*Entry Thread* Mini-Challenge #85: "It takes two!"

NeilL

Welcome to Round #85 of the Dgrin Mini-Challenges.

This challenge is open to any Dgrin member. It will run from now, Friday November 6, 11.00am EST time, to Friday November 20, 11.00am EST (2 weeks).

The topic ready for your interpretation: "It takes two!" *Please read the Guidelines below carefully and fully.

Your Judge:
- NeilL (Neil)

What this challenge is about:

It's about the power of two!

It's about those photos which capture a moment of achievement, a moment of completion, of satisfaction, of triumph, of fulfillment - a moment which could only have happened as a result of the combined input of two people!

It could be a moment in situations romantic, nurturing, or supporting. In sport or art performance or play. At home, at work, in everyday life, on the street, in crisis, having fun, by chance. It could be a small moment or a big moment, but it must be a significant moment for both people. It's the significance of that moment to both people I want your photo to make me feel.

Life is full of 'em. Ferret 'em out of the shoebox! Hunt 'em down in the attic! Ransack your hard drive. Get out and shoot 'em fresh!

Have fun, and come back to warm our hearts! :thumb:lust:barb



*Guidelines:
1. The entrant must be the sole photographer of the entry.
2. Enter 1-3 photos and put them in a single post. You can edit or swap out your entries as often as you like, up to the deadline.
3. Either embed your image in the thread or, if you must, supply a link to it. Keep in mind, however, most people don't want to click to open photos hosted elsewhere (eg on your website).
4. Try to resize your photos prior to posting so they're sized appropriately for viewing without having to scroll (~800 pixels on the longest side works best.)
5. Give each image you enter a title.
6. Don't be hesitant! Just do it! Be in it and share!

7.Also, especially non-contestants:
Feel free to share your thoughts and reactions to the entries which excite you. Enjoy discussion with members about their images. This is not just an entry thread, but a thread open for the participation of anyone who would like to contribute, in a way appropriate to the spirit and purpose of the Mini-Challenges.

ghinson

This one is going to take some thought. You have any samples?

lizzard_nyc

Well you are definately challenging us--so good job!

I will likely have to shoot fresh--I've been digging in my photo box and nothing--Is my life so empty that I have no touching moments with two people ?

bf2015

Well, I guess I'll be the first. I am an avid rock and ice climber, and it always takes 2 people (one to lead, and one to belay), so every successful climb is a triumph of two people. So here are a few (not the best shots, but it should convey the power of 2):

1.




2.



3.

Roaddog 52

Great topic. I'll add mine, but may swap them out later.

#1



#2



#3 These steel trusses weight 65,000 lbs. on the average

rteest42

Getting Ready...

1. From a wedding I shot last year....




2. A newborn shoot (turned into a going home shoot cuz they let them out so early!)
Thanks for looking,
Trish...

ic4u

Here are my entries...

1. Achieve


2. Lakeside Bonding


3. Baptism

beebo

It takes two
1. Father and Son



2. Mother and Child



3. Twins

NeilL

You guys are fantastic! I was really unsure what you all would think about this theme, but you are so spot on! barb

Come on, DGrinners! Build this challenge into a great documentary of "the power of two moments" you have captured.

Thanks to the entrants so far, and heart-warming hunting to the rest of you!

Neil

lizzard_nyc

Ok I dug a little and found these shots which I think fit the bill. Here are my entries:

I like how you only see my husband's hand in this shot--I hope it shows a tender moment, walking hand in hand--protective, company, sweet, father-daugher stroll. Takes two to walk hand in hand.
"Holding Daddy's Hand"
1.



Two dancers getting ready for the Hispanic Day Parade in NYC (10/09). They were taking turns putting glitter on each others back, a little team work, a little shared joke between them before the big moment.

"Dancers"
2.



My sister and her daughter, sharing a moment--You definately need two people for a tickle session, can't hardly tickle yourself. There are few things that make me smile as much as a child getting tickled.


"Tickle Tickle"
3.

bf2015

Updated my original post.

davev

I have a couple, but that's about it.

The Wall.


The Ring.


To bad it couldn't be a moment with more than 2 people.:D

JAG

1. Best friends sharing secrets...


2. It takes two for longing....


3. Wedding night....

travelways

Very nice theme and, WOW.... what wonderful images!!!

