Ready to Party by auntietk

Photography • Portraits • posted on Jul 26, 2011

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I had an opportunity to take photographs at Critical Massive last week (a regional Burning Man event), which was lots of fun! While I'd rather do candid portraiture, the rules of photography at the event said anyone with a camera had to ask permission before taking a picture, so everything I got was posed. (There's nothing wrong with posed portraiture, I just prefer a more relaxed look.) This guy was wonderfully agreeable, and I got several shots of him and his two friends.

Comments (31)

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T.Rex

12:43PM | Tue, 26 July 2011

Er, you dare associate with wild people like this? This isn't Bill at home, is he? Or am I mistaken? Bill's alter ego? Somehow I can't avoid thinking of a Norwegian Viking ready to defend his home from encroaching foreigners. The only anachronisms are the funny glasses and the bottle. These make the photo rather comical. Just IS this guy as dangerous as he looks? Or... I'd rather not want to find out. Good, fun photo Tara! More from this strange event! :-)

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danob

1:03PM | Tue, 26 July 2011

Well when a poser you gotta pose! Nice shot Tara

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bobrgallegos

1:12PM | Tue, 26 July 2011

Awesome portrait!! The helmet is in case He falls over. LOL!! Very nicely done!

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jophoto

1:16PM | Tue, 26 July 2011

Yeah, I know what you mean... you probably could have gotten some wonderful candids there if you were allowed to.

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awjay

1:21PM | Tue, 26 July 2011

the elton john shades make it

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jayfar

1:40PM | Tue, 26 July 2011

The goggles and bottle of beer look out of time but this is a super portrait Tara.

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Faemike55

1:41PM | Tue, 26 July 2011

This is a fantastic portrait. this is one that could be easily enlarged and framed and hung very proudly

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Orinoor

1:43PM | Tue, 26 July 2011

I'm with Awjay, the Elton John glasses totally make the ensemble!

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durleybeachbum

2:14PM | Tue, 26 July 2011

And WHAT a poser! A marvellous outfit.

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lyron

2:27PM | Tue, 26 July 2011

Cool shot!!

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emmecielle

2:51PM | Tue, 26 July 2011

Very interesting portrait! Excellent capture! :)

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fallen21

3:35PM | Tue, 26 July 2011

Excellent portrait shot ^^!

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Feliciti

4:23PM | Tue, 26 July 2011

cool portrait !! the glasses against the outfit !! sorry lol

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Blush

5:22PM | Tue, 26 July 2011

Very interesting portrait A lil different but I do think he is ready to party He might want to take the helmet off once he is inside tho LOL I think he might find it too heavy Hugs Susan~

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Chipka

5:35PM | Tue, 26 July 2011

I get the feeling that he's channeling one of Elton John's ancestors...I think it both the glasses and the garb. I love the outfit, by the way! The whole shot is marvelous and it came out quite well...and I have to say, This is a guy I'd drink with. I'd love to see candid shots from the event, but I suspect that the rules as they are, exist for some pretty overtly sensible reasons. Weird how that works! This is excellent!

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bmac62

7:49PM | Tue, 26 July 2011

Ah yes, some great costumes were seen at that event and your poser was one of the best! And remembering all the jumbled background...your postwork is superb:)

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Jay-el-Jay

9:07PM | Tue, 26 July 2011

A fine portrait of this cooperative character in his interesting party garb.

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wysiwig

9:39PM | Tue, 26 July 2011

My first thought was "Snapple, the official drink of Vikings" but on closer inspection this is probably a Pyramid beer. A wonderful portrait of this sea raider. I agree the glasses and bottle lend a comical air to the portrait. He's probably the only Viking who would hold open the door for you.

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beachzz

10:55PM | Tue, 26 July 2011

ah, the man does inspire some pretty crazy attire!!

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ia-du-lin

12:02AM | Wed, 27 July 2011

very cool foto

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hipps13

1:38AM | Wed, 27 July 2011

relax mode is a better view but this does smile and colors too thank you for the smiles you bring with your friendship comes warmth and a place in my soul will always remember the care you give warm hugs, Linda Kaye

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pat40

3:43AM | Wed, 27 July 2011

He looks very strong,

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MrsRatbag

9:08AM | Wed, 27 July 2011

Oh my, it's a great portrait, and the costume is marvelous, but the glasses and bottle do kind of ruin the look, don't they? Interesting character study!

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makron

10:39AM | Wed, 27 July 2011

Sensacional portrait. Excellent capture.

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moochagoo

11:23AM | Wed, 27 July 2011

Really funny pose. Great humour.

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Lashia

12:25PM | Wed, 27 July 2011

Great pose haha he looks like Ryan Dunn (RIP), Love this- thanks for sharing! :-)

Selina Photography™

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njb2000

1:06PM | Wed, 27 July 2011

Hope it was fancy dress otherwise there in for a shock Like the glasses and drink!

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RodS

5:13PM | Wed, 27 July 2011

Ahahahaha!! I LOVE this! The contradiction between his garb and the glasses and bottle of juice is just wonderful! I think this is actually much better posed than it would be candid - it just adds to the humor. And it certainly doesn't hurt that the guy is so willing! Great one, Tara!