Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Joycean Twist

Shadow of Doug with a Passing Bicyclist, Wedding Gazebo, White Point Gardens, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok


A Portrait of the Artist...
not as a young man...
but as a tree trunk.

I came to the park to photograph the light of the dying sun I have something in my eye oh it is my camera did I remember to put my car keys in my pocket getting chilly spaghetti for dinner I hope I don't step in dog poop some people don't clean-up after their dogs here comes one now no it is a woman on a bike ooo lala look at my shadow gotta get this shot hot chocolate...

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24 comments:

  1. photoioanninaJanuary 3, 2012 at 12:08 AM

    Very nice photo!

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  2. BlueShellJanuary 3, 2012 at 1:38 AM

    wow...that looks like fire...and I like your shadow!
    Well done, man!
    Greetings!
    BShell

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2012 at 1:54 AM

    Very good photo! I like the colors of sunshine.
    Doug, the shadow man :)

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  4. KrunalJanuary 3, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    excellent, great use of sunlight. It's a wonderful bright sunny day.

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  5. brattcatJanuary 3, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    brilliant post, doug, in every way.

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  6. Traveling HawkJanuary 3, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    Excellent composition, Doug! I like the colors too.

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  7. franzJanuary 3, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    and i thought it was the shadow of someone practicing tai-chi ... ;-))
    very nice capture of a special moment, very cleverly composed, and presented in wonderful light !!!

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  8. UnknownJanuary 3, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Perfect shot for a perfect light.
    Greetings and happy New Year.

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  9. LúciaJanuary 3, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Cool and creative shot Doug! ;-)

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  10. London CallerJanuary 3, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    >not as a young man...

    Ha... You can see him below, just follow the link:
    http://tinyurl.com/7ngwtb2
    See Photo No 69!

    >My daughter is living in Alabama these days, and used to be in a marching band too.

    Ha! I was looking for Chelsea (did I get her name right?) when a band from SC marching towards me. But she was in the AL team?! Maybe next year!

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  11. OlaJanuary 3, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    very very brilliant idea you had!

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  12. fabrizioJanuary 3, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    clever and funny shadows interpretation... happy 2012 my friend

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  13. DomLOrthaJanuary 3, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    NIce idea and great realization. Beautiful and original.
    Have a nice day.

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  14. T. BecqueJanuary 3, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    Are you having an ADD moment?! :) Excellent shot, so many interesting points within one frame.

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  15. Marie LCJanuary 3, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    Great achievement Doug. I like your shadow on the trunk and also the beautiful orange light that bathes you both

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  16. donJanuary 3, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    A fine shadow picture and excellent capture of the bike riding moment!
    I like the very warm light too. Well done.

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  17. A.BarlowJanuary 3, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    lmao loved reading that mind dump. That was funny. Cooll and interesting shot. Happy new year also!

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    Una gran imagen, un árbol ardiendo, una memoria en bicicleta...

    Me encantó pasar por tu espacio...

    Y volveré a menudo, sin duda...

    Un saludo cordial,
    Db.

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  19. john4jackJanuary 3, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    well done! marvelous light

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  20. JoeJanuary 4, 2012 at 4:44 AM

    A very clever shot, Doug.

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  21. hugoJanuary 4, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    Nice to meet you Doug!:-) Wow, what charming light and dramatic mood... your words are sheer amusing to read! Happy shooting in 2012!!!

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  22. yzJanuary 5, 2012 at 3:37 AM

    what a light!
    cool photo

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  23. georgeJanuary 10, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    I like this one - it's a shadows thing - and so nice too to see the person behind the camera...

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  24. rianJanuary 23, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    you sure know how to shoot at the right time.. :) this just looks great.. :)

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