Pignocchio
This man's nose changed for lying about loving the "other white meat", pork!
Hence: Pignocchio
P.S. I won't even mention his shirt.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Pignocchio
Just like Pinocchio's nose grew long when he told a lie,
This man's nose changed for lying about loving the "other white meat", pork!
Hence: Pignocchio
P.S. I won't even mention his shirt.
This man's nose changed for lying about loving the "other white meat", pork!
Hence: Pignocchio
P.S. I won't even mention his shirt.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
The Wheel Deal
The ferris wheel, a symbol of rides, entertainment , faster than fast food restaurants, and of course, the PEOPLE.
The last few days I've been shooting photos of this fun event.
The county fair is my substitute for an annual event called la festa de Gràcia in Barcelona held right now as I write this.
Sigh....
Oh, in case you didn't notice, I am NOT in this photo.
San Mateo County Fair, 2009
The last few days I've been shooting photos of this fun event.
The county fair is my substitute for an annual event called la festa de Gràcia in Barcelona held right now as I write this.
Sigh....
Oh, in case you didn't notice, I am NOT in this photo.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Affectionately His
It was a moment in time, their time, with the hand of tenderness moving slow and rhythmically.
His head bent forward, ever so slowly ... as if he were giving thanks and feeling better.
Nothing left to say, really,
But,
A lot to see.
Affectionately His
His head bent forward, ever so slowly ... as if he were giving thanks and feeling better.
Nothing left to say, really,
But,
A lot to see.
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
My Take of an Architectural Masterpiece
Imagine yourself sitting on a rooftop, in your very own piso, (apartment) with a clear view of Antoni Gaudi's architectural masterpiece, La Sagrada Familia.
The young couple on the right are those lucky people who can view it any time of the day or night.
So, I guess I did take a more original photo than I thought, a topic I wrote in the post Sometimes the Face Doesn't Matter.
Oh, and the happy couple?
They're still happy.
Note: Every subject here deliberately posed!
My Take of an Architectural Masterpiece
The young couple on the right are those lucky people who can view it any time of the day or night.
So, I guess I did take a more original photo than I thought, a topic I wrote in the post Sometimes the Face Doesn't Matter.
Oh, and the happy couple?
They're still happy.
Note: Every subject here deliberately posed!
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Monday, August 03, 2009
Would You? Could You?
The photo is not exceptional in "street photography" terms but she caught my attention because she first reminded me of Bridget Bardot (remember her) and she had those voluminous lips.
I remember thinking, if she was born with them, G-d bless her. If she had them treated, give me the name of her doctor.
But! I will never (I shouldn't ever say never, right?) get my labios treated.
More often than not, I've seen such horrific results from collagen therapy.
Geez! Just, look at some of the movie stars with their lips flapping in the wind.
And they can afford the best!
Anyway, her posture, look and dress stood out and I liked it.
Do YOU?
Would You? Could You?
I remember thinking, if she was born with them, G-d bless her. If she had them treated, give me the name of her doctor.
But! I will never (I shouldn't ever say never, right?) get my labios treated.
More often than not, I've seen such horrific results from collagen therapy.
Geez! Just, look at some of the movie stars with their lips flapping in the wind.
And they can afford the best!
Anyway, her posture, look and dress stood out and I liked it.
Do YOU?
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Sometimes the Face Doesn't Matter
There have been so many MANY pictures taken of Gaudi's Sagrada Familia that I figure I would have to scale it all by myself to get a photo with a different perspective that would captivate the world.
And!
With my love of heights, I don't think that's going to happen any too soon.
So ... what to do. It was a beautiful day and pesky tourists were everywhere.
I resorted to taking "another" photo of the cathedral when ...
There she was!!
She stood out from the crowd in her bright clothing on this chilly day, absorbed in her magazine, completely oblivious to her surroundings.
When I took this photo, I thought her style didn't make sense.
But!
It did and most of all, it was fun.
She showed her individuality and creativity and those qualities I liked.
And!
With my love of heights, I don't think that's going to happen any too soon.
So ... what to do. It was a beautiful day and pesky tourists were everywhere.
I resorted to taking "another" photo of the cathedral when ...
Sometimes the Face Doesn't Matter
There she was!!
She stood out from the crowd in her bright clothing on this chilly day, absorbed in her magazine, completely oblivious to her surroundings.
When I took this photo, I thought her style didn't make sense.
But!
It did and most of all, it was fun.
She showed her individuality and creativity and those qualities I liked.
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Friday, July 31, 2009
The Kiss Heard Around the World
A striking couple they were, walking and holding hands, a scene not uncommon in Barcelona.
I was sitting and tweaking my camera (a usual pastime)
When suddenly, through my viewer, I saw the couple immediately stop, embrace and kiss in that passionate way,
All the while holding each other YOU wish would last a lifetime.
Wow! When they finished, she looked at her and all of Barcelona breathed a sigh.
I was sitting and tweaking my camera (a usual pastime)
The Kiss Heard Around the World
When suddenly, through my viewer, I saw the couple immediately stop, embrace and kiss in that passionate way,
All the while holding each other YOU wish would last a lifetime.
