Street Portraits
“Too many photographers pay more attention to technique and forget style which is more important. I have never run a “studio”. And when I make a portrait, I do not “pose” my subject. I observe and I press the shutter when the character surges forth.” ~ Henri Cartier-Bresson
I like to walk and observe people - in cities and small towns, on public transportation, and basically anywhere. Street portraits are not in vogue these day, yet they can tell us so much. Here you’ll see people from Japan, Thailand, Korea, Cambodia, Spain and even the US. I prefer to get their permission - to say “OK” in their language or mine… with I smile or a wink of the eye; or say “no” with a shake of the head or wave of the hand. It’s easy enough … and remember, don’t try to pose them!
< Self-Portrait
On the River and Streets of Bangkok
< River Boat Conductor
< Working on the River Boats: 1
< Working on the River Boats: 2
< Riding on the River Boats: 1
< Riding on the River Boats: 2
< Riding on the River Boats: 3
< Riding on the River Boats: 4
< Riding on the River Boats: 5
< Downtown: Taking a Break
< Downtown: Lottery Seller
< Fresh Street Food : 1
< Fresh Street Food: 2
< Making a Living
Nepal
< Durbar Square
< Downtown: Time for a Call
< A village in Kathmandu Valley
< Village Girl
China
< Enjoying a Fall Afternoon In Beijing
South Korea
< His Day in the Park
< A Break from Shopping in Seoul
Japan
< Absorbed in Yokohama
< On the way home on Nagasaki metro
USA
< Sunday in Malcom X Park (Washington DC)
< Earth Goddesses (Tucson)
Monks of Bangkok
< Monks of Bangkok: 1
< Monks of Bangkok: 2
< Monks of Bangkok: 3
Monks of Bangkok: 4
Street Portraits