Interesting commentary on our times - how does a lap-top end up on a Thanksgiving table?
It's a great shot, I really like it, but it looks more like a group of people in a back room watching election returns, rather than T-Day.
But, I s'pose this is what we've come to...
Interesting commentary on our times - how does a lap-top end up on a Thanksgiving table?
It's a great shot, I really like it, but it looks more like a group of people in a back room watching election returns, rather than T-Day.
But, I s'pose this is what we've come to...
We were looking at old family photos that I had scanned into the computer. I made small prints, too, but everybody preferred looking at the slide show on the computer.
Very nice series, BD. I can feel the life in these pictures - conversations, laughter, food, lovely table, minor annoyance at the photographer, satiation, togetherness. Everything we think of as being the best of Thanksgiving.
Color serves this series well. The table is so lovely and, while it would look beautiful in black and white, some of the elegant feel would be lost.
Virginia
Thank you, Virginia - I really like the color - and the light - A holiday or two back I discovered that placing a remote flash on the top of the cabinet in the left of the frame turned the curtains and ceiling into a sort of magic light box - giving me highlights galore and great fill light.
As to the annoyed couple - my oldest son and JUST PREGNANT!!! daughter-in-law (news was shared over Thanksgiving!! ) - they do look annoyed, but it does capture them.:-)
As to your three - I like all three, but #3 is a classic - terrific. NOW, just get rid of those bleeping watermarks! :-)
There's not a single picture here that doesn't capture a much more *personal* aspect of the holiday than one generally sees - from the bored teenagers to the old folks reliving memories, the lonely dinner, the "don't you DARE take another picture" look (that we have ALL no doubt seen!!) and every shade of "family" in between, these are all little vignettes of life instead of Hallmark Card "what we wish we were" holidays.
Thank you, Virginia - I really like the color - and the light - A holiday or two back I discovered that placing a remote flash on the top of the cabinet in the left of the frame turned the curtains and ceiling into a sort of magic light box - giving me highlights galore and great fill light.
As to the annoyed couple - my oldest son and JUST PREGNANT!!! daughter-in-law (news was shared over Thanksgiving!! ) - they do look annoyed, but it does capture them.:-)
As to your three - I like all three, but #3 is a classic - terrific. NOW, just get rid of those bleeping watermarks! :-)
Congratulations, BD! Is this your first? I don't remember your mentioning other grandchildren.
Just became a grandmother two months ago - it's quite a lot of fun, aside from the glaring reminder that I am now old (but still surfing!), an ancestor, even.
Besides which, it's a whole new person in the family to photograph.
We were looking at old family photos that I had scanned into the computer. I made small prints, too, but everybody preferred looking at the slide show on the computer.
Tina
I love the shot but your explanation was different than what I imagined! I thought the family was gathered to do a long-distance telecommunication via the internet. I envisioned family on the screen from far away...either way, it works for me as an "high tech" vs traditional Thanksgiving shot! (We love to look at old photos every holiday, too!).
My daughter & I were able to spend Thanksgiving this year with my side of the family in Halifax. Jen had a great time catching up with her cousins during our feast, including sharing fashion tips.
Mum playing kitchen table quarterback. It's tough giving up the reins
The use of a camera is similar to that of a knife. You can use it to peel potatoes, or carve a flute. ~ E. Kahlmeyer
... I'm still peeling potatoes.
EDIT: I just removed most of my photos. I didn't realize this thread was related to an exercise announced in a previous post, since there was little to no indication of that in this particular thread. Apologies for originally posting multiple images, including a posed one.
So, here's a single candid of the cousins prepping their seasonal performance to the family.
... Travis--I too wondered if she was wathcing football--the tension and the expression don't shout "I'm watching the Thanksgiving Day parade".
Thanks, everyone, for the comments. I really appreciate them. Maybe it was football, or giving thanks, or just too much turkey. Maybe it was all of the above? Maybe that's why I felt strongly about this particular shot.
This exercise has produced some fantastic shots. I've been over this thread a dozen times and see something new and interesting every time. Well done everyone!
Wonderful set of photos from everyone! I like how the pictures show the gatherings of people to share memories and good times together.
Congratulations Sara on becoming a grandmother and B. D. on the grandfather-to-be.
Here is my humble contribution. I took almost no photos as I was cooking, then carving the turkey. But this was the first time I did not butcher the turkey and the breasts were actually presentable. So here is my photo of my best carving job ever...
Congratulations BD on becoming a grandfather in waiting. If the little one is anything like its parents, you are going to have some challenges photographing him/her!
Glad you are enjoying grandparenthood, Sara. But it doesn't mean you are old!! It means you have to stay young.
Virginia
_______________________________________________ "A photograph is a secret about a secret. The more it tells you, the less you know." Diane Arbus
There's not a single picture here that doesn't capture a much more *personal* aspect of the holiday than one generally sees - from the bored teenagers to the old folks reliving memories, the lonely dinner, the "don't you DARE take another picture" look (that we have ALL no doubt seen!!) and every shade of "family" in between, these are all little vignettes of life instead of Hallmark Card "what we wish we were" holidays.
Love.
Which suggests that this exercise was definitely worthwhile.
Wonderful set of photos from everyone! I like how the pictures show the gatherings of people to share memories and good times together.
Congratulations Sara on becoming a grandmother and B. D. on the grandfather-to-be.
Here is my humble contribution. I took almost no photos as I was cooking, then carving the turkey. But this was the first time I did not butcher the turkey and the breasts were actually presentable. So here is my photo of my best carving job ever...
Hope everyone had a warm and safe holiday!
