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Images => Themes, Portfolio Series, PaW, or PaM => Topic started by: the solitaire on May 05, 2016, 12:00:54

Title: [Theme] Be brave. Shoot 'em in the back!
Post by: the solitaire on May 05, 2016, 12:00:54
Most of the time, when taking a photograph of a person, a group of persons or an animal the photographer does his best to capture the face of said subject. Sometimes the brave decision would be to do the exact opposite. Having someone look out of a picture gives an interesting sense of direction to the resulting photograph.

I will try to post some examples to show what I try to get at here, but what I really hope for is to see work from you, showing how you use this to your advantage

Example 1, follow the leading lines which lead to the setting sun

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/728/22651189655_8d5eb458d2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AvBgwF)DSC_0650 (https://flic.kr/p/AvBgwF) by b j (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132836932@N03/), on Flickr

Example 2, close up and just looking out of the frame

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8888/18005303490_5d265e2291_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/tr4Tr5)_DSC7617 (https://flic.kr/p/tr4Tr5) by b j (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132836932@N03/), on Flickr

Examples 3 and 4, following a path leading away from you

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5725/22070190628_cb363b0bd0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zCguL5)DSC_0120 (https://flic.kr/p/zCguL5) by b j (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132836932@N03/), on Flickr

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/490/20454122665_d2504b80de_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/xasJ4k)_DSC8687 (https://flic.kr/p/xasJ4k) by b j (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132836932@N03/), on Flickr

Example 5, silhouettes

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/487/20076106558_d3a51c9160_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/wA4i3f)DSC_7490 (https://flic.kr/p/wA4i3f) by b j (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132836932@N03/), on Flickr

Example 6, anything goes really

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5722/22151111541_fbfb5db293_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zKqeJe)DSC_9692 (https://flic.kr/p/zKqeJe) by b j (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132836932@N03/), on Flickr
Title: Re: [Theme] Be brave. Shoot 'em in the back!
Post by: golunvolo on May 05, 2016, 17:55:19
I thinks this fits the bill. Musician heading for the dressing-room after the big new years concert
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Post by: rosko on May 05, 2016, 18:48:01
A hare, nearly flying with the dog after... ;)
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Post by: the solitaire on May 05, 2016, 19:13:46
Thank you Francis and golunvolo for joining in the fun. Both images fit in the theme perfectly :) How the ... did you catch that hare legging it like that!

Golunvolo, I really like the mood in your musician shot. Well seen and good use of negative space too
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Post by: rosko on May 05, 2016, 20:17:57
This image is the good example that the TC-16A works perfectly with my Df attached with the 300mm f/4.5 ED (non IF).

The only drawback consist to do a ''pre-focus'' as the optical system can only move few millimeters inside the TC. When you shoot, the TC makes the focus finer, so you can get AF with any compatible manuel lenses. :)

Note that the image was cropped.

Francis.
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Post by: Asle F on May 05, 2016, 21:02:02
The back of a polar bear.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7308/26232397423_f5ec388c75_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FY4TQc)
Isbjørn ved Storebreen (https://flic.kr/p/FY4TQc) by Asle Feten (https://www.flickr.com/photos/afoton/), on Flickr
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Post by: afx on May 05, 2016, 22:25:30
Love the first shot of the thread!
It's all in the light.


This hangs on my wall:

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Travel/Tanzania-2007/i-vgdrH4Q/1/L/Selous-2007-10-22-209-wm-L.jpg) (https://photos.smugmug.com/Travel/Tanzania-2007/i-vgdrH4Q/1/O/Selous-2007-10-22-209-wm-O.jpg)

cheers
afx
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Post by: armando_m on May 06, 2016, 00:09:33
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-VnRktHm/0/O/i-VnRktHm.jpg)
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Post by: John Geerts on May 06, 2016, 00:15:27
Great theme, and super examples.

