Friday, March 13, 2009

Photo Shootout #2 -- People

Aha! Aha! Now that I understand the rules...i.e. there are no rules...and older photographs are allowed, I think. Maybe. In any case, it doesn't really matter. Here are a selection of old photographs...from 1969 to the present...of people. Stories behind each one, but not for today. Although I will honor requests for stories behind them. And if there isn't a story behind one of them, I'll make one up, of course.

E. Foster Atkinson (my Dad's nearest neighbor when he was hermit)

1976, Preparing for the Bicentennial in Boston

Taganga, Colombia, South America

Oaxaca, Mexico (which I finally learned is pronounced Juahaca)


Gracie






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  1. Dave KingMarch 13, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    Intriguing photographs. They tell a story of a kind, but it would be good to know the real one behind each.

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  2. Tess KincaidMarch 13, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    These are all such great photos. I especially like the Boston pic. Don't forget. You promised the stories!

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  3. Julie DMarch 13, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    Excellent picture. And your new header looks great too!

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  4. Midlife, menopause, mistakes and random stuff...March 13, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    B&B!!!! You've outdone yourself here!! I can't even pic a favourite although I am very partial to the hermit Mr. Atkinson. Wow, I'll bet he was an intriging person with a lot of really deep stories to tell.....
    Oh my, I'm so impressed. Hey if anything ever happens to your fice and anything ever happens to Prince....(and no, I'm not planning anything soon).......maybe we could have coffee.......
    You're a great guy and a fantastic sport.
    Have a great weekend and happy yardsaleing with your beautiful wife :)

    Steady On
    Reggie Girl

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  5. AnonymousMarch 13, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    Aww...I LOVE the South/Central American people! Gorgeous, everyone of them!

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  6. JoMarch 13, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    Those photos are all great. I don't think I could choose a favorite.

    I would love to hear the story of the old hermit.

    I like your blog's new look.

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  7. HalfCrazyMarch 13, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    Hahaha, another shootout. This might be the 3rd blog with the same topic. Just got back from Patty and Barry's sites, they were awesome too!

    I'm very curious about Mr. Atkinson!

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  8. Si's blogMarch 13, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    Like all of the above, need to hear the stories. Great photos are a good thing. Great stories are another.

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  9. Bagman and ButlerMarch 13, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    I'll work on the hermit story over the weekend. Thanks. It actually may be a multi-part one

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  10. aurbieMarch 13, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    No. There are never any rules in our shoot outs!

    Love your take on your photos. I especially like the first photo.

    The guy talking to the statue is newspaper worthy!

    Hope to see you next week. You can do 1 or 10 photos, or 100 if you are so inclined. The point is to highlight our towns, and meet people around the world.

    I will link you to my my post (I still have to link the others).

    Barry will be picking next week's theme.

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  11. aurbieMarch 13, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    PS: I also like the lady. Reminds me of my time shooting in Third World countries.

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  12. aurbieMarch 13, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    Another PS: I love your bio! I am a Georgia girl, now living in Maryland. What paper did you work for?

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  13. miruspegMarch 13, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    Well by popular demand I am pleased you will be telling us the story about the hermit Mark.
    They are all very interesting photos.
    Cheers
    Peggy

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  14. AndreaMarch 13, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    Great photos!! And I love the new header!! I am looking forward to the stories for ALL of the photos!!! :)

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  15. BarryMarch 13, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    Actually we're doing Reggie Girls theme (houses) next week and my choice (graveyards) the Friday following.

    Glad to have you along and hope your great photos entice a few more people to join us.

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  16. Sarah LuluMarch 13, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    Oh I love them!

    Especially the hermit, the one in Boston and that wonderful woman looking out the window.

    Did I mention I love them?

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  17. DelwynMarch 13, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    Could anyone be more in the moment than Gracie?

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  18. MeriMarch 13, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    I love Gracie, too -- especially you taking a photo reflected in the bubble.

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  19. HalfCrazyMarch 13, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    Thanks Butler! Or maybe that was Bagman? Anyway, can't wait for the hermit's story lol. It's sure to be interesting.

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  20. BeaMarch 14, 2009 at 2:02 AM

    i like the one of gracie blowing the bubble. it looks like if it got big enough she would just fly away...

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  21. MichelleMarch 14, 2009 at 6:11 AM

    Well done BB!

    Love em all......who is that artist? Its on the tip of my tongue I think...or I may well be deluded.....argh

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  22. aurbieMarch 14, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    Tell us the story about the hermit!

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