To Ring or not to Ring, That is the?, a photo from Istanbul, Marmara

Photographer's Note

One of those moments they call a pregnant pause, at least for the chap on the right. I like his expression as he deliberates his next move. I loved the squares and streets of Istanbul where people sit and talk, or sit and watch, or sit and nap. A place I could easily blend into.

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ribeiroantonio (22730) 2009-03-02 21:17

They both have great expressions. We really can guess the movement of that hand holding the cigarette. It is a marvellous shot. How thing going regarding the bush fires? I hope you are well and safe. Well done.
Antonio

phwall (6787) 2009-03-02 21:55

Hi Klaudio,
Ha, you got me with the napping part.
A very special capture, off the cuff expressions like this are just priceless. I love the hand holding the cigarette, I'll bet it was waving around as he spoke.
Lovely capture, in wonderful surroundings, the shrubs, the steel framework and of course the park bench, perfect.
Cheers
Peter

wolf38 (30) 2009-03-02 22:53

Hello Klaudio. Machos with appropriate body attitude. A strong photo. Good observation and outstanding photographic study. Best regards, Wolfgang.

delpeoples (60342) 2009-03-03 1:53

Caro Klaudio, how are you. Between you and Santo, you;re making me smile. This is a funny photo and a great title. I like the square cropping and you've captured the man's indecision perfectly. Great job! Have a good day, Lisa.

Dyerco (10185) 2009-03-03 7:08

Hi Klaudio
A good "decisive moment" shot. You caught this fellow in his moment of deliberation.
Phil

kschanna (6) 2009-03-07 5:48

Kako Si Klaudio....

looking at the recent iPhone ads on the tv, it seems like this man could use a little help from iPhone to solve his dilema which seems more like...who can I call next? I like you would want to disappear in Istanbul too...got to go there first :)

Cheers
Kamran

Disabled_A (0) 2009-03-09 16:20

Hello Klaudio,
imho, such shots like this are an excellent, very interesting capture of daily life moments - and of human emotions!
I wonder how often we think: "What do we look like to others? how are we behaving?"
But it is good that we do not think about it often... otherwise: 1) we would be automatons/ or robots 2) there would not be such nice photos!
best regards,
Elena

Poet (354) 2009-03-29 11:56

Hee Klaudio,
You catched a great moment here. A very good example of streetphotography.
Gr. Reggy

agjika (3177) 2009-12-21 1:23

Hi Kaludio

Great caption. I have never seen a man sitting like that on a park bench before. You can see the crouching tendency. It looks like the intermediary step from the floor to the chair evolution!

Thanks for sharing

Aleks