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Not set up, not posed. The gentleman came and sat down at the next bench to me. After surveying the world for a while he fished his sandwiches and thermos flask out of his briefcase and enjoyed his well-earned lunch break.
Horribly difficult, harsh midday sun and his face was in shadow; I certainly didn't want to risk flash in the hope of getting a few more shots on the sly. If you have time, look through the set, I think V3 is worth it.
Thanks for looking,
Moira
| Brand: | NIKON CORPORATION |
| Camera: | Nikon D90  Check out Nikon Nation! |
| Lens: | 16.0-85.0 mm f/3.5-5.6 |
| Recording media: | RAW (digital) |
| Date Taken: | 27 May 2012 - 1:11 PM |
| Focal Length: | 50mm |
| Lens Max Aperture: | f/5.1 |
| Aperture: | f/5.0 |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/640sec |
| Exposure Comp: | -1/3 |
| ISO: | 200 |
| Exposure Mode: | Shutter speed priority AE |
| Metering Mode: | Multi-segment |
| Flash: | No Flash |
| Title: | The country solicitor takes his lunch break |
| Username: | 
mrswoolybill |
| Uploaded: | 18 Jun 2012 - 8:06 AM |
| Tags: | Humour / fun, People, Photo journalism, Street photography |
| Votes: | 66 |
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I know him. He works with a clever and famous investigator. Holmes, I think they call him. So he must be Doctor Watshisname.. or something like that. TG
I would say well spotted but he stands out like a neon at nightfall,have you a time machine? like it
I feel guilty looking at these images....
But must say well done you !
Quote: have you a time machine?
Look at the location for my uploads Thursday to Saturday last week... 
Quote: V3 is fabulous...that slightly disdainful look
He seemed to be appreciating the lady's legs. Thanks everyone. I think this was the last time we saw sunshine...
I'm recovering after a mammoth photographic weekend, life gets back to normal today. I'm off out photographing the local litter-pick volunteers.
Moira
He's one of the 'interpreters' at Beamish Museum, Albert. He was genuinely on his lunch break, in between showing visitors round one of the period houses.
Moira
Poirot ?
Investigating ?
Well captured Moira
Helen
Mr Grimsdale! 
I wonderful if he stays 'in character' when off-duty
Dave
Just as I thought--- living next door to a re enactor who seem to relish walking into a MacDonalds in 18th century clothing, I suspect this one was completely aware of his chances of being photographed, and completely able to ignore you and your cam.
Such fun!
I love it when the Pre-revolutionary War British Foot Soldier (in costume) emerges from his Jetta!
Interesting to hear who he is, Moira, but what a fascinating character.
Now these are thoroughly superb candids, Moira. I love the pose in V1 - deep comtemplation..."Does that lady on my left really think I am unaware?"
V2 - Closing eyes doing positive mental visualisation: "If I eat these two protein bars for lunch, I will soon have arms like that guy behind me."
V3 - Poirot is so distracted by the goings-on that he does not notice that the lace on his left shoe is dangerously long. Could this be the end of Poirot? Tune in next week...
A...
A very interesting looking subject! Great candid set, Moira, but just has to be V3 as fave here!
Trev 
A brilliant trio Moira, a great observation of this person. What a fascinating character He is, and yes V3 is brilliant!
John
Did you really come upon this character by chance Moira? If so the country solicitor looks like he's fallen on hard times. All three images are fantastic but especially love the pompous placing of hands in V1 and the furtive glance in V3. So well spotted and captured.
Vivien
Had to smile at V3 such a great candid capture have to say I like the set as a whole but B3 steals the show
Purely by chance, Vivien, but this was at Beamish.
Thanks everyone, it's been a busy day. I'm hoping for a wind-down this week.
Moira
Excellent.. He looks like a 1950's bank manager... Very well observed & captured.. V3 very interesting..
What a find! He is in a time warp bless him. Have to say, in all my law years, I have never see a solicitor looking like him. V3 is so amusing! I would love to be able to read his mind, though somethings tells me I can Love this set Moira and the story that "might" go with it.
If it hadn't been for 2 and 3 I'd have taken him for an actor in a film.
Fantastic , well spotted, priceless.
I'm still gasping.
A wonderful set of images of this eccentric character, he has a look of Mr Bean about him.
Many thanks to Annette and Ed for their awards, that was a great surprise to wake up to! And thanks to everyone else who has called in here.
Moira
Quite a marvellous set of candids of this gentleman who seems caught in a time warp of some sort. He's not judging by V3 averse to the view of a ladies legs above the ankle. There must lie a tale here I'msure, a character from the town who must be known for his attire?
Dougie
The contrast in V3 is brilliant. The reserved gent sitting in the park with the flirty modern dressed couple on the next bench along. Brilliant.
When I saw V1 I immediately thought it was Hercule Poirot. Love the shots Moira.
Andy
They are all three worth to be seen! he has such a pleased look in V2 - probably already thinking of the sandwich his missus packed for him, and V3.... aye, I think he forgot about his lunch and rather enjoyed the vista. Super captures,
Johanna
Nice to see Hercule come around to my email again before I call it a day at 11:12 pm and head off with a smile. Delightful images. TG
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