Wednesday, October 19, 2011

An Artist at Work

Santa Ana, California (Historic Downtown)
This time I was the one looking through the window. I really enjoy candid street photography especially when I'm in other countries. This isn't another country but it's seems like it because most of the people in this area are immigrants from Mexico. It's a pretty interesting place for street photography plus there are lots of "old" buildings and an artist community.

17 comments:

Sylvia K said...

What a great "people watching" capture, James! I love it! You and a couple other great photographers are inspiring me to do some people watching captures as winter approaches and there are some intriguing people here where I live. I've never done any before and not sure I have the talent, but I do want to try. Hope your week is going well! Enjoy!

Sylvia

Lúcia said...

BW was the perfect choice for this great shot!
I love how her expression, the smile on her face compose with the photo on the wall. ;-)

Stickup Artist said...

What an excellent composition! She's ready for business with the trimmer and the comb. It's like a dance. I can relate to the man because I close my eyes too when I'm facing the mirror because I like to be surprised when the job is done!

T. Becque said...

Cool shot and nice tones!
Wow, you're good...and brave for talking to your wife about another trip before you even leave for this one! I wouldn't get away with that! :)

Carolyn Ford said...

love the b&w...you really caught a great moment! superb, James!

Kay L. Davies said...

I agree with Stickup Artist. "Dance" is the first word that came to my mind, too. Amazing capture, James, the perfect instant.

Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel

Luis Gomez said...

WONDERFUL! Excellent amigo mio!

John said...

Good street or window shot; the guy in the chair doesn't seem too happy.

Malyss said...

Really impressive shot, you caught the moment , the movement! I'm sure nobody pictured this lady at work before you.If you go on this way, you could make a great book about your piece of country!

Thérèse said...

Perfet example of "the decisive moment."
Was there any music in the air too?

Cezar and Léia said...

This picture can tell us a kind of story, it's a moment inside our imagination, it's perfect James, Congratulations!
Léia

*** Reminds me the genie of Robert Doisneau! :)

L.D. said...

Love this! I'm also a big fan of candid street shots. This is a terrific one.

Joanne said...

Brilliant!

R Sudhir Kumar said...

Beautiful composed! much to learn from your work

Céline said...

She looks like a rock star welcoming her spectators!

ruma said...

In U.S.A., anyone seems to make an artist.

The freedom of idea.
The life may thereby glisten.

The scene is cool.

Francisca said...

This is a super candid shot, James. Your words are, how to put it, thought-provoking? What are you saying about mainstream American culture? ;-)