Be Safe and Considerate

Posted by Damon Schreiber (Toronto, Canada) on 29 March 2007 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.

Taken a few months back, but seems to fit with the current shots, and makes a bookend with the one from two days ago. The Polished Hoe in the poster was a play based upon the book of the same name. The book at least, comes highly recommended.

High-res here.

[University Subway Line, Toronto]

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Comments (13)

Sidonie from Sydney, Australia

How did you take this without him noticing? Very literary take, down to the b & w! Nice work.

29 Mar 2007 5:34am

@Sidonie: Thanks, Sidonie! I think I just sat down and snapped a couple really quickly and then stopped. I regret that I couldn't have done him more justice - he was wonderfully photogenic.

JS from Brookline, United States

He could have stepped right out of the book! Did you see the play?

29 Mar 2007 1:02pm

@JS: Thanks, Jan! No we didn't get a chance.

Duncan Galbraith from kyoto, Japan

bloody great! what a face! love the framing too. bang on the cash.

29 Mar 2007 2:17pm

@Duncan Galbraith: Thanks so much, Duncan! I appreciate the praise, but I feel I could have done better with the photography; I had another frame I liked better as far as his pose, but sadly it was less sharp. My subway shots are always challenging because my camera is not made for low-light. Still, we tries, right?

Sylvia from Milano, Italy

Great book indeed, and AWESOME photo. I'm all in a Noir tizzy now.

29 Mar 2007 2:22pm

@Sylvia: Thanks, Sylvia! Wow, you know your can-lit!

Nick Passantino from Bronx, United States

Awesome expression you caught there, like the tilt.. it gives the photo a little something extra

29 Mar 2007 3:10pm

@Nick Passantino: Thanks, Nick!

Stu from Kyoto, Japan

What a super shot Damon. Love the poster, and it seems to link to the small sticker on the window too, saying "be safe...". The guy's expression is priceless.

Think it might be bit off-straight though ;-)

29 Mar 2007 3:47pm

@Stu: I'm shocked! I thought I checked with a spirit level. Train must've been going uphill... Thanks, Stu!

Alfredo J. Martiz J. from Tokyo, Japan

Great shot, his expression is priceless!

29 Mar 2007 4:29pm

@Alfredo J. Martiz J.: Thanks, Alfredo!

Adam Pass from Montgomery, NY, United States

this is a classic photograph, you have a very strong eye, your street photography is world class

30 Mar 2007 2:33am

@Adam Pass: Thanks, Adam! You know how to make a guy's day. I think my photography needs more work before reaching that level, but I always appreciate the encouragement.

Ins@no from Porto, Portugal

Great "street" portrait.

Cheers,

30 Mar 2007 7:04am

@Ins@no: Thanks, Ins@no!

Untitled from Kyoto, Japan

This is fantastic! For me, arguably one of your best. What a lovely expression you've captured...

31 Mar 2007 6:51am

@Untitled: Well who am I to argue, though I wish it was better? Glad you like it!

H.O from Victoria, Canada

Very cool expression.

31 Mar 2007 7:19pm

@H.O: Thanks, Hiro!

Ruth Schreiber from United States

Hi, Damon,
I could be working here at the office. I'm looking through your many
remarkable photos instead. I had to return to this one. I think it
belongs to another world. For me, it is an excellent photo and one of your best.
Ruth

28 Apr 2007 7:06pm

@Ruth Schreiber: Hey thanks! Work is overrated. Especially on Saturdays.

rverspirit from Mount Vernon, United States

I've been goin' thru yer porfolio and I like your style...combination of documentary and art,much like myself....
I can relate to a lot of these photos. also like that you haven't painted yourself int a stylistic 'box',lots of variety... well done keep it up!

24 Jun 2007 1:40am

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