Can U guess who this is?

[jgredline]

<p>Pentax K20D with Tamron 17-35mm lens.<br>

Hi folks...Shot this yesterday while out on a walk. Can you guess who this is?<br>

<img src="http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Street%20portraits/questionmark1.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p>Man, ruined my shot...<br>

<img src="http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Street%20portraits/questionmark5.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p>Ok, here is a better one.<br>

<img src="http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Street%20portraits/questionmark4.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p><img src="http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Street%20portraits/questionmark6.jpg" alt="" /></p>

[graybrick]

<p>no. I wouldn't know. Even when you tell me, I still won't know.</p>

[ricardovaste]

<p>Jesus?</p>

[will_daniel1]

<p>OK, this is weird. The same SUV is in the two similar shots (two and three), but the walking woman is in only one. Javier, does that mean the woman was walking faster than the car was rolling? Or was the SUV possibily stopped at a traffic light in one of the photos? (I know, you thought I wouldn't notice that woman, didn't you?)</p>

<p>No clue who the violinist is.</p>

<p>Will</p>

[dan_stegal]

<p>I saw him on 60 Minutes a while ago. He's a very gifted classical musician who has Schizophrenia - IIRC. I have no idea what his name it and I'm too lazy to look it up. He has a heart breaking story - if this is the guy I'm thinking of.</p>

<p>The girl in the micro mini skirt - any rear shots of her?</p>

[bob-c]

<p>A soloist?</p>

[johnw436]

<p>THE Soloist</p>

[duane_mills]

<p>Nathaniel Anthony Ayers! Javier, you rock. Kudos on that street photography capture. Keep that up and you'll be the Pentax thread Henri Cartier-Bresson!</p>

<p>Here's a great You Tube clip with Steve Lopez and Nathaniel Ayers.<br>

<p>Once again Javier. Outstanding capture! Two thumbs up!</p>

[andrewg_ny]

<p>I guess the real-life Soloist who inspired <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0821642/">the recent Jamie Foxx/Robert Downey Jr. movie</a> . I guess this one isn't made of wax. Will, you must not live in a place where cars get stopped in traffic. :-)</p>

[jim_b9]

<p>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathaniel_Ayers</p>

[les_lammers]

<p>"The girl in the micro mini skirt - any rear shots of her?"<br>

Yeah, Mr. G post 'em if ya gottem...I need to fine tune my new glasses. That firmware would be perfect to check AF.</p>

[jgredline]

<p>Yep, the soloist. I spent about 2 hours talking with him and for those who have seen the movie, Jamie foxx was spot on. I mean SPOT ON..For those who have not seen it, rent or buy it. It is great. I will post up more pics in a few minutes. :)</p>

[jgredline]

<p>Ok, In regards to Nathaniel, here are a few more pics.<br>

<img src="http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Street%203/nathanielayerscolor9.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p><img src="http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Street%203/nathanielayerscolor4.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p>A few people showed up to play with him.<br>

<img src="http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Street%203/nathanielayers8.jpg" alt="" /></p>

[jgredline]

<p>In regards to the lady in skirt. Sorry folks, but that is all I have...I did however get this other lady, I mean a man, I mean a ''lady'' in a skirt... ;-) It was a busy day / evening.<br /> <img src="http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Street%203/IMGP7850-1.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p><img src="http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Street%203/IMGP7852-1.jpg" alt="" /></p>

[jgredline]

<p>Here are a few more from yesterday.<br>

I stood there for a minute as this elderly man was pondering what he was looking at in the window...I really liked this picture and it was my favorite of the day...<br>

<img src="http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Street%203/IMGP7439-1.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p>Some of you may remember this scene from a film shot I did a few weeks back.. Here is the digital version. While I like this shot, I think I prefer the film one better..<br>

<img src="http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Street%203/IMGP7449-1.jpg" alt="" /></p>

[jgredline]

<p>As I was pondering weather or not to go into this joint, I saw her sitting and had to take the shot.<br>

