Street Defense

[Shadowman]

Haven't tried TinyPic in awhile, decided to give it a try.

[Shadowman]

A larger version.
Defensive by JOHN, on Flickr

[lovelife65]

The guys expression is pretty funny, like he's unsure of whether to run or just stay put and hope.

[Shadowman]

The guys expression is pretty funny, like he's unsure of whether to run or just stay put and hope.

Hi Sharon,

You saw the scene similar to what I did, its also like he's thinking I want to take his photograph but maybe not. Thanks for commenting,

[flashback]

An interesting shot that goes to show how we see things differently. To me the camera man, with his fingers interlocked on his stomach and feet close together suggests a rather relaxed state of mind (or body, anyway). Nothing defensive in his posture to suggest any trepidation. Same with the skater, he seems relaxed and nonplussed insofar as one can tell from this image.

[Shadowman]

An interesting shot that goes to show how we see things differently. To me the camera man, with his fingers interlocked on his stomach and feet close together suggests a rather relaxed state of mind (or body, anyway). Nothing defensive in his posture to suggest any trepidation. Same with the skater, he seems relaxed and nonplussed insofar as one can tell from this image.

Thanks for commenting and giving your perspective.

[skitterbug]

I'm surprised the photographer isn't ready to capture a collapse of the skater as he crashes into the curb. Or maybe the photographer is praying that he doesn't get run over? Interesting photo.

[FootLoose]

Nice shot John. I wonder why a person is skating down the road carrying a stick. Part of the local freak parade?

[Shadowman]

I'm surprised the photographer isn't ready to capture a collapse of the skater as he crashes into the curb. Or maybe the photographer is praying that he doesn't get run over? Interesting photo.

Hi Sandy,

Thanks for commenting.

[Shadowman]

Nice shot John. I wonder why a person is skating down the road carrying a stick. Part of the local freak parade?

Hi Greg,

Not sure, perhaps hoping to come across a pick up game. Thanks for commenting.

[Panama Hat & Camera]

A very interesting picture that allows different views of the scene.
What happened on the street after you took this photo?

[Shadowman]

A very interesting picture that allows different views of the scene.
What happened on the street after you took this photo?

The skater did a crossover in front of the photographer and turned the corner. Thanks for commenting.