Watching the world go by

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Watching the world go by

Postby Sheila Smart on Sun Apr 09, 2006 7:56 pm

This, I believe, is what I do best. Although I do some landscapes, its not something that holds my interest for very long. I cannot really compete with the likes of Peter Dombrovsky nor do I want to. I truly believe that you must take your camera and capture the every day folk albeit sometimes the darker side of life. This is Mike. And he knows he is one of my favourite subjects :D Winter or summer, he is dressed for winter - but he surprised me the other day, and was sitting in the sun at the Quay in shorts! This is a shot I took last spring.

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Postby NJ on Sun Apr 09, 2006 8:04 pm

another great shot sheila.
i love story behind it.
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Postby SteveGriffin on Sun Apr 09, 2006 9:54 pm

This is the work of Sheila that I love. Character portraits that tell a story. Exceptional shot, thanks for sharing
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Postby Sheila Smart on Mon Apr 10, 2006 3:15 pm

Thanks Steve and Nathan.

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Postby MHD on Mon Apr 10, 2006 3:28 pm

Great shot! Love the features and texture of the figure, but I find the patterns of the legs in the background a bit distracting...
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Postby hdj80 on Mon Apr 10, 2006 6:41 pm

Excellent shot Shiela.

Out of interest I understand that iron deficiencies mean you have poor circulation and feel the cold. I saw it in Timor where overnight the security guys would have on thick parkas even though it was only down to the not so chilly 28C.
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