Posted earlier in the 366 day topic of May

(http://nikongear.net/revival/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=3478.0;attach=12660;image)

And the first warm evening sun of 2016...
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Post by: golunvolo on May 06, 2016, 00:35:16
Golunvolo, I really like the mood in your musician shot. Well seen and good use of negative space too

   Thanks. It is by lack of post skills that you can not appreciate the shadow in the blue wall. It is another woman with a cello as well, duplicating the image. Oh, well...I should try harder :)


  Andreas, that image make me sad. Nature walking away, giving us her back.
   I agree about the light in the first shot.
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Post by: Jan Anne on May 06, 2016, 02:38:46
Love the title  ;D ;D

Here's my contribution
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/374/18618951161_513be807ea_o.jpg)
Sony 35/1.4 FE on a7S, Slovenia 2015
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Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on May 06, 2016, 03:30:33
Underwater rear view
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Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on May 06, 2016, 03:47:10
Some Like It Hot
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Post by: elsa hoffmann on May 06, 2016, 09:47:01
The Zebra
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Post by: HiltonP on May 06, 2016, 12:53:45
Great thread!

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y132/HiltonP/Beasts/201511-Garden-Route-Addo-_MG_7289.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y132/HiltonP/Beasts/201411-Garden-Route-Addo-7D-_MG_2525.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y132/HiltonP/Beasts/2008-Natal-Phenduka-20D-_MG_1070.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y132/HiltonP/People/200812-Kirstenbosch-20D-_MG_1876.jpg)



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Post by: armando_m on May 06, 2016, 15:53:14
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-GxQhcKC/0/O/i-GxQhcKC.jpg)
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Post by: Joost Bollens on May 06, 2016, 21:19:02
That 's a theme I can relate to!

D600, 400 mm f/3.5 + TC16a
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Post by: Joost Bollens on May 06, 2016, 21:21:49
Antwerp, Belgium

d700 + 50mm f/1.2
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Post by: Joost Bollens on May 06, 2016, 21:25:03
almost missed it...
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Post by: the solitaire on May 07, 2016, 11:47:04
I'm glad this is taking off and people like it. Joost, as it seems feels right at home, as do Loretta and Armando. Excellent contributions so far.

Here are two I made last night

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7653/26831500326_7aa5456c2c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GT1sfA)DSC_8450-Edit (https://flic.kr/p/GT1sfA) by b j (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132836932@N03/), on Flickr

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7073/26831456516_af04c4ae39_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GT1eef)DSC_8492-Edit (https://flic.kr/p/GT1eef) by b j (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132836932@N03/), on Flickr
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Post by: Anirban Halder on May 07, 2016, 14:55:17
Very interesting thread!

Few from Bangalore.

Fuji X-T10

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5813/22428194184_c1f49df07a_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AaUmKb)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1635/24098470710_1c41655e35_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CHuXLj)


Flower Market: (D200, 50mm/1.8D)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/642/21498132141_4219026e9f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yKHxGH)
Title: Re: [Theme] Be brave. Shoot 'em in the back!
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 07, 2016, 18:49:48
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7120/26781945622_e7fc6b1e21_o.jpg)
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Post by: tommiejeep on May 10, 2016, 13:18:23
Not so brave, she is my friend's (the Artist) assistant and she is running to tell him something as he exits , stage right with his Canon  ;).  I do have shots of her coming towards me also  :)
Title: Re: [Theme] Be brave. Shoot 'em in the back!
Post by: the solitaire on May 11, 2016, 00:33:05
The artist exits the stage leaving this excelllent photo op unused, but it would have never happened had he not gone. An interesting photo, interesting background as to what happens and the question remains, is it better to  be the artist or is it better to observe the events taking place because of the artists' presence (and his leaving)?

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Post by: John Geerts on May 11, 2016, 00:42:33
On a sunny spring day
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Post by: the solitaire on May 11, 2016, 02:01:18
50mm f1,4?

Nice narrative. After they came back from the beach where Armando photographed them these girls apparently went for a drink in Tilburg :)
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Post by: tommiejeep on May 11, 2016, 06:46:55
The artist exits the stage leaving this excelllent photo op unused, but it would have never happened had he not gone. An interesting photo, interesting background as to what happens and the question remains, is it better to  be the artist or is it better to observe the events taking place because of the artists' presence (and his leaving)?

Buddy, I never really shoot the Installations so for me it is everything else going on.  That is what he wants me to do  :) .

 I was surprised that he actually had another professional Photog there.  He normally prints huge, and sells, also does a book of the Installation.  I'm really a Sports , action, shooter so see a pretty girl running and I just shoot  ;) .
Tom
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Post by: John Geerts on May 11, 2016, 08:22:19
50mm f1,4?

Nice narrative. After they came back from the beach where Armando photographed them these girls apparently went for a drink in Tilburg :)
No, I cropped it a bit for a better framing, this is the 200mm f/2.0 Ai.            Very good narrative suggestion.  Does remind me I should visit the City-beach here ;)
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Post by: the solitaire on May 12, 2016, 00:07:42
An addition from me.

