After a leisurely start to the day I decided to go for a stroll around Reading before my rehearsal in search of some interesting people to photograph. I sat on one of the many benches in the town centre for a few minutes and was struck by the contrast between the young chap in the foreground, deep in thought, and the younger boy leaping around extrovertly in the background.

The little boy is in the hazy background, yet he draws much attention to himself. Your eyes miss nothing, do they? ;o) Beautiful!! Ryana · 2011-11-06: 08:05

I love street portraits. This is simply wonderful, with the contrast between the boy and the kid, Great b&w shot. iso400 · 2011-11-06: 08:51

A perfect title to a wonderful observation and capture, Helen. Focusing on the introvert is a perfect opposite of what our eyes naturally do. lgnelson · 2011-11-06: 09:28

Bravo Helen for these two plans answering perfectly. It seems to me that the B*W gives more strength to the photo. josy63 · 2011-11-06: 09:37

What a wonderful street shot Helen. Fantastic contrast and illustrates the - Every picture tells a story! I love the clarity of the contemplative boy and the almost hazy, washout background -perfect! danrav · 2011-11-06: 09:47

Helen, I really like this image. Your keen sense of observation is apparent in not only the shot, but your words as well. Bravo on a particularly sensitive and intriguing post! lookagain · 2011-11-06: 10:00

I really like this photograph and it is perfect in b&w. Nice! lukesmom · 2011-11-06: 10:55

Fantastic shot in the street,,,,and great work in b&W Helen... ????? · 2011-11-06: 12:42

I like this too...looks like two images merged together of the same boy...but showing different parts of his personality. LAZYWASP · 2011-11-06: 17:20

Wow, what great eyes you have to capture such a reality- fabulous!!!!!!! urmysunshine · 2011-11-06: 22:27

Great capture! Interesting contrast of personalities. I did notice that kids don't tie their shoes over there either. I am a tennis shoe gal so I noitce that stuff. How do they not trip and fall? SheriJ · 2011-11-07: 10:06

Yes, this photo evokes so much emotion! the life of a teen can seem burdensome...excellent capture! KatysPassionata · 2011-11-07: 10:12

Right place at the right time but you needed to spot it. Nicely done and good choice for the b/w conversion - it focuses attention on the figures rather than any distracting background davids · 2011-11-07: 13:24

fantastic capture. MoMac · 2011-11-07: 17:42

Awesome shot! Kalamari · 2011-11-08: 12:30

Really interesting capture in BW Great details Nice expressions Great actions Nice find Thanks helys · 2011-11-08: 12:41

What a wonderful shot, I love the theme, well done! Wasichseh · 2011-11-08: 13:37

I just love this photo, Helen! You were at the right moment in the right place! Eiram · 2011-11-13: 05:49

Very nice! :-) MsCumberdale · 2012-01-08: 12:27

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