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Woman Uses Her iPhone To Capture Portraits Of Strangers On Her Daily Commute To Work, And The Result Is Impressive (30 Pics)
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Most of us take some sort of public transportation to work. You can see a lot of different and interesting people there. Most of them are usually busy thinking about the day ahead, daydreaming, busy with their phones or books.
Dina Alfasi a mother of an 15-year-old and an Israeli engineer who works in a hospital, takes advantage of these moments to capture simple but beautiful portraits of strangers lost in thought. On her daily commute to work, she uses her iPhone to photograph simple moments of life.
"I'm inspired by the little moments that happen every day. My work is a testament to telling stories through a single photo and proof that all you need is just to look around to find magic moments," said Dina to Bored Panda.
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Such a lovely, serene, calm picture. It's hard to move on to another for some reason.
"Every day, I take some form of public transit from my hometown to my job in Northern Israel as an architectural practical engineer. It was during this journey I began using my iPhone to photograph other passengers," shared Dina when asked how she got into photography.
"I try to convey emotions in photography. So I'm looking for the people that make me stop for a moment and think, what's their story? I try to capture the depth of human complexity through photographing strangers on my daily commute. There is something both intimate and vulnerable about the way a person exists in a public space. My daily photographs capture something inherently familiar in each of the strangers, lost in thought on their way somewhere."
"It only started as a way to pass the time on public transportation. Then it evolved and became a very significant part of my artwork and my life in general. I feel like I'm taking a small part in documenting life during this time."
We asked Dina to share what her photography process looks like: "The availability of the iPhone camera that is always with me gives me the ability to shoot quickly and without attracting attention. So as soon as I find something interesting, I immediately check the lighting conditions and try to think from what angle it is worth taking a picture."
This one and the first are my favorites. They're both incredibly beautiful.
Dina told us what part of this project she likes the best: "My favorite part is reading comments from people who write to me after seeing my photo, telling me how the picture made them feel, that it reminded them of something or someone, and so on. It's always exciting and not obvious." She also shared that she doesn't like to feel like she missed out on a wonderful shot, because it doesn't always work out.
Dina works as a architectural practical engineer. She also likes to spend time at the beach and skate park, where she captures other types of photographs. She shared that she feels inspired by wonderful photographers from all over the world, especially from the phone photography community.
What do you think of these photographs? Tell us in the comments and don't forget to upvote your favorite picture. If you like what Dina does with her iPhone, follow her on her social media and show her some love!
His hair is really cool. I first thought they were attached to his specs!
Whatever uniform this is for, thank you for your contribution to society!
...beautiful composition again, and amongst the others Jewish ringlets, the light catching the hair... the clarity of the eyes...
Not everyone you see is a Karen, @BrokenAngel. She seems to be a nice lady. Why would you think that?
You must wear masks in public transport. Yeah, but not when we're kissing because we're young and we're immune to Corona.
Note: this post originally had 106 images. It’s been shortened to the top 30 images based on user votes.
These images are beautiful, the people gorgeous. However, I think it's highly intrusive and rude. Is there no place free from social media #$%&es?
Jurisdiction depending, also illegal.
Michał Jastrzębski Good response!
asgielavner no
Michał Jastrzębski Good response!
Maybe they gave their permission?
Maybe, but that maybe bothers me quite a bit, tbh. If I was in one of those photos without having given my consent I would not be happy, to say the least. Maybe the author/ artist could clarify this?
Photographer here!! It would not be worth any career she wants in photography to not ask for permission to publish these pictures. She doesnt need permission to take them and for many publish them but us photographers do the right thing.
Gëë Bëë +
joachim-schrader Good response!
You can't realistically expect privacy in public anymore. Like it or not you are on camera everyone including the train station. Trading privacy for security is one of the oldest tricks in the book. And here in the US, that cat has been out of the bag for a long time. Gee Bee said it right. There is no protection from having your picture taken when you are in public. Selling those images is a bit trickier, but still doable if the shot is for editorial purposes. My advice is if you are in public, expect it. If you are a photographer, ask and get a signed release.
Jerry Mathers good
krzysko easy
I agree. But imagine taking a pic over a large square... how in h... am I supposed to run around asking everyone for their permit to even be in a local but public contest with that or any pic with more tgan a handful people in it???
No need to stress the iPhone here. There are many high-end smartphones these days which make professional cameras in quite a number of situation obsolete. Moreover, I am wondering if all of these people gave consent to be on the Internet. (The photos itself are very nice.)
Did these people give consent to their picture being published? I sure hope so! You can't just put pictures of strangers up the internet. I do a lot of street photography but I always get an email address to sent the picture and ask for permission. (analogue so I can't show them directly)
A lot of them look like they were posing, so yes, I think so.
Yeah whatever, you're just guessing. If you're sloppy with this, it can cost you your career.
Photographer here!! It would not be worth any career she wants in photography to not ask for permission to publish these pictures. She doesnt need permission to take them and for many publish them but us photographers do the right thing.
These images are beautiful, the people gorgeous. However, I think it's highly intrusive and rude. Is there no place free from social media #$%&es?
Jurisdiction depending, also illegal.
Michał Jastrzębski Good response!
asgielavner no
Michał Jastrzębski Good response!
Maybe they gave their permission?
Maybe, but that maybe bothers me quite a bit, tbh. If I was in one of those photos without having given my consent I would not be happy, to say the least. Maybe the author/ artist could clarify this?
Photographer here!! It would not be worth any career she wants in photography to not ask for permission to publish these pictures. She doesnt need permission to take them and for many publish them but us photographers do the right thing.
Gëë Bëë +
joachim-schrader Good response!
You can't realistically expect privacy in public anymore. Like it or not you are on camera everyone including the train station. Trading privacy for security is one of the oldest tricks in the book. And here in the US, that cat has been out of the bag for a long time. Gee Bee said it right. There is no protection from having your picture taken when you are in public. Selling those images is a bit trickier, but still doable if the shot is for editorial purposes. My advice is if you are in public, expect it. If you are a photographer, ask and get a signed release.
Jerry Mathers good
krzysko easy
I agree. But imagine taking a pic over a large square... how in h... am I supposed to run around asking everyone for their permit to even be in a local but public contest with that or any pic with more tgan a handful people in it???
No need to stress the iPhone here. There are many high-end smartphones these days which make professional cameras in quite a number of situation obsolete. Moreover, I am wondering if all of these people gave consent to be on the Internet. (The photos itself are very nice.)
Did these people give consent to their picture being published? I sure hope so! You can't just put pictures of strangers up the internet. I do a lot of street photography but I always get an email address to sent the picture and ask for permission. (analogue so I can't show them directly)
A lot of them look like they were posing, so yes, I think so.
Yeah whatever, you're just guessing. If you're sloppy with this, it can cost you your career.
Photographer here!! It would not be worth any career she wants in photography to not ask for permission to publish these pictures. She doesnt need permission to take them and for many publish them but us photographers do the right thing.