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Friday, October 7, 2011

A reflection in the Crowd (Weekend Reflections # 107)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I think this is what they call shooting from the hip. I was walking on a crowded sidewalk in Philadelphia last year when I noticed this mirror. I clicked off one quick shot and hoped for the best.
Thankfully no one bumped into me from behind and  this lady was in the perfect spot for a reflection.

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57 comments:

  1. EG CameraGirlOctober 7, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    I LOVE it that your quick shot turned out so well!

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  2. Kathryn DycheOctober 7, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    I really love this shot, very cool capture.

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  3. MalyssOctober 7, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    What a good catch!and very clever, as the pretty girl matches well with the mirror.

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  4. GineOctober 7, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Le reflet est plus vrai que la réalité ! Bravo !

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  5. LeoviOctober 7, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Magnificent shot, accurate and clear, really masterful.

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  6. AnonymousOctober 7, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Fantastic shot and timing James.

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  7. KarenOctober 7, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    I tried shooting from the hip on a crowded street, all I got were hips! A terrific shot James!

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  8. Sylvia KOctober 7, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    I'm with Karen -- all of my shoot from the hip shots were just hips, too!! Yours is fantastic! Great looking young woman!! Hope your weekend goes well! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  9. TexWisGirlOctober 7, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    helps that she's an attractive model too! :) great catch!

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  10. Gerald (SK14)October 7, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    oh wow what more can one say

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  11. Simon October 7, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    That was one fabulous shoot from the hip shot!! Well done. I need to learn how to do that.

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  12. AlexaOctober 7, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Hey, Quick Draw—well done!

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  13. Pat TillettOctober 7, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Nice! And I'm sure it's just by chance that you captured a hottie in the reflection....
    Just kidding James, it's awesome!

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  14. UnknownOctober 7, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Perfect timing, James. Very cool shot!

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  15. DianneOctober 7, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    how fantastic that you captured such a great moment!!

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  16. Reader WilOctober 7, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Have a great weekend, James! Your photo is stunning!

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  17. Suburban GirlOctober 7, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Very cool photo. The linky keeps timing out on me. WIll you add my link? http://thedustycellarshoots.blogspot.com/2011/10/fall-reflection-at-green-lane-park.html

    Thanks.

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  18. Suburban GirlOctober 7, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Never mind....it just opened. lol. Thanks.

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  19. Kay L. DaviesOctober 7, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Wow, talk about luck. Fabulous shot, James!
    Just getting my post ready to put up.

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  20. KarlOctober 7, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Hey James, this is a fantastic reflection!!! Very well seen and DONE!

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  21. Tina´s PicStoryOctober 7, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    very nice mirror shot :)

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  22. Gemma WisemanOctober 7, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    A unique creative shot! The reflected woman seems lost in her own world as she walks and the mirror highlights her mood!

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  23. PhyllisOctober 7, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    very nice shot - and aren't you fortunate that the person walking by was an attractive, eye catching woman!

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  24. JoanneOctober 7, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    As always a very interesting shot!

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  25. jooOctober 7, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Superb photo James!
    Have a great weekend:)
    j.

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  26. DianneOctober 7, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    A well framed reflection James - it's like she just walked into the picture and you snapped her - great photo.
    "Adelaide and Beyond"

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  27. ValerieOctober 7, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Perfectly framed James. Now that's capitalising on an opportunity!

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  28. HalcyonOctober 7, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    A very nice catch! I like it.

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  29. EbieOctober 7, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    She looks so unaware! Perfectly framed.

    Thanks James for the favor, we are here in the Eastern Sierra for some hike and photo shoot.

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  30. Stickup ArtistOctober 7, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    You nailed that one! If you got lucky once or twice I'd chalk it up to luck. But I think you just have great instincts. Timing is everything...

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  31. lotusleafOctober 7, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Cool!

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  32. Kim, USAOctober 7, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Oh my gush these is perfect!! I can't imitate this lol!! You are the only one who could do this you have a very good eye to things very beautiful!! ^_^

    Rose Reflection

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  33. LewOctober 7, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Great reflection! Nicely framed.

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  34. EdenOctober 8, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Love it. Well done!

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  35. JimOctober 8, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    Clever capture.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  36. rafOctober 8, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    Excellent, James! As good as it gets for a serendipitous capture.

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  37. GattinaOctober 8, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    I wonder if it was the mirror or the girl which attracted you, lol !

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  38. namakiOctober 8, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    Lucky you !!!

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  39. Nature RamblesOctober 8, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    What a pretty picture!

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  40. s.cOctober 8, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    Really great shot. I like it

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  41. Judy October 8, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Sometimes those quick shots turn out to be pretty good ones, just like this one is.

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  42. MarieOctober 8, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    What a great shot, James. You are a champion.

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  43. Rosie GanOctober 8, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Sharp-shooting!
    Rosie

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  44. LimareaOctober 8, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    What a great capture! :D

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  45. CildemerOctober 8, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Beautiful capture!
    Thanks for sharing;o)

    ***
    Hope you are having a nice and happy weekend****

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  46. Mrs4444October 9, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    Fantastic shot. Well done! Thanks for hosting :)

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  47. AnonymousOctober 9, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    What a creative shot!

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  48. LeenaHOctober 9, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    This is a brilliant mem, thanks for hosting!
    Sorry, but I did not manage this time with my name and place, nut I will do it next time :)

    Happy Sunday to you!

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  49. Seraphinas PhantasieOctober 9, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    A gorgeous shot on the street. Great capture !

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  50. DawnTreaderOctober 9, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Nice one!
    Silly me. I put up my reflection post yesterday but forgot to link. I think. If I have now happened to link twice, please excuse me.

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  51. UnknownOctober 9, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    She sure cast a lovely image and just in time for your shot.

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  52. Anne-MaOctober 9, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Un très joli reflet :-)

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  53. imacOctober 9, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Nice shot and great reflection from a brave man,lol.

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  54. UnknownOctober 9, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Great from the hip shot. I was lucky to get a similar shot at the local art festival.

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  55. OwenOctober 10, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Amazing how she showed up at just the right time... serendipity...

    Couldn't make it in here this weekend, but will be back, will be back, Weekend Reflections is too much fun.

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  56. Betty ManousosOctober 11, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    wow! what a great reflection!
    i love your creative photography.

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  57. T. BecqueOctober 11, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Nice job on the composing! I tried this in France and was caught, the guy wasn't very keen on the idea :{

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