He walks aloneSte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC
July 2011
This week's theme, single people, should be a simple one to cover. Snap a picture with one person in it. Then share. Easy, no?
On the surface, perhaps. But scratch a little more deeply and there may be more to it than we originally thought. What's this person's story? Why is he/she there? What's going through his/her mind? Why does any of this matter to anyone else?
This particular photo has stuck in my mind since I shot it last summer. I used my longish lens to reach out and snag this gentleman's solitary stroll without his knowing I was even there. He seemed to at peace, yet so preoccupied, all at the same time.
I've taken similar walks by the water, quiet moments to myself where I had all the time I needed to figure out the mysteries of life. As I watched this complete stranger work through whatever it was that filled his own life, I realized we all need moments like this. And when we're lucky enough to have them, we don't necessarily need to share the process with anyone else.
Your turn: Take a picture that supports this week's theme, then share it on your blog or website (or simply point to something you may have already posted.) Leave a comment here letting everyone know where to find it. Repeat through the week, and pop in on other participants to spread the photographic joy. Click here if you're new to Thematic. Otherwise, have at it. And have fun!
Here is my single person.
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I remember this man walking alone from before! ...and he's a perfect single person walking deep in thought! Mine is here
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And here's mine, with a chance for you all to tell me his story:
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Who knows what they are all thinking?
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I caught my landlord walking to his car, this past winter. Wasn't sure how I would incorporate this into a theme... but I liked the kick in his step and kept it. I will admit, the only thing single about him is he is alone going to the car. He is married. Without further adieu, I give you Edino;
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Remember I enjoying shooting people from my front window... lol
I'm more likely to be a subject in this theme than a photographer...but we'll see.
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Oh, oh, oh. I'm back, although incredibly overworked.
ReplyDeleteHere's my entry:
http://doves2day.blogspot.com/2012/04/thematic-photographic-single-people.html
I tend only to take single people shots when I know the person involved.
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Here is mine:
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Thank you for the fun!
Hi Carmi, here is a photo I took last year: The Beekeeper
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How could I resist shooting, take two for single people, when so many people were out soaking up this joyful day!
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Hi Carmi,
ReplyDeleteKaren suggested I link in to your theme this week, my new header is not a single person, but it's a single bird. My second shot depicts solitude.
I like to think of solitude as time to spend with my Creator; much like feeling lonely is God saying "I want some time with you."
Cheers.