Let’s go back to 2016, 3 years into my adventure with photography, and the people I photographed. Was it easier to take people pictures? Was I more adventurous with approaching people when I wanted to take their picture? No! and No!

I was as shy then as I am now. But, I did manage to get some pictures, candid and with permission, of people. Tina requested that we post pictures of people we’ve captured. So travel back with me to 2016 and see what stories I found.

A girl and her dog. You can feel the love of human and canine.

There are many ways to have fun. Children can enjoy their play, and adults can enjoy their passion.

Music brings people together as in a concert venue or be a solo type of enjoyment. You’ve seen two of these before. I still enjoy seeing the pictures. Our guitar player knew I was taking his picture and gave me his approval.

My next three were just random choices that tell a story. The first gentleman is costumed for a pirate festival and the fun it will bring.

The gentleman in the middle had his attention drawn elsewhere. To what, I don’t know, but he doesn’t look happy.

The store employee is dressing a mannequin in a window. She saw me take her picture and smiled. It’s another workday for her.

Pictures can tell sad stories as in this couple, with all their belongings, walking over the bridge to find a place to stay for the night near the river. Homelessness is a problem most cities deal with.

But my favorite that brings me joy is this image of my cousins walking hand in hand through the Thousand Palms Coachella Valley Preserve. I remember going to their wedding many, many years ago.

Images of people can bring us intense joy and sadness. Isn’t that what photojournalism is about? Telling their stories.

Now when you introduce us to people you’ve met, please remember to link to Tina’s post and use the Lens-Artists tag. What great cityscapes you shared with us last week in response to Patti’s prompt. Each was an adventure. Next week Sofia will be presenting the challenge, so look for her post.

43 thoughts on “Lens Artists Challenge #292: People, Here, There & Everywhere”

  4. Anne, what great stories your photos told! I loved the people’s expressions you captured, whether the musicians or the sad man on a bench. However, your cousin’s photo was is my absolute favorite. It is wonderful to see them walking hand in hand into the sunset. It’s the story of romance. Excellent photos!

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    1. Thanks Margaret! People don’t believe that I’m shy. But I use skills I learned in Toastmasters to overcome it. And, let’s face it, a good picture is worth getting our of your comfort zone and ask for permission! Once, a woman saw my camera and asked not to have her picture taken. You’ve got to respect that.

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  9. An interesting idea to go back to one specific year to find your photos for this challenge. And you found some super ones there! I love the thoughtful expression of the artist, the concentration of the guitarist and the contentment suggested in that final image of your cousins.

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  11. I always enjoy candid photos of people, which is why street can be so much fun – and here you have found so many wonderful moments when people are people. Good memories!

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  18. Welllll. Love that LowDownDirtyHeartBreakinBluesMan in the banner photo, right off. Woman with dog, homeless, wedding cousins, et al, are among my many faves too. Wellllll done Anne.

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  23. I enjoyed your collection, Anne. It’s so diverse. I was moved by the homeless couple crossing the bridge, and the woman with her dog. The image of your cousins is gorgeous! I love the light and the beautiful natural setting. I knew you’ll be “off-duty” for a while. Resting is the best “medicine.” Take care. 

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    1. Thank you so much Patti! I like doing candids of people. I’ll do the challenges, but not the intense hosting. I need to concentrate on the PT exercises and getting rid of the Chronic Fatigue. Thanks for caring.

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  24. You wrote this with such tenderness, Anne. And like Patti said: so much diversity in your images. I am with you on a favorite being the one of your cousin. Impressive talent to play the cello the way the one guy is. And you have me thinking about the guy in the center photo.(B&W) What IS he thinking?

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