As one who loves street photography, I’ve done a bit of “stalking” in my travels- in a good way. My covert ops include shooting from the hip and glancing the other way when clicking the shutter. However, there are those times when my presence is detected, and I’m caught. A humorous outtake is a cherry on top.
Surprised In Stockholm
Mugging, Stockholm
“Of all the means of expression, photography is the only one that fixes a precise moment in time.”
~Henri Cartier-Bresson
Oh, Hello. San Francisco
Smile, I Think? Budapest
Posing, San Francisco
“Thinking should be done before and after, not during photographing.”
~ Henri Cartier-Bresson
I’m Smoking. What’s It To You? Spain
You looking at me? Stockholm
We See You. San Francisco
You’re Really Taking My Picture? Buenos Aires
“Of course it’s all luck.”
~Henri Cartier-Bresson
Jane Lurie Photography 
It is all luck. Great post.
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Haha! Great collection of candids! I can relate to being caught! Here’s one of mine … https://michaelhoffmannphotography.com/2017/10/13/senior-support/
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Thanks, Michael! They sure make me laugh–glad you did, too. I popped over to your link– love your portrait. 🙂
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Haha – The guy was grimacing in the original image, so I had to adjust his mouth so he didn’t look so disgruntled.
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Great images, I like your style, its just like mine! Shoot from the hip and look the other way! Ha ha I love it!. I have just started blogging so will definitely be following you.
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Thanks so much, Karen. Glad these made you smile. Appreciate you following and I will stop by your blog. Enjoy!
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Nice Post. I recently shot a chinese new year parade here in Vancouver Got some lovely shots You have inspired me to do an article about that and one about doing street shots with a 50mm lens. It’s so cool when random subjects are hamming it up for the camera. 😉
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That’s great, Rebel. Glad you were inspired by these images and I hope your article turns out great. Thanks so much.
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Perfect! Please pm me I need your help it’ll be brief swear.
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Yes .. sometimes I used to get caught quite easily in public.Some may take with positively while some quite will become agitates …
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Agree, Anand, there’s always a mild bit of risk involved. There are a few moves that help cover intentions. Happy you enjoyed these shots. Thanks so much.
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I keep dabbling in street photography. This is such a great place for it. But it’s always so darn hot. With winter coming, I hope to be down on the Las Vegas Strip as much as possible. This post of yous has inspired me. Thanks, Jane.
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Thanks, Emilio. I’m certain you’ll find some great moments on the Las Vegas Strip. Can’t wait to see… 🙂
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Me, neither. 🙂
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What a cheerful post! 🙂 Fabulous captures, Jane Lurie. I always feel shy to point my camera at people, but I do sometimes at their backs …
This was inspiring, I should try to do more in the open, I think.
Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks very much, Dina. I am pretty shy, too, and as you can see, my covert ops don’t always work! Fun to try.
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These are great, I love that first image particularly, not only are their expressions great, but the color in it really works as well. I’m always a little hesitant with this type of photography.
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Hi Amy, Thanks so much. That first one spawned the idea, I laughed when I saw their expressions but also felt very pleased with the colors and focus. I’m so glad you enjoyed them. It’s fun to try, albeit with a little risk.
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Yes, is it interesting how a photo can spark an idea?
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That’s usually how I approach a post..there’s always one that gets it going.
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I love the first one! If only that lady realised how pretty her dress and yellow cardigan looks in that location.
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Hi Szilvia, Thank you. So true, and little did they know I “stalked” them thereafter and got some great shots of them walking through the old streets. Glad you enjoyed this one.
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The last one is my favorite–she’s in the right third and that really contributes to the feeling that she has walked a long way to get there. Plus…her hair and the door are a great connection. 🙂
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What great observations, Patricia. And the doors…her hair color- Mahogany. 😊Thanks, as always, for your thoughtful comment.
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Lovely people picture, Jane. I like how you captured their expressions. 😊
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Thanks so much, Imelda. Fun moments in time. 🙂
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You are doing some excellent street photography. Of course I really like the look of the persons in the two first photos, when you have been discovered, but they are all great.
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Thanks, Otto- what a nice compliment. Some of these really make me laugh. Glad you like them. The Lumix has been a great tool for street sneaking although most of these are with a DSLR.
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I haven’t really tried the Lumix with much street photography yet. I prefer my DSLR, too, or a Fujifilm X10. 🙂
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I’ve had some good luck with it. Used it for the SF Pride Parade post with nice results.
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Wonderful post Jane, and so funny, nice shots too! Jane you must be sneakier.
