Junk Shop Boogie Woogie
Feb 25, 2020 15:39:43 #
Brick Lane, Shoreditch, London.
The image is somewhat soft but it is of interest because the pianist, Stephen Ridley, has had quite a successful career in the period since the picture was taken.
Graham
The image is somewhat soft but it is of interest because the pianist, Stephen Ridley, has had quite a successful career in the period since the picture was taken.
Graham
Feb 25, 2020 16:03:51 #
Feb 25, 2020 16:18:24 #
R.G. wrote:
Done well for a boy from the East End, hasn't he?
The guy that runs the junk shop is a typical old irascible East Ender that doesn't like people taking photo's of his emporium, probably the reason the picture is soft, I wasn't welcome with my camera
Feb 25, 2020 17:13:01 #
The posture of the woman listening/viewing and the intensity of the piano player make this photo very special. And of course, your nearly out of frame rapid walker adds to the story; many would have cropped her out
The closest figures certainly aren't lacking for clarity or details, and the rest is too compelling to care about a wee bit of softness.
The closest figures certainly aren't lacking for clarity or details, and the rest is too compelling to care about a wee bit of softness.
Feb 25, 2020 17:31:11 #
when an image tells such an intriguing and effective story, there is no need to apologize for "softness". I'd rather see this definitive moment of expression by all characters than see a wart somewhere.
I don't like confrontation and understand your "quickness" to avoid the proprietor. Good for you to get the shot! Its remarkable,
I don't like confrontation and understand your "quickness" to avoid the proprietor. Good for you to get the shot! Its remarkable,
Feb 26, 2020 05:34:19 #
Feb 26, 2020 05:38:28 #
carlysue wrote:
when an image tells such an intriguing and effective story, there is no need to apologize for "softness". I'd rather see this definitive moment of expression by all characters than see a wart somewhere.
I don't like confrontation and understand your "quickness" to avoid the proprietor. Good for you to get the shot! Its remarkable,
I don't like confrontation and understand your "quickness" to avoid the proprietor. Good for you to get the shot! Its remarkable,
It's not a normal thing for me to avoid the "difficult" shot, in fact, I relish them, they make for some of the best pictures. A "difficult" situation can usually be overcome by your demeanour and words
Graham
Feb 26, 2020 06:05:08 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
The posture of the woman listening/viewing and the intensity of the piano player make this photo very special. And of course, your nearly out of frame rapid walker adds to the story; many would have cropped her out
The closest figures certainly aren't lacking for clarity or details, and the rest is too compelling to care about a wee bit of softness.
The closest figures certainly aren't lacking for clarity or details, and the rest is too compelling to care about a wee bit of softness.
Thanks, Linda, interesting content trumps technical deficiencies, well, that's my excuse!
People entering or leaving have become a sort of a signature of mine
Feb 26, 2020 06:39:44 #
This photo is interesting on so many levels. You have him making music on an old discarded piano. His expression can be taken two ways. Either he is into his music or he is trying to hear why a note if off key. The women stopping and leaning over to the little girl. Perhaps telling her if she practices she too can sound good one day. And last the women having no time to slow down and “smell the roses.”
Edit after posting reading other responses, it appears they have a similar take on the image
Edit after posting reading other responses, it appears they have a similar take on the image
Feb 26, 2020 07:44:20 #
NJFrank wrote:
This photo is interesting on so many levels. You h... (show quote)
Thank you, he is into his music, it's his style.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKguzLCV2NE
Feb 26, 2020 07:56:18 #
Feb 26, 2020 08:17:10 #
jaymatt wrote:
What Linda and CarlySue have already said.
What Linda and CarlySue have already said.
Thank you John.
Feb 26, 2020 10:01:10 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
The posture of the woman listening/viewing and the intensity of the piano player make this photo very special. And of course, your nearly out of frame rapid walker adds to the story; many would have cropped her out
The closest figures certainly aren't lacking for clarity or details, and the rest is too compelling to care about a wee bit of softness.
The closest figures certainly aren't lacking for clarity or details, and the rest is too compelling to care about a wee bit of softness.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Feb 26, 2020 13:02:43 #
Amazing fellow...survival in spite...,persistence...to awareness of self and excellence!
A great story!
Dave
A great story!
Dave
Feb 26, 2020 13:47:08 #
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