I am sick of green

[alfredo]

So after this image, the rest is B&W

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The full set.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/alfredo_tomato/sets/72157633016112789/with/8566333160/

[Solly Mack]

1. Those are nice!

[alfredo]

2. Thanks

[Celebration]

3. Good job, alfredo

You always do so well with the portraits of people at events. These are no exception.

[alfredo]

6. Thank you. I was so happy for the opportunity to photograph people again.

[Mira]

4. Words fail me, that's how good they are.

I also went to the flicker site to see the others. Twice.
You had a very good day Alfredo. On this thread, though they are all wonderful, I like 4 and 8 the best.
Thanks for these - very much.

[alfredo]

7. Thanks. It took six hours to go through the images.

I don't have many opportunities to speak with people other than my wife. So I overdid it yesterday. I lost my voice, and now have a bit of a sore throat. That's fine. It was worth it.

The best part of a parade isn't the parade, it is the crowd.



I saw a Fuji X-E1 there. What a lovely camera.

[Mira]

10. One thing I was thinking as I looked at your work:

Alfredo engaged these people. He was working hard to come home with such beautiful memories.
YES

[alfredo]

11. It's the salesman in me. First you sell yourself, then the product.

Compliments, friendly chatter, jokes, all work to gain their confidence. A young Indian girl asked me where I got my beads, so I gave her mine. She was so thrilled she hugged me, so I asked for a photograph. It came out blurred.

If you want something (a photo), you have to give something. A smile is enough in many cases.

I think the longer focal length allowed some space between the subject and myself. I think that put them at ease.


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[ljm2002]

5. You are so good with B&W shots...

...my favorites are shots 1 (in color) and 2 (in B&W) -- although truly there are some great ones in this group.

I don't really photograph people, don't know why. But I do admire those who can do it well.

[alfredo]

8. I was wary at first, but I just do it. Be friendly and respectful.

I told the old woman I liked her tam. That broke the ice. I then asked if I could do a portrait of her and she said yes.

Black and white is where I started, and is still my first love. I'm glad you like my photos.

[alfredo]

9. One more. This is my wife's favorite.