Strangers on the street you've asked if you can take their picture

[steve kessel]

Here's a couple of gents who were taking a break outside the restaurant where they work

 

[oscroft]

Pretty Young Things, Bangkok, Aug 07

 

[Jamie123]

 

[kzim56]

I met this gentleman outside a church in Savannah, Georgia a couple of months ago. Yashica Mat 124. Neopan 400 @ 200.

 

[ferider]

A cruise boat captain in San Diego at night (Hexar AF):

 

[jbf]

Hah, hey kzim56, I live in Savannah, GA. I know that man.


Here's a few of my own:

 

[Monz]

Rollerskating Octogenarian:
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=71557&ppuser=1882

I met this gentleman whilst strolling in the park. He is nearly 80 years old and has been roller-skating for about 5 years. He had very major abdominal surgery 2 years ago but that didn't slow him down! Skating with the grace and poise of a ballet dancer he is indeed a remarkable man.

--
Monz

 

[Monz]

A couple more...

Best Friend
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=68403&ppuser=1882

This man and his dog spend all day selling "Big Issue" magazines.


Catch
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=56542&ppuser=1882

In the searing heat of the desert, volunteers provide free drinks from the back of large vans during the Hajj season. The guy with the Nike cap seems pleased with his catch.


--
Monz

 

[Keith]

This girl was selling something ... I can't remember what. She was happy for me to photograph her and she had a lovely smile!

 

[fishric]

Clown

Clown

Drumming up custom for a department store.
Richard F.

 

[peterm1]

I always find it hard to take photos without asking especially if I know I will get caught but never the less thats what I invariably do . If I ask a stranger on the street if I can take their photo, inevitably they stop doing whatever it is that I wanted to catch them doing, turn and pose for the camera. Which is just what I want them not to do.

 

[ClaremontPhoto]

I often show my camera and 'ask' with my eyes:

 

[Michiel Fokkema]

 

[lZr]

Sitting on joint bench and after small talk, I was free to take my shot.
Usually I don't ask, but the conversation is unspoken language using eyes only

 

[ClaremontPhoto]

IZr:


It's uncanny, look two posts above...

 

[lZr]

Yes, Jon. Interesting situation.

 

[.JL.]

 

[Bob Michaels]

World Trade Center September 11, 2006

World Trade Center September 11, 2006

Husband and mother of Renee Newell, American Airlines employee aboard AA Flight #11 at the 5th anniversary memorial service.

 

[George Bonanno]

I have no idea who these people are...

I have no idea who these people are...

I typically always ask before snapping the shutter, whether it be a simple nod with eye contact or a direct question. Taking pictures of people without their knowledge, in my opinion, is fraud.

 

[Doug]

Spotted in an alley...