In this post I shall combine two themes “street photography” and “lens artists photo challenge“.
I am very much fascinated by Brenda’s various photo studies. In one of her post Brenda talks about street photography and I must admit that am not so comfortable while capturing people. It is quite challenging. The images I present now are quite plain. In my next photo study tour shall try to capture some light and shade effects.
Also for lens artists photo challenge, the theme for this week is time to relax. I decided to capture tourists and showcase the way people relax while travelling and visiting new places.
Oops these days people spend more time on their mobiles than anything else 🙂
How about me!
We will be more successful in all our endeavors if we can let go of the habit of running all the time, and take little pauses to relax and re-center ourselves. And we’ll also have a lot more joy in living ~ Thich Nhat Hanh
![lac_25july18_5](https://mazeepuran.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/lac_25july18_5.jpg?w=676)
In town
![lac_25july18_6](https://mazeepuran.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/lac_25july18_6.jpg?w=676)
On road
![lac_25july18_7](https://mazeepuran.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/lac_25july18_7.jpg?w=676)
In a remote place with such cosy setting
I hope you like the images.
I am like you; I meant to capture images of people in Tenterden last week and utterly failed. I was worried about invading privacy and someone shouting at me. I love your last image!
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You are absolutely so like me. Forget about people as the tour of Tenterden with your lens was superb.
Oh thank you, It’s taken in book town in Norway a rather interesting place. I shall write a small post on it.
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Like them all Rupali … that huge packet is over the top and truly love that rotunda garden right in town, how beautiful ! Mesmerised by the mobile is not relaxing … good quote 🙂
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Thank you for such generous comment Kate.
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you’re most welcome 🙂
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I love the city garden too — it’s fabulous! I wouldn’t mind working in a downtown office if I could look out the window and see that view every day.
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so true Meg but I gather they have a long and snow covered winter .. 😦
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🙂 part and parcel of life.
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True 🙂
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It’s raining since yesterday. I can’t tell you how happy I am.
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thank heavens for that!
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Of course.
Thanks Kate.
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most welcome
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Thanks Meg.
Sadly I see nothing out of my office window. Due to modern technology a little sunshine brings the cutains down. I sit in very artificial setting.
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wonderful pictures. Thanks for sharing
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Thank you Bhavana.
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My pleasure 😇
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Loved the candid captures Rupali. As always I admire your clicks ❤ !
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Did you say candid! Awe thanks a lot dear Radhika.
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Amazing and awesome pictures, Rupali and you have taken them so well. Must say you are a great photographer.
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Thank you so much for your kind words Kamal.
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Welcome dear Rupali.
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I did enjoy these images. thanks for sharing
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Thanks a lot. I am glad you visitied my post.
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I do love your images.
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Thank you so much Linda.
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Lovely choices Rupali – but the guy in the viking hat is my favorite! Great timing 🙂
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Thanks a ton Tina.
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Hi Rupali nice diverse examples of relaxation. Must be off now – going to buy cheez doodles
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🙂 thank you Abrie. Hope you have enjoyed your doodles.
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Fantastic clicks ! So nice to see how people are “relaxing” themselves. 🙂
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Thank you for your support Megala.
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Nice collection of photos! I feel funny taking pictures of people too. I’ve asked permission a few times but usually I don’t take these types of candid shots.
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Thank you for supporting me Aixa.
BTW L’Occitane is one of my favourite brand.
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😉
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Rupali, thank you for joining me in this learning project. It is fun to have a learning companion. Please keep in mind that I’m an amateur photographer who is motivated to learn more and be more creative. I agree street photography has a bit of anxiety associated with it…and invites me to be a little bit sneaky at times, which creates another layer of anxiety. Yet, people are so interesting as they move about in their natural unaware state-of-being and if asked about taking their photo, they suddenly become guarded and rigid. The couple sitting on a bench with a ship in the background is very interesting in regards to the multiple lines and the diagonal line in the bottom right leading my eyes to the couple. I think I would like to see it straightened a bit. The image above, with the two people photographing…great images in that the parallel lines of the trees seem to match the people with the shadow horizontal lines, great! The guy in the horn hat is an interesting contrast to the mannequin in the window. 🙂 I also like how he is framed by the backs of the two people. I think it would be wonderful to spend some time in the “cozy” room.
