Waiting for ......., a photo from Berkshire, England

Photographer's Note

Waiting for ……. The Queen

Three photos taken during a short visit to Windsor on the journey from Oxford to London.

No time and no wishes in queuing to visit the Royal Palace from the inside.

Moreover, the royal family was not present, probably because we had forgotten to report that we would be visiting this day.

The castle is of course known to everyone and has already been shown with billions of photos on the internet, therefore a number of observations with the theme: Waiting ... .. for the Queen.

■ Picture 1: ◄ Modern waiting with a touch of nostalgia ► https://i1.trekearth.com/photos/15099/te865-1.jpg
■ Picture 2: ◄ Waiting in a long queue ► https://i1.trekearth.com/photos/15099/te865-2.jpg
■ Picture 3: ◄ Relaxed waiting for the performance? ► https://i1.trekearth.com/photos/15099/te865-3.jpg

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Royaldevon, ikeharel, pierrefonds, Fis2, jhm, holmertz, pajaran, jean113, COSTANTINO, PaulVDV, sacimar ha puntuado esta nota como útil.

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Royaldevon (85674) 2020-07-10 2:50

Hi Rob,

What a great observation!
This looks like a scene from a film!
Are you sure there were no bigger cameras around!
The guy definitely doesn't look like a tourist!
I like that there are other people around, suggesting a busy scene, yet no-one, apart from you, is interested in this dapper chappie!

They say that the English are very good at queuing, which you might be able to prove, though I assure you, there is no way that I could waste hours of my day waiting in a queue like that!

Have a great w/e,
Bev :-)

dedee (2943) 2020-07-10 4:04

Obviously his phone is much more interesting than what is holding the attention of others. A nice juxtaposition.

Silvio1953 (220717) 2020-07-10 4:06

Ciao Rob, lovely composition with original guyn, wonderful colors, fine details, excellent clarity and splendoid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

pierrefonds (113676) 2020-07-10 4:49

Hi Rob,

The man with the hat is an eye-catcher. The point of view is showing the details of his physionomy and of his clothing. The light is bringing out the colours. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Fis2 (169847) 2020-07-10 6:30

Witaj Rob!
A very curious reportage from street.
Good frames, colors and composition.
I like it.
Well done.
Take care be careful!
Nice weekend.
Krzysztof

jhm (211734) 2020-07-10 6:43

Goedemiddag Rob,

Goed gevonden de man met bolhoed en smartphone.
In feite moet alert zijn en camera in de hand om dit mooi shot te kunnen nemen.
Mooi scherp en goed van kleur.
Goed foto werk, bedankt.

Prettige dag verder,
John

holmertz (102066) 2020-07-10 7:23

Hello Rob,
What a terrible mistake not to inform the Queen of your arrival. But lacking a personal appointment you spent your time better taking photos than waiting among these hundreds (thousands?)of persons. Seeing the thumbnail and the title I thought the answer might have been Godot. With due respect, the hat makes the young man look rather odd. But I think the homeless man didn't plan to see the castle. He was probably waiting for better days.
Best wishes,
Gert

pajaran (115025) 2020-07-10 9:46

Greeting.
Beautiful views, interesting moments, well shown with beautiful colors and captured moments.
beautiful scenes from the street and photos in the workshop.
I wish you all the best.
Paja.

Tue (91658) 2020-07-10 9:49

Hallo Rob,
Met zo'n bolhoed op kan dit niet anders dan een echte excentrieke Engelsman zijn, je ziet hem zo al met een silly walk weglopen nadat hij zijn telefoontje - zo modern is hij dan weer wel - heeft weggestopt in een van de zakken van die of net te lange of net te korte jas.
Lars

Miguel82 (47110) 2020-07-10 12:04

Hallo Rob, the visitors must summon their patience to reach the Royal palace entrance and to be able to explore it. They are probably excited to meet the Royal family members. The main picture focuses on a tourist passing the time with his smartphone. Fine colors, good sharpness, regards.

jean113 (27639) 2020-07-10 13:37

Hello Rob, excellent observation; the man is so engrossed in looking at his phone, he seems totally unaware of a photographer close by.
Good title, how will we complete it? What is the final word?
Queuing as in picture 2 will now have to be socially distanced, if at all!
Thanks for sharing your impressions of your visit to Windsor.
Kind regards, Jean.

lousat (138683) 2020-07-10 14:50

Hi Rob,your note are very funny,and the pics too...this is not life for a tourist like me,i don't like long waiting moments...ehehe...but someone think different as i can see in your 3 beautiful pics,different,originals and well done as usual,i like it! Have a nice weekend and thanks,Luciano

jemaflor (146382) 2020-07-10 23:12

Hi Rob,
well photographed this elegant look for this man with hat, perfect sharpness. Interesting series with your WS, tfs.

COSTANTINO (115605) 2020-07-10 23:14

Hello dear rob and have a nice day
and a happy weekend
excellent capture with an
excellent title....waiting for.....
so nice,so alive...I have the feeling
that the man here is alive....
Isnt it??????
regards
Costantino

ifege (47069) 2020-07-11 0:17

Hi Rob
3 good photos with a good eccentric "gentleman" in the main one.
cheers
Ian

PaulVDV (62810) 2020-07-11 23:33

Hallo Rob,
Dergelijke wachtrijen schrikken me meestal wel af.
Spijtig genoeg komen ze hoe langer hoe meer voor bij de meer bekende musea. In NYC heb ik meer tijd in wachtrijen doorgebracht (het begon reeds op de luchthaven) dan tijdens mijn maandenlange reis door Azië.
De foto van de slapende muzikant vind ik heel goed met de typisch grote rode brievenbus naast hem.
Prettige zondag, Paul

CLODO (45116) 2020-07-12 6:51

Hi Rob

So english with his bow hat, waiting patiently in the queue the opening of door!
Cheers
CLODO

Energysavingelk (7816) 2020-07-12 7:23

Hello Rob!

"We laugh at all these dreary cats
in pin-stripe suits and bowler hats
who seem to think that life was meant
for earning bread, to pay the rent."

We learned that at school. As far as I can see, I must adjust my attitudes to the present situation.

Have a fine week!
Sven

ikeharel (112521) 2020-07-12 8:21

Hello Rob,
Its a nice idea to show people queue for the visit of the Windsor palace, and you chosen an interesting character for the main photo. He looks smart.
My best regards,
Ike

*** My latest isle-of-Skye picture taken during late morning, not evening, the sun was in the east.
Thanks for passing by.

kasianowak (17672) 2020-07-13 9:54

Hi Rob
Three well-observed photos, all interesting in their own right but nicely combined to create a theme. Love the man's hat, well-spotted!
Best wishes
Kasia

rychem (72187) 2020-07-17 0:41

This man looks like he was born 100 years ago :) The bowler hat is not compatible with the mobile phone, nice three photos
regards Ryszard

sacimar (38173) 2020-07-26 6:42

Hello Rob,

good image of this man, I agree with Bev, it looks like a scene from a film, you captured an interesting scene, he is almost as interesting as the Queen... nice job,

Best regards,

Sergio

GyurMaster (24682) 2020-08-19 6:17

Dear Rob,

He looks like quite a character! Excellent observation and realisation!

Best Wishes,
Gy.