Hi Readers – Time to share a few street shots. These are all from the last couple of months.
Do you see the flower boxes? Well these two guys, and my friend and I, had a quick talk about Georgia O’Keeffe and her pansy paintings. We pulled some images up on our phones and looked at the little ones in the boxes — then chatted a bit. Not too long – but fun connecting. (Richmond, VA – The Fan District 2018)
Kombucha was on sale. I ran into this man a couple of times inside the store and he asked “what type of drink” I was buying. I told him it was kombucha (and you know I was a bit excited cos I love the booch and what it does for the body). Later, in the parking lot, I saw him again and gave him a bottle. Had to. (Richmond, VA 2019)
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Caught a quiet mood outdoors (Orlando, FL 2018)Caught a quiet mood at the Museum (Richmond, VA 2018)Quiet mood walking on a nice day. (Richmond, VA 2018)This lady barely spoke English. We tried to conversate a bit – and both agreed that her flowers were gorgeous. (Richmond, VA – Short Pump 2018)So… when you walk around with ombre hair and a purse like this – maybe it is a conversation starter? (Richmond, VA – The Fan District 2018)I was actually taking a picture of some trees – and this lady was in the frame. I put the camera down – and right after that – she turned my way and gave me a big, kind smile. That kind smile is still with me. (Orlando, FL 2019)
And considering that it is Music Monday – let’s have a song. The “Why Can’t we be Friends” seems to fit the theme of the pictures in this post….
#priorhouse street photography
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Do you have a favorite street shot from this post?
Nice quiet moments you’ve caught, Y! I particularly like the last one, how you can barely see she’s holding a drink, but the shadow shows it so clearly… something about finding hidden information if you look from the right angle… 🙂
Thanks so much Ana for pouting out the detail of the drunk and shadow – 💜 I also feel some math in that photo with the way her shadow meets the line of sidewalk and the verticals from The fence.
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I liked the guy you gave the Kombucha- something about him. The song that popped into my head as I was reading your post was Buzzy Linhart- hadn’t thought of it since the 70’s.
Thanks so much dan – I agree – cannot put my finger on it.
I am collecting photos for maybe a series of street shots with people on their phones (maybe) and so that is what was thinking originally – but the pink house – the fence left and he and the tree with soft hands ? That is part of what I see
Good song and that just we need in many situations these days.
I can understand your impression when someone turned to you and gave you a smile as you mentioned in the last picture. That can last with you for a long long time.
What a pleasing collection of street photos, Yvette, and I’m happy to have that song in my head for a bit. We have a Paper Source here in Naperville, but they don’t have any plant boxes outside (and right now there wouldn’t be any plants in them anyway!!) But in summer a number of businesses put out water bowls for dogs, which is something nice, too.
I love the ideas of water bowls for the pups – and almost time for the nice weather again ☀️☀️☀️
And thanks for your nice comment – the song is an ear worm and is in my head too …
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Nice street photos! They were happy to pose for you!! BTW, I’ll be running a promo on Amazon with free download, so don’t pay to get my book yet. You’re get it for free next week for 7 days. Hope you’ll download. 🙂
Nice shots, I really like the Kombucha man too, especially the small shot on the left. A great way to connect to people, I’ve never had the nerve to do that sort of thing.
Thanks so much for the visit and comment. And for me – the connecting usually starts first – and it does not happen all the time – but sometimes there is chemistry 🙂
This post has such a nice feel. It’s cool how a group of random pics of people living their lives and being curious can make you feel that nice little tug of connection. Thank you! Loving your site!
Hi – not all the time – and not everyone – I think it is a chemistry mood and it depends on my energy level (if that makes sense) there are times when I just want quiet and time to myself – and then times I am neutral but I meet someone who is cool and it unfolds from there. Are you that way too?
I smiled through the whole post imagining you chatting or connecting with all of these people Y. Why can’t we all be friends? You are role modeling what just a smile or a kind word can do. Imagine if every peron in the world did just that once a day with a stranger.
On another note did you know that on your gravatar your website is not attached. So if someone clicks on your gravatar on a comment you have left they don’t get to your site. Just thought you might want to know.
