Forum: Photography

Subject: Photography Forum Challenge - Feb 2013 - "People"

cfulton opened this issue on Jan 31, 2013 · 183 posts

cfulton posted Thu, 31 January 2013 at 3:59 PM

 

Welcome to February 2013 Photography Forum Challenge.

 
Candid or studio, action or portrait, old or young,

posed or self-portrait.
 

**Join us for a month of fun!
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Two images per member per week.

  Image size - No larger than:

 800pixels X 600pixels

 and 200KB

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auntietk posted Thu, 31 January 2013 at 4:15 PM

Terrific topic, and thanks for the link!  :)

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

cfulton posted Thu, 31 January 2013 at 4:18 PM

Have fun with it Tara, I know this will be a challenge for me - not my forte!

auntietk posted Thu, 31 January 2013 at 6:42 PM

I've done some in the past, but I'll try to get out and do something new for the challenge.  Does your camera have an articulated screen?  That's very helpful for getting candid shots.  If your screen is folded out and your FACE is pointed 90 degrees away from somebody, your lens can be staring right at them and they're unpreturbed.  Of course if you're Andrea, you can get pictures of perfect strangers anywhere you want.  What on earth DOES she say to people to get those shots?  LOL!  I just settle for candids.  :P

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

kgb224 posted Thu, 31 January 2013 at 8:39 PM

Thank you for the challenge Clive. I would also like to know how Andrea mezmerise all the strangers that she photograph. God Bless.

whaleman posted Thu, 31 January 2013 at 10:56 PM

She must have a whole bag of tricks! Looks like an interesting challenge, let's have fun!

blinkings posted Fri, 01 February 2013 at 12:31 AM

Great idea for a challenge Clive. I've never been a fan of photographers who hide their intentions by looking the other way/tilting their screens whilst shooting people without their knowledge. (A) people are not silly and can tell exactly what you are doing, and (B) it's infringing on their privacy IMHO. When I shoot street scenes, I always speak to the person after I shoot the photo, or at the very least stand in plain site to let them know of my basic intentions. It gives subjects the chance to say 'Hey I don't want to be photographed', in which case I will gladly erase the photo. As a man, shooting people up close without their knowledge is a sure way to risk getting arrested for being a pervert..........

cfulton posted Fri, 01 February 2013 at 12:37 AM

Thanks for all the input!

As I said, this is going to be a challenge for me, though I did do some street scenes in while in London.  I will have to get over reservations and shoot local this time!

costapanos posted Fri, 01 February 2013 at 1:12 AM

Great Challenge this month as the Chinese New Celebrations are kicking into gear here in the city. A few small street fairs the next 3 weeks or so.

This was taken a couple of months back at an opening ceremony at San Francisco's Union Square.   

 In Xanadu did Kublai Khan a pleasuredome erect

cfulton posted Fri, 01 February 2013 at 1:16 AM

Thanks Costa, you have this down to an art!  Thanks for the first post.

kgb224 posted Fri, 01 February 2013 at 1:29 AM

Good start Costa.

God Bless.

Meisiekind posted Fri, 01 February 2013 at 2:56 AM

Awesome challenge Clive! Love it!

Costa - what an absolute blast of a kick-off! Wonderful image!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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costapanos posted Fri, 01 February 2013 at 9:18 AM

Clive,Kgb,Carin-Thank you! This challenge is right up my alley.

This shot was taken last weekend a local model shoot that I stumbled across as I was heading to the bank. 

 In Xanadu did Kublai Khan a pleasuredome erect

auntietk posted Fri, 01 February 2013 at 9:25 AM

Costa, you have the eye for this!  Great shots.  :)

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

auntietk posted Fri, 01 February 2013 at 9:28 AM

From our foggy day at the beach ...

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

kgb224 posted Fri, 01 February 2013 at 10:16 AM

Superb uploads Costa and Tara.

God Bless.

Meisiekind posted Fri, 01 February 2013 at 10:37 AM

Another stellar shot Costa and the moodiness of your shot is awesome Tara!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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helanker posted Fri, 01 February 2013 at 1:11 PM

OH!  That looks like a hard challenge to me, as there are not many people around here.

I See we already had some super shots. Looking forward to see much more this month :D  Thanks for the challenge, Clive :)  

I can promise, there will be no self portrait from me. lol!

Meisiekind posted Fri, 01 February 2013 at 1:33 PM

My little "people" Mieke on her first birthday. Theme was Minnie Mouse.

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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auntietk posted Fri, 01 February 2013 at 2:17 PM

Adorable!  :)

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

costapanos posted Fri, 01 February 2013 at 7:55 PM

Great shot Tara. Love the over mist as it fades to gray. 

Carin-Precious. Look at those eyes! 

 In Xanadu did Kublai Khan a pleasuredome erect

kgb224 posted Sat, 02 February 2013 at 12:59 AM

Superb capture Carin.

