Three from the Cafe

I like having my camera around when I'm with a group of friends, because I can shrink into a corner and get some nice shots while they're interacting with each other. Lighting's a challenge indoors, because if I really want to remain invisible, I can't use flash more than once. On the other hand, I enjoy seeing how long I can keep the shutter open and still get good results without a tripod.

These three were all taken in the same place (guess the location--if you've ever been there, it should be obvious), but on two different days. There was a large window nearby, which let in a good amount of light from a certain angle, as you can see in the blown-out regions in "Cyber Girl" and "Biker Boy". As you can see, I hadn't yet learned to expose for the highlights (not that I necessarily have since then). Still, I think these are all pretty worthwhile: "Cyber Girl" has a pattern that appeals to me, "Biker Boy" has a cool mood, and "China Girl" has a little of both.
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