I almost don't dare to add mine, but here they are anyway

1. Me and my guitar



2. Let me feed you



3. Priceless help

ic4u

Added a 3rd pic to my post (#7)!

lizzard_nyc

photo-bug wrote:

Very nice theme and, WOW.... what wonderful images!!!

I almost don't dare to add mine, but here they are anyway

3. Priceless help

Tatiana,
#3 is really WOW!!!
It's just awesome and touching and a real slice of life. A daughter's help (I'm assuming daughter anyway).
I can't stop looking at all the details, the woman's too tight skirt, the little girl in her underwear, the little girl on the rooftop with not much of a ledge, the fact that she's actually helping, the colorful clothing, the living conditions, the blue skies---So much to look at!

I am enjoying this round very much and all the entries, everyone is adding wonderful images.

Netter

First time entering the mini challenge. There are some great photos already posted!

1. Building a bridge.---This is at a regional competition for ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) These are fellow students of my husband (who was on the team, but not pictured) being timed while building their bridge for competition.

2. Smooches


3. Loves first look

travelways

lizzard_nyc wrote:

Tatiana,
#3 is really WOW!!!
It's just awesome and touching and a real slice of life. A daughter's help (I'm assuming daughter anyway).
I can't stop looking at all the details, the woman's too tight skirt, the little girl in her underwear, the little girl on the rooftop with not much of a ledge, the fact that she's actually helping, the colorful clothing, the living conditions, the blue skies---So much to look at!

I am enjoying this round very much and all the entries, everyone is adding wonderful images.

Thank you Liza so much - this was taken in Cozumel, Mexico

travelways

NeilL wrote:

#3 is a GEM!!

Thanks for your entries, Tatiana!

PS For #2 to qualify we would need a signed release from the subject on the right! D

Neil

I can always fake one

esc2476

Great entries so far (as always). Tough, but great topic. This is what I have so far, but I may switch it out or add later on...

My cousin and uncle after river rock sliding...



My wife (then-girlfriend) and sister-in-law after my sister-in-law's high school graduation having a little fun:

Patti

I hope these qualify...

nightpixels

Very original theme. Here are mine:


1) Hot couple:





2) Swimming in Color:





3) Away from the Tourists of Venice:

KevXman

There are some "WOW" photos in here.

I will now humbly submit a few of my own for consideration. (Great theme Neil.)

Before The Performance


Entering St. Peter's Square


Irish Hands


Thanks for looking.
— Kevin

rteest42

Some REALLY nice work!
Added a second to my original post (#6)....

But here is again...


Thanks for looking!
Trish

KevXman

NeilL wrote:

So good to be able to welcome you here, Kevin. I have admired a lot of the work I've seen of yours on dGrin!

Pic #1 is intriguing, I keep going back to it hoping to see their performance has started!:D Were they street performers? What was their act? In Italy?

Neil

Thanks for the boost of confidence Neil!

They dressed up as statues and stood in front of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.



Thanks for asking.
— Kevin

B Rock

Figured I would share this one I shot last month. I call it Fatherly Love.

JAG

NeilL wrote:

Great to see your entries, JAG! #2 is a well done narrative collage. #3 is a beautiful and unusual silhouette wedding photo - I bet they loved this one!

Thanks.

Neil

Thanks Neil. I have changed out my first entry to a much better picture. Wonderful images everyone!

ic4u

JAG wrote:

Thanks Neil. I have changed out my first entry to a much better picture. Wonderful images everyone!

I remember that picture, loved it then, and now just as much! Your daughter is so gosh darn cute!

sbarge

Wow - super entries! Here are some of mine:

1. Uncle Sam and his daughter at the Tour de Fat bicycle parade in Fort Collins



2. Comfortable ride, another from the Tour de Fat



3. My grandson and I on a teeter totter

adbsgicom

Lots of great ideas and images....

Netter

NeilL wrote:

Welcome, Netter. Great to see your entries!

I love #2, so real and fun! Made me chuckle!

Any chance of a signed release from Mr/Mrs/Ms Getting-some-love, we would need that for the pic to qualify for this challenge!

Neil

Edit: wrong photo (I thought you were talking about the wedding photo!) Anyway, that is Lady and she HATES having her picture taken. I am only ever able to get side view pics of her. She looks so distressed when I bring the camera out. Our other basset Oliver however is a ham. He is very interested in what is in that shiny round thing....oops that bumped my nose. Lots of lens cleaning going on when I take pics of him (see avatar.) Oh, and I can send a pawprint signed photo release right away if need be!