My first Stranger was probably the hardest. Taking that first step, approaching that first stranger. After the post 50 break I found it hard to start up again, hard to walk up to a complete stranger, introduce yourself and then ask them if you can take your portrait! That is, of course part of the whole process. Finding the subject, finding the right light and then taking a complimentary shot all in user a few minutes!
Of course the desire to finish the series is compounded by my desire to have the series exhibited. I am working on a proposal to exhibit at a local gallery and am amazed at how much I need to do and, strangely, how little it will cost to do. I already have the 100 frames necessary to show the work, printing costs will be manageable and there might even be a sponsor for that. Catalogues, advertising and running expenses have been considered and the costings pull up quite reasonably. With any luck I MIGHT be able to convince another sponsor to come on board. If you want to get involved let me know. In the meantime here are some of my favourites of the first 64...
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