Reading (photographs of people reading)

[sar-photo]

A while ago I got a copy of 'On Reading' by Andre Kertesz. I was working in Edinburgh at the time and was getting into street photography. After I read the book I kept on seeing people reading - everywhere, on the bus, in the park, in taxi's etc. So I started taking photographs of these scenes - they're obviously not up to the standard of Kertesz but I would like some comments on them...

Stranraer to Belfast ferry

Scott Monument ticket office, Edinburgh

Taxi rank on Waverly Bridge

Waiting for the bus on George Street

Paramedic, Charlotte Square

Princes Street Gardens

Royal Mile

On the Number 26 bus, George Street


So what do you think? I haven't put any of these on my website yet - I was thinking of creating a new gallery for my 'reading' pictures.

Cheers
Simon

 

[Merkin]

I think it is an excellent choice of theme, and I like the shots themselves. I also like the fact that I can't spot anyone on a cell phone or laptop computer. I look forward to seeing more as you get them. I think the second, sixth, and last image are the standouts.

 

[sar-photo]

Thanks Merkin - I appreciate your comments!

Simon

 

[hans voralberg]

Very interesting subject choice, I'm quite fascinated by people reading as well, but I leave them alone most of the time. Here's my only shot of someone reading

 

[peter_n]

Ha'penny Bridge, Dublin, Ireland

 

[Sonnar Brian]

Menopta 53/1.8 on the Nikon S3.

 

[robklurfield]

overwhelmed by the weight of the words, he fell asleep

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2594/4048089533_37bd9a9fbe_b.jpg

 

[robklurfield]

map reading

 

[robklurfield]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2540/4048754432_78275541a7.jpg

 

[robklurfield]

 

[Michael Markey]

What a great book. Can`t hope to match those.
Rob
Like the one of the fella asleep on the bench.

Michael

 

[silent1]

 

[dedmonds]

 

[petronius]

 

[Florian1234]

There are some outstanding photos in this thread - I love paper or cardboard stuff in the streets.

 

[Bob Michaels]

Havana: she was reading the paper while waiting for a tourist so she could pose with the photo prop cigar.

 

[boklm]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/boklm/4083897829/sizes/l/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/boklm/4040559869/sizes/l/

 

[petronius]

 

[Rick Waldroup]

 

[Gradskater]