Am I for real? Photo

Photographer’s Note

I really had to do my best to get her photographed. She was walking away from me and already 30m away. Luckily she saw me aiming my camera and I thought that she would mind being photographed, but she laughed friendly so I took the shot. She is really pale or maybe pristine white, so to me she looked like a tailor's dummy. It is a shame that the guy with the blue sweater is in the background but I didn't want to wait much longer.

Edit: Thank you Livinitout sorry for not being complete, indeed this is Harajuku, and it is one of my most favorite spots in Tokyo. This day it was extremely busy, so too many people blocking my sight, so I was lucky to see her.

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livinitout (938) 2007-01-25 7:45

Nice picture. Beautiful girl. Looks like this photo may have been taken in Harajuku, Tokyo. That part of the city is very famous for the many young people who dress up mostly in Goth and are more than happy to pose for any photograph. I've even seen photographers directing some of them how to pose for the photograph. Nice shot.
Jacek

terimakasi74 (277) 2007-01-25 7:52

Hi Hans,

Nice one! Very sharp good colors and excellent DoF! I probably would crop it a bit on the top and to the left.

Well seen and done,
terimakasi,
Jürg

ribeiroantonio (21885) 2007-01-25 8:07

But, this is an excellent picture. You did mention the guy with the blue sweater. For it is very good as it gave a darker background. Otherwise the girl would be very difficult to stand out of the white behind the blue sweater. May be a slightly different crop would help but, it is very good anyway.
Antonio

jackpkn (808) 2007-01-25 8:24

Actually I like Harajuku a lot, a very fashion place, a lot of people and so many models to take pictures... Maybe someday I back there... Nice capture. Big eyes, beautiful smile...

Regards,

Jaed.

elihesamian (26091) 2007-01-25 15:11

Hello dear Hans,
nice to hear from you,you made me glad with your warm words,Thanks,
and here,what a white lady!
like a statue !!!
with your far distance you well captured them with their smile,
about composition,less about top and more space for bottom was need !
a good poeple shot Hans,
Thanks,
Best to You
M

vascao (192) 2007-01-26 17:40

Hi, Hans.
Really good shot, I specially like the DOF obtained. She's really so beautiful that looks like a mannekin.
Regards from Brazil.
Sergio

Kenggaroo (805) 2007-01-27 1:54

Unigue style, Hans
Except in a fashion catalogue, it's really unusual to see someone dress and make up the way she does in the street compare to others.
Her eye contact, her skin and her pose has made a strange charm and impactful image.
Your shot projects her interesrting stange look and expression out of the usual.
Worth following and very well capture.
kenggaroo

djklump (0) 2007-03-03 12:20 [Comment]

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Photo Information

Copyright: Hans van Oort (Hanso2) (629)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-09-10
Categories: Decisive Moment
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark II N, Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM, B&W UV F-Pro 77mm
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/640 seconds
More Photo Info: view
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-01-25 7:39