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2010 Chinese New Year/Street · 01:04 AM

There were a few events on today. My own birthday, Valentines day and Chinese New Year.

All taken with the Super Takumar 55/1.8 & an epic hangover.

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I'm quite sure I can say this is the only time I have ever submitted an image to the Pentax forums that has not been edited in any way, shape or form.

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More to come.

**Ash** · 02-14-2010, 02:24 AM

Happy birthday Carl - and a fine candid series you've put on show for all these special occasions on the same day.
Looks like the hangover hasn't had too much effect on you.

fractal · 02-14-2010, 02:30 AM

The hangover could have worked in my favour. I'm betting it did.

Thanks for the kind comments mate.

fractal · 02-14-2010, 03:08 AM

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Last edited by fractal; 02-14-2010 at 04:48 PM.

fractal · 02-14-2010, 03:30 AM

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**Ash** · 02-14-2010, 03:33 AM

No worries mate.
Love your perspectives in #2 and #3 of your second series.
Great job.

xjjohnno · 02-14-2010, 04:19 AM

Happy birthday Karl, looks like the Tet celebrations were an enjoyable event. How did your head cope with those whopping big dragon drums that must have been in use there?

PentX Girl · 02-14-2010, 04:32 AM

Happy Birthday Carl...really enjoyed your series

**Sailor** · 02-14-2010, 06:54 AM

Wonderful street shots - you did well even with a "hangover". Happy birthday - you sure know how to throw a party.

Jer

aaronius · 02-14-2010, 12:28 PM

Happy Birthday Carl! I love #7 of your 1st series (really capture the couple feeling) and #1 of your 3rd series (the one where they look like they are quarreling)..

MRRiley · 02-14-2010, 12:44 PM

Nice shots in all 3 sets Carl. I'll say again, I envy you guys who are so adept at catching natural expresions in street shooting.

Well done!

Mike

fractal · 02-14-2010, 04:57 PM

Originally posted by xjjohnno

Happy birthday Karl, looks like the Tet celebrations were an enjoyable event. How did your head cope with those whopping big dragon drums that must have been in use there?

Thanks. It was the firecrackers that were making my head pound.

Originally posted by PentX Girl

Happy Birthday Carl...really enjoyed your series

Thanks for commenting.

Originally posted by Sailor

Wonderful street shots - you did well even with a "hangover". Happy birthday - you sure know how to throw a party.

Thanks Jer.

Originally posted by aaronius

Happy Birthday Carl! I love #7 of your 1st series (really capture the couple feeling) and #1 of your 3rd series (the one where they look like they are quarreling)..

Thanks a lot. I’m happy with #7 as well. If the girl was smiling any more she could have burst.

Originally posted by MRRiley

Nice shots in all 3 sets Carl. I'll say again, I envy you guys who are so adept at catching natural expresions in street shooting.

Well done!

Cheers Mike.

fractal · 02-14-2010, 05:57 PM

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I was inspired by xhanatos's 'man in a hat' image to take this one.

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goddo31 · 02-14-2010, 07:05 PM

These are all really good Carl, well done. There's a lot here that I really like.

fractal · 02-14-2010, 07:16 PM

Cheers Goddo.

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02-14-2010, 02:24 AM	#2
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Happy birthday Carl - and a fine candid series you've put on show for all these special occasions on the same day. Looks like the hangover hasn't had too much effect on you.

02-14-2010, 02:30 AM	#3
fractal Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,547 Original Poster	The hangover could have worked in my favour. I'm betting it did. Thanks for the kind comments mate.

02-14-2010, 03:08 AM	#4
fractal Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,547 Original Poster	#8 #9 #10 #11 #12 Last edited by fractal; 02-14-2010 at 04:48 PM.

02-14-2010, 03:30 AM	#5
fractal Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,547 Original Poster	#13 #14 #15 #16 Last edited by fractal; 02-14-2010 at 04:48 PM.

02-14-2010, 03:33 AM	#6
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	No worries mate. Love your perspectives in #2 and #3 of your second series. Great job.

02-14-2010, 04:19 AM	#7
xjjohnno Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,115	Happy birthday Karl, looks like the Tet celebrations were an enjoyable event. How did your head cope with those whopping big dragon drums that must have been in use there?

02-14-2010, 04:32 AM	#8
PentX Girl Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,700	Happy Birthday Carl...really enjoyed your series

02-14-2010, 06:54 AM	#9
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Wonderful street shots - you did well even with a "hangover". Happy birthday - you sure know how to throw a party. Jer

02-14-2010, 12:28 PM	#10
aaronius Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 188	Happy Birthday Carl! I love #7 of your 1st series (really capture the couple feeling) and #1 of your 3rd series (the one where they look like they are quarreling)..

02-14-2010, 12:44 PM	#11
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	Nice shots in all 3 sets Carl. I'll say again, I envy you guys who are so adept at catching natural expresions in street shooting. Well done! Mike

02-14-2010, 04:57 PM	#12
fractal Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,547 Original Poster	Originally posted by xjjohnno Happy birthday Karl, looks like the Tet celebrations were an enjoyable event. How did your head cope with those whopping big dragon drums that must have been in use there? Thanks. It was the firecrackers that were making my head pound. Originally posted by PentX Girl Happy Birthday Carl...really enjoyed your series Thanks for commenting. Originally posted by Sailor Wonderful street shots - you did well even with a "hangover". Happy birthday - you sure know how to throw a party. Thanks Jer. Originally posted by aaronius Happy Birthday Carl! I love #7 of your 1st series (really capture the couple feeling) and #1 of your 3rd series (the one where they look like they are quarreling).. Thanks a lot. I’m happy with #7 as well. If the girl was smiling any more she could have burst. Originally posted by MRRiley Nice shots in all 3 sets Carl. I'll say again, I envy you guys who are so adept at catching natural expresions in street shooting. Well done! Cheers Mike.

02-14-2010, 05:57 PM	#13
fractal Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,547 Original Poster	#17 I was inspired by xhanatos's 'man in a hat' image to take this one. #18 #19 #20 #21

02-14-2010, 07:05 PM	#14
goddo31 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,576	These are all really good Carl, well done. There's a lot here that I really like.

02-14-2010, 07:16 PM	#15
fractal Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,547 Original Poster	Cheers Goddo.

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