Taken with my Nikon D3 and 28mm f3,5 PC lens, slightly shifted. Th emeeting between dog (Lumi) and crow went very controlled and unpredictable. The crow wa snot really impressed and Lumi not really interested in chasing birds so when the crow finally decended I had plenty of time to set up for this shot.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7634/26864610582_c4a9cb8378_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GVW9M5)DSC_9102-Edit (https://flic.kr/p/GVW9M5) by b j (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132836932@N03/), on Flickr
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Post by: golunvolo on May 23, 2016, 11:15:06
Working. And being brave.
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 23, 2016, 11:20:45
reply #11. Classic Classy, fit for a museum! Kudos, Bjørn!
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Post by: the solitaire on May 23, 2016, 12:43:26
Working. And being brave.

And rewarded with a photo that would fit right in a fashion mag :)
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Post by: Bruno Schroder on May 23, 2016, 22:36:14
Monaco
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Post by: armando_m on June 08, 2016, 21:16:53
high heels, little dress == conspicuous

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Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 09, 2016, 05:29:59
Fersengeld (turn tail)
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Post by: the solitaire on June 16, 2016, 23:16:46
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7440/27715434445_81b4d2b3ff_b.jpg)
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Post by: tommiejeep on June 19, 2016, 08:15:39
Wife at work.  Of course I'm afraid to shoot from the front  ;) .  My idea of what is a good image of her does not always meet her approval  :)
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Post by: Mike G on June 19, 2016, 09:00:37
Tom, do I hear chickens clucking ;)
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Post by: Mongo on June 19, 2016, 09:32:47
Didn't know there were so many proficient back-stabbing (photographically speaking) photographers on this site ! The tile too is just too hard to resists.

#1 seems to have been done before

#2 is just a bunch of beach bums

#3 is a slight variation on our current theme. Mongo calls it "shoot'em with the back"  (sorry, Mongo is weak and could not resist this one)
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Post by: Mike G on July 12, 2016, 14:25:19
As the theme says!

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Post by: ArendV on July 12, 2016, 15:34:09
1
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7120/6865140690_80c0df2508_o.jpg)

2
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7401/14149853052_8ebbf92b34_o.jpg)
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Post by: Bruno Schroder on July 13, 2016, 23:24:22
Bishop of York
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Post by: the solitaire on May 30, 2017, 00:17:35
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/413/31650795296_966fd857b0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QdSAKb)DSC_4602-Edit (https://flic.kr/p/QdSAKb) by b j (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132836932@N03/), on Flickr
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Post by: Les Olson on May 30, 2017, 09:01:36
In the Museu de Arte Antiga, or Museu das Janelas Verdes, Lisbon.
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Post by: the solitaire on May 31, 2017, 00:13:51
Perfect composition and timing Les! Even though, at the time that painting was made, the ladies on the bench would have been excluded of taking part in the depicted meeting, they now visually close the circle left unfinished by the painter.
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Post by: Brute on May 31, 2017, 01:53:31
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Post by: the solitaire on May 31, 2017, 08:49:37
Oh deere :)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1452/24244446213_af055cea18_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CWp8ck)DSC_3921 (https://flic.kr/p/CWp8ck) by b j (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132836932@N03/), on Flickr

Shooting photographers in the back is an act of cowardice though ;)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7340/27386556732_28075ff312_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HJ4gbC)Twisted lines (https://flic.kr/p/HJ4gbC) by b j (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132836932@N03/), on Flickr
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Post by: Les Olson on May 31, 2017, 08:55:37
Perfect composition and timing Les! Even though, at the time that painting was made, the ladies on the bench would have been excluded of taking part in the depicted meeting, they now visually close the circle left unfinished by the painter.

Thank you - but to my eye there is a compositional flaw: the ladies on the left are all dark and those on the right are all light, and it would be better to mix the light and dark ladies, or, better still have them all dark. 
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Post by: Fons Baerken on June 02, 2017, 18:45:49
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4198/34543344950_2bbcb4ac19_o.jpg)

Utrecht last saturday a very hot day these damsels lounging at the waterside catching a bit of chill :)
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Post by: Bill Mellen on June 03, 2017, 18:24:09
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4246/34976083725_74c0ec3785_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VhHz9i)D4H_8711 (https://flic.kr/p/VhHz9i)
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Post by: Thomas G on June 03, 2017, 22:38:03
[pic]

Great! Made me smile. That pose, poshy right pinky spread  ;D. Background rendering and structure is marvealous and so is the framing.
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Post by: Bill Mellen on June 04, 2017, 02:46:55
Great! Made me smile. That pose, poshy right pinky spread  ;D. Background rendering and structure is marvealous and so is the framing.

