The King And Me.

[Barry Keavney]

Relaxing in the Square Peg, Birmingham. by Barry Keavney, on Flickr

I approached these guys in the a pub in Birmingham.
I'd stopped in whilst waiting for my bus and whilst I was sitting there fixing my flash I wondered if I'd look strange firing of a shot
to myself in the corner.
These guys were having a drink and a chat so I asked if I could take a picture. At first I was asked what for, and told no. But then I was told I could take two. Which I did.
The person fourth from the left told me he was a King or something, but it was noisy and I had to leave so I couldn't chat a longer.
Anyway, I got a pint and this nice picture.

 

[Pete Askew]

Great story Barry and an interesting shot with a nice selection of expression - the best being the one the King is wearing.

 

[Barry Keavney]

Well spotted, I was directing my words at him mainly, and I don't know why. Something happened somewhere that led my to believe I should listen to what he was all about. And my nervous hand was holding the focus point upon his bonce.

 

[Brian Moore]

Nice one, Barry. And good for you for working up the courage to ask for their picture. You got a good one. The chap 3rd from left looks like he's high on khat.

 

[Tom Dunne]

Very interesting to watch the different reactions to being photographed.
At least they are beside the escape route.

 

[Chris Dodkin]

yes, a very interesting range of facial features showing the various comfort levels with the photography

Props Barry - not an easy thing to ask