People fishing at sunset in Kerala, India (© Anders Blomqvist/Lonely Planet Images)

Portland's Peculiar People - Take Two

Adding to yesterday's post.. It seems in parts of Portland there are sidewalk cafes on every block. We were sitting at a red light and I snapped a shot of this little restaurant with people eating out on the sidewalk.



As I was clicking away, this man turned and gave me a who-in-the-hell-do-you-think-you-are look. I couldn't resist... I grabbed one more shot as we drove away and I yelled out the window... "ITS OK.. I'M A TOURIST!" I think my friend, Darlene, would have slinked under the seat if she wasn't driving.



When I started editing this last shot, I fell in love with this photo. Two gorgeous people with wonderful expressions. I can't help but think that if they ever did run across this photo they would think they looked pretty good.



One more quick shot and I will leave Portland's Peculiar people in Peace.



So is it wrong to take candid shots of strangers? I don't generally do it. I know its legal to take photos of anyone in a public place but is it right?

Portland's Peculiar People

I'm back from the portland conference. It was a good conference but three days of sitting in meetings and workshops exhausts me.

A friend who lives in Portland picked me up and took me around for some sight seeing. As a small town girl in the big city, I'm always fascinated by the people.

I spotted this guy in a funny hat riding by and grabbed a couple shots. He didn't seem to mind.



I love his smile. I didn't notice the dog in the basket until I edited the photo.

Modern Granny

Ahhhh nothing better than a walk along the beach with a faithful companion (in matching outfits). Fresh air.. sea gulls flying over head, the sound of the waves gently lapping at the shore and .... a cell phone!

Grannys just aren't what they used to be :)