God Bless.

cfulton posted Sat, 02 February 2013 at 11:41 AM

Wonderful Costa, Tara & Carin! All are so diverse making this a fun challenge!  I still have to 'get out there' - to the bank, Costa!?

Meisiekind posted Sat, 02 February 2013 at 11:55 AM

I captured this in Durban while at the dolphin show. This lady was on of the teachers accompanying a school group. I loved her colorful attire.

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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kgb224 posted Sat, 02 February 2013 at 11:56 AM

Superb capture Carin.

God Bless.

cfulton posted Sat, 02 February 2013 at 12:48 PM

That is so Africa, Carin.  I feel at home!

dochtersions posted Sat, 02 February 2013 at 3:41 PM

Thank you Clive, such a nice idea.
Although I do not dare to take pictures of people, but I will search for a few and ask them. Who, who, i will be very nerveous for sure!!

And what a beautiful examples I admire here.
So stylish too.
But I am totally in love with that sweet Mieke (Minnie Mouse) by Carin!
Many hugs for Mieke, hiep, hiep hoera :D!

helanker posted Sat, 02 February 2013 at 4:20 PM

HEHEHE so am I... she is gorgeous LOL!

bmac62 posted Sun, 03 February 2013 at 7:54 AM

Beachcomber...low light, foggy and he was camouflaged...but I still saw him:)

"Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes."
  

kgb224 posted Sun, 03 February 2013 at 7:55 AM

Superb capture Bill.

God Bless.

helanker posted Sun, 03 February 2013 at 8:30 AM

I took this shot about a week ago. Would have taken some shots for this challenge yesterday, but no one came, as they were sick of cold or flu. Noa 12, my granddaughter would have been among the shots anyway, so here she is.

kgb224 posted Sun, 03 February 2013 at 9:33 AM

Here is Two captures for this challenge that I took on the 15-10-2011 of some locals in a park.

kgb224 posted Sun, 03 February 2013 at 9:37 AM

My second a group photo of some locals in a park on my route to my wife's work.

I was photographing flowers and these locals saw me and asked me if I would take pictures of them which i did.

Blessed day and wekend.

God Bless.

helanker posted Sun, 03 February 2013 at 9:47 AM

WOW! Such great photos of these nice people :-)  Excellent :)

kgb224 posted Sun, 03 February 2013 at 9:52 AM

Thank you Helle.

God Bless.

dochtersions posted Sun, 03 February 2013 at 9:59 AM

Oh, this is great Bill, everywhere you look camouflage!
Love it :)

dochtersions posted Sun, 03 February 2013 at 10:35 AM

Here are two pictures I took in September in an open air museum, where everything was reconstructed of what life was like in Limburg in the years around 1930, last century. On this first you see the seller of an old fashioned candy store, she enjoys watching all visitors.

Oh, and I forgot to describe about that lady in the yellow shirt. She was 'jumping' on the music, had a lollipop in her mouth, and her sunglasses folded up; so funny.
Later, she went while dancing and swaying hips away; from which I also took a picture of.
The photos are not very good, because then I had my camera in repair and used an old.

kgb224 posted Sun, 03 February 2013 at 10:37 AM

Quote - Here are two pictures I took in September in an open air museum, where everything was reconstructed of what life was like in Limburg in the years around 1930, last century.
On this first you see the seller of an old fashioned candy store, she enjoys watching all visitors.

Mies i do not see a picture.

God Bless.

dochtersions posted Sun, 03 February 2013 at 10:45 AM

That is because I edit it, my friend.
I had forgotten to write something about the lady in yellow shirt.

Thank you :)

costapanos posted Sun, 03 February 2013 at 10:47 AM

Helanker-Lovely shot great smile,

Kgb-great capture and colors

Bill-love the  camouflaged and how content he looks seeking out his treasures. 

Doc-Love the contrast between guest and shopkeeper perfect timing

 In Xanadu did Kublai Khan a pleasuredome erect

dochtersions posted Sun, 03 February 2013 at 10:48 AM

Here you see passionate dancing the lady of the candy shop with a friend. There was an accordionist in the courtyard playing old music.

dochtersions posted Sun, 03 February 2013 at 10:51 AM

I'm sorry I didn't see the uploads from Christo and Helle, got no e-bots.

But now I admired them, and they really are wonderful.
The photo's as the people on it.
Congratulations both of you my friends!

costapanos posted Sun, 03 February 2013 at 10:56 AM

This was taken yesterday at the Lunar New Year's Flower Festival in Chinatown. For those who have visited San Franisco. This is looking down Grant St toward the Lions Gate  Entrance and Downtown. Lots-o-people

 In Xanadu did Kublai Khan a pleasuredome erect

auntietk posted Sun, 03 February 2013 at 11:49 AM

Great images, everybody!  Wow. 

@ Carin - What a great image!  I like it for the same reasons you do, I think.  Wonderful colors.

