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A picture is permanent. It seems like my pic is always taken on days I wish I never woke up, or I am Shrek? There is a glimer of hope data about us online mig

A picture is permanent. It seems like my pic is always taken on days I wish I never woke up, or I am Shrek? There is a glimer of hope data about us online might be found, and deleted, one day. I can't stand my picture being taken, especially by strangers. I have given up to DMV, but not Costco. My know it all father retired, and was bored. He decided to buy a camera, and take pictures of the homeless on Market Street. He was big in reveling in other people's missery. (I loved the man, but didn't respect anything about the man.) He didn't understand why the guys were flipping him off, or running away. I told him to stop his "art" project, or take pics of birds. He kept it up, until this huge guy dragged him into a alley, and threw his Canon against the wall. My dad found a new hobby.

sharken 5y ago
Good story and a great attitude towards your father, i must admit i don't really understand the need to revel in other people's misery, even though sometimes it's difficult not to. I also don't understand why he did not listen to the advice, but i guess some people can only learn from making a mistake.
- bayindirh 5y ago
  Spontaneous portraits, especially street photography has a very revealing side to it, and being able show people this side is exciting and somewhat of a calling for some of us. That's being said, street photography is hard. Especially when you add empathy. All the shots I'm taking are extremely calculated. Trying not to focus on one person squarely, not upsetting someone during the process is extremely energy consuming. If anyone tells me they don't want their face to be shot, I show them the photo. If they hesitate even for a microsecond, that image is gone for good. I'm not a voyeur and have no intention to violate anyone's boundaries even from 100 feet away. Knowing nobody is unhappy because of my hobby lets me sleep better at night.

sharken 5y ago

Good story and a great attitude towards your father, i must admit i don't really understand the need to revel in other people's misery, even though sometimes it's difficult not to. I also don't understand why he did not listen to the advice, but i guess some people can only learn from making a mistake.

bayindirh 5y ago
Spontaneous portraits, especially street photography has a very revealing side to it, and being able show people this side is exciting and somewhat of a calling for some of us. That's being said, street photography is hard. Especially when you add empathy. All the shots I'm taking are extremely calculated. Trying not to focus on one person squarely, not upsetting someone during the process is extremely energy consuming. If anyone tells me they don't want their face to be shot, I show them the photo. If they hesitate even for a microsecond, that image is gone for good. I'm not a voyeur and have no intention to violate anyone's boundaries even from 100 feet away. Knowing nobody is unhappy because of my hobby lets me sleep better at night.