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The Dude · 7 August 2006, 05:30 PM

In our lives at times we end up in a "Comfort Zone" our little cocoon of a routine, our groove and this is where we fell secure, safe - we don't want to leave that space, it is the groove we have made for ourselves, why muck it up? After all life is too short to get uncomfortable doing something out of the ordinary, doing something we wouldn't ordinarily do - a week ago I started forcing myself taking 2 pictures a day I wouldn't ordinarily take for what ever reason - the reason we do not do what doesn't come easily usually is fear, as such in order to conquer my fears I decided to take two pictures a day I did not feel comfortable taking, could be because the person is too close to me, the guy looks mean, they seem apprehensive or it feels like I am invading the person's privacy... Anywho - I decided to not only push the envelope but also to push back my barriers - become less fearful of people's reaction. As a photographer friend of mine recently told, "This is your art man... Taking pictures of people is your thing." Yup this is my thing, might as well try to become better at it.

So today's pic are all in black and white as well - don't get me wrong - I love color pictures, this is the 21st century after all, color pictures should be mandatory at all times, I bet it is harder to master color pictures than it is Black and White pictures.... I am just stepping out of my comfort zone tonight. Enjoy today's offering.

Today it will be out of the box, out of the comfort zone

This car was made when things were simpler when the world still made sense

Niiiice back!

Cool pose

Just plain nice

Gotcha!

Picture of the day!

Babe of the day!

Not a happy camper

Right next to me

Misery

Pan out...

Zoom back in

:-)

The officer on the left came after me and asked me why I took his picture... bla bla bla pathetic when he insert small talk in the midst of it all, "Did you come here last night to take picture of the cars" ... "That's a nice camera..." Errrr if you can't stop me from taking the picture why bother asking me what's the reason I am taking your picture? ... Cause you both were smiling when I decided to take your picture as you were looking at a kid playing in the fountain, I know Mr. Officer I told you I wasn't going to post it on the Internet but I changed my mind for two reasons, a.) It is a great picture and b.) when you came to ask me the reason I took your picture you took your badge number off your shoulder pad, not cool... Do I look like a criminal? Nope - I am a street photographer, sorry - that's a good picture, had to share it ;-)

Half busted picture of the day

No chicken legs!

JJ Irani · 7 August 2006, 05:37 PM

Dude, you have this uncanny knack of capturing your subjects at the right moment!! Another delightful visual extravaganza!! Thanks!!

JJ

Otis · 7 August 2006, 05:44 PM

Excellent at usual! I love the Chess girl & the unappy busted muso!

JJ Irani · 7 August 2006, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Otis

Excellent at usual! I love the Chess girl & the unappy busted muso!

I think the BEST pic by far is the one of that classic THUNDERBIRD!!! What a beauty!! An all time true classic!!

The Dude · 7 August 2006, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I think the BEST pic by far is the one of that classic THUNDERBIRD!!! What a beauty!! An all time true classic!!

Then here it is in color... :-)

JJ Irani · 7 August 2006, 06:16 PM

Thanks, Dude. Beautiful!! Somehow, even in Black & White, I knew that car would come up RED!!

SLRdude · 8 August 2006, 03:37 AM

Red???
What are you talking about JJ!!
I'm having a bit of a problem with my colours today...

Out of respect for Ed, I did not see Orange today.

C.J. · 8 August 2006, 04:07 AM

You da man, Chip

JJ Irani · 8 August 2006, 04:26 AM

Gosh, Chip, some of those colours are horrendously beautiful!!

SLRdude · 8 August 2006, 04:28 AM

I can make it any color you want JJ!!
Even Orange for our good friend Ed.

SLRdude · 8 August 2006, 04:32 AM

That was easy.

JJ Irani · 8 August 2006, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by comatox

I can make it any color you want JJ!!
Even Orange for our good friend Ed.

Now there's a wickedly enticing idea, Chip!!

Go ahead, punk, make my day!!

SLRdude · 8 August 2006, 04:38 AM

I would like to publicly apologize to the Dude for mutilating his picture. Please don't get mad!
It is all done for the sake of fun!
Keep posting Dude! You rock!

