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Candid street shot. I asked if I could photograph her. This was pose

her idea!

this is a great pic, nice subject.

Nice shot Howard. It's also nice to see that you're obviously enjoying some warm sunshine!

Warren

Wonderful work, Howard. It's one of your best, I think.

 

--Lannie

Hi Howard, she have a GREAT expression, love that shot. Bravo!

I like how her pose mimics the one on the wall behind her. My first gut reaction was that I didn't like it because of her expression, but the more I look at it, the more elements I see and appreciate. I wish her bent elbow had been completely in the shot, but there may be a reason you cropped it as you did.

very good and nice portrait!!!

Good moment, good analogy between her pose and the wall painting.

I like the wall painting combine with her post . It give me a feeling of the Past , Now & the Future .

 

This one made me smile!!!!

Good spontaneous pose. I still don't have the courage to ask strangers to pose. Maybe some day I'll muster the ability to do so.

Ken, Howard continues to be an inspiration to us all. So many strangers and yet they all seem to give it up for Howard's camera. I want to be where Howard is someday soon!

I agree with Kim, Howard, you have special skills to make strangers to cooperate with you and your camera in a way that no one at PN is capable of doing, and the results are unusual. This woman is an example, what a face and gesture!nice composition as well.

Howard, the inflation of low rates on good works is very high nowadays. please don't pay attention . Pnina

Thank you everyone. I have been working hard on my craft. Yet, am starting to question the value of what I have been doing?

Why?that is not logical Howard, but a real artist is not a real one if he thinks he is the best...all the time.....doubts are a painful way to progress.

Howard- she looks like a real cahracter, neat capture.

 

Howard- sometimes I wonder similarly, but then I take a step back & a deep breath, look at the big picture and realize how many people I have helped and how many have helped me. That's what it's all about! Helping one another and refilling our cups. Sounds like you need a fill up!

 

Howard- you have helped me realize a dream. You have offered wonderful critique and offered assistance and advice when asked. You are also a super photog, your images should be bound into a large book. They tell such stories and leave a lot to the viewers imagination. You are wonder!

Thanks Jayme, I really appreciate that sentiment.

You are so very, very welcome. I forgot to add, I'd buy the book! :)

Beautiful portrait!

Fun stuff, Howard. Again, your people skill came through. Good idea to go b&w. She does look like a real character! ^_^

Hi-Howard! Introspection is good for our own evaluation. You are an artist and can dream. That's a lot man.

This is great ... almost imitating the figure behind her. I like her dark lined skin and the youthful, fun expression!!