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Thank you for comprehensive comment Brenda. Yes, I shall straighten the image Also I shall try to make creative candid photographs in my next attempt.
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Very cool set of photos!!
What a clever way to combine these two themes! 🙂
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Thank you Amy.
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Wonderful photos, Rupali!
I’m surprised more people didn’t have their faces in their phones! 😉 😛 I like the bench photo, the horn-y guy photo…and HA! that’s a LOT of cheez doodles! 😮
I must say the last 3 photos are favorites of mine now…they are colorful, vivid, and so much to see they capture me in! 🙂
HUGS!!! 🙂
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Today I was on montain again and really not very many had their faces in mobile 😉 😉 😉
Thank you Caroyn. HAve a great weekend.
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Good on both of those things! 🙂
You’re welcome, Rupali!
I hope you have a wonderful weekend! 🙂
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Thanks Carolyn.
It’s my Birthday weekend 😀
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OOH! Happy Birthday, Rupali! I hope you celebrate for at least a week! 🙂 May it be a wonderful, fun, good-memories-made celebration of you!!! 🙂
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Thanks a lot Caroyn. It was a good one.
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Amazing photography 👍 Rupali.
I’m really impressed with these photos.
Looks like perfect captures. Great work 👍 Thanks for sharing 🙂
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You are very kind Sachin. Thanks a lot.
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interesting story telling with beautiful pictures
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Thanks Pushpendra.
Do you have a blog?
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Beautiful pictures! My favorite is the cozy room. Sitting in comfy chairs, surrounded by so many books!! Thank you for sharing.
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Nice photography Rupali
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Thanks Gautam.
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I especially loved the cozy bookshop. Your other photos of the people were entertaining. Great captures of …sadly…real life these days. At least you make it fun to look at. I was kind of hoping you might have caught the girl on the back of the jet ski….slipping off. (just kidding) Donna.
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OMG Donna, you made me laugh and I checked the photo again 🙂 [it was not a bad idea though 😉 ]
Thanks for commenting.
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LOL> You’re welcome. I definitely loved the uniqueness you brought to the theme.
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Thanks again Donna.
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Even I hesitate to click pics of people. In fact i often forget to take pics of family 😀 I loved your diverse gallery especially the ones of people from the back. And the last photo of course – the best place to be!
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Thanks Dahlia.
Photos from back prove that I am still (im)mature photographer.
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The photographs from the back are perfect for developing a story!
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I take photographs you write a story…
Sounds good…haan
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But of course! 🙂
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I am quite serious Dahlia. If we decide on a theme then I can go hunting and take pictures and you make a story.
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Thanks Rupali but actually it works the other way, a short story inspired by a photo 🙂 One of these days perhaps one of your photos could be the setting of a story or two 🙂 I am still stuck on the photo of the three people sitting on a bench with the back towards the camera. Something tells me there’s a big story in there – though I am still to see it 😂
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You will see it on right time. Keep watching 🙂
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🙂
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Street photography is something I have always wanted to do, I see im not the only one who feels awkward about taking photos of strangers, but it is art and we are the artist. I am inspired thank you and very nice pictures. I think I will try street photography in the near future and post on my blog. Thank you
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Good luck for this new adventure. We all are in learning mode 🙂
Have a nice weekend.
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My personal absolute favorite photo is the “on road” one. Wow! That is one spectacular view!!
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😀 I know it has attracted many eyes.
Thank you for commenting, Holly.
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I bet it has! And you are certainly welcome! 😊
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😀
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marvelous images and clean, crisp photography. very masterful.
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Thanks.
Stay safe and healthy.
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Lost in your pictures.Silent speakers.👌
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Thanks a lot Taraji.
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