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Haha, Karen. Thank you! I obviously need to hone my sneaking techniques. Happy they made you laugh.
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the first one is my favorite 🙂
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Thanks, Joshi….me, too. Makes me laugh. Glad you like it. 😊
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This is going to be a classic post Jane ~ I do not know of any photographer that has not gotten a few such looks over the years, but here you have laid them out beautifully and with a smile. My favorite is the “You looking at me? Stockholm” shot, as those looks always take a bit longer for me to recover from and begin shooting again 🙂
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Hi Randall, Happy this theme resonated with you– we’ve all been there, as you said and I agree, there are times when we must take a moment and recuperate from the interaction. So nice to hear from you– thanks very much. 😊
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Excellent.
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Thanks very much, Rabirius.
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Love these!
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Thank you very much, Irene. Hope they made you smile. 😀
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I think it adds to the photograph when you are caught. Here is a short National Geographic Video on Ed Kashi talking about his views on “Eye Contact” and its value. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lEfCj_9XK4 I’d like to hear your thoughts on this.
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That is the big challenge with street photography – landscapes are much easier that way. You could always ask to take the picture, but that means the photo is no longer spontaneous and you’ll likely end up with someone posing – which is fine sometimes but other times not what you were looking for.
Love the old couple walking in the streets of Stockholm:)
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Hi Inger, On the rare occasion I ask, the portrait does have a very different feel, indeed. That old couple is getting a lot of kudos! 😳 Thanks very much.
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I love the older couple.
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Aren’t they priceless, Jay? Thanks so much.
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“Surprised in Stockholm” could have a caption like this: “Geez, Superman, what are you doing wearing that pink underwear?”
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Oh, and great photos.
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😀Thanks!
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Haha! Funny one, Don. I mentioned to someone that a caption contest would be fun. I’m a big New Yorker cartoon fan. 😊 Happy you smiled. Thanks so much.
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Surprised in Stockholm, that is a good one.
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Hi David, Thank you! That one got me thinking about the whole concept…and made me laugh. 😁
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Wonderful! I really like your series: photos + descriptions 🙂
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Thanks, Awa. A little humor never hurts. 🙂Glad you enjoyed them.
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I love it, Jane! Great candid shots and great interpretation of this week’s challenge. 🙂
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Thanks, Patti! Having a little fun. 😉
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Great collection! One of them brings back fun memories
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Oh, yes, I thought of you, Wendy. Good times. Glad you like these- thanks so much.
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Nice examples of being caught in the act. The kids in Stockholm crack me up mugging for the camera.
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Hi Allan, That pack of boys was on to me right away and really gave it to me. I didn’t even see that kid with the hands until I loaded the photos. Too funny. Happy these brought a smile. Thank you!
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I love this post and am smiling as I write this! Yes, you certainly were caught!
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Haha, thanks, Denise. Happy you’re smiling. 😀 I had fun with it.
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Wonderful and funny collection Jane! I just love the last one, such a nice composition and I think that when the woman died her hair, the package she used said the color was… cherry-red 🙂
I am too much of a chicken for street photography, I feel caught even before I take the picture…
I’ll stick to animals 🙂 but I love this discipline a lot!
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Haha! That made me laugh, Noortje! 😄 Thanks so much.
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I have often wondered about your ” audacious ” sneaky camera!!!! Love those expressions!
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Hi, Linda, And now you know😀 as you can see, I am a very serious photographer. Glad these made you smile. Thanks!
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I regret not being quicker with the shutter when trying to photograph an elderly Irish gentleman in tweed and on a bicycle…classic. However he was too quick to say don’t do that. 🙂 Good job with yours…loved the look on the faces of the couple.
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Hi Sharon, Ooh, sounds like a wonderful portrait but most important, you took an “eye picture” and have a nice memory. The surprised couple sparked the whole theme. Thanks so much and hope you are doing well.
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As we know, you are the master of the candid street shot. I often think of you when I see something I don’t have the nerve to shoot. I think, now JANE would catch this one!! good to see sometimes you Do get caught 🙂 Fun series.
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Haha! Thanks, Tina! I do still wish I was a braver at times. 🙂 glad you enjoyed a smile.
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Great candid shots, Jane. Love the captions, and the facial expressions. Priceless! 😀
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Thanks so much, Sylvia. Had fun with this one. 😉
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Love the series idea, the images and the fun captions. I don’t do that much street photography but definitely have a few of these….;-)
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Thanks so much, Sherry. This was a fun theme that was inspired by the surprised couple… I bet you have some good ones, too. Happy you enjoyed these.
