Busker - Streetscene

[Azuth]

Took this photo a couple of months ago now, I was listening to this busker belt out some mad tunes and the scene reminded me of a photo from a David Bailey book. He had a street scene where an old man looked on at a trumpet player with rapt expression.

I feel that the contrast of the older busker and the young skaters, along with the hip fashions in the background made for an interesting shot.

 

[Foffen]

Great idea, I only wish the skaters were a bit closer to the musician. Good eye anyway.

 

[lil dvl]

i like it, but the question on my mind is, did you give him money after taking the pic? haha

great shot anyway

 

[carddesigner]

I like it! Since my eye was fixed on the left side of the shot for a little while, when I realized there was more to it to the right, I was pleasantly surprised to find out it was an entirely different picture, and gave me the sense I was looking at a magazine ad. I love that the store - with its display - is behind them. B&W seems to fit this one well.

 

[his4ever]

my ds and i could not stop looking at it so very awesome!

 

[Azuth]

lil dvl, I gave him money after listening to him play (he was worht it), then asked if he minded me taking a few shots.

 

[Sir Tony]

Great pic, I just love urban photography!

 

[elsaspet]

Sweet! It's not cluttered even though I spent a long time looking because there were so many interesting things. Nice storytelling!

 

[mysteryscribe]

It took me a while to figure out why this worked so well... It's the spot light effect on the musician. It's almost like you picked him up from a night club stage and dropped him in the scene. Very nice.