Annual Inspection by Karen Stuebing

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12-JUL-2006

Annual Inspection

Or how to terrify children.

This little boy was the son of the mechanic. I talked to him briefly and he seemed a little shy. When I got the camera out and pointed it at him and snapped it, he leaped off the stool and ran behind a car to hide. I think I've reached a new low in photographing people. :)

No, that's not my truck. I wish. :)

Olympus C-5050Z
1/50s f/2.3 at 15.0mm iso400 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	12-Jul-2005 08:26:22
Make	Olympus
Model	C5050Z
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	15 mm
Exposure Time	1/50 sec
Aperture	f/2.3
ISO Equivalent	400
Exposure Bias
White Balance	(-1)
Metering Mode	multi spot (3)
JPEG Quality	(6)
Exposure Program	manual (1)
Focus Distance

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Craig Persel		11-Aug-2006 23:25
Classic portrait.

katwilkens		26-Jul-2006 20:45
I think you got a great environmental portrait. His expression looks so natural--a little bored and sad, maybe. Nice contrast with the big, hulking auto.

snootydog		18-Jul-2006 03:32
Oh I just love this. You might think you've reached an all time low but you really got a shot here. Nice work. Sorry the boy was so traumatized... that reaction you got is my worst photographic nightmare and the reason why I don't have more candid street portraits!

Guest		18-Jul-2006 01:53
He looks more sad than shy.

Guest		15-Jul-2006 14:49
Bless his heart. He'd rather be ANYWHERE else. Great shots, Karen.

Rosi Blaurock		14-Jul-2006 19:51
Great image.

Herb		14-Jul-2006 16:03
Nice shots

Sheila		14-Jul-2006 09:52
Well it's not everyday someone yanks a camera out and takes a pic of you, LOL! I like this one of the boy, he looks bored or thoughtful.

Greg Harp		14-Jul-2006 04:31
Outstanding work Karen. GMV

jeanb		14-Jul-2006 03:28
Shucks. I don't want to be here and then this lady shoves her camera in my face.

Char		14-Jul-2006 02:16
These are terrific people shots Karen! Love the expression on the little guy's face. GMV

Pathfinder		14-Jul-2006 00:44
Maybe he isn't the son of the mechanic but someone had to leave him as security until they paid their repair bill... or for a tank of gas ;-)

laine82		13-Jul-2006 23:32
A PS...you mentioned our winters are much nice than yours...have to agree, 26c that's 78f sure is warmer :>)

laine82		13-Jul-2006 23:30
My concern is him being around equipment where anything can go wrong & it may become a sad situation of being at the wrong place at the wrong time :>( Other than that, happy your safe again !!

JW		13-Jul-2006 19:21
Your PAD cracks me up! I know how you feel about people photography. Pleased you're now safely back on the road. No more bills for another year - fingers crossed!

Guest		13-Jul-2006 16:37
Don't you feel bad to put this kid in a such bad position ;-) My policy in the past was change the pads whenever it whistels too much, but that does not work because you get to change the disks as well most of the time!

Coleen Perilloux Landry		13-Jul-2006 16:33
I think the boy is being a boy in summer---wishing he were somewhere else, like at a water hole or running with his friends.

Bryan Murahashi		13-Jul-2006 14:54
Nice shots. I guess these annual inspections are helpful in making sure the car is safe.

Jvan Photography		13-Jul-2006 14:34
How funny....I think we reach new photographic lows when doing PAD...he is cute. And you have caputred his shyness. You dont want that truck...because with that truck comes a big gas bill..a big insurance bill and a big registration bill. In california registration for a truck like that could be $400 to $600 depending on how old it is.

Gayle P. Clement		13-Jul-2006 13:42
Cute little boy. He must be very shy.

Kathy Pedersen		13-Jul-2006 13:41
He seems so painfully shy, poor child. A wonderful documentary displaying mood.

jypsee		13-Jul-2006 13:40
Looks like he just got the bill....

Guest		13-Jul-2006 12:12
poor boy, must be shy, nice truck

carol j. phipps		13-Jul-2006 11:20
Documentary pics! Journalisitc. Well done. Be safe, please.

royalld		13-Jul-2006 10:58
Both are great shots. No brakes, bad tires, and poor alignment? I am glad that phase of your life is over.

Ray :)		13-Jul-2006 10:42
No brakes around them hills? Scary! Really sweet picture Karen.

virginiacoastline		13-Jul-2006 10:38
wonder what he's thinking . . he seems so dejected there

Roe..		13-Jul-2006 10:33
I'm glad your car stops :) I think they'd like these pics..great candid

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