Street Photography is about capturing scenes of every day life as it happens. Like this girl reading a book while sitting in the window of a coffee shop in Portland. I liked her style and the just so slight smile on her lips. I was standing on the sidewalk directly in front of her, snapping a few initial photographs. I always want to make sure to capture at least one good shot before the scene changes.
Then I waited, camera at my eye, for her to look up. I would have loved to take a portrait of her. But she didn’t look up. Not sure if it was because she noticed me snapping away at her. Or because she was fully engulfed in her book. But I guess also this falls under life as it happens ;-). After a few minutes I moved on. Street Photography is so unpredictable. This is why I love it!
Shot with my Olympus OM-D E-M1 and the mZuiko 12-100mm F/4. Image specs are 1/200 sec @ f/4, ISO 320.
Have a great Thursday!
Marcus
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This b/white photo is so good.I love the fact that she didn’t stare at the camera.It gives some sort of mystery and thats a good thing if you ask me.I love your blog
Thanks, Sau, I love your kind words, they mean so much. And thanks for the follow! Marcus
As you know, they take their reading seriously in Portland! 😉 Great photo, Marcus!
Oh yes they do! I will miss my Powell’s when my project is finished and I can’t go there anymore! Thanks for commenting! Marcus
That’s too bad…but I have a feeling you’ll find some other great resource in the next location. 🙂
That slight smile adds just the perfect amount of mystery and intrigue! Great capture Marcus! 🙂
Thanks, Amy, really appreciate your feedback! Marcus
Maybe she wanted to read an entire book in a single day.. A great portrait expression!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Phebie, so very much appreciated! Marcus.
I think we all know that it wouldn’t have been nearly so enigmatic a shot if she had looked up 🙂
I tend to agree 🙂 ! Thanks for commenting, so much appreciated! Marcus
…and the secret is….what readings did her smile?
Great shot, leaves the viewers with fantasy.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this portrait, so much appreciated! Marcus
A great portrait!
Thanks, Marland, so much appreciated! Marcus
Marcus, you’re welcome! Marland
There’s a bit of Mona Lisa in that smile. Mysterious. We will never know. Lovely pic, Marcus!
Thanks, Dawn, love your kind words! Marcus
You’re very welcome. I really enjoy your work.
her smile offers a bit of a mystery
Doesn’t it? Thanks for taking the time to comment, Brenda! Marcus
Great photo Marcus, and she’s pretty too! 😎
Thanks, John. And you are right 🙂 !