I feel like there’s a certain end of the world feeling to this photo…
Like they’re sitting there calmly, contemplating which way they should head. Watching the world end.
Again, an exception to a rule I have… This time, to the rule of not photographing strangers. My logic isn’t flawless and I do love silhouettes. How I justify this to myself is that these people aren’t recognizable – if I was one of them, I wouldn’t be able to tell. (If you don’t know what I’m talking about, read my previous post!)
The Snow Melts Somewhere 
12 replies on “Dystopia”
Watching the world end! Thats good. Photographing strangers. I have the same rule unless I ask them first. But somehow when you ask them they are not strangers any more
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😀 Nicely put. You’re right of course!
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This image has a very contemplative feel to it. The pose of the strangers is one we see often here among holiday makers on their morning of departure.
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Yes, there’s a certain sadness to it, at least in black and white… Thanks for stopping by! 😊
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It does have a wistful feel but also just seems peaceful. And those people are so anonymous I would not hesitate for a minute to photograph them! 🙂
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Thanks, Lexi! 😊
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What a calm and contemplative shot!
I agree with your ethic of not filming strangers. I was on a river cruise recently when someone just began snapping away at other passengers without asking – very rude.
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I agree, it’s rude. You never know where they’ll post it and with what caption…
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I think silhouettes look great in black and white. I am sure if you can’t see the faces it is ok. I hate taking shots in places where there are crowds, I also try to avoid having my face in a photo if I see someone taking a photo, I usually try to turn around or something.
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Me too. Sometimes I notice too late, and end up looking straight at the camera…
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Wow love the shot and the caption 🙂 And yes its a debatable matter of taking photographs of strangers. I mean suppose you are in a restaurant and want to take a photo of the ambience, you cannot go and ask each table if you can do so right?
But, if its an exclusive shot we must 🙂 Anyways eager to read your next post to know your thoughts on this 🙂
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Thanks, Minaxi! So happy to see you back here! 😎
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