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No Cell (Story)

© Chris Budny
Deluxe Website: chrisbudny.com

No Cell (Story)

Uploaded: November 05, 2009

Description

EF50mm, RAW
I don't know what surprised me more--a working payphone in the city, or someone without a cell phone in the city.

Exif: F Number: 2, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 50.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi

Comments

Nikki McDonald level-classic December 09, 2009

I love the story here - love the way he's leaning into the side there and the pop of yellow of the receiver in the largely neutral palette, the details and the slightly off-center composition. Wonder if he's talking to a girl - or just calling his mom for a ride home :) I was very pleased with the variety of subjects in your November entries, Chris. There were many that attracted me but I'm making this my favorite. #1214420

Chris Budny level-deluxe December 10, 2009

Thanks so much, Nikki, for your great comment. This was (as were most of my Nov. images) from the BP Summit Photo Shoot in NYC; my team leader was Ibarionex Perello, who is all about shooting people pics on the street, so it was a huge step outside my comfort zone. (Shooting someone from behind definitely is the sneakier, easier way ;)
I too liked his stance... couldn't tell if it was a pleasant phone call and he was just casually leaning, or if it wasn't a happy call. There's almost a resignation in his posture, I think. #8205678

Mitch Spence level-classic January 06, 2010

Congratulations on your newsletter feature for this very nice storyteller, Chris. #8274435

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 06, 2010

Excellent story telling image Chris. Congratulations on your PhotoFlash feature today!!! #8274437

Nikki McDonald level-classic January 06, 2010

Looks as if this great shot caught someone else's eye too, Chris. Congrats :) #8274566

Chris Budny level-deluxe January 06, 2010

Surprise, surprise...! Thanks for catching this in the newsletter---I missed it. And thanks Nikki, for the great opening comment on the image, which they featured in the newsletter. #8274807

Dianna Murphy January 06, 2010

Congratulations on being featured in this weeks Photoflash Newsletter. #8275014

Chris Budny level-deluxe January 06, 2010

Thanks, Dianna! #8275850

Rosemary Sampson level-classic January 09, 2010

This is a an interesting composition. Well done! #8284485

Chris Budny level-deluxe January 09, 2010

Thank you, Rosemary. #8284893

Cesar J. La Rosa January 11, 2010

I agree with Nikki and everyone else who wrote their comments before me. This is an absolutely beautiful portrait. The composition, his posture, those wonderful colors and the textures. Definitely one of my favorites. Congratulations on your very well-deserved PhotoFlash Newsletter Feature, Chris!!!
Cesar #8289896

Chris Budny level-deluxe January 11, 2010

Thank you very much, Cesar! #8290030

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