This was an interesting situation. I have spotted this couple having a conversation in Pitt Street Mall and I thought they looked interesting. The moment I put my camera to my eyes the man became immediately aware I am going to photograph them. Usually this spoils the shot but to my surprise he did not turn away or question my action, instead he posed with a nice smile.
There used to be a band called The Turtles, which had a hit “Happy Together”. A bit of of over optimistic and simplistic lyrics went like this:
Imagine me and you, I do
I think about you day and night, it’s only right
To think about the girl you love and hold her tight
So happy together
Can you think of anything more appropriate to accompany the photograph of these two young people?
On a quite cold and grey day this brightly clad in orange costume girl certainly brought a smile. She was very enthusiastic about the photo opportunity. How could I refuse a snap?
On the other side of George Street, almost directly opposite the Town Hall a guitarist busker sets up show almost everyday this week. I’m yet to take a good photograph of him but he poses every time I point my lens at him. So, it is a task for another time. He plays semi-classical guitar pieces with strong Spanish undertones. It is an interesting place he selected to play at. It is a busy walkway, a bus stop near by and long set of steps leading to an office tower thus he always has an audience - willing or otherwise.
Today, at the bus stop there was this old man in a cowboy hat. He had an interesting face and I wanted to take his photograph. He seemed quite distant, uninterested and expressionless but when the music stopped a big smile appeared on his face and he clapped his hands loudly in an obvious appreciation for the music. Snap.
Yes, Sydney has underwear police conducting a blitz and it’s gotta be Bonds. In a clever and somehow entertaining marketing ploy Bonds are running a promotion for their underwear for men. I wonder if this watchful lady cop saw the brand of my underwear from afar. She has an approving smile … it must have been Bonds.
Today, I went to the Hyde Park to see how the pilgrims attending the World Youth Day were spending their time next to the St. Mary’s Cathedral. I was hoping to capture some individual faces as opposite to the crowd photographs from the previous day.
There were plenty of the young people around. Some were dancing and singing and some simply relaxed on the lawns of the park.
I have noticed a group of young men with Lebanese flags tightly grouped together. As I approached them for a photograph, they have asked me to take a photo of them with the ice cream seller, whose stand they have besieged. I took the photo with their small point and shoot camera and then I had another look at the ice cream girl.
Meet Francesca. She was selling frozen ice creams but melting young men’s hearts. Unsurprisingly, with the beautiful smile and captivating dark eyes she received more than a fair share of attention.
I must say it took me a second to convince myself to ask this huge guy to pose for a photograph. He was clearly interested in my camera and thus in the end it was a very easy task. Will did surprise me when agreeing to being photographed he answered: “Well alright, but I’m used to be on the other side of the camera”. So there you go - this smiling builder proved to be yet another fellow photographer. Thanks Will, you have been a great sport.
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