The Philosopher

Gallery: POP PhotosPosted January 18, 20172,175 views2 comments

It is said that Socrates used sometimes to stand in street doorways to do his thinking. This man standing on a corner in central Manchester where new buildings collide with old brought the ancient philosopher to mind !
Canon 400D, 18-55 @ 33, 1/60 @ f8, ISO 200

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Comment posted by John Tobias on January 19, 2017 at 12:10 PM

I like the scene you have captured in this image. I do think it is a bit tight on the bottom, and the darkness of the buildings on the left I find bothering. But I like the image, nicely seen. As you might guess from the old Germany photos I have posted, I use to do a lot of street photography. Not much now.

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on January 21, 2017 at 9:48 AM

I like this one, Ian. I think the B&W toning works well and fits the scene from my POV. I too could see a little more space at the bottom, but not a deal breaker.

btw: I always wondered how those folks like Socrates or Plato made a living. I would be one who could have given a damn what they thought and surely would never have paid them for their personal outlook on life. But then again, who cares what my thoughts are either...... sad

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