crowd and you have a face.  Can I take your picture?"


Alvin Carter, Sr., is a jazz drummer, a long-time favorite in Hartford.
(The beard extends to Alvin's knees, the product of 12 years' growth.)





Owen (above) and Lynn (below) were celebrating their first wedding anniversary.


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19 comments:

  1. Luis GomezAugust 4, 2015 at 6:43 AM

    What a great set of beautiful images Jack.

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  2. KateAugust 4, 2015 at 7:13 AM

    All of the people in your portraits look relaxed and happy to have their photos taken and to be in a crowd listening to jazz. Great turnout.

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  3. Chrissy BrandAugust 4, 2015 at 7:45 AM

    Fabulous, summer jazz is one of the best things in life I think!

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  4. SharonAugust 4, 2015 at 8:22 AM

    You did a great job combing the crowd for interesting faces!

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  5. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 4, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    Jack! You are so good with people, I wish I could approach people like this. Super series of portraits, looks like it would have been a tres enjoyable evening, love jazz.

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  6. Sylvia KAugust 4, 2015 at 10:01 AM

    You are the best, Jack, and the others have already said it!! A great way, as always, to start my day!! Thank you! Hope your week is going well!! Wish I could have been at the concert!

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  7. BirdmanAugust 4, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    Looks and sounds like you were at the place to be. Will be passing that capital building in about 2 weeks... Jersey run.

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  8. jennyfrecklesAugust 4, 2015 at 12:45 PM

    You are so bold. A summer evening's jazz sounds like the place to be.

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  9. RedPatAugust 4, 2015 at 1:10 PM

    Everyone comes out looking so good in your shots, Jack!

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  10. William KendallAugust 4, 2015 at 4:31 PM

    Wonderful character shots!

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  11. LynetteAugust 4, 2015 at 9:50 PM

    This is such a splendid post, Jack, the result of your charming self and your photographer's skills. Thanks! And thanks for your comment at my blog. I appreciate it so much!

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  12. Bob CroweAugust 4, 2015 at 10:28 PM

    That's a creative way to approach people. I may have to, um, borrow the idea.

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  13. KarlAugust 5, 2015 at 2:36 AM

    Awesome portraits, Jack !

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  14. HalcyonAugust 5, 2015 at 2:46 AM

    Nice portraits (as always). I especially like the lady with the cross earring. Her smile is very warm and welcoming.

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  15. Stefan JanssonAugust 5, 2015 at 4:23 AM

    You had to do something while you waited for the music and you did the right thing. He does have an impressive beard that's for sure.

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  16. VPAugust 5, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    Love the portraits, but the first shot is my favorite!

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  17. EG CameraGirlAugust 5, 2015 at 8:11 AM

    This event had a great turnout!

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  18. cieldequimperAugust 5, 2015 at 4:44 PM

    Another great set. I hope we get to see some music even if we can't hear it...

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  19. KayAugust 6, 2015 at 1:10 AM

    You've caught three very different approaches to beards here, short, medium, and l-o-n-g. I can't imagine how Alvin deals with his. I'd be catching it in everything I had my hands in (including my drum sticks).

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