Say No Moi by Margana
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Hi folks. Oh yeah. I'm starting off this week reeeeally well...Not!
For your enjoyment, here's a classic example of Marlene putting her great, big, fat stupid foot in her mouth...
I just joined a camera club, and my first meeting is this Wednesday, and there will be a competition that night. All of those photos will then go on to compete with images from other clubs on Long Island, and then statewide and bla bla bla... Anyway, I wanted to feel part of things,( since I've missed a few meetings ), so I submitted two photos to be shown that night. One of them is this pic.
But I needed a title. I had a working title for it, 'Kiss', but it was boring, so I thought, oooh! I'll be fancy and change it to 'Kiss Me' , but I'll say it in French... How elegant that will be!!!
( I'm sure you French-speaking folks already know my horrible mistake, but I'll explain it anyway, for those that don't ).
I would never say I 'speak' French,( having only taken one course in college ), but I did know that the verb ' to kiss', in French , was 'baiser'. So, I simply conjugated the verb and added 'moi'. Voila! Simple, right?
Well, just now, out of curiousity, I thought I'd go online , just to make sure that I conjugated the verb correctly, ( because heaven forbid, I make myself sound foolish to anyone that might actually speak French )...And that's when I discovered, that conjugating the verb correctly, was the very, very least of my problems, sigh.
Because stupid Marlene didn't say, 'kiss me' at all. Oh no. Not even close...Let's just say 'elegant' is probably the very, very last word that would come to anyone's mind if they knew what my title meant... 8^O
And, of course, it can't be changed. That godawful title is going to haunt me now, for the rest of the year.
Oh yeah, nothing like making a great first impression, Marlene, lol.
I sure hope no one in the New York camera clubs speaks fluent French...Think I stand a chance?
Me too...Sigh.
-Me :^)
PS I hope no one gets offended by my little story. I thought it was funny in an only-this-crap-happens-to-me kinda way, lol.
"Paige Turner"
"Paige Turner"
Comments (80)
rockstrider
Incredible glamour shot with fantastic lighting! Really excellent work M!!!
diomedes66
M'Lady, I do quite enjoy your photography - and - your stories remind me of the innumerable times I have trod fiercely upon my aged tongue :-) Be well.
SSoffia
MAGNIFICENT CAPTURE & FABULOUS !!!!!
Janiss
Oh Margana, such fantastic and glamour lips... to much... I adore! You have done a fantastic centring... this is a brilliant capture my friend!
mikeerson
It gives us poser posers a good look at reality. "That's why I say hey man, nice shot, good shot man!" ...sorry, your probably not a man, but the song came to my head and had to slap down some lyrics.
Kartika
Wonderful lips!
NekhbetSun
Tres droll ma cher wink ....that translates to awfully cute n funny story Mizzem, and you always maketh me smile :oD ...and remember the old saying, you never get a second chance to make a first impression, but I know you'll do fine ! ...and btw, did I miss it, but which one of the gorgeous Piskins is this ? Maman (sic), Paige or Meg? It's a winner Marlene S Beaucoup de Hugs La Minà :o)
dreamlight
He he he he - cool shot and love your story! lol ;)
kimariehere
beautiful pucker up there ...love this artistic work !!! brilliant and top notch !!
Radlafx
You could still change the title to Embrassez-moi ;-P It's never too late to correct a miss-take
We all make 'em and that's how we learn.
mark.spooner
An excellent piece of work.
TwoPynts
LOL at your story... I suddennly feel the urge to smooch. Awsome photo Marlenalouché!
charpix
Very nice! But don't we all do such things? It's kind of a reminder we are sometimes imperfect, and it keeps us humble. I enjoyed your story just as much as the image. Take care.
Margana
Oh it's humbling alright.... That's what I get for trying to sound classy and fancy...EXACTLY the opposite happened, lol.
VDH
Very fun and beautiful!
zoren
a kiss is a kiss is a kiss...... nice work!!!!
JaneEden
I love the story behind this image and really glad I found you to realise I am not the only one who is great at putting her foot in it. Great image, Excellent
Bossie_Boots
Really fantastic realismsuperb work!!!!
Zorg1955
Yes Marlene ! It's a wonderfull "baiser" ....Such a glamour and excellent pict !
Ionel
Superb capture! Superb model! Is it not some kind of passion fruit? :)
Margana
Radlafx: Nope...in this case it is too late. The title can't be changed. :^( Who knew 'kiss me' in French would be embrassez-moi and not what I wrote...sigh. Ionel: No, sigh. I wish it was a fruit. ( It's a very nasty phrase. ):^(
babuci
Sure you established your style Marlene. This is a very interesting and well excecuted shot. Like a warm skin tone and a light is spot on. Let us know how you go on a competition please.
danob
Lol great image ... Wonderful story.... Mes lèvres sont scellées
Gwyn Tyger
you should do well with photo. i love it
Punaguy
Hmmmmm....I Googled it and it came out "Kiss Me"....but then again it could have many meanings in French. I can see where you were going with this, how it was lost in translation is a pity. But the story is damn funny!! Don't think for one minute that you have an exclusive of pulling some boners, cause if your were the queen...I would be your king!! You are just braver than I am about revealing our little pitfalls. This one rates right up with your dog story, both hilarious. Thank you for sharing your little story, it really makes me feel like I can relate.... As for your image, you know how to make my legs turn to licorice sticks. Red lipstick has always been my down fall...but I won't go there. I think this is an excellent shot to exhibit...As photographers we take certain liberties like writers do and we are allowed!! Good luck with your club...I have often thought about joining one here, just don't want to be confined with what I shoot...hopefully later on I will seriously think about it!! A better week to you girl, and thanks again for for the big smile on my face!! Aloha~
Valerie-Ducom
Oh yes, so beautiful lips and very nice color and composition on this picture ! Excellent Marlene !!! Bisousssssssssss ;)))
Loloe
lol at your story!!!! Oh sorry Marlene, I shouldn't laugh, French is a very tortuous language! Next time you need to write something in French, don't hesitate to ask me! But no matter the title, your image is really great!!!! Bravo!!!!!!!!
acquilon
fantastic
Onslow
Superb work Marlene - Somehow I think this image and your title are going to make an impression :)
bclaytonphoto
very professional work..