Turid

[Andrea Taurisano]

I was taking street photos, a few days ago, when I came across a nursing home that I didn’t even know was there. Just outside it, on a wheel chair, an elegant old lady seems to be enjoying some fresh air as she whaves me hallo. Then she tells me to be careful not to slip on the ice, how nice of her!


I stop to exchange a few words, and she promptly introduces herself as Turid. Without asking too much, I find myself knowing a bit of her life: a life long job at a hospital in Sweden, many years going fast, a move back to Norway after retirement, and now her new life, receiving that care that she used to give others.
I hope Turid is happy as she receives a couple of prints I sent her of these photos. She was so amused and flattered by my request..


Am actually not after critique to the picrtures, that are nothing special all in all. Just wanted to share a hopefully nice story, as I'm reading much on photographers beaten up og harrassed by aggressive cops lately..

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a couple of shots more on my blog, if interested.

 

[farlymac]

Wonderful portrait and story, Andrea. And good that you gave her some prints.

PF

 

[paulfish4570]

lovely portrait, Andrea, and an excellent story ...

 

[newspaperguy]

Thank you for sharing Andrea.

Lovely lady and a great story... and yes, your timing is perfect.

Rick

 

[Andrea Taurisano]

Thank you so much guys. Indeed a sweet story of ordinary life.

I often ask myself what's the street photography I prefer, MY street photography in other words. Sometimes I photograph unaware people from hip level, sometimes with a 50mm, sometimes I ask, sometimes I don't. But the street photography that rewards me the most, is this. Documenting encounters where total strangers suddenly share a moment, a smile, or even a bit of their story. I had several such random encounters the last 10 years, and remember them all.. Thanx again