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25/11/2014

Contemplation, frustration, sadness, disbelief ???

This photo had me intrigued the moment I took it.
I didn't -and still don't - have any idea what this young man had going through his mind.
Is it contemplation? Or frustration, concentration, sadness, worry, disbelief ...
I know he wasn't in a happy mood from what I observed.
All I know is I saw him sitting there on the St Kilda pier in Melbourne, obviously taking a break from his job.
With a very intense look on his face and in his body language.
Although I don't usually take photos of people as my main focus, other than sporting shots, I could not resist this one.
At the time, I was contemplating a lot of areas in my own life, and it felt like he was holding up a mirror to me.
I could see myself in him. And I suppose I projected my own emotions in to his persona.
What do you see?
Cheers, Rob.
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Flying Photo

18/11/2014

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Some days ago I was at the St Kilda Pier in Melbourne and happened to take some great action photos of this Kite Boarder.
A spectacular sport which is a mix of surfing and paragliding.
After spending half an hour or so snapping away, I was heading off when he "sailed" up to me and asked for some copies of my photos.
So I sent him a few and - at the time of writing - he had adorned his Facebook page with one.
Check it out, it may still be there - Fernando.
He works at the Kite Republic store in St Kilda, not far from where we were. And was obviously out there promoting the sport to passers by.
He was a great guy and you could tell by the look on his face that he really enjoyed his "job".
Lucky for me I could practise my sport photography and get some really spectacular shots.
Sometimes scenes like this just appear in front of you and provide you with a chance to watch a talented athlete, and capture the moment as it happens.
Has it happened to you?
Cheers, Rob.
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Opportunistic Photo

6/11/2014

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Those SHOES! - Southbank, Melbourne, Australia

Sometimes an opportunity arises that is just a little bit off beat.
These witches hat cones were on a walkway leading to the Flinders Street railway station in my home town - Melbourne, Australia.
Placed there for no particular reason I could see - they were not protecting anything dangerous and there were no workers present.
I found it fascinating that people did not kick them, move them or seem to be bothered by the fact they had to walk around them. Every person took it for granted that these orangey/red pieces of plastic governed where they dare to tread.
I felt like kicking them over the edge of the nearby bridge spanning the Yarra River.
Instead, I took it as a sign to grab a photo. After taking a few shots, I knew I needed a bright pair of shoes to contrast against the blandness of the ground. And then I spotted this guy coming closer - and I knew that this was the shot I was waiting for. Hoping he would stroll past the point I was focused on.
BAM - got it !
It took thirty minutes out of my day, but it was worth it.
Let me know what you think, and post one of your experiences like this one.
Cheers, Rob.
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Tipped over the edge

6/11/2014

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Sunrise - Fraser Island, Queensland, Australia

This photo was the one that tipped me over the edge.
The 'not-quite' silhouette of a beautiful woman, bright flaring morning sun, rough sand, rough water, hazy atmosphere - it creates a mood and can spark great memories.
It is my (now ex) girlfriend on Fraser Island in Queensland, Australia. Around 9.30am on a beautiful deserted beach.
Taken with a low quality Aldi camera, handheld, after staying awake all night with Dingoes surrounding our tent.
The quality is not good, it breaks a lot of rules I have read about in books - but I am still proud of it.
It inspired me to try to intentionally capture more photos with as much 'mood' as this one.
It was a lucky shot. I did compose (set up) the shot the best I knew how, but it turned out so much better than I realised it would.
And from then on, I have been fascinated with what photography can achieve. I wanted to take more of the type of photo that you want to show off.
Maybe you have had the same experience. A nondescript photo that you took, that inspired you to take more. Post it in the comments if you like and tell us your story.
Cheers, Rob
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