Thanks for letting me know about the gravatar – I thought it was connected (and I hate when bloggers do not connect theirs because it allows us to find them if needed – so thx – I will go check )
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it was so nice to read your comment – and wishing you and Dave a great month of March
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Nice post and pic.s I also liked the song 🙂
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Nice quiet moments you’ve caught, Y! I particularly like the last one, how you can barely see she’s holding a drink, but the shadow shows it so clearly… something about finding hidden information if you look from the right angle… 🙂
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Thanks so much Ana for pouting out the detail of the drunk and shadow – 💜 I also feel some math in that photo with the way her shadow meets the line of sidewalk and the verticals from The fence.
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Her shadow is a powerful element. 🙂
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I liked the guy you gave the Kombucha- something about him. The song that popped into my head as I was reading your post was Buzzy Linhart- hadn’t thought of it since the 70’s.
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Never heard that song before thanks for sharing –
And cheers to kombucha man…
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Love the stories and connections you made when taking these photos Yvette.
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Thanks so much C – 😊
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Lovely post! Love the pics and your stories with them. A smile can go so far, can’t it! Have a great day! 🙂
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Thanks joy – and you are sure “all about bringing out a smile”
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Awh!! You are so sweet! 🙂
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I remember that song from radio days. I love the image of the guy at the fence. There’s just something about that (not sure what).
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Thanks so much dan – I agree – cannot put my finger on it.
I am collecting photos for maybe a series of street shots with people on their phones (maybe) and so that is what was thinking originally – but the pink house – the fence left and he and the tree with soft hands ? That is part of what I see
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Good song and that just we need in many situations these days.
I can understand your impression when someone turned to you and gave you a smile as you mentioned in the last picture. That can last with you for a long long time.
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Thanks YC – exactly – and if I could go back I’d ask her for a photo
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What a pleasing collection of street photos, Yvette, and I’m happy to have that song in my head for a bit. We have a Paper Source here in Naperville, but they don’t have any plant boxes outside (and right now there wouldn’t be any plants in them anyway!!) But in summer a number of businesses put out water bowls for dogs, which is something nice, too.
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I love the ideas of water bowls for the pups – and almost time for the nice weather again ☀️☀️☀️
And thanks for your nice comment – the song is an ear worm and is in my head too …
🎼🎼🎼
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Nice street photos! They were happy to pose for you!! BTW, I’ll be running a promo on Amazon with free download, so don’t pay to get my book yet. You’re get it for free next week for 7 days. Hope you’ll download. 🙂
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Thanks for the comment and looking forward to checking out the book – 😉 congrats again
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I scheduled the free download from March 4 12:01 am to March 8 11:59 pm. I’ll make an announcement on my blog. 🙂
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well I am still going to buy it because you bought one of mine – also, I am ready to enjoy is this weekend.
But thanks and I will be in touch
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You’re so sweet. Thank you, Y.
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These are great.
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Many thanks
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Nice shots, I really like the Kombucha man too, especially the small shot on the left. A great way to connect to people, I’ve never had the nerve to do that sort of thing.
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Thanks so much for the visit and comment. And for me – the connecting usually starts first – and it does not happen all the time – but sometimes there is chemistry 🙂
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This post has such a nice feel. It’s cool how a group of random pics of people living their lives and being curious can make you feel that nice little tug of connection. Thank you! Loving your site!
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thanks a lot and I really like your synopsis of this post. well said – and thanks for the visit (I really like your blog)
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You seem to have the same desire to speak to everyone as I do 🙂
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Hi – not all the time – and not everyone – I think it is a chemistry mood and it depends on my energy level (if that makes sense) there are times when I just want quiet and time to myself – and then times I am neutral but I meet someone who is cool and it unfolds from there. Are you that way too?
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Pretty much, but while I’m happy in my own company I find interaction with all kinds of people usually give me lift 🙂
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Hi priorhouse! I love the concept. So inspiring it is.
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Thanks so much 😉
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I smiled through the whole post imagining you chatting or connecting with all of these people Y. Why can’t we all be friends? You are role modeling what just a smile or a kind word can do. Imagine if every peron in the world did just that once a day with a stranger.
On another note did you know that on your gravatar your website is not attached. So if someone clicks on your gravatar on a comment you have left they don’t get to your site. Just thought you might want to know.
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Thanks for letting me know about the gravatar – I thought it was connected (and I hate when bloggers do not connect theirs because it allows us to find them if needed – so thx – I will go check )
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it was so nice to read your comment – and wishing you and Dave a great month of March
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One, I’m going to hum that until I sleep tonight! LOL Two, I love that last shadow shot 🙂
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