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Images => People, Portraits, Street, PJ & Cityscapes => Topic started by: Mikes on February 27, 2016, 14:24:59

Title: A serious selfie
Post by: Mikes on February 27, 2016, 14:24:59

Today at Senso-ji

Title: Re: A serious selfie
Post by: Akira on February 27, 2016, 16:14:44

Mike, you captured a really smile-provoking moment.  And the pose of the little girl on the right edge works as a nice echo of that of the main figure.

Title: Re: A serious selfie
Post by: Ron Scubadiver on February 27, 2016, 17:20:56

A veritable blast of color...

Title: Re: A serious selfie
Post by: David Paterson on February 27, 2016, 23:57:22

Very nice, though I'm not sure about the lady's taste in clothing.

But oh! to be at Sensoji now that spring is just around the corner. You're making me home homesick for Japan again. 

Title: Re: A serious selfie
Post by: Akira on February 28, 2016, 00:22:10

Quote from: David Paterson on February 27, 2016, 23:57:22

though I'm not sure about the lady's taste in clothing.

LOL!  You are right!

Title: Re: A serious selfie
Post by: golunvolo on February 28, 2016, 00:50:19

Quote from: Akira on February 27, 2016, 16:14:44

Mike, you captured a really smile-provoking moment.  And the pose of the little girl on the right edge works as a nice echo of that of the main figure.

Yes! The girl makes the shot for me

Title: Re: A serious selfie - image added
Post by: Mikes on February 28, 2016, 03:53:43

Thanks, everyone. Yes, the little girl in the background really helped here.

Quote from: David Paterson on February 27, 2016, 23:57:22

Very nice, though I'm not sure about the lady's taste in clothing.

It was not only her loud clothing, but her pretentious poses, that drew attention (and some disapproving looks). Note the three mobile phones.

Title: Re: A serious selfie
Post by: Anirban Halder on February 29, 2016, 14:34:37

Very interesting subject and nicely captured Mike. Not something I was expecting when I just saw the subject line. :D

Title: Re: A serious selfie
Post by: Mongo on February 29, 2016, 22:05:15

Mongo liked the colour and spontaneous nature of the images. He was, however, very surprised to see someone of this woman's age to be acting like a teenager; especially in Japan.

The second image strongly suggests that she (and possibly some of her colleagues) were there in full dress celebrating an event.  In #2 she seems to be reviewing some of the public's photos of her - unless she selfies in stereo.. ;D

Title: Re: A serious selfie
Post by: Mikes on March 03, 2016, 13:42:10

Quote from: Anirban Halder on February 29, 2016, 14:34:37

Very interesting subject and nicely captured Mike. Not something I was expecting when I just saw the subject line. :D

Thanks, Anirban. Serious about getting her posture and background just right, oblivious to those around her in a crowded place - quite selfish.

Quote from: Mongo on February 29, 2016, 22:05:15

Mongo liked the colour and spontaneous nature of the images. He was, however, very surprised to see someone of this woman's age to be acting like a teenager; especially in Japan.

Thanks, Mongo. Yes, she was quite conspicuous for that reason. Very uncharacteristic - it was fascinating.

Title: Re: A serious selfie
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on March 03, 2016, 14:33:04

She is an adorable lady that projects character and self-consciousness. Besides those amiable qualities, probably having a lot of fun as well :D

Title: Re: A serious selfie
Post by: Mikes on March 03, 2016, 17:03:42

She was having lots of fun  ;D