@ Bill - I love your beachcomber!  I saw him, but never turned my attention in his direction for some reason.  You've shown me something I barely noticed, and I was right there!  :)

@ Helle - Noa is growing up so fast, and she's such a lovely girl.  You must enjoy her so much!  What a wonderful portrait this is!

@ Christo - I love those two shots.  How nice to have such photogenic people asking to have their pictures taken!  :)  They look relaxed and happy, which makes for a great picture.

@ Jacomina - That looks like a fun place!  I like the dancers, but the first one has such a wonderful perspective that it's hard to stop looking at it!  :)

@ Costa - OMG!  That's a crowd!  What a great shot.  I love the framing with the lanterns at the top and the buildings along the sides.  Nice!!

@ Clive - Thanks for the challenge ... this is a good one.  :D

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

helanker posted Sun, 03 February 2013 at 1:11 PM

Jacomina, the fun place you have visited there has lovely houses... and dancers too. Beautiful shots :)

 

Costa, its a fantastic festival shot. ! 

helanker posted Sun, 03 February 2013 at 1:14 PM

This is a shot i took in November in Copenhagen :)

kgb224 posted Sun, 03 February 2013 at 1:32 PM

Thank you Mies now I enjoyed your two uploads.

Stunning captures both.

Superb capture Costa.

Stunning capture and upload Helle.

God Bless.

helanker posted Sun, 03 February 2013 at 3:57 PM

Thank you Jacomina, Costa,  Tara and Christo  :-)  

Meisiekind posted Mon, 04 February 2013 at 2:02 AM

Nice one Bill! I always wonder if they ever find anything!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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bmac62 posted Mon, 04 February 2013 at 2:15 AM

"Popping A Wheelie" on a four wheeler. This guy appeared to be out testing his machine and was quite happy to put on a show for us.

 

This was taken on our last trip down the Oregon coast.

These four wheelers are used to cruise through giant sand dunes for fun.

"Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes."
  

helanker posted Mon, 04 February 2013 at 2:24 AM

Awesome little machine for fun and so well captured, Bill :)

dochtersions posted Mon, 04 February 2013 at 7:22 AM

@ An amazing photo, Costa, with sooooo many people!

@ It´s nice to see Copenhagen and this people walking as in a hurry,  Helle.
By their way of walking (attitude), I guess it was cold outside.

@ You made a spectacular action-photo, Bill. I love that 'coming up' sand behind the four wheeler.

kgb224 posted Mon, 04 February 2013 at 12:09 PM

Stunni ng capture Bill.

God Bless.

helanker posted Mon, 04 February 2013 at 2:03 PM

Thank you, Jacomina :)

dochtersions posted Mon, 04 February 2013 at 3:08 PM

Thanks to you too, friends.

A new week, so I open this for me with 'a couple in the making', on the way to the church, which stands in the middle of our street.

helanker posted Mon, 04 February 2013 at 5:41 PM

WOW how beautiful :-) Lovely, Jacomina :)

kgb224 posted Mon, 04 February 2013 at 8:50 PM

Superb capture Jacomina.

God Bless.

auntietk posted Mon, 04 February 2013 at 9:12 PM

Bill ... yeee-haawww!  :D

I like your people, Jacomina!  They look like they're all having a good day.  :)

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

Meisiekind posted Tue, 05 February 2013 at 7:06 AM

Oh wow Jacomina - what a great catch!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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dochtersions posted Tue, 05 February 2013 at 12:16 PM

Thank you 'guys'! :)
That they will enjoy a very happy marriage, for along long time.

bmac62 posted Tue, 05 February 2013 at 11:58 PM

Just found this guy hanging around doing nothing. heh, heh...

 

I've had this Grand Canyon window washer in my files for awhile and he's been dying to get out and meet you all.

Sorry, Clive...I know I should be shooting new people, but I wanted to show you this old one first:-)

"Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes."
  

auntietk posted Wed, 06 February 2013 at 1:07 AM

I have this amazing image in my mind now of windows in the Canyon walls.  Nice!  LOL!

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

cfulton posted Wed, 06 February 2013 at 1:22 AM

With the mountain in the background it reminds me of the window cleaners where I used to work, Bill!

I am so glad to see that RR 'people' are enjoying the People topic - I tried this to get a few this morning... next time I will make sure that both my batteries are charged before heading out!

Meisiekind posted Wed, 06 February 2013 at 2:04 AM

I'm with you Tara - I'm also seeing windows in the Grand Canyon walls... LOL...

Nice one Bill! He is literally just hanging around!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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helanker posted Wed, 06 February 2013 at 2:21 AM

A really great find and shot, Bill and I am smiling, when I read the other comments :-D

dochtersions posted Wed, 06 February 2013 at 4:57 AM

Looks a bit like a SF-image to me, Bill.
Or a photo taken in a dream, where everything is possible to happen.

Thank you so much for sharing this stuntman, Bill, it's really 'high quality';
and full of imagination to me.

dochtersions posted Wed, 06 February 2013 at 6:30 AM

My second.

