DP Salon Competition number 63 - CANDID

[Cogito]

Thanks to Philip for running the last salon and picking such a great subject. So - now its my turn:).

The subject I have chosen is

CANDID PHOTOGRAPHY

Wikipedia defines this sort of photography as "un-posed and unplanned, immediate and unobtrusive" (Personally, I query the 'unplanned' bit, in that you still need to make sure you are in the right place, with the camera ready to take the shot in order to get a great candid capture).

So, lets see what you can make of this - could be friends or family in an unguarded moment, a participant in a formal event caught in an informal pose, or strangers in a public place in a shot which tells a story. (NB - if taking photographs of people in a public place please respect local laws and customs).

deadline for entries is 20.00 BST on Friday 8 May 2009

Here are the rules. Please take a moment to read them prior to shooting or uploading your submissions.

1) All photographs are to be uploaded to the photo gallery at http://dpnow.com/galleries/, they can be put in members own gallery if they wish. The resulting link generated for the photo will then be pasted into the next available space in the Salon thread. Please keep photos to a maximum of 800 pixels wide so people can see the whole image without scrolling.

2) One entry per user ID only please, which must be the personal work of the entrant.

3) Entries should be "in line" within the thread (not as links to an image held somewhere else.)

4) Comments only on entries are welcome within the salon thread itself.

5) After the close the curator will indicate a winner and a couple of runners up.

6) The curators decision is final.

7) Winners should be offered first refusal to choose the next theme and curate the next salon.

If the winner is unable to curate the next salon the current curator may offer that "honour" to any willing volunteer, possibly the entrant in second or third place.

9) These rules are to be copied and pasted with the new theme by the curator at the top of the new salon thread with a finish date and time.

10) As with all photos posted on DPNow,copyright remains the photographer and DPNow will not use them without permission.

The Prize is the choice of either CF 8GB Ultimate or a SDHC 8GB Class 6 memory card.

Regards,

Neil

[Julia]

Neil - congratulations on winner the last salon and here's to an interesting subject for this one.

[pewidane]

DRUNK AGAIN,calling for HELP. *LOL

http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//843/B0002402.jpg

Denmark 1969 (Leica M 2. Summicron 50 mm.Tri-X film ).

[Stephen]

She was desperate for a drink *LOL

I love these false perspective shots

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//511/IMG_0852.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/16319)

[Kurt]

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//500/medium/Conversation.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/15599)

[ekkl]

There are 101 reasons why I love this pic. I would love to know who they are to give them a copy....

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//829/medium/IMG_6728.JPG

[Gez]

My effort

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//712/medium/ggg298_edited-1_copy.jpg

[Horacio]

These eyes look very candid to me!!!

CANDID EYES
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//576/medium/Candid-eyes.jpg

[jojo]

The groom's expression as the music started and the guests stood for the entrance of his bride.

http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/absorbed_in_thought.jpg

[Horacio]

Very nice vigneted moment and expression!!! I do hope it will last forever!!! As he is going to promise!!! Life is fantastic!!!

[Autumn]

Lovely photo Jojo and as Horatio says nice expression and well taken. He does look a smart young man awaiting his bride. Were you the official photographer?

[jojo]

He does look a smart young man awaiting his bride. Were you the official photographer?

Yes I was Audrey - it was my first "official" wedding :eek:

jo

[Cogito]

I got home this evening to find my new 8GB kingston CF card awaiting - cool!

Some great photographs so far, keep 'em coming and who knows - it could be your turn for the gift via the postie!

Regards,

Neil

[Autumn]

Yes I was Audrey - it was my first "official" wedding :eek:

jo

Well done Jo, I suppose it can only get easier.;)

[Autumn]

Yes I was Audrey - it was my first "official" wedding :eek:

jo

A bit late now, but did you see Kennykodac's Blog on weddings here:

http://dpnow.com/forum2/blog.php?b=51

[Autumn]

Walking down by the canal last Sunday, I saw these two gardeners.

