daldds Loc: NYC

almost dusk-like as I hurried home when I saw the red umbrella approaching just as I passed the sign you see. I stopped, backed up a couple of steps, waited for the moment and shot. Great shot? Hardly. Fun? You betcha.

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UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Good eye and reactions, Dave!

daldds Loc: NYC

I'm afraid your sense of humor and mine might be alike, Mike.

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

Fantastic image

Have you ever been cussed when doing Street Photos?

daldds Loc: NYC

Several years ago, when I was in my early 80s, I was using a slow shutter to pan cyclists and runners in Central Park. A woman with a bike came over to me to ask if I had just taken a shot of her. I replied that I didn't know, but I could look. I found an image that had her colors streaking in nice horizontal lines. I thought as I showed it to her that she would want me to email her the image. Instead, she said I had to delete it because I did not get her permission to take the shot. Quite surprised, I pointed out to her that she wasn't identifiable, but she replied that she didn't care. I then asked her if she happened to be a police officer or an attorney. She replied that she was indeed an attorney. I then asked her how many times she took the bar exam before she passed, because it was obvious she did not know that she had no privacy when out in public like that. I told her I liked the colors and would not delete it. She started to say something else, but I interrupted and said we're gonna wait right here for the police. I'm going to call them. She used a couple of unlady-like words, then got on her bike and left. I was glad it did not get any further than that, because she was much younger, and in a lot better shape than I was.
When I take my shots that are up close and personal, I ALWAYS ask permission first. Close to 100% say fine, and are happy to spend a minute or so posing for me.
When I first started with street photography, I was way outside of my comfort level, but now it is second nature and very easy.

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

The same worked for me years ago, but I was cussed a couple of times and threatened once.
Since I didn't live in the city I finally just got away from Street Photography
Keep up the great work!!

Wasabi

you do have a sense of humor.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Nice shot of umbrella lady!

RodeoMan Loc: St Joseph, Missouri

This is a good image. For me, it is significantly improved as a vertical with the sign cropped out. And about that sign, I can't for the life of me imagine someone coming down the street and upon seeing that sign saying "Hey I have a problem with ovarian cysts or I've always been interested in womb wellness, I'll drop in and pick up some Fibroid Formula"

PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place

Good grab David.

Don

raymondh Loc: Walker, MI

srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA

Looks like the Fibroid Formula will put the Gynecologists out of business.

ChaplainPlato Loc: Florida

I'm sure the weather was just crazy... BUT the crazy thing I dig about this photo is how it is a product endorsement and a really cool street statement at the same time. Thanks for this! I got a deep chest chuckle when I first saw it.