Winnipeg Street: Day Two with the M
The second day with the camera went well and I managed to get a few decent semi-candid and posed portraits. Although the weather has smartened up a bit, it was still a bit cold, just not as bad as before. I didn’t get too many stories from these subjects which is sometimes the case. For whatever reason, some people just don’t want to reveal too much about themselves, which is understandable. If I were approached by a photographer, I’d probably keep it brief as well!
Image 1: Once again, I should have brought along my notebook to write down names, but I forgot. I thought he had the most awesome outfit and immediately knew I wanted a photo. I’m not sure what I like better, the glasses or hat! I think it is fantastic when people have unique and very creative fashion, especially in a fairly conservative city like Winnipeg.
Image 2: Candid, but I did get his name and a handshake just after taking the photo. Robert is his name and we quickly parted ways after shaking hands.
Image 3: Candid, though we did talk for a few minutes after I took this and two other photos. Jacky said she liked this one the most. She seemed interested with what I was doing and why I took her photo so I opened my phone and showed her my website. She said she knew some of the people I photographed which was cool.
Image 4: Larry was with his wife when I quickly stopped and pointed the camera at him and took the photo. He laughed and said “I remember you!” followed by “you took our picture a couple weeks ago!” which was exactly right. I recalled taking their photo from a distance with the M3.
Have a wonderful Saturday!
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Rock on! Thanks :)
Lovely shots. I see that you enjoying your new toy. The first shot looks like from an Indian movie.
Thank you! That’s pretty interesting, making the connection to an Indian film! Definitely enjoying the new toy!
Now … you continually surprise me, our Mike Pratt. First of all, you have the handsome, je ne sais quoi of a New Yorker and then you give me these images of Winnipeg that startle the be-jeepers out of me. I have to confess, that prior to discovering your blog, I thought of Winnipeg as flat, dusty, windswept and full of escapees from the liberal Canadian Provinces.
haha ~ well, Winnipeg is a lot of things to a lot of people! It’s a city that you either love or hate (maybe with a bit of room for ‘maybe’). There are a some fantastic people here though, a really eclectic mix of humanity which can be great for street portraiture! I’m happy to have opened your eyes to this part of Canada :)
The first shot is priceless Mike :D The white balance on the Leica seems to be really accurate and the colors very pure. The black and whites, well lets just simplify what I’m trying to say, perfect.
Thank you Joe! These images are all pretty much SOOC, with only some slight adjustments to contrast. I agree with your assessment of the colors; and even my wife (a non-photographer) has remarked how different and at times, more natural they appear as opposed to the Canon.
i am just a soul and to me Your photos has more soul than others
Thank you! I appreciate you saying so! It is one of the reason for doing this, to capture something that goes beyond just a persons face.
Second ,life on face
Faces always tell stories, Mike. Some times I feel there is greater depth to a shot without accompanying narrative. It invited the imagination to weave a story with your captured image. Enjoyed these. Oh, and to photo #1, definitely the hat. Who knew Winnepeg was fairly conservative!
Thank you Eric! I think I’ll go with the hat as well! I agree, sometimes a story can add a particular layer to an image, while other times it’s simply best to let the image speak for itself.
It’s very clear that you are approaching people on the street with respect – I like these portraits too.
The first one stands out. But the other ones are more ‘you’, I would look at them and know right away they are Mike’s photos :)
There’s something very distinguished about the people you choose for your portraits and something unique in the way You ‘present’ them. I love your work! xox