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One of my photographic weaknesses is street photography: I just can't seem to get comfortable taking photos of strangers in public places. Something about it feels strange, as if I'm invading their personal space or doing something illegal. In truth, most street photography is perfectly legal and most people don't mind having their picture taken at all. It was with this mindset that I approached OSU's recent International Expo, an annual event wherein student groups from countries all around the world sell food and do various cultural demonstrations. It's a fantastic event and a great way to not only get some photos, but give your taste buds a sort of instant passport to the world.

Armed with my D200 and 50mm lens (not the best combination for this sort of thing, btw. A wider lens would be much better), I took a few dozen photos during my time at the event but was only happy with this one. I'm just not comfortable getting up close and personal with strangers, and as a result most