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Photographer’s Note

Off-duty street entertainer, London.

These 'human statue' street entertainers have always annoyed me - they're just not very entertaining. Give me a decent busker anyday. Like anyone else though, they deserve a break now and then, and this guy was enjoying a quiet pint of Guinness until I interrupted him.
Look at that - this shot is a historic document already - no smoking in English pubs these days...

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broglia (3349) 2007-10-20 4:04

Nicely captured moment Ben - great expression! Can't quite work out who he's trying to be ? All the best, Roberto

rushfan2112 (2965) 2007-10-20 11:57

Great, fun image Ben and extremely well handled lighting. I agree over the lack of entertainment value. It's "clever" - but so is plate-spinning and juggling - without it being of any value! I wonder if they actually make a living out of it or whether it's some sort of weird weekend job? Best wishes, Paul.

bantonbuju (48744) 2007-10-22 23:38

hi ben,
this is it! this is why we should always have our cameras ready to be used...excellent, exceptional, unexpected off-duty story...
bravo!
best wishes, j.

oochappan (22032) 2007-10-27 2:22

A pleasant shot to see once Ben, a bit different and funny, excellent quality edition .... what a big teeth he got, that man.
greetings
Henk

InasiaJones (20621) 2007-11-17 16:55

Hi Ben,

What a shame! This image deserves way much reconnaissance!

A great shot, a daring capture! To see one of these statue with a cigarette and a beer is very funny, but the pose is simply ideal, the way it hold them both. And of course, the face is irresistible...

Cheers!

André