Two Lives, Two Stories

Different journeys intersect on the city street.

Photo captured in La Grange, Illinois.

Tags: city, intersect, journey, life, man, photography, story, street photography, urban, woman

31 thoughts on “Two Lives, Two Stories”

emshanu on April 1, 2012 at 9:28 am said:

I really like this photo, I find it strangely moving, as if there was a story behind it. Great composition too.

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- Brian Gaynor on April 1, 2012 at 10:20 am said:
  
  Thank you very much for the feedback, emshanu.
  
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thehappyhugger on April 1, 2012 at 9:42 am said:

Captured perfectly…two souls together but so far apart.
*hugs*

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- Brian Gaynor on April 1, 2012 at 10:19 am said:
  
  Thank you so much, hugs. I appreciate your support.
  
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Developing A New Image on April 1, 2012 at 10:21 am said:

MJ……..great street photo, there is so much to read into this image…..shalom en theos..jim

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- Brian Gaynor on April 1, 2012 at 10:28 am said:
  
  Jim, I appreciate the comment. Thank you.
  
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patriciakirsch on April 1, 2012 at 10:35 am said:

Very moving. We all feel like this with someone sometimes.

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- Brian Gaynor on April 1, 2012 at 10:37 am said:
  
  Thanks, Patricia. I really like the emotion and untold stories that this capture conveys. I appreciate the feedback.
  
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Emilio on April 1, 2012 at 11:36 am said:

great street shot and treatment.

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- Brian Gaynor on April 1, 2012 at 12:10 pm said:
  
  Emilio, thank you so much.
  
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Dave on April 1, 2012 at 12:30 pm said:

You know what I like about street photography like this? It captures an entire culture. Forty years from now you will be able to look back at it, maybe rather nostalgically, and think how different the clothes were back then. You will be able to see the changing architecture and something about the affluence of the times. Your lady seems to look pretty well off. I wonder if her counterpart in 2050 will have such fine clothing? And what coats and purses will look like then? I wonder if blue jeans will still be the leggings of choice for the homeless? And will knit headwarmers like your man is wearing still be around? They weren’t in the street images from the 50’s that my dad took in Dallas. And how will ladies wear their hair five decades from now? One thing for sure, there will be changes, and your images will have captured a flavor of life that looks quaint to future generations. Neat photograph and I hope you keep walking the streets.

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- Brian Gaynor on April 1, 2012 at 1:28 pm said:
  
  Dave,
  
  Thanks so much for the wonderful comment. Perhaps my favorite photography is street photography — other photographer’s, that is. For whatever reason, perhaps lack of fearlessness, I have not developed my skills at this medium, but intend to try.
  
  I love both the timeless stories that street photography evokes, as well as the time-constrained physical images of clothes, architecture, and surroundings. Thanks for the inspiration to continue “walking the streets.”
  
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Tuxedo Sophisticated Cat on April 1, 2012 at 2:56 pm said:

You have such a great eye for picking up photos like these. For some reason, this one really moves me. Great job.

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- Brian Gaynor on April 1, 2012 at 5:49 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much, Maralee, for the continued support.
  
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nonoymanga on April 1, 2012 at 7:05 pm said:

Noir crime movie. Thanks for sharing Nonoy Manga

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- Brian Gaynor on April 1, 2012 at 7:32 pm said:
  
  Film noir….interesting. Thanks, Nonoy!
  
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Derrick Birdsall on April 1, 2012 at 9:28 pm said:

Every picture tells a story, don’t it? 😉

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- Brian Gaynor on April 1, 2012 at 10:57 pm said:
  
  That’s the beauty of photography. Thanks, Derrick.
  
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Anne Camille on April 2, 2012 at 1:53 am said:

Wow! Great shot. I like how the paths of each create intersecting lines, giving a tension to the composition. Your eye is drawn to one, then the other. Even though the woman is prominent in the photot, you can’t look at her without being drawn to the man walking away.

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- Brian Gaynor on April 2, 2012 at 6:20 am said:
  
  Anne, thank you so much for the great thoughts.
  
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Jack Brewis on April 2, 2012 at 3:08 am said:

Lovely shot Brian. I love the soft Sepia (?) in this a lot. A classic shot.

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- Brian Gaynor on April 2, 2012 at 6:19 am said:
  
  Thanks, Jack. I appreciate the comment.
  
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David Hall on April 2, 2012 at 12:41 pm said:

Love this one Brian and the title really gets you thinking. Well done.

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- Brian Gaynor on April 2, 2012 at 2:44 pm said:
  
  David, thank you for the feedback.
  
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Tammy on April 2, 2012 at 9:22 pm said:

Love the timeless processing…a wonderful street scene!

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- Brian Gaynor on April 2, 2012 at 10:47 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much, Tammy!
  
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midasinreverse on April 3, 2012 at 11:51 am said:

I’m glad I found this blog, your pictures lend themselves perfectly to stories. I’m an English teacher, I might use them in my class to provoke creative writing, if that’s ok? They have a natural beauty to them, thanks for sharing!

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- Brian Gaynor on April 3, 2012 at 12:02 pm said:
  
  That would be great, Midas! I’d love to hear some of the student’s stories. Thanks for the visit and comment.
  
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  - midasinreverse on April 4, 2012 at 6:32 am said:
    
    I think I’m going to run a short-story competition with one of these photos next term. I’ll keep you posted. Maybe you could read a couple of the best ones and be the deciding judge!
Rosina Peixoto on April 5, 2012 at 11:17 pm said:

Wonderful!

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- Brian Gaynor on April 6, 2012 at 6:22 am said:
  
  I appreciate the comment, Rosina!
  
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