A character

I had a brilliant day today. I was on a photography course at Jessop's and Richard who took it pitched it just right. He has helped me to get over my inhibition re taking portraits of strangers. It really is a s simple as asking "do you mind if I take your photo". I got some shots I'm delighted with today, all strangers. This chap sits outside Buchanan Street subway and I've taken his photo from afar before but today I asked. There was someone with him at the time and he said no. But as I passed 5 minutes later he called me over and said I could take a shot now, he just doesn't like the "group shot thing". This is taken with my new lens and I'm really pleased with the result, I had to get right into his space but he didn't mine. Next time I pass I might ask his name.