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    For Scavenge Challenge - #25 Six variations on a theme

    Sharon's injunction to "challenge yourself to tackle a subject that you haven't already captured a hundred times" inspired me to step out of my normal comfort zone to do a bit of "people photography," and not just long shots or candids. I forced myself to ask strangers as well as friends if they would pose for a portrait. The two fellows on the left had been fishing at Mineral Lake and were just putting their gear in the truck when I approached them with the lead-off question, "Didja catch anything?" Conversation held while I worked up my courage to spring the ultimate question, "Would you mind posing for a photo? I need six portraits for an assignment." Both readily agreed and gave me happy smiles despite their poor luck on the water. The remaining images are of a friend's family, taken yesterday at his cookout-cum-fireworks in honor of Independence Day. Thanks to all of you for posing!

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    1. muffett68 ☺☺ 12 months ago | reply

      love love love that you did people pics, crow :):)

    2. DeForestRanger 12 months ago | reply

      It was a real push! I am very reserved when it comes to approaching someone personally like this, even friends.

    3. windsordi 12 months ago | reply

      nicely done!

    4. Harris Hui (in search of light) 12 months ago | reply

      Their poses are all good! Crow
      Have a great Thursday!

    5. Navicore 12 months ago | reply

      great! cool challenge and response.

    6. Wes Iversen 12 months ago | reply

      Lovely portraits all, Crow, and another challenge conquered!

    7. Cathlon *TryingtoCatchupCommentsagain* 12 months ago | reply

      Wow! And everyone with a lovely smile! Well done!!

    8. Sharon Drummond 12 months ago | reply

      Good for you, Crow! Well done!

    9. 2bmolar 12 months ago | reply

      Nice smiles all around!!

    10. DeForestRanger 12 months ago | reply

      Thank you, everyone! I only had a couple of reluctant "victims" on tap, and yes, I asked for permission to post each one of these on Flickr. I didn't want to take anyone by surprise!

    11. Pfish44 12 months ago | reply

      I am loving this take on the challenge! Super candid shots/smiles.

    12. jeffm211 12 months ago | reply

      Awesome Crow!

    13. Weld with Rob 12 months ago | reply

      Yes well done !!
      Nice lay out

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