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"real friends?"

Posted by hugo poon (hong kong, Hong Kong) on 30 September 2012 in Documentary & Street and Portfolio.

"they don't just come and go!"

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Tram Stop, Percival Street, Hong Kong

Fujifilm FinePix X100 1/42 second F/2.8 ISO 400 23 mm

x100 | tram | solitude

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...

ordinaryimages from Kentucky Bluegrass, United States

Real friends text U ; ] best…jf

30 Sep 2012 5:55am

Veronique from France, Switzerland

There could be a lot to say on this picture !

30 Sep 2012 6:09am

Gérard Beullac from Paris, France

It depends ...
The scene is delicious. Maybe she is wondering who are real friends amongst these persons sending her all these messages .

30 Sep 2012 7:32am

Anna.C from LA ROCHELLE, France

a clever mix of real life and fake life in your composition Hugo ! friends with small dose ;-)) Hav e nice Sunday my dear Hugo !

30 Sep 2012 7:37am

Adela Fonts from Barcelona, Spain

I like underground scenes ... advertising posters mixed with real life. Thought plays fast ... shooting with machine! A hug, Adela

30 Sep 2012 8:12am

Tinx from Kuressaare, Estonia

Excellent!

30 Sep 2012 8:23am

Curly from South Shields, United Kingdom

What fascinates me here is her illusory relationship with the chivalrous shadow behind!

30 Sep 2012 8:33am

Eric C. from Ivry sur Seine, France

Great framing Hugo !

30 Sep 2012 8:51am

mo.langel from Courtelary, Switzerland

Excellent composition, great framing! I like the continuation of the scene here! :)) Have a nice Sunday Hugo!

30 Sep 2012 9:16am

Enzo from Lausanne, Switzerland

Excellent!

30 Sep 2012 9:26am

larans from Lund, Sweden

There is a lot to see and understand in this capture, together with your words!

30 Sep 2012 10:02am

L'Angevine from Angers, France

super une impression que cette jeune femme va entrer dans la scène de l'affiche

30 Sep 2012 11:07am

António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal

Hi Hugo!
I´ve been watching your photos all the past months. Allways a great insight.

30 Sep 2012 12:25pm

Pavan Kaul from Mumbai, India

Dear Hugo, as always, you manage to spot & capture scenes that would go unseen by most people! Absolutely wonderful:)

P.S. And oh yes!! The Chivas!!! Cheers my friend:)

30 Sep 2012 1:54pm

shooter from United Kingdom

Hugo another well spotted scene, did you have to wait long for her to appear.

30 Sep 2012 2:04pm

@shooter: The fact is I was waiting for my other half to finish her shopping and this tram stop is exactly opposite to the shop!:-) Thanks!

Doug Hickok from Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Fascinating tableaux with much detail to explore... I especially like the young woman's self-absorbed moment. You images are so thoughtful and thought provoking Hugo!

30 Sep 2012 3:07pm

Ian Smith from London, United Kingdom

Another great scene Hugo!

30 Sep 2012 6:51pm

Basile Pesso from City of Aminus, Paris, France

First : the lies of advertising...
The strong alcohol, your only real friend, the one that stays and don't wanna live...such a cynicism...can I throw up ?
Secondly : very good integration of the girl to the other part of the advertisment !

SHE IS/THEY ARE, THEY STAY...

30 Sep 2012 7:19pm

MEC from Setúbal, Portugal

Great shot.

30 Sep 2012 8:03pm

Steve Rice from Olympia, United States

A wonderful combination of "live-action" and the billboard behind. It's quite amusing that the lady is oblivious to the scene you see.

30 Sep 2012 9:30pm

john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States

dynamite capture

30 Sep 2012 10:01pm

Valérie Simonnet from paris, France

Really excellent. I very much like when the street speaks.

1 Oct 2012 5:12am

Brat | RCA from Xiamen City, China

Clever shot!

1 Oct 2012 6:29am

Ronnie 2¢ from Atlantic Shores, United Kingdom

You are so practiced in seeing the temporary worlds that most of us miss. I guess the arrival of the tram will change this one and leave behind another. Fascinating stuff.

1 Oct 2012 6:50am

Z from Shanghai, China

a bus station drama !!

1 Oct 2012 12:11pm

Francisco Romero from Carbajal de la Legua, Spain

In this case she is not a real friend of chivas. Better for her. Magnificent framing, Hugo. Really magnificent.

1 Oct 2012 2:24pm

SalSa from Tehran, Iran

Before I saw the title exactly I wonder from this "Real friend?" ...interesting photo

1 Oct 2012 7:11pm

k@ from Paris, France

Love the shadow with the umbrella just in her back here, and all those alcohol ads she does not care about, neat colors !

2 Oct 2012 5:22am

This image has been featured in 2 Remix collections.

La ville by Veronique

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