Is a girl I do not know, but saw her sleeping in a car, and so sweet, isn't she?

Hugs, Mies/Jacomina.

helanker posted Wed, 06 February 2013 at 8:26 AM

Jacomina,  what a find :)  SHe is adorable and sleeping LOL!  Lovely shot.

dochtersions posted Wed, 06 February 2013 at 8:55 AM

Thank you, Helle. Maybe it is a sleeping princess :).

costapanos posted Wed, 06 February 2013 at 9:07 AM

Some great images in this challenge. 

This one was taken this weekend at annual Vietnamese Tet New Year Street Celebration. 

 In Xanadu did Kublai Khan a pleasuredome erect

helanker posted Wed, 06 February 2013 at 9:28 AM

Costa, What a lovely lady and an impressive hat. Excellent shot :)

Meisiekind posted Wed, 06 February 2013 at 9:44 AM

A darling little girl Jacomina and a great image Costa!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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Meisiekind posted Wed, 06 February 2013 at 10:27 AM

This is also an oldie.

Getting ready for a day on the beach.

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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rockstrider posted Wed, 06 February 2013 at 11:22 AM

My nephew Fred taken about 7 months ago in the garden on an increasingly rare warm and sunny day for the UK.

Carl

Meisiekind posted Wed, 06 February 2013 at 11:23 AM

He is adorable and a wonderful portrait Carl!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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kgb224 posted Wed, 06 February 2013 at 11:37 AM

Amazing captures by everyone.

God Bless.

sharky_ posted Wed, 06 February 2013 at 11:48 AM

Throw net fisherman...   Aloha

kgb224 posted Wed, 06 February 2013 at 12:04 PM

Superb capture sharky.

God Bless.

auntietk posted Wed, 06 February 2013 at 1:41 PM

Wow!  Excellent images, everybody! 

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

AZBO posted Thu, 07 February 2013 at 4:52 AM

One of my Grandson's aged 2 year's

Old in the head-New to learning.

helanker posted Thu, 07 February 2013 at 5:19 AM

Carin, what a, for us, strange shot. Beautiful and interesting too.

Carl, that is a gorgeous portrait of your nephew. 

Sharky, I like the mood in this shot of the fisherman. 

AZBO, You got an absolutely adorable little grandson. Perfect shot. 

kgb224 posted Thu, 07 February 2013 at 8:51 AM

Welcome to the challenge AZBO.

Superb capture of your grandson.

God Bless.

cfulton posted Thu, 07 February 2013 at 12:32 PM

Okay, I finally got "out there" today and tried to get some people.

This is a common sight in our cities in South Africa – vendors at the traffic lights walking between the cars selling their wares.  This guy was selling vehicle related goods: mobile charger cables, windscreen sun screens, licence disk holders and sunglasses.

Thank you for all of the visions of people from around the world!  I am enjoying this snapshot of the world we live in.

I have not received any notifications of the recent posts, so thanks Jacomina, Costa, Carin Carl, Errol and AZBO!

Clive

helanker posted Thu, 07 February 2013 at 2:05 PM

Clive,  Excellent shot. Hope he sells something :)

Meisiekind posted Fri, 08 February 2013 at 1:34 AM

AZBO - welcome to the challenge! Your grandson is gorgeous and the image almost angelic!

Clive - my pet HATE in this country! I have no problem if they sell their goods but when they start pushing it through your window after you have politely said "no thank you", that's when I completely lose it! Excellent reality image!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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dochtersions posted Fri, 08 February 2013 at 12:55 PM

Fantastic uploads are to see on this theme.
I very much love the expression one can see on them, as the clothes on some of them are extraordinary to see too.
So, many compliments to all the photographers!

Have a great weekend too!
:)

cfulton posted Sat, 09 February 2013 at 3:40 AM

Here is another street scene, this time at the traffic lights close to where I live.  Given the fact that a truck to my right had stopped well across the lines, the lady pushing the pram had to enter the intersection to get across.

I am so looking forward to the next week of all your submissions!

Clive

Meisiekind posted Sat, 09 February 2013 at 4:28 AM

Don't judge me but the first I saw were the red mags on that Toyota Tazz... Hie-hie-hie!

Love the people aspect here Clive! Well caught.

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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AZBO posted Sat, 09 February 2013 at 5:48 AM

A simple yet great image cfulton-Love it

Old in the head-New to learning.

kgb224 posted Sat, 09 February 2013 at 9:23 AM

Two superb capture's Clive.

God Bless.

helanker posted Sun, 10 February 2013 at 6:04 AM

This is my oldest grandson, Sagi :)

AZBO posted Sun, 10 February 2013 at 6:06 AM

Stunning young man-Great looking skin tone

Old in the head-New to learning.

kgb224 posted Sun, 10 February 2013 at 7:54 AM

Superb captiure Helle.