Wow! When they finished, she looked at her and all of Barcelona breathed a sigh.
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Thursday, July 30, 2009
Thumbs Up!
She stands out.
Almost hard to do with the decor lit in bold bright blue neon lights.
Oh, the obvious to you might be her beaming orange hair, but really, she colors your grin with her contagious smile.
FYI: Me (obviously) outside looking in AND her hair has NOT been post processed.
Almost hard to do with the decor lit in bold bright blue neon lights.
Thumbs Up!
Oh, the obvious to you might be her beaming orange hair, but really, she colors your grin with her contagious smile.
FYI: Me (obviously) outside looking in AND her hair has NOT been post processed.
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A Recipe for Disaster
Scene: April in Barcelona
Before taking a photo of this couple, I observe:
Autumn clothing
One bottle of water.
No sunscreen.
Warm sun.
Deep sleep.
No Beer.
In my book, that adds up to skin melt down.
Before taking a photo of this couple, I observe:
playa Bogatell
Autumn clothing
One bottle of water.
No sunscreen.
Warm sun.
Deep sleep.
No Beer.
In my book, that adds up to skin melt down.
Monday, July 27, 2009
A Model of Perfection
She's young, tall, willowy, great skin with a big smile and bright eyes.
Her name is Ashley and,
Yessss ... she's a model aspiring to make the big time.
Maybe YOU can help her!
Her name is Ashley and,
A Model of Perfection
Yessss ... she's a model aspiring to make the big time.
Maybe YOU can help her!
Monday, July 13, 2009
¡Cosa Pobre! (Poor Thing!)
By the best of the very best photographers, I've been taught that when you don't have a tripod use a level surface, a pole, a tree, cup your arms to your chest, ANYTHING to hold that camera steady.
And, according to my own experience,
Wear comfortable clothing!
This woman was brave for two immediate reasons:
Her dress and her shoes.
She took several pictures that were not to her liking, kept falling and making the funniest faces of displeasure.
I took my pictures of her that I liked and left her there squatting.
The obvious: she lacked stability in the absence of a tripod and a good teacher.
Squat and shoot!
And, according to my own experience,
Wear comfortable clothing!
This woman was brave for two immediate reasons:
Her dress and her shoes.
She took several pictures that were not to her liking, kept falling and making the funniest faces of displeasure.
I took my pictures of her that I liked and left her there squatting.
The obvious: she lacked stability in the absence of a tripod and a good teacher.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Danger
It was a nice warm day and we decided to go to plaça de Rius y Taulet.
As we approached the corner, we heard good jazz sounds.
There were lots and lots of chairs set and occupied. The crowd was standing room only except for this one young lady.
She sat there, she sat there you see with the sun shining brightly and its rays framing only her ... or so it seemed.
And that is the reason I took the photo.
But I suspect you have asked yourself the proverbial question:
Can sitting on cement for long periods of time cause derrier bunionitis?
Ah, you see, I know how concerned you are for the poor little thing!
And,
I don't know the answer.
Silly writing and I almost amused myself.
As we approached the corner, we heard good jazz sounds.
There were lots and lots of chairs set and occupied. The crowd was standing room only except for this one young lady.
plaça Rius y Taulet
She sat there, she sat there you see with the sun shining brightly and its rays framing only her ... or so it seemed.
And that is the reason I took the photo.
But I suspect you have asked yourself the proverbial question:
Can sitting on cement for long periods of time cause derrier bunionitis?
Ah, you see, I know how concerned you are for the poor little thing!
And,
I don't know the answer.
Silly writing and I almost amused myself.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Would YOU Trust this Man?
At the bottom of Las Ramblas overlooking the Mediterranean Sea is the statue of Christopher Columbus otherwise known as Monumento a Colón.
You can ride an elevator to the top, something I have never done, and probably take impressive photos.
Atop of the point, Columbus sits appearing majestic, assured and POINTING EAST.
History tells us that he wanted to find a new route to India and China and we all know where he finally landed.
I guess he will never learn.
Monumento a Colón
You can ride an elevator to the top, something I have never done, and probably take impressive photos.
Atop of the point, Columbus sits appearing majestic, assured and POINTING EAST.
History tells us that he wanted to find a new route to India and China and we all know where he finally landed.
I guess he will never learn.
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Her Eyes Are My Window
I loved her before she was born ... something I thought impossible.
Now, with her opinionated 2 1/2 years of age, her passion for life, curiosity and unconditional love she has burrowed herself so deep into my soul ... that no poem, song or book could ever capture.
Maybe my photo did.
P.S. This photo was taken in a moving van ... I was not driving.
Her Eyes Are My Window
Now, with her opinionated 2 1/2 years of age, her passion for life, curiosity and unconditional love she has burrowed herself so deep into my soul ... that no poem, song or book could ever capture.
Maybe my photo did.
P.S. This photo was taken in a moving van ... I was not driving.
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Sunday, July 05, 2009
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