Facing the Unknown

[Odai]

I have numerously whilst out and about seen people on the street that I have really wanted to take a picture of, but never really had the guts to ask if I could take a proper picture of them. I have quite a few times asked if I could take a pic, but that is exactly what I have done. Quickly snapped away a photo without looking properly through my viewfinder or my settings and rapidly retreated and always been a bit disappointed with the results.

And now finally I have broken that barrier. I saw this feller hanging around on a side street away from the busy market on Porttobello Market in this narrow corridor with some lights hanging off the ceiling. I thought the bright out doors and the corridors lights made a really nice balance and could not miss another opportunity. He had no problems with me taking pictures even though I took my sweet time getting my settings and composition right. Let me know what you think.



I am quite pleased with the results and got to know a bit of about his life working at the market. This is something I will need to repeat again and highly recommend to everyone!

[leonaashlee]

Great shot, and good for you...I have done so as well, and it's scary at first, but all they can do is say no.

[shishirtpathy]

its very good that ye did as such....I too have missed a lot (really...a lot) of pics that might have proved to be excellent if I jus asked them....asking scares me... Which I admit has made me asking more...and as a result...all my friends pray that I forget the camera when we go out...coz they feel like subjects to me the time we r together....

[chalkie7]

Lol...I know the feeling well and have never yet had the courage...good for you! Glad you took your time on this one...great result I'd say.