God Bless.

sharky_ posted Sun, 10 February 2013 at 10:45 AM

A handsome young man....  Aloha

helanker posted Sun, 10 February 2013 at 11:01 AM

Thank you very much.  AZBO, Christo and sharky :)

costapanos posted Sun, 10 February 2013 at 12:03 PM

In the spirit of Mardi Gras.

Taken during our Carnivale celebration.

I also want to say that there are some really amazing shots for this months challenge. Love seeing people from all over the world. 

 In Xanadu did Kublai Khan a pleasuredome erect

AZBO posted Sun, 10 February 2013 at 12:23 PM

Gee Freddie Mercury  "ALIVE"

Great looking image-The colours are amazing 10/10

Old in the head-New to learning.

helanker posted Sun, 10 February 2013 at 12:27 PM

WOW!  What a fantastic outfit he has, Costa. A really beautiful shot.

sharky_ posted Sun, 10 February 2013 at 1:17 PM

Super shot Costa....Love the colors.   Aloha

kgb224 posted Sun, 10 February 2013 at 10:20 PM

Superb capture Costa.

God Bless.

costapanos posted Mon, 11 February 2013 at 9:05 AM

A sunworshiper at Ocean Beach yesterday evening. 

 In Xanadu did Kublai Khan a pleasuredome erect

kgb224 posted Mon, 11 February 2013 at 9:11 AM

Superb capture Costa.

God Bless.

sharky_ posted Mon, 11 February 2013 at 10:01 AM

She has a lot of energy and she glows with radiance.  A beautiful picture Costa.  Aloha

auntietk posted Mon, 11 February 2013 at 12:09 PM

I'm really enjoying seeing all these shots!  :)

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

AZBO posted Mon, 11 February 2013 at 2:39 PM

Take a Bow Everyone.

Old in the head-New to learning.

kgb224 posted Mon, 11 February 2013 at 9:57 PM

Superb capture Azbo.

God Bless.

helanker posted Tue, 12 February 2013 at 2:09 AM

Costa, it is such a lovely shot of the sunworshiper :)

 

AZBO, I like the good old Micky Mouse. A fun and beautiful shot. :)

Crabbycabby posted Thu, 14 February 2013 at 1:24 AM

Self Portrait. Can you believe the boss called me , "Scruffy" :)

auntietk posted Thu, 14 February 2013 at 2:26 AM

Scruffy?  Honestly, there's no pleasing some people.  :P  Love the self portrait!

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

Crabbycabby posted Thu, 14 February 2013 at 2:40 AM

Yep, me again. Should really buy some razors :)

auntietk posted Thu, 14 February 2013 at 3:11 AM

I like the determined, almost visionary expression of this one.  Nice!

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

kgb224 posted Thu, 14 February 2013 at 4:35 AM

Thank you for sharing Crabby cabby.

Two superb captures.

God Bless.

helanker posted Thu, 14 February 2013 at 9:46 AM

Well, I cannot see any Scruffy here. I like both portraits, crappy cappy, but I think the short cut suits you best :) And about the second one...I agree with Tara.

helanker posted Thu, 14 February 2013 at 9:46 AM

Well, I cannot see any Scruffy here. I like both portraits, crappy cappy, but I think the short cut suits you best :) And about the second one...I agree with Tara.

bernieloehn posted Fri, 15 February 2013 at 4:24 AM

The boys version of a wake-up service!

Here these three wanted another young fellow to party with them - LOL!

All my pictures for challenge will show young friend that are part in my students fraternity.

If you want to see more pictures simply click here.

I hope you will like my pictures.

;-) Bernie

Keep cool and fight for the right of others
to have a different opinion than you have!

;- ) Bernie

bernieloehn posted Fri, 15 February 2013 at 4:36 AM

This picture has the title: Smiling eyes!

These two specialists were working together on our fraternity house working day last summer.

They are two of our freshmen or as we call them: "foxes".

A fox is always naughty, lazy and hungry  -  LOL!

As you can see they had a lot of fun.

;-) Bernie

Keep cool and fight for the right of others
to have a different opinion than you have!

;- ) Bernie

bernieloehn posted Fri, 15 February 2013 at 4:46 AM

Title: Cute CCCP.

This young fraternity brother is Russian and he is really one of the nicest fellows we have
... and he likes very much to pose!

Here he tries to convince everybody that he is the bad, bad soldier
but really anybody who knows him believes this. LOL!

Here I changed the values because this pose looks much stronger
in black and white with this hard contrast!

;-) Bernie

Keep cool and fight for the right of others
to have a different opinion than you have!

;- ) Bernie

dochtersions posted Fri, 15 February 2013 at 4:54 AM

Hi there friends,

Recently I enjoyed seeing many of your surprising photo's very much.

I guess you took the shot of your beautiful grandson in your studio-gallery, Helle.
As I see lovely paintings on the wall too (that blue one is very fine for me :))

The photos of Clive with also much to see of the landscape, and so special for me to know how things are in South Africa. So it's an interesting story for me too!
All is very different from where I live.

