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https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7459/2...93514891_o.jpgHAITI STREET SCENE PORT AU PRINCE CARIBBEAN STREET PHOTOGRAPHY STREET MARKET OUT OF A BUS PHOTOGRAPH by Tony Walton, on Flickr
A photo I took in Haiti out of a bus window. Not technical, but liked the vibrancy of the haitian street scene, and the guy on the left really adds a bit of, 'looking back at the camera' in a street photograph - which adds alot.
Great shots, all around. BTW, as you may know, Hell is a village in Norway--and no that's not a line from a heavy metal ballad. I thought you might have a shot of a gas station there. Perhaps the gas station in Hell is called Grand Cayman.
Beautiful pic. We have this vibrancy here too. Some of the people even love to interract with the camera.Quote:
Originally Posted by tonywalt
And now a few shots of my other neighbors, who were here just a short time ago. This time I had the presence of mind to use the photo function on my new Sony camcorder, which in addition to taking higher quality snaps than my phone also has a much better zoom function. Wild turkeys are native to these parts, as America's pilgrim forebears soon discovered; I feel like I should have one o' them funny hats they wore and a blunderbuss. Enjoy.
https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7275/2...60ea64b6_z.jpgTurkey full family by Archibald Heatherington Nasty-Face, on Flickr
https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7377/2...13ae73eb_z.jpgMama and Papa by Archibald Heatherington Nasty-Face, on Flickr
https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7268/2...df5bdd51_z.jpgTurkeys in the Mist by Archibald Heatherington Nasty-Face, on Flickr
Nice family of turkeys. I remember seeing them in Wisconsin.
Strange looking Turkeys, are they a different species from European ones?
I'm sure they are, they're local to New England.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dreamwoven
So these are the turkeys that the founding fathers ate on the first Thanksgiving Day.
Well, it's the same kind the Massachusetts Puritans hunted and ate--leaving aside the question of whether the "First Thanksgiving" ever actually happened. I just saw a large group myself (here in Massachusetts) about 10 minutes ago. The critter also graces the bottle of an expensive brand of bourbon called Wild Turkey (aka "the Turk"). So I guess you could say Puritans eat them and hedonists drink them. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Dreamwoven
Well, not the same ones, as presumably the Founding Fathers shat them out after eating them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dreamwoven
I was never a drinker and don't drink at all these days, but years ago a girl I was boffing for a time introduced me to Wild Turkey, and I enjoyed it, although in the end it made me sick as alcohol generally does. Or maybe it was the girl that made me sick, let me think...No, no, it was definitely the bourbon.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pompey Bum
Wild Turkey is really strong so it was probably wasn't the lady.
Some pictures from Patriata (Punjab) and its neighbouring areas, taken last year.
This was perhaps a cricket ground, but I couldn't get whole pitch in the frame. My bad!
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/v...Journey/pt.jpg
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/v...ey/sunrise.jpg
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Common myna, a bird native to Asia.
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/v...rds/myna_1.jpg
Great job, Snowqueen. I especially love the bird, as I'm very fond of them. Punjab is one of those exotic parts of the world I don't think I'll ever get to, so pictures, films and documentaries will be my guides. Well, and virtual reality, soon enough.
OK, lads and laddettes, here is the first of this morning's offerings. I call it House on Hill, creative chap that I am. It was taken moments ago while standing on my deck.
https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7367/2...6f3132f6_z.jpgHouse on Hill by Archibald Heatherington Nasty-Face, on Flickr
Also taken moments ago on my deck, I've entitled this one Deer in Field. See if you can spot the reason.
https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7357/2...7293aef4_z.jpgDeer in Field by Archibald Heatherington Nasty-Face, on Flickr
Great pics SQ. The bird looks like he is being specially gracious, letting you photograph him,Quote:
Originally Posted by Snowqueen
Nice pic, the colour of the deer matching the colour of the field. And the title is original indeed, almost surrealistic!:biggrin5:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tyrion Cheddar
The deer blends better in the field than that white house does in the trees.
I liked the close up of the Myna bird, Snowqueen. I don't think the zoom on my phone would allow me to take such pictures.
I don't think the white house is meant to blend into the trees. The picture of a lone house up there gives the picture its appeal, at least for me.
Thank you, DW. YesNo is a little slow sometimes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dreamwoven
I agree with DW. The house stands in contrast to the surrounding landscape. The deer mingles with the landscape as if part on it. The colour contrast emphasises the beauty but also the loneliness of the house.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tyrion Cheddar
Thank you, Tyrion Cheddar, Danik and Yes/No for casting a glance at my photos. Really liked Deer in Field, it's a great shot.
Yes/No, I took this picture with my camera and it has long zoom feature in it. Which is a good thing for amateurs like me.Quote:
Originally Posted by YesNo
I can't take good pics with my mobile.
For behold, my young friends, I am back, with another in my ongoing attempts to capture the wildlife and scenery before my house with my amateur skills and overall penchant for all things cheese. Like the quesadilla I had yesterday; dripping with cheese. Damned good, that. In any case, this wee fawn just strolled by with her Mama moments ago. Enjoy.
https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7405/2...dc85d86f_z.jpgFawn morning by Archibald Heatherington Nasty-Face, on Flickr
Nice shot!
With all that wildlife, you don't need pets around the house, TC.
Cute!Quote:
Originally Posted by Tyrion Cheddar
It´s a kind of "Summer in Paradise" all around you. Kids grew up during spring, now everybody is enjoying a holiday, with or without family.
Quite right, especially because they bring the ticks that spread Lyme disease into the house. I living at the literal epicenter of Lyme, and I live on a farm and it's mainly field mice that carry the ticks, so I have to be darned careful. I did get it last year.Quote:
Originally Posted by YesNo
Nice images all.
Snowqueen, good to see you're posts again.
Nice shot. Picturesque.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tyrion Cheddar
I don't mean to insult your friend there, Tony, but he's a real dummy.Quote:
Originally Posted by tonywalt
https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7425/2...a3776eb7_o.jpgmarket women haiti port-au-prince caribbean street photography by Tony Walton, on Flickr
Market women, Port-au-Prince, Haiti
You should meet his girlfriend, she's a bigger dummy (she is. Big boned, not sure whyQuote:
Originally Posted by Tyrion Cheddar
Tyrion Cheddar and Tony, really nice pics, guys.
Thanks, Gilliatt. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Gilliatt Gurgle
That's an interesting technique of blanking out the background in the market women. I am going to try doing it in Gimp to give me an excuse to use the software.
I read that twice, YesNo. Gimp? I mean, I love it and all, being an opponent of political correctness and a supporter of free speech, but even I am somewhat taken aback--is there really a software program called Gimp?Quote:
Originally Posted by YesNo
Here you are, Einstein gened TC!
https://www.gimp.org/downloads/
And I prefer to remain in ignorance of any other meanings of Gimp!
These software names are mysteries to me. There are also software titles like "R" and "Python". I've recently downloaded "Scribus" for desktop publishing since I am hoping to put together an ebook. My problem is I have to get off my butt and learn these. At the moment I'm trying to get motivated to just make a trial book cover.
Yea, It isolates the subjects. I like minimalism, sometimes, quite a bit actually.Quote:
Originally Posted by YesNo