"Then I said to him...", a photo from London, England

Photographer's Note

Another shot from the 60's. You can just make me out in the window reflection taking this shot... !
Seems like a time warp to me ! This is what make candid photography so exciting and hard work. You have to be constantly on your guard for the 'image' when it appears, maybe only a fleeting moment in time and you see it and then it's gone. You have to be like a cowboy gunfighter; weapon (camera) always at the ready to shoot ..! That was the benefit of the little Leica M4 with 35mm Summilux f1.4. Silent and fast ! A long time spotting this picture as it was scanned into Photoshop yesterday...Fortunately when I processed it all those years ago I gave the print a very good wash and a good fix otherwise it maybe no more...

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kasienka (0) 2006-12-08 11:35

I love it!!!

jussipee (10) 2006-12-08 12:24

Never seen this man (at right) with lighten stick. So black background at upside of picture.
Mans facial expressions.
Then I sayd to him... Talking to others are dimming if you looks it from outside.
Well seen in 2006 or 60's.
Timeless picture. Also legs positions works. Very well seen.
Thanks Christopher.

voightlanderfan (0) 2006-12-09 4:26

Splendid capture Christopher.
Great grea serie.

Steph.

Jangalbaan (2) 2007-01-31 20:43

I think this is what photography is all about. Excelent work.

Footprints (68) 2008-08-28 19:55

The tones here are so good. The moment is definitely caught.

There is something zen-like about good candid photography.

It's grabbing that cubic centimeter of chance before it passes you by....