Thanks to all for the kind words and wishes, and to each and everyone who participated in this exercise. While some of you tipped over into P&S mode for part of the time, EVERYONE contributed something both interesting and meaningful. (But Art - that damn watermark? )
The hope I had going in was that you would all get beyond the Hallmark cards, and the predictable images, and you all did. And everyone came up with an image, or images, that in some way are appropriate for the simple caption, "Thanksgiving, 2009." Terrific!:D
poor cell phone quality but here's mine. unfortunately I didn't get to do a lot of shooting. (seems to be the case a lot lately..) but i did pop out my phone for this one.
poor cell phone quality but here's mine. unfortunately I didn't get to do a lot of shooting. (seems to be the case a lot lately..) but i did pop out my phone for this one.
poor cell phone quality but here's mine. unfortunately I didn't get to do a lot of shooting. (seems to be the case a lot lately..) but i did pop out my phone for this one.
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Interesting commentary on our times - how does a lap-top end up on a Thanksgiving table?
It's a great shot, I really like it, but it looks more like a group of people in a back room watching election returns, rather than T-Day.
But, I s'pose this is what we've come to...
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We were looking at old family photos that I had scanned into the computer. I made small prints, too, but everybody preferred looking at the slide show on the computer.
Tina
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Thank you, Virginia - I really like the color - and the light - A holiday or two back I discovered that placing a remote flash on the top of the cabinet in the left of the frame turned the curtains and ceiling into a sort of magic light box - giving me highlights galore and great fill light.
As to the annoyed couple - my oldest son and JUST PREGNANT!!! daughter-in-law (news was shared over Thanksgiving!! ) - they do look annoyed, but it does capture them.:-)
As to your three - I like all three, but #3 is a classic - terrific. NOW, just get rid of those bleeping watermarks! :-)
"He not busy being born is busy dying." Bob Dylan
"The more ambiguous the photograph is, the better it is..." Leonard Freed
Wonderful image, Tina! It really captures family - but the tone? The tone? Tina! That is not
"He not busy being born is busy dying." Bob Dylan
"The more ambiguous the photograph is, the better it is..." Leonard Freed
Thanks, BD - I'm in Alabama working on a tiny netbook without any of my usual conversion programs. I'll do a better job on it when I get back home!
Tina
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There's not a single picture here that doesn't capture a much more *personal* aspect of the holiday than one generally sees - from the bored teenagers to the old folks reliving memories, the lonely dinner, the "don't you DARE take another picture" look (that we have ALL no doubt seen!!) and every shade of "family" in between, these are all little vignettes of life instead of Hallmark Card "what we wish we were" holidays.
Love.
Congratulations, BD! Is this your first? I don't remember your mentioning other grandchildren.
Just became a grandmother two months ago - it's quite a lot of fun, aside from the glaring reminder that I am now old (but still surfing!), an ancestor, even.
Besides which, it's a whole new person in the family to photograph.
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I love the shot but your explanation was different than what I imagined!
Thanks Andrew, et all! This will be my first - that I know of!
"He not busy being born is busy dying." Bob Dylan
"The more ambiguous the photograph is, the better it is..." Leonard Freed
My daughter & I were able to spend Thanksgiving this year with my side of the family in Halifax. Jen had a great time catching up with her cousins during our feast, including sharing fashion tips.
Mum playing kitchen table quarterback. It's tough giving up the reins
... I'm still peeling potatoes.
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B.D. great series of shots. Congrats on pending Grandpahood. When are you due?
... I'm still peeling potatoes.
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So, here's a single candid of the cousins prepping their seasonal performance to the family.
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This exercise has produced some fantastic shots. I've been over this thread a dozen times and see something new and interesting every time. Well done everyone!
Tom and hen feeding.................:D
Congratulations Sara on becoming a grandmother and B. D. on the grandfather-to-be.
Here is my humble contribution. I took almost no photos as I was cooking, then carving the turkey. But this was the first time I did not butcher the turkey and the breasts were actually presentable. So here is my photo of my best carving job ever...
Hope everyone had a warm and safe holiday!
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Congratulations BD on becoming a grandfather in waiting. If the little one is anything like its parents, you are going to have some challenges photographing him/her!
Glad you are enjoying grandparenthood, Sara. But it doesn't mean you are old!! It means you have to stay young.
Virginia
"A photograph is a secret about a secret. The more it tells you, the less you know." Diane Arbus
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Which suggests that this exercise was definitely worthwhile.
"He not busy being born is busy dying." Bob Dylan
"The more ambiguous the photograph is, the better it is..." Leonard Freed
Thanks to all for the kind words and wishes, and to each and everyone who participated in this exercise. While some of you tipped over into P&S mode for part of the time, EVERYONE contributed something both interesting and meaningful.
The hope I had going in was that you would all get beyond the Hallmark cards, and the predictable images, and you all did. And everyone came up with an image, or images, that in some way are appropriate for the simple caption, "Thanksgiving, 2009." Terrific!:D
"He not busy being born is busy dying." Bob Dylan
"The more ambiguous the photograph is, the better it is..." Leonard Freed
Congrats, BD and Sara! I'm a grandma myself.
We are pretty non-traditional at Thanksgiving, so these may not do it for most people.
The light is really poor in this room.
Love #2, blur and all. The hand motion says it all.
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hope everyone had a great thanksgiving!
WSS, love the second one. The blurred hand does say it all.
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great catch!
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Wonderful! And just a cell phone!
"He not busy being born is busy dying." Bob Dylan
"The more ambiguous the photograph is, the better it is..." Leonard Freed
This one might be nice in BW as well...
Enjoy!
Namaste.
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I really like this set, all of them, really.
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So, is the young man and arm & leg guy? He's looking pretty intimidating - a warning to turkeys everywhere.
... I'm still peeling potatoes.
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"He not busy being born is busy dying." Bob Dylan
"The more ambiguous the photograph is, the better it is..." Leonard Freed