Their own unique perspective

[Michael Gerald-Yamasaki]

Greetings. So, I had a hard time wrapping my head around the theme this time around... I landed on this. I took the opportunity when I was in France this summer of shooting a little street. The first time I spent any time at it. It's an odd pursuit with the equipment I have (uh, not like I'm a fly on the wall with a D4 & a 70-200f/2.8 ;-) but I had fun.



This was taken on La Croisette the main scene in Cannes, France just across from the Carlton where over $50 million in diamonds were stolen the week after we were there. Thanks for looking.

Cheers,

-Michael-

[Nancy Bell]

Yup, I think this works for the theme! You captured a unique moment that could not be better if you staged it. Love the turquoise shoes!

I agree the theme is harder than it sounds. OOTB is already a unique approach to an image, whether by processing or framing or whatever.

[Diane Miller]

Good catch! I never have the nerve to shoot people on the street. Afraid someone might shoot back.

I think B/W could be an interesting interpretation, too, although I do like the colors.

[Cheryl Slechta]

How about B&W with just the shoes in color? Love the shoes! And it's perfect for the theme, Michael

[Judy Howle]

I think it's an interesting street capture, well seen and photographed. I also love the shoes! Cheryl had a good idea for an alternative approach.

[Michael Gerald-Yamasaki]

Nancy, Diane, Cheryl, Judy,

Thanks much for your comments. They are greatly appreciated. Some of my favorite shots from the trip were the street shots. Something about being in a foreign country made it a bit easier. Mostly if I caught eye contact the expression is neutral... but a surprise for me - about even between frowns and smiles.

Cheers,

-Michael-

[Anita Bower]

What a funny photo! The expression on the one woman's face seems to be frowning at the clothes/breasts of the taller woman. :-) I applaud your venture into street photography.