I love the colorful pictures such as from Pete (AZBO) and Barnie!

And, "Scruffy", you really are (looking) impressive, with 'fire' in your eyes :D!

Oh, and not to forget Costa, here! Your last upload is with so much passion, a great attitude!

btw, I read somewhere that Azbo is Pete, excuse me if I'm wrong.

bernieloehn posted Fri, 15 February 2013 at 4:57 AM

Oh, sorry to everybody!

I have just realized that reading helps!

I was only allowed to publish 2 pictures per week and now I have published already 3.

Was that a former rule: All together 3 pictures per challenge here?

I have been so excited on all the pictures that I have been too fast.

Sorry again for this!

Bernie

Keep cool and fight for the right of others
to have a different opinion than you have!

;- ) Bernie

dochtersions posted Fri, 15 February 2013 at 5:16 AM

Two photos taken in our little village with carnivals.

Here the band that stood for the local pub.

They are dressed in Scottish skirt, but we have a resident here,
which really is a Scotsman, and which last year was Prince Carnival.

bernieloehn posted Fri, 15 February 2013 at 5:18 AM

Superb captures! It is funny but somehow one can meet Scotsman nearly everywhere!

Keep cool and fight for the right of others
to have a different opinion than you have!

;- ) Bernie

dochtersions posted Fri, 15 February 2013 at 5:20 AM

Waiting for the parade, this 4 'beauties' :D !

dochtersions posted Fri, 15 February 2013 at 5:23 AM

Thank you Bernie.
Yes, a stray Scotsman may randomly appear everywhere :)

bernieloehn posted Fri, 15 February 2013 at 5:30 AM

Cool, these ladies!

Keep cool and fight for the right of others
to have a different opinion than you have!

;- ) Bernie

dochtersions posted Fri, 15 February 2013 at 6:37 AM

Oh, and I only now get a message (the ebot) from your last two photos here, Bernie.
They are fantastic, especially that with the two shawls.

Impressing people all three!

Was Heidelberg nicht Alles zu bieten hat, oder?

toi, toi, toi, eine mehr oder weniger, who cares!

:D

bernieloehn posted Fri, 15 February 2013 at 7:00 AM

Attached Link: How to shoot street portraits with permission!

Please have look @ this. I've tried it out and it works nearly perfect!

Out of 10 totally strange people about 8 allowed me to shoot a portait picture.

One reason is possibly that I always only use a rather smal digital camera: Pentax Optio RZ10 (sorry links to a German website but you could check the data).

Keep cool and fight for the right of others
to have a different opinion than you have!

;- ) Bernie

kgb224 posted Fri, 15 February 2013 at 8:57 AM

Superb captures bernieloehn.

Superb captures Mies.

God Bless.

dochtersions posted Fri, 15 February 2013 at 9:31 AM

Thank you Christo.

God bless!

cfulton posted Sat, 16 February 2013 at 6:00 AM

Great submissions, Helle, Costa, Pete, Steve, Bernie and Mies!

I love all these aspects of life that we are seeing.

Here is a couple walking their dogs at Sunrise Beach, Muizenberg, Cape Town.

Clive

bernieloehn posted Sat, 16 February 2013 at 7:31 AM

Very good, peaceful mood, Clive!

Keep cool and fight for the right of others
to have a different opinion than you have!

;- ) Bernie

kgb224 posted Sat, 16 February 2013 at 7:43 AM

Superb capture Clive.

God Bless.

helanker posted Sat, 16 February 2013 at 11:12 AM

Three great shots, Bernie. I especially like the last one. :)

 

helanker posted Sat, 16 February 2013 at 11:17 AM

Jacomina, the four ladies Looks like they are having a great time :-)

 

And CLive,  the beach walking looks quite peaceful and pleasant :)

 

I just came home from Copenhagen,  bringing my grandson back home after a week with us. Man were his siblings happy to see him. Especially the youngest, Iddo, who will be 11 in May.. Later ill post a portrait of him. :)

helanker posted Sat, 16 February 2013 at 11:46 AM

Attached Link: http://www.renderosity.com/mod/gallery/index.php?image_id=1634155&user_id=344291&page=97&member&np

This is our youngest grandson Iddo. He will be 11 in may. He is just as gentle as his older brother Sagi. He adores his older brother, so he was glued to Sagi for a long time, when he came home. 

Our dog Magnus adores Iddo, because he always were very gentle to Magnus. Since Iddo was very little he could sit with Magnus for a long time and just pet him. YOu can se it on the link above :)

bernieloehn posted Sat, 16 February 2013 at 11:55 AM

Helle, you have so nice grandsons!

You are a very lucky lady! ;-)

The capture are really nice and display their characters!

Superb work!

Keep cool and fight for the right of others
to have a different opinion than you have!