Thank you Thomas!
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Post by: pluton on June 04, 2017, 08:44:29
Good one, Bill!  The back side of this bird is worth examination.
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Post by: pluton on June 04, 2017, 08:59:38
One of the stranger social costume fashions,
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Post by: Bill Mellen on June 04, 2017, 13:56:47
One of the stranger social costume fashions,
::) ::)  Strange indeed Keith.  Great shot!

I am at a loss for words to describe what I see in the picture  ;D In this case, a picture is surely worth a few thousand words....
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Post by: Hugh_3170 on June 04, 2017, 18:11:22
Bill, we would describe them down here in Australia as "Bogans".  LOL.


::) ::)  Strange indeed Keith.  Great shot!

I am at a loss for words to describe what I see in the picture  ;D In this case, a picture is surely worth a few thousand words....
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Post by: Bill Mellen on June 04, 2017, 21:22:59
Bill, we would describe them down here in Australia as "Bogans".  LOL.

Thanks Hugh, 

I just looked "Bogan" up and it sounds appropriate!
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Post by: the solitaire on June 04, 2017, 23:36:23
One of the stranger social costume fashions,

At least it is safe to assume these two do not have anything criminal in mind. They would be in serious trouble if they would have to leg it
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Post by: Fons Baerken on June 17, 2017, 09:08:48
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4277/34536466663_a453a2f886_o.jpg)

beach hockey tournament
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Post by: Brute on June 25, 2017, 23:05:57
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Post by: Brute on July 09, 2017, 19:58:16
Bee hind  ;)
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Post by: Akira on July 10, 2017, 10:39:49
One of my almuni.
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Post by: Kim Pilegaard on July 10, 2017, 13:28:45
Zebras seem to be popular in this thread!
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Post by: Martin Kellermann on July 10, 2017, 20:13:13
Photogrpahed in Kyrgyzstan a few years ago. Martin
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Post by: golunvolo on July 15, 2017, 21:46:07
A classic
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Post by: the solitaire on August 18, 2017, 00:51:30
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4356/36468700842_86290dcd94_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XyBCdb)20170817-DSC_4781 (https://flic.kr/p/XyBCdb) by b j (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132836932@N03/), on Flickr

Not an exciting photo, but playing around with a new-old lens
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Post by: golunvolo on October 25, 2017, 22:46:37
This touristic custom surprised me  :o
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Post by: John Geerts on October 25, 2017, 23:20:19
Nice Paco :D

Bikers in the Night...
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Post by: armando_m on October 26, 2017, 00:40:42
LOL with the woman tickling the bull

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Post by: Akira on October 26, 2017, 00:42:35
Paco, that is sooo funny!
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Post by: Brute on December 11, 2017, 23:38:08
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Post by: Akira on March 31, 2018, 14:31:38
Sumo wrestler (literally for the bump).
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Post by: golunvolo on March 31, 2018, 16:40:11
Impressive. And brave :)
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Post by: Anthony on March 31, 2018, 16:40:57
Technique demonstration.
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Post by: Akira on March 31, 2018, 23:29:00
Impressive. And brave :)

Paco, the quiet shutter of my GH5 gave me the courage.  :D

Technique demonstration.

Anthony, this is a fun shot!
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Post by: Anthony on April 01, 2018, 00:57:40

Anthony, this is a fun shot!
Thanks, Akira.
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Post by: John Geerts on May 15, 2018, 18:36:33
Walking the dog...
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Post by: Alaun on May 16, 2018, 18:56:02
He he, just came across a similar shot :)

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Post by: John Geerts on May 16, 2018, 19:06:09
I see that Werner,  Nice :)


But 'your' owner does not carry the 'remains' of his dog?  ;)
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Post by: Alaun on May 16, 2018, 19:14:45
Ah, did not recognise that. LOL.  No, he was rather sportive, almost running with his little pet (it is carrying a tennis ball in its mouth, but that picture was not so good)

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Post by: elsid on May 16, 2018, 23:25:17
Leaving port for fishing.
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Post by: Brute on June 23, 2018, 04:54:19
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Post by: golunvolo on July 05, 2018, 13:40:17
A neck with a message.
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Post by: ArthurDent on July 05, 2018, 14:50:17
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Sumo wrestler (literally for the bump).

