Hey, take my picture!

[Wavy C]

Was out taking some shots on a nearby high street recently. While focusing on a shop across the way, I heard a voice from behind saying - "Hey, take my picture!" I swung round and noticed this young lady walking quickly towards me. I had hardly time to put the camera to my eye before she had passed, but managed to squeeze off one picture.

I liked the spontaneity in this quick shot. Comments welcome and appreciated.


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[Maureen Souza]

That is a great shot.... I love how happy and carefree she looks, her arms out wide depict that feeling too.

[lisa1969]

great capture!

[Murphy66]

You'd pay thousands to a top fashion photographer to get a shot so natural and innocent. Outstanding job.

[i2iSTUDIOS]

great shot, nice focus. :)

[Wavy C]

That is a great shot.... I love how happy and carefree she looks, her arms out wide depict that feeling too.

Tnx Maureen! She just leaned in and put her arms up like that (like a little airplane) for a moment when she saw me about to take the shot. I had literally two seconds to take the shot - luckly the autofocus locked on at the first attempt.

[symes]

That is a great shot...nothing like capturing the essence of someone...Fantastic!! I love it...

[Stevie@JC]

STUNNING love it

[dmilwain]

phenominal shot!
-david

[sony23]

That is a really nice shot, framed nicely as well.

Bruce

[wolfpack]

Stunning girl, just a beautiful face.

[CRE@TE]

Great shot!

[Wavy C]

Thanks for your comments :)

[ctymom]

That's a great capture! Spontaneity makes for some great shots... it shows in her expression.

Pamela

[Desertraptor]

That is a fantastic shot. She looks very happy and carefree :)

[T.O.]

very expressive shot, your quick reaction has been rewarded!
T.O.

[skade]

Gorgeous shot! Very sweet!

[JMHPhotography]

Outstanding... I just love spontaneous shots like this. Did you get any contact information from her to get a copy of this shot to her, OR to get a release form signed. I think this shot has commercial value.

[Wavy C]

Outstanding... I just love spontaneous shots like this. Did you get any contact information from her to get a copy of this shot to her, OR to get a release form signed. I think this shot has commercial value.

Thanks to everyone for commenting :)

John - unfortunately I didn't get any contact details as I'd love to send her a copy. A few seconds later and she disappeared around a corner and was gone, having a laugh with a young friend (who had been walking on the other side of the street).
Over here (UK) it is not necessary to get a release form if you intend to publish a picture of someone providing the shot was taken in a public place - and you can't get much more public than a busy high street, lol.

One other thing worth mentioning - I was sitting on a bench outside these shops when I took the picture. This helped with a lower than normal viewpoint. Also, I can't be sure if I actually had the camera to my eye, it all happened so quickly it might have grabbed it by simply pointing the camera and shooting from chest level (while sitting down). Whatever, I think the lower than normal viewpoint helps here.

[matthudd]

Very nice shot, I was about to ask about model release form, didnt know that was only applicable in the US :/

[Curtis N]

I like it!
Great catch!

[BottomBracket]

Great capture, nicely done. It is refreshing to meet people that love to have their picture taken. In recent years, I feel that people are increasingly reluctant about this.

[marie]

she's beautiful in your shot
you caught the moment great

[Becki_D]

Great shot. It just makes you smile when looking at it. Good job

[JohnnyG]

This shot is great! It just goes to show you when you carry a camera around, what can happen!!!;)

[PeaPicker]

That's great. A lot of my shots that I really like seem to just happen. :)

[Kevin]

Great shot! Girls just love to have their picture taken, it's just hard to keep them still.

[nation]

chiming in it captures the spirit of youth of so well - yelling out "hey take my picture" to a stranger. great stuff.

[Actionphotog]

Sweet photo good job.

[malla1962]

Super shot,I like it.:D

[GyRob]

one of the best quick shots ive seen its smashing.
Rob.

[PEACHMAN]

free and uninhibated...picture of youth....very nice capture..!!

[Stevie@JC]

thats Irish people for ya fun an friendly

[ctgoldwing]

Excellent ! How can you look at this image and not smile?