Urban Camo

Artist: Arla M. Ruggles
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Urban Camo

(2009.NOV.03) ~ Albuquerque, NM

I dislike the idea of being photographed without my knowledge and permission, and therefore, I refrain from doing “street photography”.

As a lifelong people-watcher, this is no easy feat for me. People – especially city dwellers—are so fascinating. Well, a person can only resist just so much temptation …. the symmetry of the scene was just too remarkable. I had to do it!

And then … I had to resist the temptation to run over there and show her the digital thumbnail, and how that apron ….

(2009.NOV.07)

Featured on Las Vegas and NEVADA
(2009.NOV.07)

Canon 350D EOS
Sigma 70-300mm

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Diane Swarts

Thats hilarious! what a great capture for sure!
Arla M. Ruggles replied

Thanks a lot, Diane! :D)))
Sandrine Pelis...

Very smart and funny!
Arla M. Ruggles replied

Thank you, Sandrine!
Shoaib .

LOLLLL good one!!!!
Arla M. Ruggles replied

Thank you, Shoaib! :)
Anne-Marie Bok...

This is great Arla! Yeah sometime we have to do something we mostly don’t…lol! I know, I’ve been there too!
Arla M. Ruggles replied

Thanks, Anne-Marie … Ya know ... I don’t regret it, AT ALL!
LOL!
Bob Wall

Glad you resisted the temptation to not shoot the pic. Pretty cool. I think you should have shown her the pic though. It is unusual.
Arla M. Ruggles replied

Thanks, Bob!
..... you know; easier to ask forgiveness than permission ….. I was too worried she would tell me to delete it (if for no other reason than the socially inacceptable cigarette).
KatsEye

lol….Way to cool. Love it. Its a keeper.
Arla M. Ruggles replied

Thanks, Kathy! I was really proud to capture it. Weird as that is. ;)
arvyart

Lol! Mustangs are much more tolerant to what you doing with your camera. Your place where your hear is. :)
Sharon Mau

This is a remarkable street candid Arla.
Arla M. Ruggles replied

Thank you, Sharon!
Appel

Arla, that is hilarious!!! Great eye for seeing it! Glad you took it and shared it with us! Great shot!
Arla M. Ruggles replied

Thank you, Ann!
John Kowalski

Fabulous work Arla …. wonderful candid photograph and a very apt title, well seen and captured!!
Arla M. Ruggles replied

Thanks a lot, John!
Enivea

What a hoot! I wouldn’t have resisted either!
Arla M. Ruggles replied

No. I bet you wouldn’t. :D)))
linaji

Next Blog you will be featured also
Arla M. Ruggles replied

Oh WOW!! How fabulous!
Thank you, LinaJi!!
Carla Jensen

Now that is just to cool …Arla!! What a fantastic eye for noticing this perfect lining up and color between apron and strip on the building !!! As you I dont feel right taking some picture without there permission …but I don’t think I could have refrained from taking this one either ..its just to awesome and funny!! Excellent work and eye!! Wtg =D
Arla M. Ruggles replied

Thanks, Carla!
Susanne Correa

haha this is a good one
Arla M. Ruggles replied

Thanks, Suzanne!!
Julia Washburn

That is something else!!!!! She must have posed for you!!!!!
Arla M. Ruggles replied

Nope. Oblivious. ;)
vampvamp

i can so see why you ‘had to!’. :D nice one.
Arla M. Ruggles replied

:D Thanks for looking, vv!
GuyAmazed

A series of such fortuitous opportunities is what made me overcome a similar aversion to street photography—now I am addicted. Great shot!
ronbick 13 days ago

After spending hours mesmerized by your photography, this shot jolted me into laughter! It shows you are having fun with your photography.
Arla M. Ruggles replied 13 days ago

Thanks, Ron!!

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