One of my bucket list items is to go to Japan, eat dinner at Aki Sushi, go to a Sumo match and do some night photography on the Ginza (please excuse any misspellings). Do they permit cameras at the sumo matches?
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Post by: the solitaire on July 20, 2018, 09:48:22
Here is where a D60 is just as good as a D3, well almost anyways

D60 and 85mm f1,4D

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/843/42571578015_6f46a36778_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27RUsYp)DSC_4625 (https://flic.kr/p/27RUsYp) by b j (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132836932@N03/), on Flickr
Title: Re: [Theme] Be brave. Shoot 'em in the back!
Post by: golunvolo on July 23, 2018, 03:05:56
Massage time
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Post by: Akira on July 23, 2018, 03:44:17
One of my bucket list items is to go to Japan, eat dinner at Aki Sushi, go to a Sumo match and do some night photography on the Ginza (please excuse any misspellings). Do they permit cameras at the sumo matches?

Arthur, sorry for my belated reply.  I guess that taking pictures is allowed at the sumo matches.

I'm not familiar with Aki Sushi (apparently a Sushi Bar in New Jersey?), but could inform you of good sushi restaurant.

If you are to go to sumo matches, you should be aware that the official sumo matches take place only in odd months and in different cities according to the month.
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Post by: Zoran Milutinovic on September 17, 2018, 18:11:41
My series.
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Post by: Brute on November 27, 2019, 20:50:09
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Post by: golunvolo on April 28, 2020, 10:01:36
The tailor's back.

  D750, I think 28mm f2
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Post by: golunvolo on April 30, 2020, 00:40:03
The first to be allowed to go outside in Spain have been children up to 13 years old. They are having a blast with the streets and nature for themselves. From my window.
  D2x, 300mm 2.8 vrII
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Post by: Fons Baerken on April 30, 2020, 08:13:29
Lovely Paco.

Indeed shoot her in the back.

D850 - tamron 45mm f/1.8

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Post by: golunvolo on April 30, 2020, 13:36:40
Lovely Paco.

Indeed shoot her in the back.

D850 - tamron 45mm f/1.8

  Thanks Fons  :)
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Post by: JJChan on May 14, 2020, 16:03:40
Df with  Milvus 50mm f2 - late afternoon walk on Sunday
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Post by: Hans_S on May 19, 2020, 06:48:57
Back in 1979 these residents of inner Melbourne were not too pleased when our then Prime Minister came to visit!
F2AS/35mmf2
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Post by: Airy on June 27, 2020, 23:44:44
Sorry for re-posting, but this one belongs in this thread... I was not brave though : the 300 PF did the social distanciation job.
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Post by: golunvolo on February 19, 2021, 23:57:21
Through the power lines.

 D3S, 105mm 2.5 ai with cpu
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Post by: Akira on February 20, 2021, 00:01:33
Shot yesterday.  I forgot about this thread.  The original image was shot with my iPhone SE 2nd gen and deleted after posted on Facebook.  This is downloaded from my own post on FB.
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Post by: Birna Rørslett on February 20, 2021, 00:19:52
Backside story.
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Post by: golunvolo on February 24, 2021, 19:58:02
Enjoying the views from "mirador de San Nicolás"

 D3s, 105mm 2.5 ai
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Post by: John Geerts on February 24, 2021, 20:56:33
Shopping during Corona-time with all the shops closed?

Fuji Finepix E900
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Post by: Airy on February 24, 2021, 21:02:21
Fetch old bags from the basement, stuff them with old pullovers, and there you go, making neighbours wonder.
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Post by: John Geerts on February 24, 2021, 21:08:32
Fetch old bags from the basement, stuff them with old pullovers, and there you go, making neighbours wonder.
That's the idea, I guess   :D
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Post by: ColinM on February 24, 2021, 21:28:32
Enjoying the views from "mirador de San Nicolás"

 D3s, 105mm 2.5 ai

I love the lighting and the hint of a warm evening that you've captured here Paco
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Post by: Ethan on February 25, 2021, 11:43:13
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Post by: afx on February 27, 2021, 20:56:32
Our old guy Bon Ami, nearly 11years old, likes walking with our neighbor.
They are a perfect match.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-t6M3c9K/0/042879f5/L/i-t6M3c9K-L.jpg) (https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-t6M3c9K/0/042879f5/L/i-t6M3c9K.jpg)

cheers
afx
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Post by: John Geerts on February 27, 2021, 21:00:45
Great shot Andreas !