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Ah, the truth comes out. You’re not quite as sneaky as I thought you were. I love these shots.
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Ha, Jane! I’ve sneaked a few of you over the years. 😉 Happy you liked these. Thank you.
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Ha, Ha, Ha…great stuff, made me smile
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Thanks, Paula! The best result. 😄
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So interesting to see the different reactions and how sensitive most people are, they are feeling when someone has an eye on them, right ?
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So true, Patricia. It’s interesting how body language changes immediately. Glad you enjoyed these- thank you. 😉
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fabulous! Like Eliza, I don’t have the nerve, but maybe I should be braver and click away on the streets!
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Hi Ann- That’s my mantra. With respect. It’s a fun challenge for sure. Happy you like these- thank you!
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Thanks for sharing, Chris.
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Haha, we’re always bit nervous when doing that. Good zoom is handy 😆 nice idea for a series of photos!
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Hi Maciek- I’m nervous, too! Especially when I get caught… Yes, the zoom is our best friend. Glad you enjoyed- thank you!
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Covert ops indeed – the first image is priceless! I tend to do the covert ops, with a little mirrorless, but I have asked at times. I was once taking images of street art when these two guys came past wearing just the right colours to coordinate with the background and they smiled and waved as they walked into shoot….job done!!
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Hi Sue, That sounds like a fun photo moment. Happy you enjoyed a bit of mine and had a smile. Thanks very much!
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I posted it today in ‘pairs’ , but realised the colour co-ordination isn’t quite as I recalled…..
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Fun pictures! I’m always so embarrassed to do it. I never understand how people manage those great pictures of Masai warriors etc
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Hi M.L. Thank you! I agree — it is challenging. I took a class once where we had to approach people on the street and ask to take their portrait and it was so difficult to do. Guess I’m better at the covert ops. 🙂
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Once I discovered a guy taking a photo of me in the street. I just noticed and smiled him. I think it’s funny when that happens, i am happy nobody was violent.
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Hi Francis– It’s a delicate balance, for sure. I try to be respectful and..not get caught. 🙂 Thanks so much for your visit.
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He he! What a lovely and funny approach to this weeks challenge. Great images, and the faces… the couple in the first photo is wonderful.
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Thank you, Lena. That photo sparked the idea, I thought their expressions were priceless. I followed them after for quite a while– they were probably ready to report me. Glad you enjoyed!
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Great series. 😀
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Thanks a lot, Cee. Glad you enjoyed these. 😀
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I don’t have the nerve for street photography – glad you do, though!
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Hi Eliza, Thus, the covert ops…it can be unnerving and I see a lot more than I shoot. Happy you liked these– thank you!
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The tongue and cheekiness is infectious through your set of shots here.
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Hi Bluespade- I’m glad you enjoyed the humor in it – a caption contest, perhaps? 😀Thanks very much.
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these r sooooo great…u caught some fabulous expressions…SO loving smoking in spain😜
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Hi April, I should put thought bubbles coming out of their mouths 🙂 Funny. Thanks so much, friend. Hope all is well.
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Oh, those are priceless! Great idea for a fun post.
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Thanks, Lex! I’m glad these made you smile. 🙂
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I love the sunglasses ‘are you looking at me’ shot a lot. She’s probably also a bit annoyed for sunshine in her eyes 😀 Love the quote about luck. Sometimes you just have to be in the right place, right time to capture a shot. Well done 👌
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Hi Mabel, I agree, sunglasses probably wasn’t probably as annoyed as she looks. Fun moments. So glad you enjoyed the images with the quotes- I always think of Cartier-Bresson when I’m people watching. Thank you very much.
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lovely series… friendly, well mostly friendly, nice shots
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Hi Fernan, Happy you like these…yes, a mix of reactions, for sure. I’ve learned to move fast after it happens. Thanks very much.
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Such a clever idea to group these together! Love it! I run into the same problem with street photography… one of the reasons it’s so tempting to use (dare I say it) a smartphone in some situations! I’m really trying not to though… 🙂
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Hi Cindy, Thank you so much. It started with the first image of the surprised couple and I was thinking about all the shots that I had like that…some funny memories. I love the IPhone for shots, too, but I really like my point and shoot…much easier to sneak than a DSLR. Whatever it takes. 🙂
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Agreed! Whatever it takes! 🙂
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You are so busted! Nice photos.
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Haha, John. I know…I have perfected my poker face and quick exit after it happens. 🙂 Happy you enjoyed this one.
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