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Punk in Drublic
Punk in Drublic
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Camera: Canon EOS-30D
Lens: Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM for Canon
Location: St Pauls, Bristol
Date: Feb 16, 2007
Aperture: f1.4
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/200
Galleries: Candid, Black and White
Date Uploaded: Feb 16, 2007

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These two guys were really fun to talk to. The one nearest is 'Disco Dave' and the other is 'Chaz'. Note that there is grass on the steps! They had planted flowers in the grass and on the bit where they are sat was a carpet - but somebody stole it.

This scene fascinated me. Whilst the picture captures the reality of the day to day life on the street, it presents another interesting insight. The retro-punk is sat in an elevated position - lord of all he surveys. Whatever his circumstances may be, he wants to be noticed - his hair, clothing, stance and stark stare bare testimony to it. The guy in the background is less 'in your face' - he's in the background gazing away. He doesn't want to engage in the same way - he too is sat in the same elevated position, but out of conformity.

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07/22/2007 06:21:06 AM
these are the peple of my teen years.
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02/16/2007 07:07:16 PM
Damn, these are excellent! I love the contrast and detail. An fantastic capture! :)
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02/16/2007 06:19:22 PM
Awesome capture. I love the expressive surroundings, not to mention them. Thanks for the story.
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02/16/2007 04:01:52 PM
I see all that and raise you a "Super Title!"
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02/16/2007 03:48:21 PM
Very cool shot. The editing is dead on but what grabs me is his stare countered by the his buddys gaze away. This just has a cool feel to it. Very nice.
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