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There they were, having a lovely drink together, then she had to pop off to the ladies. Immediately - Out Comes The Phone!
Why can't people just sit, watch and think these days? Fiddle, fiddle, fiddle. And there was I, playing with my camera while my husband was getting the drinks in. But that's different. 
Thanks for looking.
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| Brand: | Canon |
| Camera: | Canon PowerShot S100 |
| Lens: | 5.2-26.0 mm |
| Recording media: | RAW (digital) |
| Date Taken: | 26 Sep 2012 - 4:45 PM |
| Focal Length: | 26mm |
| Lens Max Aperture: | f/5.9 |
| Aperture: | f/8.0 |
| Shutter Speed: | 0.4sec |
| Exposure Comp: | 0.0 |
| ISO: | 400 |
| Metering Mode: | Multi-segment |
| Flash: | Off, Did not fire |
| White Balance: | As Shot |
| Title: | While She's Gone ..... |
| Username: | 
SlowSong |
| Uploaded: | 28 Sep 2012 - 9:49 AM |
| Tags: | Candid, General, London, Photo journalism, Portraits / people |
| Votes: | 62 |
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Last month we entered a Macdonalds on the way to see our dog, one lady never ever stopped texting the whole time we were there, from ordering to finishing our meal her head was down, she left still with head down on the mobile.........all she must see day in day out is the pavements........
I don't have a mobile..........I don't need one.........hublet carries one just in case something goes wrong.....people seem to spend their lives either head down or head to one side with the phone glued to their ear........throw them away..........get your life back........
Yes this makes me smile - I'm always "fiddling " with my camera - but then I see that as learning, creative and purposeful, but then no doubt at times I also miss things that are happening around me.
Just sitting and thinking - now that's a luxury that retirement is bringing me 
Helen
Love your composition here Chris - it's an excellent candid. I have a mobile phone but yesterday I went out without it (as I so often do). When I returned there was a 'stickie' on it saying 'Hello, I'm your iPhone. When you go out, take me with you then people who want to get in touch with you can do so.' My husband is such a wag....!
Ann
I find the reflex use of mobile phones distasteful, crass and even dangerous.
How many drivers do you see using them every day? What does 'illegal' mean?
Yesterday I was leaving a public loo in Newcastle when a young man pushed past me in his rush for relief, right hand glued to his mobile which was glued to his left ear. Perhaps he was describing his progress to a friend?
Even before I finished my teaching career - more than six years ago now - I was becoming concerned about children who phoned their mothers during breaks and lunchtimes when I knew from experience and repute that they never spoke to them face to face.
Communication? - Bosh!
Sorry for the rant - I think we're on the same wavelength.
Bill
I could get on my soapbox. We were out for lunch recently, saw a family group eating together, every single one of them including the children plugged into some device or other. No communication with each other, which is what it should have been about.
Meanwhile of course, the automatic instinct to sit down at table and get one's camera out is totally different and much more acceptable!
Moira
An excellent capture and yes please, I'll have a glass on that Red!
Carol
It's what your right arm's for! to update an old advert and rather suitable for the location. Can't place this one though, Chris
Dave
I suppose a lot of people have to work from thier back pockets these days. Blackberry's and the like are replacing offices.
Agree with a lot of the comments, especially the danger aspect. Do people blunder into you while they are texting
I must admit I do like a pint of Bombardier but never with a phone on view.
C l i v e
A cute moment recorded so well.
Thanks for ur comments, it worth an award to me.
I have to confess that I 'fiddle' with my iPhone when uptown supping my beer and waiting for my meal to arrive! But it is usually to view uploads of my EPZ favourites....!
A great candid capture here, Chris
Trev
HI Chris, I think it was good that he waited for a break, to check his phone, and didn't do it in front of her. Many adults have to run a business from their phones, so I don't blame them.
Its when I see teenagers glued to them that I think 'What can be SO important!?'
You've opened a hornets nest here!
Tony
Quote: I never wear a watch, I never have any money in my pocket, I never carry a wallet, I never have or use a mobile, I seldom answer the phone, I never use a credit card, he was phoning his bit on the side while she was away lol. nice concept like it, regards Leon.
A man who travels light.
Clears throat, ready for rant mode...
At work we used to sit and talk at lunchtime, whilst eating and afterwards over the coffee, discussing topical items from the news or papers. Now everyone is in their own personal smart phone bubble, oblivious of their surroundings, and worse, the people in those surroundings. Try starting a topic of conversation and the only response is short grunts that clearly say 'shut up and don't disturb me'
Great catch, Chris, marvellous candid moment.
Malc
How well observed.
I was sitting in the GPs waiting room on Thursday.
Twigged that I would have at least an hour to wait. left and right the phones were clicking, games were ding- a -blinging, ipod in the ears... I counted the places in the queue, Went to the car, got the camera and decided that there must be a critter or a plant outside. Nipped back in after 30 mins, asked some when their appointment was supposed to be, went out again till it got to cold round sunset.
There wasn't much outside apart from two firebugs but it was better than watching them with their I-binky or I dummies
A sign of the times Chris, a superb slice of everyday life captured on on candid camera. I agree with you regarding phones, i don't know how some people could cope without them now, they are becoming like an extra body part!
Ab fab.....think this is superb and would love to have this in my pf.....perfect
Yes, I do! Well spotted and captured!
Cheers
Phil
You're leaning against an open door there but let's not foget about the star of the show, this super image with such lovely light on the old wood, mirrors and glasses. It's backlighting quite a snazzy suit by the look of it. Another lovely little slice of life from the SlowSong camera!
David
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