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| Got sunblock? Stratford, ON July 2012 |
I'd like to try something a little different with this week's theme: from behind. We've been conditioned to take pictures from the front - think about it, when we pose, we stare straight at the camera - that we've virtually forgotten what goes on on the other side. For the coming week, I hope we'll walk around to the back and see what we can find.
There's a practical benefit to shooting from the so-called wrong perspective: you can get away with pointing your lens at perfect strangers in public spaces. On this day in a nearby town known for its world famous Stratford Festival, I found it amusing to come across this scene almost in the shadows of one of its marquee theatres. I guess stories are just as likely to unfold off the stage as on it.
Your turn: First, what's this guy thinking? Second, I'm hoping you'll share your own Thematic vision this week. Take a picture from the back, or of the back. Of what? Could be anything, and I'm betting you'll all find neat ways to interpret it. Post the results to your blog, then leave a comment here letting everyone know where to find it. Repeat often through the week, and bring friends along, too. If you're new to our weekly photo-sharing activity, click here. Have fun!
Would you believe butterfly behinds?
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Given I did some streetphotography in Toronto last month I might have something for this.
ReplyDeleteKensington Market,Toronto on one of the very hot humid days last month.
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The pics will have to come later. I hear the guy thinking, "Wow, I'm never gonna look as funny as that guy with the pants! Look at how high he has them pulled up!"
ReplyDeleteI like your theme Carmi! Here I am going through photos after seeing your inspiring rear view! Ha! Ha! I'll be sorry tomorrow in the early wee hours! I hope to get some fresh shots too!
ReplyDeletehttp://twincitiesblather.blogspot.com/2012/08/thematic-photographic-from-behind.html
Great theme - mine are here http://gillymaccsphotos.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI just wrote a post last week that included some pictures from behind. It is here: http://runningpastor.blogspot.ca/2012/08/my-favourites.html . The second photo is my favourite for this theme - it's my nephew and my husband - they were staring at a ship in harbour, and trying to guess its length in football fields. :) After this photo was taken, they paced it off!
ReplyDeleteyour imagination has gone wild again! love the theme... here's mine:
ReplyDeletehttp://afreshstartwithkalei.blogspot.com/2012/08/tp-209-from-behind.html
I have a good one this week. Come play the game:
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I have been saving this photo for just he right occasion. Glad you gave me the opportunity to use it.
ReplyDeleteMy link is here:
http://cashjockysphotos.blogspot.com/2012/08/dressing-alike.html
I got my from the back posted; http://fredamans.blogspot.ca/2012/08/thematic-photographic-from-behind.html
ReplyDeleteI hope I am not bring up the rear.
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Nope Bob, you are not the tail end . . . :)
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As for what dude is thinking? The song, "I'm too sexy for my shirt" (NOT).
here are mine , an eclectic collection :
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This was a fun theme! Although I didn't realize how hard until I started looking through my pictures.... But I managed to find a few:
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The guy in shorts is thinking,
ReplyDelete"I should pull my pants up but there are two good reasons not to:
first someone might see me and that would be embarassing; and
second is that I sure have a lot more room for me in here with them riding down low like this."
He decided to leave them down and was now thinking, "why do the eating places all close so early?"
I'm behind but now I have finished with my 'behind' post. Find it here:
http://jimmiehov.blogspot.com/2012_08_19_archive.html
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I posted a few more of my "from behind" shots on my other blog.
ReplyDeleteThey can be found here:
http://cashjocky.blogspot.com/2012/08/from-behind.html
Here is my OFFICIAL from behind post.
ReplyDeleteFeatures include a large water snake, an Eastern Amberwing dragonfly, Appalachian Tiger Swallowtails, and the moon.
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hmmmm...i think i'm going to give your Thematic thing a try!!
ReplyDeleteso i'll come back and post my link to my BEHIND picture...maybe later today...by tomorrow for sure!
hmmm. maybe i should leave my link on your monday post, the FIRST thematic photo??
ReplyDeletemy thematic weekly...from behind!
http://forestwalkart.blogspot.com/2012/08/better-to-be-at-rear.html
I love candid street shots and I'm glad you didn't get one of the front side of this guy...
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ReplyDeleteMy "from behind" is here:
http://doves2day.blogspot.com/
This theme was perfect for me today! I had a lot of "from behind" shots from my recent trip.
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I think this theme is catching on! Some cool behinds, (I mean) from behind photos posted already. Here is my fresh photo taken on the sly just for "From behind" as in what was right.....
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This theme is too good!
ReplyDeleteI have a couple more from behind at a Beach Boys concert.
http://smalltownmom.blogspot.com/2012/05/summer-can-start-now.html
Poor guy, I wonder if his head peeled. Or if he got some fresh food to-go lol
ReplyDeleteAll right, I'm not a photographer, but I love taking pictures. Sometimes, they aren't very good, or what I wanted. I spent many minutes setting up my camera (on top of my hood) to take this picture. But I was kind of far from the spot where I wanted to stand. And I took many different shots before I got one that I liked. In the group there was actually one from behind ;-)
http://magaly-guerrero.blogspot.com/2012/08/from-behind.html
I'm way behind in getting in on this fun theme! Carmi I love your bare-backed shot..
ReplyDeleteHere are some back views from me.
Great theme! I had trouble actually chosing a photo! I seem to have quite a few that fit!
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First week back at school, kept me busy and tired. Finally, mine are here. Now, off to look at all your great pictures...
ReplyDeleteComing in under the wire but, I have one more "from behind" shot to share this week.
ReplyDeleteIt is posted here:
http://cashjockysphotos.blogspot.com/2012/08/recumbent-on-katy.html
The guy's thinking 'coffee? in this heat?' I think he's using his orange shirt to wipe his face.
ReplyDeleteMy entry is here.