The Faces of Dia de Los Muertos

EaracheEarache Registered Users Posts: 3,533 Major grins
edited November 6, 2014 in Other Cool Shots
Celebration this weekend in Old Town - San Diego

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Eric ~ Smugmug

Comments

  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited November 2, 2014
    Wow Eric! Kind of shots that give one goose pumps! I was trying to come up with favorites and it kept getting better and better!
    #5, #6, #8, #9 and #10 are pure joy for me!
    Like standing up and clapping for! clap.gifbow
    Cheers!
  • David_S85David_S85 Administrators Posts: 13,254 moderator
    edited November 3, 2014
    # 2 and #8 for me. What a fun outing you must have had.
    My Smugmug
    "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" - Wayne Gretzky
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,325 Major grins
    edited November 3, 2014
    That's one of the very best photographic " stories " I've ever seen....anywhere, anytime. Simply tremendous work, Eric.clap.gifclap Superb photography + equally impressive overall presentation = a pinnacle achievement.

    I salute you, my friend,

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • JuanoJuano Registered Users Posts: 4,890 Major grins
    edited November 3, 2014
    David_S85 wrote: »
    # 2 and #8 for me. What a fun outing you must have had.

    I agree, fantastic series! clap.gifclap
    Cristóbal


    www.mind-driftphoto.com
  • lifeinfocuslifeinfocus Registered Users Posts: 1,461 Major grins
    edited November 4, 2014
    Wow! Each shot is worthy of a written positive critique.

    Phil
    http://www.PhilsImaging.com
    "You don't take a photograph, you make it." ~Ansel Adams
    Phil
  • SeefutlungSeefutlung Registered Users Posts: 2,781 Major grins
    edited November 4, 2014
    Good stuff. #8 is my fav.
    My snaps can be found here:
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  • EaracheEarache Registered Users Posts: 3,533 Major grins
    edited November 4, 2014
    Stumblebum wrote: »
    Wow Eric! Kind of shots that give one goose pumps! I was trying to come up with favorites and it kept getting better and better!
    #5, #6, #8, #9 and #10 are pure joy for me!
    Like standing up and clapping for! clap.gifbow
    Cheers!

    Thank-you Taz - glad you could enjoy them... you can probably find similar events in your area next year.
    Eric ~ Smugmug
  • EaracheEarache Registered Users Posts: 3,533 Major grins
    edited November 4, 2014
    David_S85 wrote: »
    # 2 and #8 for me. What a fun outing you must have had.
    Thanks for the look David.
    It is a fun and festive event, unique and colorful for photographers, and very family-friendly at the San Diego edition.
    Seefutlung (Gary) gives a great description of the holiday, it's customs and history, in his OCS thread ~ http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=250484
    I think #2 is my favorite also.

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    Eric ~ Smugmug
  • EaracheEarache Registered Users Posts: 3,533 Major grins
    edited November 4, 2014
    black mamba wrote: »
    That's one of the very best photographic " stories " I've ever seen....anywhere, anytime. Simply tremendous work, Eric.clap.gifclap Superb photography + equally impressive overall presentation = a pinnacle achievement.

    I salute you, my friend,

    Tom

    Thank-you Tom, you are so very generous in your comments...
    I'm not sure that I merit them, but I do appreciate your enthusiastic support - again, kind thanks.

    It is always an exciting challenge to wade into the human throng at these events and search for the right combination(s)
    of subject, lighting, background and moments to create a coherent document - a "story" as you described it.
    I'm glad to know that this was your impression in viewing these images as that was certainly part of my intent in creating them.

    btw... I have been desperately searching for some decent RUST subjects... but, you guys have set the bar so high, I'm thoroughly intimidated and feel I must continue my quest for the ultimate RUST... the saga continues...
    Cheers and Regards!
    E.
    Eric ~ Smugmug
  • EaracheEarache Registered Users Posts: 3,533 Major grins
    edited November 4, 2014
    lifeinfocus wrote: »
    Wow! Each shot is worthy of a written positive critique.

    Phil
    Thanks for the look and the like Phil... nice to hear of your positive impressions - appreciated!
    Eric ~ Smugmug
  • EaracheEarache Registered Users Posts: 3,533 Major grins
    edited November 4, 2014
    Seefutlung wrote: »
    Good stuff. #8 is my fav.
    Thanks Gary - I love your Dia de images also - definitely a different "flavor" at the Hollywood venue.

    The lovely bride on the left in #8 was very much in-character and was really enjoying the gig.
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    Eric ~ Smugmug
  • EaracheEarache Registered Users Posts: 3,533 Major grins
    edited November 4, 2014
    Juano wrote: »
    I agree, fantastic series! clap.gifclap

    Thanks very much Mr. C thumb.gif
    Eric ~ Smugmug
  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited November 4, 2014
    Gorgeous bride!!clap.gif
  • EaracheEarache Registered Users Posts: 3,533 Major grins
    edited November 5, 2014
    Stumblebum wrote: »
    Gorgeous bride!!clap.gif
    She sure was Taz... w/wo the costume.
    Funny thing... I passed by several times and took clicks, and each time, she intently locked eyes
    with me (not that I'm anything to look at), and she made me feel funny inside - in a good way.
    This soon became mentally awkward for me, because my bride (33 yrs.) was not far away... deal.gif
    She probably was reacting to my 5DMk3 with the red ring on the lens... rolleyes1.gif
    Eric ~ Smugmug
  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,970 moderator
    edited November 5, 2014
    Terrific series, Eric. You knocked this one right out of the park. clap.gif
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  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited November 5, 2014
    Earache wrote: »
    She sure was Taz... w/wo the costume.
    Funny thing... I passed by several times and took clicks, and each time, she intently locked eyes
    with me (not that I'm anything to look at), and she made me feel funny inside - in a good way.
    This soon became mentally awkward for me, because my bride (33 yrs.) was not far away... deal.gif
    She probably was reacting to my 5DMk3 with the red ring on the lens... rolleyes1.gif

    Well be glad that Mrs. did not notice this eye-locking business......otherwise your participation in "Dia de Los Muertos" would have taken more literal turn......rolleyes1.gifwings.gifthumb
  • EaracheEarache Registered Users Posts: 3,533 Major grins
    edited November 5, 2014
    Stumblebum wrote: »
    Well be glad that Mrs. did not notice this eye-locking business......otherwise your participation in "Dia de Los Muertos" would have taken more literal turn......rolleyes1.gifwings.gifthumb

    Laughing.gif...that's funny Taz... thumb.gifrolleyes1.gif
    Eric ~ Smugmug
  • EaracheEarache Registered Users Posts: 3,533 Major grins
    edited November 5, 2014
    Richard wrote: »
    Terrific series, Eric. You knocked this one right out of the park. clap.gif
    Thanks very much Richard, for looking and commenting... I feel like I have learned so much here in the forums from you
    and the other contributors - especially something often stressed in the Documentary forum ~ *get closer*!
    Eric ~ Smugmug
  • SeefutlungSeefutlung Registered Users Posts: 2,781 Major grins
    edited November 5, 2014
    Earache wrote: »
    She sure was Taz... w/wo the costume. ...

    Waiting for those "wo costume" posts.
    My snaps can be found here:
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  • EaracheEarache Registered Users Posts: 3,533 Major grins
    edited November 6, 2014
    Seefutlung wrote: »
    Waiting for those "wo costume" posts.
    He... he... he lol3.gif
    Nice try Gary, but, what I meant was, her charm and beauty shine through the face paint. thumb.gif
    Eric ~ Smugmug
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