A Lucky Grab

[dje]

When I was out and about yesterday. I saw this couple doing a photoshoot with the Jacarandas as a backdrop. As I approached them, I aimed the camera to take a quick shot. The young lady saw me and obligingly put on a friendly pose. I think she likes having her photo taken.

Dave

[Geoff F]

Good candid shot. Exposure and focus are perfect; in what was potentially a tricky scene.

[dje]

Good candid shot. Exposure and focus are perfect; in what was potentially a tricky scene.

Thanks Geoff. Yes you never know with situations like this. I went over to them after I'd taken the shot and had a chat. They were fine about it and very friendly.

Dave

[Shadowman]

Very nice.

[jacsul]

Nicely done.

[rpcrowe]

Neat shot of a lovely gal. I love images of people photographing and being photographed...

[John 2]

Nicely caught.

[FootLoose]

Good catch, Dave. In my experience with Asian tourists here, they seem to be much more relaxed about being photographed.

[dje]

Thanks everyone for your comments. Much appreciated.

Dave

[IzzieK]

Ohhh...you've not done yet...I am still to comment...your thank you is a bit too early yet... anywho back to your post, I like impromptu shots...and yes Greg, Asians are obliging because they are mostly trained to be friendly. Aussies are friendly too. It is hard to explain it but even a simple burp while eating their food is a compliment, the same as taking their photo without permission is a sign of appreciation...

I also love the exposure very much...and the colour of the jacarandas.

[dje]

Ohhh...you've not done yet...I am still to comment...your thank you is a bit too early yet...

Well then Izzie, I guess I'll have to give you a personal thank you.

Dave

[Rebel]

A very nice capture

[dje]

A very nice capture

Thanks Matt.

[Dave A]

That's like a revers photo bomb

Dave

[dje]

That's like a revers photo bomb

Dave

Yes I guess so !

[Manfred M]

Nice shot Dave. I ran into a somewhat similar situation a couple of weeks ago when I caught this shot.

Young couple

Unfortunately, the photographer doing the shoot spotted me and every time she saw me near by her body language was quite negative and she turned her back towards me (actually stopping her shoot). I guess some people assume that they own public spaces when they are there with a client. You were lucky and had a willing participant!

[dje]

Manfred thanks for our comments. Possibly the difference between your situation and mine was that yours was a pro photographer doing a paid shoot but mine involved a couple of students just having a bit of fun ?

Dave

[Manfred M]

Manfred thanks for our comments. Possibly the difference between your situation and mine was that yours was a pro photographer doing a paid shoot but mine involved a couple of students just having a bit of fun ?

Dave

True - but I've also run into self-important snooty students out shooting around town. They also seem to be more comfortable on the other side of the camera.

I once had the gall to ask a group why they were shooting with a flash modifier and I got the "you just don't understand" look and comments. Unfortunately, I was trying to help and their use of modifier was doing little more than blowing light out in directions where it would get lost, rather than adding anything to the image. Their loss....

[Rider in the Sky]

Nice shot Dave. I ran into a somewhat similar situation a couple of weeks ago when I caught this shot.

Young couple

Unfortunately, the photographer doing the shoot spotted me and every time she saw me near by her body language was quite negative and she turned her back towards me (actually stopping her shoot). I guess some people assume that they own public spaces when they are there with a client. You were lucky and had a willing participant!

Dave, if you'll allow me. Just a short comment. Thanks.

Whenever I see a fotog working, as in taking a photo of/for a client, I prefer to show the fotog I'm just passing thru. I stow away my cam or shut it off to show respect/courtesy. However, if the fotog smiles and gives me the ok-signal, I may take a couple of shots- move on. But, hey, that's just me.....

[dje]

Dave, if you'll allow me. Just a short comment. Thanks.

Of course Vic.

I'm much the same as you, if the good vibes weren't there I would leave it alone. I rarely do this sort of thing anyway, this instance being very much a spur of the moment decision in a relaxed setting.

Dave