With Bikes...

Fujifilm E900
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Post by: Jacques Pochoy on March 20, 2021, 15:40:51
The back of the jacket was more interesting then the front ! Retired member of the FBI living in Paris...?

(https://live.staticflickr.com/1939/44224626734_7270e42299_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2anYLLo)
L'enquête avance... (https://flic.kr/p/2anYLLo) by ArchiVue (https://www.flickr.com/photos/archivue/), sur Flickr, with Nikon Df and 85mm f/1.8 AF-D
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Post by: mxbianco on March 22, 2021, 09:05:25
The back of the jacket was more interesting then the front ! Retired member of the FBI living in Paris...?

(https://live.staticflickr.com/1939/44224626734_7270e42299_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2anYLLo)
L'enquête avance... (https://flic.kr/p/2anYLLo) by ArchiVue (https://www.flickr.com/photos/archivue/), sur Flickr, with Nikon Df and 85mm f/1.8 AF-D

In my hometown, a fellow was strolling with a similar FBI jacket, with the following (in Bologna's dialect, emiliano):

Fat
Ben
Inculer

Too bad I had no camera at hand.
I guess translation is unnecessary...

Ciao from Massimo
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Post by: Zang on March 22, 2021, 13:30:48
NYC
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Post by: mxbianco on March 23, 2021, 18:11:57
Encounter with a goddess

Jaw-dropping body

Ciao from Massimo
Title: Re: [Theme] Be brave. Shoot 'em in the back!
Post by: Jacques Pochoy on March 23, 2021, 18:48:29
In my hometown, a fellow was strolling with a similar FBI jacket, with the following (in Bologna's dialect, emiliano):

Fat
Ben
Inculer

Too bad I had no camera at hand.
I guess translation is unnecessary...

Ciao from Massimo

Ah, ah, no traduction needed indeed  ;D
Title: Re: [Theme] Be brave. Shoot 'em in the back!
Post by: John Geerts on March 25, 2021, 07:41:47
A walk through the park
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Post by: Akira on March 25, 2021, 10:59:06
Actually, SIGMA fp is totally silent, and I don't really need to be brave.   8)
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Post by: mxbianco on March 25, 2021, 16:03:21
Catching breeze on the ridge with your ridgeback

First day of summer, last year
I understand the ridgeback is a particularly aggressive dog, this time I was a little brave... Z6 is quite silent anyway...

Nikon Z6, AFS-VR Nikkor 28-300mm @98mm

Ciao from Massimo
Title: Re: [Theme] Be brave. Shoot 'em in the back!
Post by: afx on March 25, 2021, 20:30:29
I understand the ridgeback is a particularly aggressive dog,
Whoever told you that nonsense is utterly wrong.
Rhodesian Ridgebacks are known for their coolness.

cheers
afx
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Post by: afx on March 25, 2021, 21:02:08
Toffee and Bon Ami:

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Animals/Dogs/Toffee-Diary/i-vWrc6Sz/0/703b7772/L/AFX-20200511-197-L.jpg) (https://photos.smugmug.com/Animals/Dogs/Toffee-Diary/i-vWrc6Sz/0/703b7772/L/AFX-20200511-197.jpg)

10 years difference.

cheers
afx
Title: Re: [Theme] Be brave. Shoot 'em in the back!
Post by: mxbianco on March 26, 2021, 07:49:45
Whoever told you that nonsense is utterly wrong.
Rhodesian Ridgebacks are known for their coolness.

cheers
afx

Thanks, one more dog safe to approach!

(sometimes urban legends spread...)

