On the Street.....At the Bus Stop, Moscow
There was just something so fascinating about the combination of these two people sitting at the bus stop.The body language alone speaks volumes about expectations and experience.
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post a commentWow..
I love this man's stoic expression! That alone shows such a contrast between the two generations -- she looks like she doesn't in the least mind that her photo is being taken.
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It looks like a movie poster! There's definitely a story waiting to be told:)
i love that you take pictures with your heart. thank you!
Hey to each his/her own :) personal style is always great
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Love these two! What a great, captured moment.
... and the faces... The guy does not look like he had a happy life...!
i love the man's expression..
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Love the contrast!
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i think that guy may be a sweet man beneath that expression... just not used to being clicked away by strangers.
These are photos I liked
what a man :-D
great contrast....
that´s real life.... no magazine shot...
greetings from germany !
Adore his jacket-is it Dior?
I think his sunglasses are vintage ray ban.
LOVE THE HEELS!
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This photo is fabulous and it DOES speak volumes. x
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i used to live in Russia, and this picture brings back memories and captures a lot of contemporary feelings/attitudes/contrasts. wonderful photo!
this picture has so much character. i laughed when i saw it! nothing like an angry man on a bench. you want to sit as far away as possible!
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Ohh, he is great! Look at that body language and expression! Love it!
See it on a daily basis in Washington DC. I've shot plenty.
Haha, so funny!!!
what a great photograph - and I like what you said about expectations and experience - I feel like I could write a paper on this... anyway- have fun in Japan! It is one of my favorite places and I can't wait to see your pictures from there!
i agree. great photo.
They r from different worlds)
I see what you mean. She is insoucient, while he is angry and I think, depressed.
indeed. great shot. like an old married couple, just a bit off on the age...
I have also lived in Russia and agree with the prior comment. This picture perfectly captures the nature of expactations within the two age groups. They may share the same city and even the same bus route, but their life experiences could not be any different, old Russian vs. new Russia. While the girl is anxious to get to her next destination, full of possibilities, not knowing what's ahead, the man has seen and lived it all. He knows where he needs to get to, now if the bus would get there quicker, he may be on his way.
BTW Scott, I recently bought your book, the hardcover version. Fashion and "real" people's own creativity insipres me daily, its like creating your own daily fairy tale, where you are Alice.
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Haa, LOVE this! Definately put a big smile on my face :) Thank you!
nice picture.
He looks like a fortress and she looks vulnerable. This photo cuts to heart of the matter in fashion -- in general, men are dressed to look strong and women are dressed to look vulnerable, and when women are dressed to look strong, they are criticized for looking too masculine -- I'm thinking of the comments posted when you juxtaposed the strong, narrow silhouettes of Celine, with the soft, full-skirted ones of Louis Vuitton. So here it is again, Louis Vuitton (left) vs. Celine (right), same principle, different manifestations.
I bet he says nyet, nyet, nyet, all the time.
Yes...body language can tell us a lot about people...in this picture for example I had some feelings about the guy and the girl but who knows the truth...
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Nana
typical moscow! and thats what i love about this city!
The picture is awesome!
I don't want to be rude or anything...but I think this picture wasn't shot in Moscow, but in Germany.
First thing that came into my mind, when I saw the picture: the old man looks perfectly german (i don't know why.. his whole attidtude and expression...)!
Second thing: The bus station. It's german (You can tell it by the signs printed on the glas.. it's a german company that does not produce in/for russia) :-)
So, sorry if i'm wrong, but i think the picture was shot in berlin :)
it is great anyway!!!!
That's probably her dad and they have been in a fight! lol
She looks like she's going somewhere.
He looks like he's already been somewhere.
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It makes me think "Cold War."
He lived in the USSR
She is living in Russia
Anke: I am from moscow and we have these bus stops. There's also a Russian Lada in the background.
he's wearing quite a coat, she is in t-shirt?
I want to start a new expression: "Love your eye."
Scott, love your eye. It is open. It is ready to see whatever there is to see.
These russian dolls wear those high heels like there's no tomorrow.
And I must say I kinda like it. :)
(C'mon Scott, do sth about the commenting system to be a bit simpler -- popups are a no no!)
;)
i love odd juxtapositions like this one - see them all the time. You've inspired me to start documenting more of them!
