The contrast between youth and old age (Page 2): Thanks so very much Charlie'smom! Sometimes cool photos just fall into your lap by accident. We as photographers have to be ready for...

BrentHarder Loc: Southern California

Charlie'smom wrote:

As the saying goes, especially in this case, “A picture tells a thousand words.” Wonderful capture.

Thanks so very much Charlie'smom! Sometimes cool photos just fall into your lap by accident. We as photographers have to be ready for those rare moments, almost anticipating them!

fredtoo Loc: Houston

I'm partial to images that tell a story, and this image tells a good one.
Most of my photo work is primarily "snapshots" of whatever comes along.
I think this shot is a good example of that. You just have to be ready (and recognize it when it comes).

good work Brent !

Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England

Excellent shot and timing Brent!

J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio

BrentHarder wrote:

This image really makes a statement in my opinion................it's visually showing the stark contrast between the energetic youth running together while the older couple moves along in a wheelchair. Both couples seem happy in the stage of life which they are presently in. Both couples are enjoying a sunny but brisk day on the Huntington Beach Pier, California. Please download this one for best detail.

Excellent capture Brent.

phal84 Loc: Huntsville

Having spent a lot of time on the beaches of southern California, Santa Barbara, Ventura Rincon, Santa Monica & Malibu, I can attest to the age differences but when you're enjoying yourself you really hardly notice or pay any attention to the differences; and, I must say some of the oldsters are in pretty good physical condition -
Thanks for the photos of southern California - an excellent study of the culture and lifestyle there

kubota king Loc: NW , Pa.

A big difference looking at the download . Great light to dark contrast . Curious what they were running to see I must admit . Well done .Tommy

berchman Loc: South Central PA

BrentHarder wrote:

This image really makes a statement in my opinion................it's visually showing the stark contrast between the energetic youth running together while the older couple moves along in a wheelchair. Both couples seem happy in the stage of life which they are presently in. Both couples are enjoying a sunny but brisk day on the Huntington Beach Pier, California. Please download this one for best detail.

Just wondering how happy would *you* be either in a wheelchair or pushing your spouse in one?

fourg1b2006 Loc: Long Island New York

That is a very nice image...good eye in spotting it.

photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

BrentHarder wrote:

This image really makes a statement in my opinion................it's visually showing the stark contrast between the energetic youth running together while the older couple moves along in a wheelchair. Both couples seem happy in the stage of life which they are presently in. Both couples are enjoying a sunny but brisk day on the Huntington Beach Pier, California. Please download this one for best detail.

cdayton

Really great image. I aspire to the left but am approaching the right.

Dannj

I had a similar experience about 20 years ago when I was pushing my youngest son in his stroller around our neighborhood and ran into a neighbor pushing her elderly father in his wheelchair...two families at different ends of life's spectrum. Wish I had a picture of that encounter.

crafterwantabe Loc: Mn

You nailed it! Great picture

DragonsLady Loc: Los Alamos, NM

Time and fashions in constant change. Love the mix of youth, beauty and age.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Nice street shot.

Rineal Loc: Copake NY

Nice shot and good observation! Funny how the world changes from the individual perspective - when I was young there were so many old people around, in their 30s, 40s, 50s and so on. Now there are so many young people around! In their 30s, 40s, 50s and so on...