A few shots I took after a visit to the barber's...

[Rebel]

These are a few shots I took last Thursday as I took a short walk around the city after a visit to the barber's...

#1 - Lady on some sort of motorised scooter passing a pub on Plymouth Street


#2 - This one is again on Plymouth street, another interesting looking lady passing the arcade


#3 - Age catches up with us all! This lady was determinedly walking through the shopping centre



Thanks for viewing

[IzzieK]

All of these have stories to tell...In #1, is that kind motor vehicle allowed in the street or just for pavement driving. You have same topic (theme for the last two) -- age. Interesting or co-incidence?

[John 2]

Well taken shots Matt. Some will have reservations over capturing people who are at a disadvantage in life and I must admit that for me the jury is still out. However that being said, I find the third shot quite poignant because of the contrast between the old lady's apparent struggle and the lively couple striding out on the RHS.

[Chexov]

Great shots! I like the level of contrast you used. However, as a predominantly landscape photographer I wonder how you approach shooting people on the streets (this pun never gets old). Do you ask first whether you can take a picture of them? Or do you shoot and ask later? Or do you ask at all? And how do people react when they notice you take pictures of them?


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[Shadowman]

Nice series.

[chauncey]

is that kind motor vehicle allowed in the street or just for pavement driving.

FWIW Izzie...I take mine anyplace that I would a bicycle.

[rpcrowe]

FWIW Izzie...I take mine anyplace that I would a bicycle.

This little vehicle seems like it would be great for a photographer. Toss it in the back of my Subaru Forester and then take it out and ride it around to places to shoot. I was just on the waterfront of San Diego Bay yesterday (went to dinner) and this would be a great little vehicle to ride around down there and other places....

[Rebel]

All of these have stories to tell...In #1, is that kind motor vehicle allowed in the street or just for pavement driving. You have same topic (theme for the last two) -- age. Interesting or co-incidence?

Thanks Izzie, I find old people really interesting - and sometimes if I stop to talk they've normally got really good stories

Thanks John, I have come across that on this site before - but it doesn't bother me really. If something interests me, I will shoot it - I never take a shot to mock anyone/thing.

Thanks Peter, I never ask before or after - it short of defeats the object of street photography for me. I have been noticed a few times, people either just stare or smile from my experiences - and I just give a smile back. I haven't had a bad experience yet, fingers crossed !

[chauncey]

I find old people really interesting

Gotta admit that I've never been referred to as interesting...