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fractal · 02-28-2010, 07:21 PM

I knew those images would come back to haunt me Javier! *Shudders*

Friggin' weird!

bbluesman · 02-28-2010, 07:32 PM

Originally posted by fractal

I knew those images would come back to haunt me Javier! *Shudders*

Friggin' weird!

and VERY SURREAL!

Blue · 02-28-2010, 10:47 PM

fractal · 03-01-2010, 01:15 AM

**Tamia** · 03-01-2010, 11:11 AM

Originally posted by jgredline

Ok, Here is a series I posted last year. I am sure since we have many new members, not all have seen this.....

I was not going to post these, but then they are photographs. On Friday I took the day off as I always do on Good Friday. I decided to pull Daniel out of school and go for a hike in the angeles national Forrest since we had not been on a good hike in while. I grabbed by ME SUPER and took off...I wish I had taken my digital with Long lens, but who knew...While Hiking a creek we came across some voodoo dolls hanging on the trees and as we looked up ahead, we found a group of people practicing true Santeria...They where doing animal sacrifice and putting the blood on these peoples head to ''cleanse'' them...It was creepy to me and horrible. All I could do is pray for these people. Anyway here are some images. Wrong lens and these are heavily cropped as they are quick scans. I will not post the slaughtering of the animals though. So ugly...They ended up scarring us away as they did not like their pictures taken....but I kept shooting.

These are very creepy, Javier. I'm amazed you were able to get photos of those people.

**Tamia** · 03-01-2010, 11:13 AM

VERY good photos on this thread, everyone. This doesn't come close, but I like it anyway, since it's in an institution full of hopelessness emphasized by the surroundings and very dim lighting. I call it...

No Exit

Lainey · 03-01-2010, 12:15 PM - **1 Like**

Ok, here's my offering...

sheela · 03-01-2010, 08:01 PM

welcome Sam and Lainey

blue: that house reminds me of old tales with witches, I'd surely wanna stay far from that...

surreal nature(no lens distortion..)

jgredline · 03-01-2010, 08:53 PM

Ok, I have run into this fellow many times in the past year spanning a radius of some 50 miles.
Creepy

Chucky

Holloween...Nope

L.A. yes

For sale in Mexico

stevebrot · 03-01-2010, 09:00 PM

Not spooky or anything, just a little unreal:

The Diamond Pool

Steve

stevebrot · 03-01-2010, 09:02 PM

Originally posted by jgredline

Ok, I have run into this fellow many times in the past year spanning a radius of some 50 miles.
Creepy

He probably has a night job somewhere doing product or technical support

Steve

fractal · 03-02-2010, 01:50 AM

Originally posted by sheela

welcome Sam and Lainey

blue: that house reminds me of old tales with witches, I'd surely wanna stay far from that...

surreal nature(no lens distortion..)

I'm not really sure what is surreal about this. It's quite pleasant.

Originally posted by jgredline

Ok, I have run into this fellow many times in the past year spanning a radius of some 50 miles.
Creepy

What's so strange about this guy? Hell, he only has LUCIFER tattooed on his stomach! NUT! Or, at least he wants people to think he is one. A nutter that is.

sheela · 03-02-2010, 05:39 AM

Originally posted by fractal

I'm not really sure what is surreal about this. It's quite pleasant.

maybe the way the water flows and the way the shot is taken makes one have the impression it's not about horizontal, but lateral and vertical - common sense rules are abolished - like in imagination, most of the time. but maybe I go too far(if some picture raises something in my mind it does not necessarily mean it does to viewers, generally.

I guess I'd rather pay attention at this, as shooting is not only for oneself but mostly for the public

thanks for your honest feedback

dare I say it - I'd rather have some critique/comments to put a spin on my pictures, than just appreciation, I can improve faster this way

sheela

Nesster · 03-02-2010, 09:52 AM

stevebrot · 03-02-2010, 11:32 AM

Originally posted by sheela

maybe the way the water flows and the way the shot is taken makes one have the impression it's not about horizontal, but lateral and vertical - common sense rules are abolished - like in imagination, most of the time. but maybe I go too far(if some picture raises something in my mind it does not necessarily mean it does to viewers, generally.

I guess I'd rather pay attention at this, as shooting is not only for oneself but mostly for the public

That was my take as well. I found the photo to be somewhat disorienting...almost as if the water was not flowing at all.

For sure, it is not "punch me in the stomach" disturbing, but the I don't think it has to be.

Steve

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02-28-2010, 07:21 PM	#46
fractal Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,547	I knew those images would come back to haunt me Javier! Shudders Friggin' weird!

