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The Perfect Stranger

© Sara B Coffey

The Perfect Stranger

Uploaded: July 09, 2017 | Entered: July 11, 2017 22:09:12

Description

While shopping at a thrift store in a nearby town, a nice man struck up a conversation w/ me. He told me about all the places he lived & a little about his life. As he was about to leave the store, I quickly got my camera adjusted & waited for him to walk to his van. I told him I had an assignment with a photography club to photograph a stranger. He said "Well I'm strange!" His name was Kyn (Ken) Horn & he was a very talented artist & craftsman. He asked is there any way you want me to pose? I said, well why don't you sit here at your van next to your stack of handcarved walking sticks. The van interior was dark & made a terrific background. The sky was overcast & bright! I couldn't have planned a better shoot if I tried! I met a sweet gentleman & made a new friend!


Comments

Harvey A. Ravitch July 12, 2017 1

Fantastic light, tones, & that Magical character filled face! Excellent, Memorable portrait! #1691115

Sara B Coffey level-classic July 12, 2017

Thank you so much Harvey for your kind words, it was a memorable experience :) #11619669

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic September 01, 2017 1

Congratulations, Sara, on your fabulous 1st Place GOLD! :o) #11635928

Sara B Coffey level-classic September 01, 2017 1

Thank you Joanna:) #11636303

Christine Greenspan level-deluxe September 01, 2017 1

Love the story and this charismatic image! Big congrats on a great win! #11636338

Sara B Coffey level-classic September 01, 2017

Thanks so much for commenting Christine! #11636436

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures September 01, 2017 1

Excellent story and portrait Sara, congratulations on your first place win!! #11636475

Sara B Coffey level-classic September 01, 2017

Thanks much John! I feel honored to be selected! #11636480

Sara B Coffey level-classic September 01, 2017

Thanks much John! I feel honored to be selected! #11636481

Teresa L. Brooks September 04, 2017 1

Congratulations on your well deserved winner. He definitely is a character. #11637505

Sara B Coffey level-classic September 04, 2017 2

Thank you for your nice comment Teresa! #11637514

Harvey A. Ravitch September 04, 2017 1

Congratulations, A memorable Winner! #11637555

Sara B Coffey level-classic September 04, 2017

Thanks Harvey:) #11637557

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic September 08, 2017

Great story telling image, and congratulations on you First Place Gold Win! #11638806

Sara B Coffey level-classic September 08, 2017

Thank you very much Amanda!
#11638809

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