;- ) Bernie

helanker posted Sat, 16 February 2013 at 12:15 PM

Thank you very much, Bernie :)

auntietk posted Sat, 16 February 2013 at 2:18 PM

I'm enjoying this challenge so much!  It's hard to believe the month is more than half over.  Maybe things here will calm down enough that I can get out and take some pictures to share with you!  In the meantime ... it's great to see such variety.  This is good stuff, everybody!  :)

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

cfulton posted Sat, 16 February 2013 at 3:12 PM

Such handsome youngsters!  You must be so proud, Helle.

cfulton posted Sat, 16 February 2013 at 3:14 PM

Men at Work.

Taken this week while I was stopped at a red light.

Clive

bernieloehn posted Sat, 16 February 2013 at 3:16 PM

Cool! These workers are superb! Great job!

Keep cool and fight for the right of others
to have a different opinion than you have!

;- ) Bernie

kgb224 posted Sat, 16 February 2013 at 11:58 PM

Superb capture Helle.

Stunning capture Clive.

God Bless.

helanker posted Sun, 17 February 2013 at 2:32 AM

Thank you Clive, I am very proud of him. :)

Maybe the workers are digging for gold? :D   A really super shot :)

 

helanker posted Sun, 17 February 2013 at 2:33 AM

Thank you, Christo :-)

costapanos posted Sun, 17 February 2013 at 12:12 PM

Attached Link: Ratha-Yatra Festival

These are all really beautiful shots. Azbo, Crabbycabby,Helanker,, Tara, Dochtersions,Carin and Sharky,Bmac62,kgb224,Bernieloehn-Thank you so much for the link. Always good to know these things and keep them handy.  

Again, thanks Clive for this great challenge this month. 

Shot at the Rath-Yatra Festival which is now in its 40th year. I've been attending this festival for the last 3 years. This is where  I feel the most comfortable taking candid shots of people. 

There is nothing like weaving in out of about 1500-2000 people for about 3-4 ours as they pull these 3 massive chariots through Golden Gate Park. Singing, Drumming and Chanting Hara Krisna which such devotion and frenzy all mixed into one. 

PS not obligated to watch...:) 

 In Xanadu did Kublai Khan a pleasuredome erect

bernieloehn posted Sun, 17 February 2013 at 12:23 PM

What a wonderful and sweet/cute little! Lovely!

This look is so intelligent! Great work!

You should publish this picture in a magazine like National Geographic.

Keep cool and fight for the right of others
to have a different opinion than you have!

;- ) Bernie

helanker posted Sun, 17 February 2013 at 12:30 PM

What a gorgeous portrait this, Costa and the video was really beautiful too. THanks for sharing it :)

MrsLubner posted Sun, 17 February 2013 at 2:41 PM

Definitely Costa's specialty. Recording faces and the life around them. Great entry in this challenge.

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kgb224 posted Mon, 18 February 2013 at 3:10 AM

Superb capture Costa.

God Bless.

sharky_ posted Tue, 19 February 2013 at 11:51 AM

Attached Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzGyjGff-Q4

 

JJ Harrison....A Popular Clown in the Rodeo World.   Aloha...Errol

bernieloehn posted Tue, 19 February 2013 at 12:17 PM

Wow! Great!

Keep cool and fight for the right of others
to have a different opinion than you have!

;- ) Bernie

helanker posted Tue, 19 February 2013 at 12:48 PM

HA, he looks like great fun :) Super shot, Errol :)

kgb224 posted Tue, 19 February 2013 at 2:02 PM

Great capture Sharky.

God Bless.

MrsLubner posted Tue, 19 February 2013 at 2:08 PM

My uncle was a rodeo clown before he became a honky tonk singer. They are a special breed. Great shot!

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cfulton posted Tue, 19 February 2013 at 2:12 PM

You are a master, Costa!  I am glad that you are enjoying this challenge.

JJ looks like a real character, Errol!

cfulton posted Tue, 19 February 2013 at 2:14 PM

I did not have to step far out of my comfort zone for this one - a 'sneaky' candid of my son!

Clive

 

kgb224 posted Tue, 19 February 2013 at 2:15 PM

Lol great capture Clive.

God Bless.

helanker posted Tue, 19 February 2013 at 3:45 PM

Lovely son you have, CLive :-)

dochtersions posted Wed, 20 February 2013 at 11:26 AM

How interesting and fun it is to look at all the splendid entries here.

I love to see other countries and his people, and also what's going on there.

Clive, Helle, Costa and Sharky, thank you so much for your surprises here.

sharky_ posted Wed, 20 February 2013 at 11:31 AM

Handsome young man Clive

dochtersions posted Wed, 20 February 2013 at 11:38 AM

Oops my internet was gone, and I missed some of your beautiful photos.

Clive you have a very nice son, with eyes that laugh, a born optimist I suspect.

auntietk posted Wed, 20 February 2013 at 1:20 PM

Pilots getting ready to fly a couple of WWII war planes at our local air field.