Ciao from Massimo
Title: Re: [Theme] Be brave. Shoot 'em in the back!
Post by: afx on March 26, 2021, 19:41:27
Thanks, one more dog safe to approach!
Our old guy is the only dog I've known so far that can be safely left alone with toddlers.
I've been told South Africans use them as guard dogs for their children.

cheers
afx
Title: Re: [Theme] Be brave. Shoot 'em in the back!
Post by: mxbianco on March 30, 2021, 15:39:27
Flower Power

A sequence showing the increasing interest for a magnolia blossom by a passing youngster

1. Interest
2. Attraction
3. Action!
4. Acquaintance
5. Deeper Acquaintance
6. Done!

Nikon 1V1 + FT1 + 70-300 f/4.5-6.3G AF-P DX IF-ED zoom-Nikkor @ 70mm

Ciao from Massimo
Title: Re: [Theme] Be brave. Shoot 'em in the back!
Post by: mxbianco on April 05, 2021, 21:37:11
Wife leading

Usually I shoot my wife in the back -metaphorically- when a nice image forms in my head, and then I have to catch up...

This is in the French Alps, les Ecrins National Park: La Meije

Ciao from Massimo
Title: Re: [Theme] Be brave. Shoot 'em in the back!
Post by: mxbianco on May 03, 2021, 18:02:12
Two out of three in the back

Probably members of a volleyball team...

Ciao from Massimo
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Post by: Zang on May 05, 2021, 04:48:52
:)
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Post by: Tom Hook on May 24, 2021, 23:07:23
Right shoe on the left foot
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Post by: golunvolo on May 27, 2021, 13:48:14
 ;D ;D ;D you both are fast!
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Post by: Tom Hook on May 27, 2021, 17:15:06
;D ;D ;D you both are fast!

I'm not as fast as she is, all I can do is stay on the porch with the camera and try to keep up with her!
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Post by: golunvolo on June 08, 2021, 19:42:36
Walking by the fence.

  Z6, 70-200 2.8 fl
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Post by: John Geerts on June 08, 2021, 20:02:55
A mysterious story, very cinematic.  Love it Paco.
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Post by: golunvolo on June 08, 2021, 23:05:24
Thank you John
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Post by: Hans_S on June 12, 2021, 06:01:37
Awaiting return of the tourists.
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Post by: Akira on June 12, 2021, 07:28:58
Awaiting return of the tourists.

Thank you, Hans, for the reminder.
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Post by: golunvolo on June 12, 2021, 10:16:38
Both those images with stuffed animals got human behavior and stories. The one by Han has many interactions, they have different characters each; Akira managed a paparazzi like feeling and a very successful composition to enjoy a potentate the image.


  Thank you for sharing it!
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Post by: Ethan on June 12, 2021, 12:13:34
Une Pirouette.....


(https://i.imgur.com/efAaM2N.jpg)
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Post by: Hans_S on June 12, 2021, 12:22:38
Thank you, Hans, for the reminder.

Akira, I don't think Disney mice have been seen in a more subtle, sophisticated scenario! Beautiful...on so many levels.
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Post by: Akira on June 12, 2021, 14:14:12
Both those images with stuffed animals got human behavior and stories. The one by Han has many interactions, they have different characters each; Akira managed a paparazzi like feeling and a very successful composition to enjoy a potentate the image.


  Thank you for sharing it!

Akira, I don't think Disney mice have been seen in a more subtle, sophisticated scenario! Beautiful...on so many levels.

Paco and Hans, I haven't expected to receive such kind words for this humble image.  To tell the truth, however, the image shot about four years ago still somehow makes me smile.
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Post by: HCS on June 12, 2021, 16:52:19
A mysterious story, very cinematic.  Love it Paco.

Very much agree, would make for a smashing movie poster!
Title: Re: [Theme] Be brave. Shoot 'em in the back!
Post by: golunvolo on June 25, 2021, 22:24:27
A back can be an expression
Z6, 300mm 2.8 vrii
Title: Re: [Theme] Be brave. Shoot 'em in the back!
Post by: golunvolo on June 27, 2021, 01:25:25
Got back home to find some forgotten images on the D2X,
"Big Sleepy" with the 80-200 2.8 ed
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Post by: golunvolo on June 29, 2021, 22:36:02
Sorry I made you jump  :)

  D3S, 28mm 1.4e
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Post by: Brute on July 08, 2021, 18:06:08
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Post by: Brute on August 08, 2021, 20:25:52
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Post by: Brute on August 15, 2021, 02:32:56
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Post by: Snoogly on August 15, 2021, 03:40:22
Shoot them in the butt?  ???
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Post by: Luc on August 15, 2021, 12:53:52
Z6 + Z 24-70mm f4

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51376564640_a93a5882f7_h.jpg)
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Post by: Ethan on August 15, 2021, 16:59:56
Wake up guys.... Summer heating up......