C.J. · 8 August 2006, 05:07 AM

Ed's new summer time ride

The Dude · 8 August 2006, 07:44 AM

[QUOTE=comatox;100145]I would like to publicly apologize to the Dude for mutilating his picture. Please don't get mad!
It is all done for the sake of fun!
Keep posting Dude! You rock!

I love it! Why apologize!

7 August 2006, 05:30 PM	#1
The Dude Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In my own world Posts: 595	Street Photography: "Comfort Zone" >> In our lives at times we end up in a "Comfort Zone" our little cocoon of a routine, our groove and this is where we fell secure, safe - we don't want to leave that space, it is the groove we have made for ourselves, why muck it up? After all life is too short to get uncomfortable doing something out of the ordinary, doing something we wouldn't ordinarily do - a week ago I started forcing myself taking 2 pictures a day I wouldn't ordinarily take for what ever reason - the reason we do not do what doesn't come easily usually is fear, as such in order to conquer my fears I decided to take two pictures a day I did not feel comfortable taking, could be because the person is too close to me, the guy looks mean, they seem apprehensive or it feels like I am invading the person's privacy... Anywho - I decided to not only push the envelope but also to push back my barriers - become less fearful of people's reaction. As a photographer friend of mine recently told, "This is your art man... Taking pictures of people is your thing." Yup this is my thing, might as well try to become better at it. So today's pic are all in black and white as well - don't get me wrong - I love color pictures, this is the 21st century after all, color pictures should be mandatory at all times, I bet it is harder to master color pictures than it is Black and White pictures.... I am just stepping out of my comfort zone tonight. Enjoy today's offering. Today it will be out of the box, out of the comfort zone This car was made when things were simpler when the world still made sense Niiiice back! Cool pose Just plain nice Gotcha! Picture of the day! Babe of the day! Not a happy camper Right next to me Misery Pan out... Zoom back in :-) The officer on the left came after me and asked me why I took his picture... bla bla bla pathetic when he insert small talk in the midst of it all, "Did you come here last night to take picture of the cars" ... "That's a nice camera..." Errrr if you can't stop me from taking the picture why bother asking me what's the reason I am taking your picture? ... Cause you both were smiling when I decided to take your picture as you were looking at a kid playing in the fountain, I know Mr. Officer I told you I wasn't going to post it on the Internet but I changed my mind for two reasons, a.) It is a great picture and b.) when you came to ask me the reason I took your picture you took your badge number off your shoulder pad, not cool... Do I look like a criminal? Nope - I am a street photographer, sorry - that's a good picture, had to share it ;-) Half busted picture of the day No chicken legs!

7 August 2006, 05:37 PM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Dude, you have this uncanny knack of capturing your subjects at the right moment!! Another delightful visual extravaganza!! Thanks!! JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

7 August 2006, 05:44 PM	#3
Otis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Urs Location: QLD AU Watch: Omega x 2 Posts: 2,046	Excellent at usual! I love the Chess girl & the unappy busted muso! __________________ Rock the Casbah!

7 August 2006, 06:16 PM	#6
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Thanks, Dude. Beautiful!! Somehow, even in Black & White, I knew that car would come up RED!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

8 August 2006, 03:37 AM	#7
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	Red??? What are you talking about JJ!! I'm having a bit of a problem with my colours today... Out of respect for Ed, I did not see Orange today. __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

8 August 2006, 04:07 AM	#8
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	You da man, Chip __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

8 August 2006, 04:26 AM	#9
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Gosh, Chip, some of those colours are horrendously beautiful!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

8 August 2006, 04:28 AM	#10
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	I can make it any color you want JJ!! Even Orange for our good friend Ed. __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

8 August 2006, 04:32 AM	#11
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	That was easy. __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

8 August 2006, 04:38 AM	#13
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	I would like to publicly apologize to the Dude for mutilating his picture. Please don't get mad! It is all done for the sake of fun! Keep posting Dude! You rock! __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

8 August 2006, 05:07 AM	#14
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Ed's new summer time ride __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

8 August 2006, 07:44 AM	#15
The Dude Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In my own world Posts: 595	[QUOTE=comatox;100145]I would like to publicly apologize to the Dude for mutilating his picture. Please don't get mad! It is all done for the sake of fun! Keep posting Dude! You rock! I love it! Why apologize!

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