It's been a while, people, animals, places and spaces

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It's been a while, people, animals, places and spaces

Postby Geoff on Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:30 am

Hey people,
It has been a while since I've posted. I'm travelling throughout Europe and having a pretty amazing time. I have a HEAP of images I want to share. I've been to London, Swizterland, Norway, Sweden, and now, some images from the city that is Amsterdam: (comments/critique welcomed). I LOVE taking people photos..ended up spending a few great hours with the young couple, they were loads of fun and posed beautifully for me. Random, but so much fun!


Friendly Dog:
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Friendly Dog's Owner:
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Stoner (but oh so amusing and...talkative) :)
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Very pretty girl I met:
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And her boyfriend:
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Together (they look amazing together, don't you think?):
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Self portrait:
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The Red Light District (Lane):
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Bike shot (cliche??):
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Night life (inside a shop window):
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And another bike shot:
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Re: It's been a while, people, animals, places and spaces

Postby sirhc55 on Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:39 am

Great to hear that you are having a great time Geoff and the pics prove it.

On another matter, please remember the rules about the number of pics posted in one thread :wink:
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Re: It's been a while, people, animals, places and spaces

Postby Geoff on Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:41 am

sirhc55 wrote:Great to hear that you are having a great time Geoff and the pics prove it.

On another matter, please remember the rules about the number of pics posted in one thread :wink:


THanks Chris - it's a one off :)
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Re: It's been a while, people, animals, places and spaces

Postby gstark on Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:22 pm

Geoff wrote:
sirhc55 wrote:Great to hear that you are having a great time Geoff and the pics prove it.

On another matter, please remember the rules about the number of pics posted in one thread :wink:


THanks Chris - it's a one off :)


Even so, it's still a bit too many images for anyone to look at and critique ... I can see the posts now: "in image #756 ..."

I've moved the thread into the "Personal Photographic Journeys" section, where I think it may be more appropriately homed.

Sorry, Geoff.
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Re: It's been a while, people, animals, places and spaces

Postby Geoff on Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:28 pm

This is indeed where I shooda put em.
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Re: It's been a while, people, animals, places and spaces

Postby biggerry on Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:08 pm

Geoff, these are great, that is one stunning self portrait with the girl, classic backpacker shot, but done professionally!

The friendly dog one is alos very nice, nothing like a wet nose to the lens!

Now i am wondering about the durry in the 3rd, was that a good night?! :rotfl2:

The girsl eyes in the second are amazing, the little bit of off camera blue light makes them even more interesting.
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Re: It's been a while, people, animals, places and spaces

Postby Killakoala on Fri Jul 30, 2010 10:41 pm

That is a really cool photographic journey. Reminds me of my visit to Amsterdam, not that I can remember much of it any longer. :)
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Re: It's been a while, people, animals, places and spaces

Postby aim54x on Sat Jul 31, 2010 12:58 am

Very interesting snap shot of a very far off place....your making me want to go to Europe!
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Re: It's been a while, people, animals, places and spaces

Postby radar on Mon Aug 09, 2010 1:48 pm

some great shots Geoff, you certainly seem to be having a great time. Love the dog photo and the last one of the bike. Mind you, they are all great!
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