(https://i.imgur.com/6I8ENF6.jpg)
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Post by: pluton on August 15, 2021, 23:23:07
Z6 + Z 24-70mm f4

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51376564640_a93a5882f7_h.jpg)
I can't decribe it, but there is something interesting about the geometry in your cow composition, Luc
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Post by: ThomasAdams on August 16, 2021, 01:12:03
(https://nikongear.net/revival/gallery/0/480-160821010628.jpeg)

Latourell Falls, Oregon (2005) Nikon D70, 18-70 f/3.5-.5G
18mm|1/60|ISO 200
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Post by: ThomasAdams on August 16, 2021, 23:47:58
One more that would probably never have seen the light of day (missing the tail) . Testing out my newly acquired 70-200mm F2.8 VR II and TC17E II. As I was snapping away, slowly inching closer, this was the last snap before the "model" kicked into high gear.

(https://nikongear.net/revival/gallery/0/480-160821234145.jpeg)
D3, 70-200mm F2.8 and TC17E II, f/4.8 1/125, ISO 6400
Title: Re: [Theme] Be brave. Shoot 'em in the back!
Post by: ColinM on August 17, 2021, 14:58:35
Sorry I made you jump  :)

  D3S, 28mm 1.4e

Just caught up with this.
The birds themselves don't look very elegant in flight, but their shadows are great
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Post by: golunvolo on September 10, 2021, 18:01:11
Thank you Colin. I agree with you.
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Post by: Joost Bollens on November 03, 2021, 18:57:18
one in nine was actually facing me, but even that didn't take much bravery behind 600mm glass
D850 + sigma 150-600mm sport
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Post by: Akira on November 05, 2021, 11:21:21
Not really a brave shot...
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Post by: Thomas G on December 08, 2021, 11:49:39
from the previous grey & cold weekend
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Post by: armando_m on January 23, 2022, 21:04:12
even the picture is taken from the back
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Post by: Hans_S on January 30, 2022, 03:41:09
Ouch!
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Post by: Hugh_3170 on January 30, 2022, 07:38:25
Ouch indeed!  I hope that it is not your car Hans.  Our Melbourne weather has been most variable of late.
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Post by: Hans_S on January 31, 2022, 01:22:55
Hello Hugh...no, not my car, if it were there would have been more camera shake than any IBIS/VR could cope with! A 30knt wind brought down this magnificent eucalypt just around the corner...a chance to do a bit of artless reportage ;D
The owner was extremely lucky to have walked away without a scratch.
Shooting the car in the back...
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Post by: ianwatson on February 01, 2022, 20:24:00
My daughter showing a helpless tree who is boss.

Nikon Z6, 85mm f/1.8S.
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Post by: Dogman on February 10, 2022, 15:57:01
Just takin' a walk.  From a few years past.


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Post by: ColinM on February 10, 2022, 20:38:21
My daughter showing a helpless tree who is boss.

Nice picture of the new boss at work Ian.

Aah, snow.
It's well into February and here in the UK Midlands, we've only had a single small snowfall in the whole winter so far :(
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Post by: John Geerts on March 04, 2022, 21:08:31
Also with dog ;)   
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Post by: Hans_S on May 09, 2022, 03:45:59
Shoot their behinds...err shoot them from behind! Panasonic TZ something
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Post by: golunvolo on May 09, 2022, 15:05:27
Fun image and perfect for the theme!

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Post by: Hans_S on May 10, 2022, 02:01:33
Cheers Paco  :)
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Post by: Brute on February 22, 2023, 06:57:53
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Post by: Fons Baerken on April 07, 2023, 13:49:56
Den Bosch, shoot her in the back!
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Post by: John Geerts on April 19, 2023, 22:50:26
Nice one, Fons.

Z9 24-70/2/8G
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Post by: Fons Baerken on April 20, 2023, 01:26:38
Thank you John.
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Post by: Hans_S on May 07, 2023, 07:30:51
 Crocodylus porosus cruising.
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Post by: Thomas G on July 11, 2023, 12:15:01
It felt like a sensation of being too close already
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Post by: Fons Baerken on July 11, 2023, 14:32:19
It felt like a sensation of being too close already

I like the abstractation here, the bleak emptiness as a methaphor for 'condition humaine'!
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Post by: Lars Hansen on August 17, 2023, 20:00:24
These horses didn't find me interesting (no food..) so they left.