02-28-2010, 07:32 PM	#47
bbluesman Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,615	Originally posted by fractal I knew those images would come back to haunt me Javier! Shudders Friggin' weird! and VERY SURREAL!

02-28-2010, 10:47 PM	#48
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377

03-01-2010, 01:15 AM	#49
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03-01-2010, 11:11 AM	#50
Tamia Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Here, there, and everywhere. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,384	Originally posted by jgredline Ok, Here is a series I posted last year. I am sure since we have many new members, not all have seen this..... I was not going to post these, but then they are photographs. On Friday I took the day off as I always do on Good Friday. I decided to pull Daniel out of school and go for a hike in the angeles national Forrest since we had not been on a good hike in while. I grabbed by ME SUPER and took off...I wish I had taken my digital with Long lens, but who knew...While Hiking a creek we came across some voodoo dolls hanging on the trees and as we looked up ahead, we found a group of people practicing true Santeria...They where doing animal sacrifice and putting the blood on these peoples head to ''cleanse'' them...It was creepy to me and horrible. All I could do is pray for these people. Anyway here are some images. Wrong lens and these are heavily cropped as they are quick scans. I will not post the slaughtering of the animals though. So ugly...They ended up scarring us away as they did not like their pictures taken....but I kept shooting. These are very creepy, Javier. I'm amazed you were able to get photos of those people.

03-01-2010, 11:13 AM	#51
Tamia Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Here, there, and everywhere. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,384	VERY good photos on this thread, everyone. This doesn't come close, but I like it anyway, since it's in an institution full of hopelessness emphasized by the surroundings and very dim lighting. I call it... No Exit

03-01-2010, 12:15 PM - 1 Like	#52
Lainey Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wellingborough Photos: Gallery Posts: 104	Ok, here's my offering...

03-01-2010, 08:01 PM	#53
sheela Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Brno, Czech Republic Photos: Gallery Posts: 174	welcome Sam and Lainey blue: that house reminds me of old tales with witches, I'd surely wanna stay far from that... surreal nature(no lens distortion..)

03-01-2010, 08:53 PM	#54
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628	Ok, I have run into this fellow many times in the past year spanning a radius of some 50 miles. Creepy Chucky Holloween...Nope L.A. yes For sale in Mexico

03-01-2010, 09:00 PM	#55
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007 Original Poster	Not spooky or anything, just a little unreal: The Diamond Pool Steve

03-01-2010, 09:02 PM	#56
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007 Original Poster	Originally posted by jgredline Ok, I have run into this fellow many times in the past year spanning a radius of some 50 miles. Creepy He probably has a night job somewhere doing product or technical support Steve

03-02-2010, 01:50 AM	#57
fractal Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,547	Originally posted by sheela welcome Sam and Lainey blue: that house reminds me of old tales with witches, I'd surely wanna stay far from that... surreal nature(no lens distortion..) I'm not really sure what is surreal about this. It's quite pleasant. Originally posted by jgredline Ok, I have run into this fellow many times in the past year spanning a radius of some 50 miles. Creepy What's so strange about this guy? Hell, he only has LUCIFER tattooed on his stomach! NUT! Or, at least he wants people to think he is one. A nutter that is.

03-02-2010, 05:39 AM	#58
sheela Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Brno, Czech Republic Photos: Gallery Posts: 174	Originally posted by fractal I'm not really sure what is surreal about this. It's quite pleasant. maybe the way the water flows and the way the shot is taken makes one have the impression it's not about horizontal, but lateral and vertical - common sense rules are abolished - like in imagination, most of the time. but maybe I go too far(if some picture raises something in my mind it does not necessarily mean it does to viewers, generally. I guess I'd rather pay attention at this, as shooting is not only for oneself but mostly for the public thanks for your honest feedback dare I say it - I'd rather have some critique/comments to put a spin on my pictures, than just appreciation, I can improve faster this way sheela

03-02-2010, 09:52 AM	#59
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072

03-02-2010, 11:32 AM	#60
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007 Original Poster	Originally posted by sheela maybe the way the water flows and the way the shot is taken makes one have the impression it's not about horizontal, but lateral and vertical - common sense rules are abolished - like in imagination, most of the time. but maybe I go too far(if some picture raises something in my mind it does not necessarily mean it does to viewers, generally. I guess I'd rather pay attention at this, as shooting is not only for oneself but mostly for the public That was my take as well. I found the photo to be somewhat disorienting...almost as if the water was not flowing at all. For sure, it is not "punch me in the stomach" disturbing, but the I don't think it has to be. Steve