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

auntietk posted Wed, 20 February 2013 at 1:20 PM

Our son-in-law having fun with his kids at the park.  :D

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

cfulton posted Wed, 20 February 2013 at 1:55 PM

Life is about enjoying yourself and having fun.  Both of these photos exibit these aspects, Tara! 

Clive

kgb224 posted Wed, 20 February 2013 at 2:09 PM

Superb captures Tara.

God Bless.

helanker posted Wed, 20 February 2013 at 2:50 PM

Two really great shots, Tara.   I really like the on with your son in law :))))

dochtersions posted Wed, 20 February 2013 at 3:50 PM

Hi Tara, I think the kids have fun with your sun in law, just the other way around as you discribed it.
Two super and cool shots, my friend!

dochtersions posted Wed, 20 February 2013 at 3:53 PM

Here a picture of Tamara, their grandfather, Karel, and David (left to right). David was so cozy nestled in Karels arms, and I liked how Tamara is studying Karel (my husband , also a member on RR ;-)).

helanker posted Wed, 20 February 2013 at 4:00 PM

What a lovely shot of your beautiful fanmily, Jacomina :-))))

dochtersions posted Wed, 20 February 2013 at 4:23 PM

Thank you so much, Helle-friend :) !

auntietk posted Wed, 20 February 2013 at 5:13 PM

This is such a lovely picture, Jacomina!  I love the feeling ... so cozy and loving!  :)

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

dochtersions posted Thu, 21 February 2013 at 6:12 AM

Thank you so much, my friend Tara! :)

cfulton posted Sat, 23 February 2013 at 3:43 PM

Here are some people having fun racing against each other - all but the little girl being squashed by her father!

I love the warmth of the family portait, Jacomina!

Clive

 

sharky_ posted Sat, 23 February 2013 at 3:48 PM

Fun times... Love it!   Aloha...Errol

dochtersions posted Sat, 23 February 2013 at 3:51 PM

Such a funny action shot, with stunning (car-)colors on, Clive.
I like the expression on the faces so very much! :)

dochtersions posted Sat, 23 February 2013 at 3:56 PM

My last chance to post a picture for this week.

Here you see the kind mistress of the farm for children, with an organic garden, and many animals such as goats, chickens, hamsters, etc. .
She had a chat with Karel about what plants we have for her, to put into their flower garden.

Best wishes to all!

costapanos posted Mon, 25 February 2013 at 9:17 AM

Some really great "people shots" from everyone on this months challenge.

Glad seeing people get out of thier comfort zone on this. You delevop a sense of who and where you feel comfortable taking candid shots of "Life in Motion". It took me a while to get  out of that zone. 

My two last shots for the month. 

A Party Reveler. 

 In Xanadu did Kublai Khan a pleasuredome erect

cfulton posted Mon, 25 February 2013 at 9:25 AM

Thanks, Costa and Jacomina, great to see these people!

Thank you for all the inspiration, Costa!

costapanos posted Mon, 25 February 2013 at 9:44 AM

Attached Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSp9lU8U1Uc&feature=share&list=UUU4ZcP0U-v6wLrT6lp9HStw

Thanks Clive. I really do appreciate that. Once again thank you for this months challenge. 

My last photo for this months challenge. A Tibetan Protest at the United Nations building. 

Not only great oppurtinity to shoot candid shots but a great why to get some excerise as well. Most of these start at the United Nations building and then wind their way through the streets of San Franciso and lasting several hours. I wish I had followed this one in particular as it ended up in front of the Chinese consultant. 

If I know of a protest I usually get there about an hour or 2 before to watch the set  up and watch as the crowds arrive. 

The one I've attached was taken 2 years ago at the Arab Spring uprising. Now in the history books. No obligation to watch.

 In Xanadu did Kublai Khan a pleasuredome erect

3DGuy posted Tue, 26 February 2013 at 6:35 PM


My son (on top) during his club's judo championship :)

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bernieloehn posted Wed, 27 February 2013 at 5:24 AM

Here I post my last two pitures for this wonderful challenge.

Subline for this picture is: BGM = Boys Gone Mad!

I hope you will like them!

;-) Bernie

Keep cool and fight for the right of others
to have a different opinion than you have!

;- ) Bernie

bernieloehn posted Wed, 27 February 2013 at 5:26 AM

This displays what my better half thinks about cakes!

Here I really don't know what is sweeter the piece of cake
or the way how Holger look at it  - LOL.

;-) Bernie

Keep cool and fight for the right of others
to have a different opinion than you have!

;- ) Bernie

auntietk posted Wed, 27 February 2013 at 1:10 PM

Holger is sweeter.  :)  You're a lucky man, and so is he!  You have him, and the way he looks at cake, and he has you AND the cake!  :)

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

cfulton posted Thu, 28 February 2013 at 3:01 PM

Here is a barman at one of my favourite pizza places!

I have really enjoyed the variety this past month.

Come and have more fun in March:  I am sure you can all find a 'Ph'eather worth 'f'otographing!