Having just been delayed on our outbound flight from Southampton for some two hours, prior to our arrival at Dublin Airport. Then missing the courtesy coach excursion to our hotel.
I decided to just take a breather, decrease my stress levels and take some fresh air. Standing outside of the airport lounge, was therefore the ideal opportunity to do what I love to do best…..some real people watching!
After only a few moments had elapsed, I couldn’t help but notice this stunning young woman. She looked so pensive just relaxing there, in the hot summer sun. I thought then how individual and stylish she looked in her blue polka dot dress.
I was particularly taken though with her unique array of body art tattoos.
I thought they looked amazing against her brown tanned skin.
I understand that peoples views about what constitutes beauty will vary, but for me this was a powerful statement about her as a person. I then thought maybe I should tell her I had taken her picture?
But alas, when I looked up again from quickly checking to confirm I had actually got her image on camera…………..she was gone!
I wondered then if she might see this image someday? If indeed she does, then I just hope that she would be pleased with the end result?
I thought her image was so memorable, and that she was a very photogenic subject.
And so…… to you. The mystery young lady, seen sitting alone outside the Airport entrance of Dublin Airport.
Your’s was the first image I captured on touching down in Dublin.
Therefore, I felt that the least you deserved, was to be immortalised in my blog.
I hope that you got where you were going safely, and without delay.
Personally, I was delighted with this photograph, and just wanted to say…… “Safe home, and thanks a million!”
A Fantastic shot and a very nice lady lost in his thoughts.
You do the things in a correct way
I think is better don’t ask before taking a candid portrait
Maybe the subject lost innocence and compose the gesture for the camera.
First shoot and if you want,, second asking. That is the sequence.
Thank you for your advice and kind comments my friend
Lovely portrait. I must confess, I never ask if I’m in public.
Nor me Bill if I’m honest….just felt the urge on this rare occasion to do so! Hope you are okay my friend?