2 photo enthusiasts & a curious spectator...

Posted by hugo poon (hong kong, Hong Kong) on 13 July 2010 in Documentary & Street and Portfolio.

Or should I say, two curious spectators, to be more accurate... but I've never been able to overcome my shyness to come close enough to check out what they've got.:-)

No dramatic clouds, no spectacular sunset colours... yet nothing could repress the enthusiasm of these young enthusiasts!

PS. The larger version: http://www.pbase.com/hpicckcy/image/126463155/original

Expo Promenade, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR 1/20 second F/3.8 ISO 100 10 mm

I do not regard myself as a photographer. I'm an ordinary man but extraordinarily obsessed with capturing all the memorable scenes that I encounter in my everyday life. It's like an excited traveller craving to record his memorable journey in a memorable way, but in my case, it's the journey of my life ... If I can record my encounters in such a way that they leave an image on the mind of myself and other viewers, it's a tremendous joy and some accomplishment...
In terms of photography, I'm trying to preserve the moments as my eyes see "something" and my heart feels it too. As such, I seldom feel interested in planned, arranged or manipulated photographs...

Comments (26)

Bettina from Los Angeles, United States

This shot is so wonderful, again because of your excellent light. All three figures, and you can really see it in the larger version, have this nice golden touch on their faces. It's beautiful. The composition, with the city beyond, and the wonderful atmospheric fogginess is excellent.

13 Jul 2010 5:19am

ordinaryimages from Kentucky Bluegrass, United States

Spectator one is deciding what their decisive moment is...while spectator two decided it was now. Little did they know they were being recorded by a world famous photographer! At least he could have shown shown them how to set a tripod. best...jf

13 Jul 2010 5:32am

Anna.C from LA ROCHELLE, France

I love this scene, Hugo ! photographers photographed by you, the curious spectator, a funny composition ! with the foggy skyline city in the background !

13 Jul 2010 7:03am

✿ Anina ✿ from Auckland, New Zealand

LOL! Excellent! Great shot. I like the tones and composition here. A wonderful find. The guy, without the camera, was not "seeing the same" as the two photographers. Seems like he had another view in mind... Or maybe he was just in awe of her equipment. ;-)

13 Jul 2010 7:54am

GJC from Kyoto (京都), Japan

A thoroughly delightful study of the art. I always get a kick out of people who walk by me when I am taking photos to see what I'm photographing. Sometimes they'll stop too -- snap! All good fun.

13 Jul 2010 8:55am

P J W Miller from Chase Terrace, United Kingdom

Nice find Hugo, yes they seem very concientious but is that guy checking out her ass or camera bag

13 Jul 2010 9:18am

BeLTxA from Menorca, Spain

funny picture in a cloudy day

13 Jul 2010 10:27am

B.Held from Santa Fe, United States

such a unique shot :)

13 Jul 2010 1:23pm

Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France

A good street scene with a foggy view on building of HK in the distance. Like the different attitudes of the persons.

13 Jul 2010 3:06pm

Becky from los angeles, United States

A really great shot. So much going on here - love the curious one - and the cityscape in the backround and those great tennies with the red laces.

13 Jul 2010 5:17pm

alex centrella from California, United States

well caught !

13 Jul 2010 5:54pm

Behrooz Sangani from Tehran, Iran

:)) He's totally checking her butt. Very well caught, Hugo!

13 Jul 2010 6:46pm

Mohsen from Tehran, Iran

Huhuhuhu,hes realy curious:DD funny

13 Jul 2010 8:22pm

Alun from cheshire, United Kingdom

What a great shot

13 Jul 2010 10:16pm

Steve Rice from Olympia, United States

She's shooting Nikon gear which is easy to spot. Who needs fancy sunsets when you have the Star Ferry? ;-) Lovely shot, Hugo!

13 Jul 2010 11:53pm

Ralph Jones from Detroit, United States

I don't think I could stand not looking for what they are looking at. Great capture.

14 Jul 2010 1:45am

mo.langel from Courtelary, Switzerland

Excellent! I love this scene! :) Great shot!

14 Jul 2010 5:25am

Pavan Kaul from Mumbai, India

A brilliant candid Hugo...I actually feel so sorry for the spectator...he seems to want in on the experience and just can't...bet he went and bought himself a camera that day! Fabulously seen and captured Buddy:)

14 Jul 2010 7:21am

elena from turin, Italy

a very funny scene, hugo! compliments!

14 Jul 2010 10:56am

DLee from Fanling, Hong Kong

Excellent seen and captured!! So funny!!!

14 Jul 2010 1:39pm

Joao Mourao from Portugal

They all got in your frame. I specially love the spectator inspection on the girl's posture. It's a kind of things we can only see on a photo. Thanks for being there to capture the momment.

14 Jul 2010 10:48pm

Céline from New York City, United States

I like this shot of photographers photographed ! Well done !

15 Jul 2010 4:31am

Didier DE ZAN from somewhere, France

Nice shot

15 Jul 2010 4:58am

Ian Smith from London, United Kingdom

I like this shot Hugo - unique and makes you wonder what they are all looking at?

15 Jul 2010 12:45pm

Fonts from Barcelona, Spain

Great enthusiasm for the photographers and curiosity in man! Pictures with human players always give you surprises. What will be watching the master? Perhaps you know it! A magnificent shot!

15 Jul 2010 4:11pm

k@ from Paris, France

With this image, i smile and i picture you caught by another one, caught by another one, caught by... ad.lib - and i love this repetitition & rhythm you offer here ! Funny, hypnotic, and full of meaning in our societies starving with more & more images (and we participate to that for sure ;) Love the very subtle background so much too !

15 Jul 2010 6:11pm