Two worlds meet together in one pic! Perfect!
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Amazing picture! Great shot!
SO beautiful! and SO typical! :)
it`s definitely Moscow because it`s russian car behind the bus stop, and we have that kind of bus stop and the same jerks making such things on the glass, in subway too btw
i love it! it's so crazy how many different looking people we have on earth
Another contrast is that she is wearing a short-sleeve t-shirt, and he is bundled up in a jacket.
The stoic survivor vs the soft optimism of youth. A captivating picture! It really speaks to me.
I love how he is closed off with his hands in his pockets. He has seen the world.
She on the other hand is young, open to the world, and is looking into the distance that contains her future.
Beautiful!
omg this picture is fantastic. what a juxtaposition.
Hahahaha I love this. that man is adorable in all his roundness
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I love this picture. It really catches the essence of Moscow. When I visited years ago, this is what was so interesting to me -- the obvious and inspirational difference between the generations.
A little like lost in translation
Amazing picture!
so contradictory.. the man takes the glory from the pretty lady though...hehe
love it :)
On a shallow note: rom com waiting to happen
The ornery man looks like he's straight out of a Coen Brothers movie
and gosh...just look how happy the both of them are. :( Couple of cranky pants...LOL
i love juxtaposition. you're right, body language says it all. great capture!
Oh, how interesting this is! Picture is beautiful. But he story behind it (as many said before me) definetly exists. It is as if someone just told me a story but not shown a picture.
love this!
Well done! The picture reveals the essence of post USSR countries & the gap between the young & the old generation.
But they are also on opposite sides of the scale weight wise aren't they? Very fascinating pic!
As they say, opposites attract each other ...
Ohhh, I like that one! Reminds me a bit of http://www.momentfotografie.at/#/Galerie/04-Sommer/Catwalk-Bearsquat.jpg ;-)
WOW ! this picture speaks volumes. sublime.
Quel contraste!
more pictures from Moscow, please!
Vera
These are the kind of photos I prefer.
i love it!
now this is a signature "Sartorialist moment"...down to the graffiti scratched into the glass of the bus shelter...fabulous pic!
great picture.
great, like in a movie!This picture tells a story
scott, that is a very cool observation ...i have to commend u on thinking about it!! yes it does speak volumes about expectations and experience!!
brilliant!!
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Haha! I love this! Perfect contrast.
I love the fact that she is dressed for summer and he is dressed for winter. Lovely picture
я из москвы - да , здесь круто!
Bellissima!!
Adorable.
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Post and pre new-Russia. She never saw communism; he may have been a part of the regime.
History on a bus bench.
She is old enough to have seen communism. It hasnt been not so long that the regime has changed.
I absolutely LOVE this! I have often felt like I imagine the person on the left is feeling; head pointing up with hope, colourful clothes suggesting ambition. The person on the right I probably wouldnt judge fairly, as I cannot associate with him, but his body language (looking straight ahead, slumped down on the earth) suggest that he is stuck in his roots, clinging to the old ways of doing things, only interested in the here and now.
This photo has inspired me so much! Thank you!
PS. how do you manage to get a shot without them noticing?!
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I love this image. How can I buy it?
I'm serious.
Did Garance take this shot? I think that's her with the camera in the reflection on the plexiglass.
Amazing.
There's also something about the light.. Sunny on the left and shady on the right.
What a great great shot! I love the distance between the two of them, it tells a lot.
There's so much one could take from this... they both have a look of resolution, but apart from this they seem to be on completely different paths.
Unsurprisingly, the old gentlemen seems to have a lot of certainty about him, and I think this gives him a kind of relaxation.
She on the other hand looks completely shielded. It's easy to assume that her life is faster and busier, probably more stressful.
I think it also marks a change in attitudes from one of community (his more relaxed openness) to individualism (shown by her behind a shield). She's not even looking at the camera . Does that mean we don't engage with each other anymore? To be honest she probably just didn't see in time, but you know what I mean.
Great photo
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brilliant photo... up there with Diane Arbus
I love this photo. Can I buy a print of it?
Are they in different temperature zones? he has a big jacket on and she has peep toes and a short sleeve tee... I love this photo.
I love this photo - it is like a long story you can read...