Chaperone
This stranger was wonderful. I was walking through the Hay street mall in Perth city and her vibrant red headscarf caught my attention from across the walkway. I quickly walked over to her before she passed by me. When I asked for her photo she initially accepted and then paused and asked what it was for. Once I explained she was quite happy to take part. We chatted a little as I snapped away and she told me that she was in the city looking after her young sister who was out with some friends.
In my last shot the patches of light coming through the trees fell favorably on her. When I showed her the photo and she was overjoyed by how it turned out. She asked for a copy but I didn't have my usual notebook and pen with me so I ended up scribbling down the url on the back of a receipt from my wallet. I really hope it wasn't an embarrassing purchase.
This is the fortieth portrait of my attempt at the 100 strangers project.
Comments and faves
Carlos Olvera, indagar, Tekool, Feli~Dae, and 75 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Andre Rivest (29 months ago | reply)
Well done. Beautiful picture, nice story.
Carlos Olvera (29 months ago | reply)
Great portrait.
Safiyyah Sayed (29 months ago | reply)
Actually it was a receipt for male lingerie (who knew it existed?) just kidding! =) don't worry, it wasn't anything embarrassing... This had to be the most random request ever made and honestly I couldnt stop smiling the whole day! I think you pretty much made my week. Thank you!
indagar (29 months ago | reply)
Beautiful colours!
Justin Steiginga (29 months ago | reply)
The light is beautiful in this shot!
Tekool (29 months ago | reply)
Since the first day I followed your project, my thought was: "Flickr need to offer a way to print Flickr photographer card" for those concerns. I'm web developer, I think this should be something easy to do with some help to design the card.
thebruneieye (29 months ago | reply)
The shadow and light on her face is very pleasing, really nice shot.
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Leo Patrizi (29 months ago | reply)
Perfect portrait! Good work
☆ WarOnioN ☆ (29 months ago | reply)
Fantastic work
harpazo_hope (29 months ago | reply)
Beautiful! :) LOL @ the embarrassing purchase part... hehe.
magaroonie (29 months ago | reply)
A lovely shy smile and beautiful light.
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B.Image357 (29 months ago | reply)
11 strangers in a day! that's wonderful!
very nice take on this stranger.
JustaMonster (29 months ago | reply)
The light on her face is beautiful, she does look shy. Looking forward to the other 10.
shexii4eva (29 months ago | reply)
great picture of safiya...she luks really beautiful.....n nice story..hehe@ male lingerie receipt
Frank Fullard (29 months ago | reply)
Beautiful addition to your 100 strangers collection!
Joyce La****willcatchupsoon (29 months ago | reply)
Fantastic! the lighting, the colour..its all just great!
deboshre (29 months ago | reply)
This is mad awesome! LOVE IT!
Robyn Swallow (29 months ago | reply)
This is really nice. Great work...
(Hey, you get yourself some business cards.... Try Vistaprint... cheap, cheap)
This photo was invited and added to the SUPER FOTOS - Retratos group.
Joep R. (29 months ago | reply)
ver nice! good light too
asadc (29 months ago | reply)
Wow, very neat shot indeed.
aga_ko (29 months ago | reply)
nice pic and a very nice story.
sengsta (29 months ago | reply)
Loving your work for the 100 Strangers project!
Bob's kid Erik (29 months ago | reply)
Great portait and nice job working with the dapple light.
Isn't such a thrill when people really are pleased with the photo you took?
Congrats on making the 40 mark!
BunnySafari (29 months ago | reply)
Lovely!
This photo was invited and added to the Ladies in Niqab & Hijab group.
Andrea Jane Smith (28 months ago | reply)
Great work!,just natural lighting here?
Andrea
colinlogan (28 months ago | reply)
Santosh Jaiswal Photography [deleted] (28 months ago | reply)
great shot !!!!
-Sami(away) (27 months ago | reply)
great shot and excellent lighting!
FZ 7 (25 months ago | reply)
Lovely Portrait !!!
Bluey71 (22 months ago | reply)
What a cracking portrait, and a fascinating subject.
I.R.I.N.(busy) (21 months ago | reply)
she looks innocent, honest, and happy.
kareeeeeem [deleted] (21 months ago | reply)
Fantastic
livewalt (21 months ago | reply)
grande
wakame+udon (20 months ago | reply)
beautiful photo!
the midnight (19 months ago | reply)
everything about this portrait is excellent.
LeonardoBruno (15 months ago | reply)
Great portrait!
Sole & Luna (15 months ago | reply)
Amazing portrait! Lovely Girl!
mlisowsk (12 months ago | reply)
wow she registered with flickr just to say thank you
bonikingv (10 months ago | reply)
The multi- racial and religious city where it can be proven by their shared broadcasting network with the Malay's channel.
bonikingv
mambo1935 (6 months ago | reply)
charm & beauty!
victor98_2001 (5 months ago | reply)
great shot
Mibskywell (2 months ago | reply)
great shot!
SANTOSHO PHOTOGRAPHY (7 days ago | reply)
amazing shot !