<img src="http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Street%203/IMGP7289.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p>This is the reality of this place..In the middle of all the glitz and glamor that is the historic fashion district and downtown L.A...<br>

<img src="http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Street%203/IMGP7531.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p><img src="http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Street%203/IMGP7539.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p> </p>

[jgredline]

<p>There is always eyes looking at someone.....or me... ;-)<br>

<img src="http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Street%203/IMGP7558-1.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p><img src="http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Street%203/IMGP7636-1.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p><img src="http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Street%203/IMGP7805-1.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p><img src="http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Street%203/IMGP7836-1.jpg" alt="" /></p>

[jgredline]

<p>And my last few favorites...<br>

<img src="http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Street%203/IMGP7746-1.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p><img src="http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Street%203/IMGP7617.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p><img src="http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Street%203/IMGP7602.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p><img src="http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Street%203/IMGP7877.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p><img src="http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Street%203/IMGP7879.jpg" alt="" /></p>

 

[jgredline]

<p>Thanks for looking, CC always welcome....P.S., I don't know if the last few are out of focus, blurry or it's my glasses or lack there of.</p>

[jeremy_corbin]

<p>Javier, I think the last few would have been in focus if not for the motion blur... The last one is pretty hard to tell however.</p>

<p>These are all great shots, even if there were no more shots of the lady in the short skirt. :-)</p>

[personalphotos]

<p>Another great series of shots Javier. I have to live vicariously through your camera as I have nothing even close to this interesting where I live to do any street shooting. I must say though 2 shots further up sorta ruined my breakfast in a full body shiver kinda way.... ;)</p>

[raybrizzi]

<p>Fantastic street shots. These are the kind of shots I would love to take but they never seem to work out like these do. Well timed captures of the people, which is what street is all about.</p>

[michael_kuhne]

<p>Excellent captures, javier! Always a pleasure to view your street shooting. Amazing that you happened upon Nathaniel in action. </p>

<p>That tall blonde um, girl in the wild stockings, shoes, and short skirt is a real keeper to get some laughs! Had me slapping my knee! </p>

[stemked]

<p>Y'all, I think we need to stick to topic of the headliner. Putting up a large number of photos in this thread that are not related to the original post seem self-serving.  Also IMHO I think the remarks regarding the women are inappropriate for our forum and more than likely offensive to some of our other readers.  We want to attract new members, not drive others away. I appreciate that y'all are being good-natured but I ask that you remain mindful of the sensitivities of members.<br>

 <br>

Respectfully,<br>

Doug</p>

[jgredline]

<p><strong>Hi Folks,...Thanks for the wonderful comments. I will always appreciate them. :)</strong></p>

<p>Doug...First let me apologize to you and all those whom my self-serving thread offended...</p>

<p>In regards to the man/women in the dress, I do not see what was said that was offensive...Perhaps it is offensive to some to see a man dressed up as a women in a very public street? Certainly it would not be to someone who indeed dresses that way, or they would not dress that way, right? </p>

<p>As far as attracting new members, perhaps you folks behind the scenes should concentrate on keeping the ones you have. Seriously speaking, if you read even have the over 70 emails I received from people who don't post here on P.net any longer (while serving my ban)and some who do, you would be shocked..Or maybe not. I suspect you folks already know...</p>

<p>Then again perhaps the problem is me...I after all did get banned for ''giving praise'' to a thread and posting a few pictures that where longer than 700px when the last I read, the rules said 700px wide...Yet, if you look around the forum there are many posters who place images longer than 700px... </p>

<p>Now I realize I have started a few more posts than I should have here in the Pentax section.. In case you have not noticed, it is a rather slow section now. Not much life in here it seems...I was simply trying to help, But no worries, I will not trouble you with my self serving threads any longer....I will be joining the ranks of simply following along with the occasional post, unless of course you decide to ban me again...Oh, let me guess. This thread is now locked or deleted.</p>

<p>Respectfully.<br>

javier</p>