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//519/medium/The_Allotmenteers.jpg

[Life in a Lens]

Hi again everyone! ^_^ Here is my addition!

She never even noticed...

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//619/medium/waiting_2_by_sweetmysterium.jpg

(I found her later online via a livejournal community by posting the photo and she was cool with it. ^_^ )

[ryme-intrinseca]

My entry - entitled "Credit Crunch":

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//500/woolworths.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/16415)

[Pops]

Nothing unusual about someone fishing but... this is a young girl

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http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//500/candid11.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/16478)

[Barr1e]

Those summer days of wine and roses.
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/G_A_dpn.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries//showphoto.php?photo=16485)

Regards. Barr1e

[mib2]

Hi Guys

Taken at Cawdor Castle

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//500/thumbs/candid.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/16492)

Dave R

[veggiesosage]

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//500/medium/Hippy.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/16508)

Despite the fact that this chap is clearly an excruciating poseur I kind of like this one.

Altogether now - "Bloody stoodents, get a job/haircut etc..." *LOL

[Cogito]

Great stuff so far, everyone - thanks!

Still a little time for any last minute entries.....

BTW - just to manage expectations, I'm off out tonight to celebrate my wedding anniversary (21 years!) so won't be able to post a winner until tommorrow (Sat 9th) a.m. GMT.

Good luck to all :)

Regards,

Neil

[rogleale]

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//500/sdf-copy.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/16510)

Recession? Who needs a recession?

Roger :\

[Gina]

Here's mine - A band called The Fore were playing live in the town centre last week, the sun was shining and the crowds were out. It was a lovely day. Good job I keep my Panasonic Lumix in my bag.


http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//708/medium/fore301.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/16511)

[Barr1e]

Roger -

t-up

Regards. Barr1e

[Cogito]

RESULT!

Thanks to all who entered, I've really enjoyed judging this one - some great photos!

So - in time honoured reverse order,

In joint third place, (cop-out, I know!) Its Ekkl and Rogleal's entries. I love both these photographs which are so different in style and composition but both tell a compelling story - the old man counting his pennies so evocative of frugality and concentration. The young couple so clearly joined in love of each other and love of the countryside, even though as they read their books they are neither directly communicating with each other or with the countryside - they are just there, together. Lovely!

Runner-up is Jojo with her fantastic photograph of the groom as his bride enters. The expression of love, trepidation and anticipation is priceless.

My winner, though, is Veggiesosage's picture of the street-guitarist. A solitary young man plays on the street with no-one around (is he that bad??!)For me, an image that draws you in with questions of who is he? what is he doing? (practicing, being a poseur, playing for his own pleasure, busking?). All in all I think this is a great candid street photograph.

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//500/medium/Hippy.jpg

So - Congratulations to Veggisosage, and over to you for the next one.

Regards,

Neil.



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[mib2]

Well done Veggisosage - a great shot indeed.

Dave R
http://www.seahamphotography.co.uk/wizards.html

[Gina]

Congratulations Veggisosage and runners up.

[veggiesosage]

Cool! Thanks Cogito and thanks for the good wishes all.

I'm pleased about this cos I've just got back after having had my camera and laptop being robbed in a burglary. Took a while for the insurance and that to get sorted and replacements bought but we're there now.

I'll get me thinking cap on for the next one...:D

[ekkl]

Well done to every one really some cracking pics in this one. Again I was glad I was not the judge of this!!

Well done Veggie :)

P.S Happy 21st Aniversary Neil :)

[Gez]

Well done to the winners - very tough Competition.

[PJPhoto]

Great salon and a great winners all. Congratulations! :)

Philip

[Barr1e]

Congratulations Veggiesosage...

...and to the runners up in what has been a fantastic challenge.

Regards. Barr1e

[jojo]

Well done on your win veggiesosage *clap and thanks too to Cogito for an interesting theme.

jo

[veggiesosage]

Thanks everyone.

After a couple od days dithering over a suitable subject I've finally got #64 (http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=7954) up.

Go to it peeps :D