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Yoga mats by Richard-.
New Preston, Connecticut. Anne and I were getting ready to leave after a great yoga class this morning and our "his and hers" yoga mats were crying out to be photographed. His is the orange one, more tightly wound (like him) and hers is the yellow one, looser and more optimistic. they do best leaning on each other lest they both go flat. 

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sammy baby  Pro User  says:

That's absurdly cute. :)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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Mamen Saura  Pro User  says:

Richard,

Great capture, love the bokeh! and I totally agree with sammy baby!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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LJ.  Pro User  says:

Really lovely image Richard. Very soft and pleasing to the eye.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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*a_a*  Pro User  says:

lovely colours....great DOF.....beautiful light....
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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rdng tchr  Pro User  says:

I love this...the photo is awesome and the text is even better!! My purple mat is always very tightly wound...to perfection!! = {
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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mathteacher  Pro User  says:

I would love to be able to peer over your shoulder & take notes while you go photo-ing for a week (yes, an entire week!). This is great. I am thinking seriously about purchasing this type of lens. Could you let me know exactly what it is....I have the CanonRebel.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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A-d-W says:

Beautifully simple, the colours work so well together.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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keyboard- says:

nice bokeh, Richard.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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Gary Sharp  Pro User  says:

You Da Bokeh Man!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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Dale Allyn  Pro User  says:

Very nice image, very nice words.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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mac218 says:

so creamy, that lens! great photo-metaphor...
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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Sailing "Footprints: Real to Reel" (Ronn ashore)  Pro User  says:

a touching moment and a good choice of format (er, should that ne floor mat?) Nice shot Richard
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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Richard-  Pro User  says:

I'm delighted you all like this image, taking it made me smile, writing the caption made me smile more, reading rdng tchr's comment made me smile more. :)

Kay, the lens is nice but you can do this with many different types of lenses, it's more of a general technique called "shallow depth of field" and having a fast lens helps as does understanding how far to be from the subject and how far the subject is from what's behind it. You're welcome to come up but Connecticut winters are a bit rougher than Texas.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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YaelBeeri  Pro User  says:

Lovely photo and text! it's so nice that you "analyze" your characters in the way you roll your yoga mats. Wait, maybe it's a scientific breakthrough!!! :-)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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JonnyMoss  Pro User  says:

Super shot Richard - it just seems to "work" very well and tells a nice story - perhaps you could do a series of shots like this, with his and hers?
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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Jonne Naarala  Pro User  says:

They are there like soul mates! Great pic, Richard.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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soulspin  Pro User  says:

captivating!

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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scubapup  Pro User  says:

wow love that ethereal au naturel bokeh glow!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

*foster [deleted] says:

Peaceful.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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kenmat  Pro User  says:

nice!

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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Zaphgod (was Ugo Cei)  Pro User  says:

Priceless ;-)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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roddh  Pro User  says:

wow! I think this might be the defintive photograph for two yoga mats.
I love the colors and the dof glow effect.
awesome work!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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Richard-  Pro User  says:

Hey, thank you all for your kind comments about this fun picture.

Lenny: the glow isn't bokeh per se, it's window reflection on the wooden floor in blur. Just happened to line up nicely with the mats.

roddh: uh oh, I get nervous with words like "definitive." ;)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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webpainter  Pro User  says:

Wonderful Bokeh~
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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No BaBY MaMa DRaMa " Q8 group BMX " says:

.nice soot #_#

el90ra wayed 7elwa $_$

eb 9ara7a el 90ra 7adha 7adha 3ajeba .. &_&

....." teslam el ayadey "....
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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Bin0076 says:

wow ( highly ) ,for this shoot , rise and rise
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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Ari Hahn  Pro User  says:

I dunno, you guys seem to go around in circles.
But I definitely see a heart formed between you (between the light on the top and the lack of reflection on the bottom.)
great shot

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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Tinebetondorp says:

:-)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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Radiance Of Light . com (GT007)  Pro User  says:

Excellenet Work!!!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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Richard-  Pro User  says:

Thanks you all for your kind comments on this shot. I encourage everyone to take more pictures of everyday things, there is beauty in everything and it's our challenge to bring it out and share it.

Ari: wow, I missed that. The feeling is there though. Thanks mate.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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richtermicha  Pro User  says:

Richard,
beautiful shot...........
I started Yoga about 2 years ago and this picture tells more than words...

Thanks for the inspiration
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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Richard-  Pro User  says:

Rich: I'm into it for just under two years myself. Glad to help out with inspiration.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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MACanon says:

the transition to OOF is incredible on this lens
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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Kal04nia  Pro User  says:

beautiful simplicity.... lovely colors, light & bokeh!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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Richard-  Pro User  says:

MACanon: yes, this lens is a fascinating tool and the transition areas of focus are where it shines.

Karen: We have the brightest yoga mats in class. Not sure how that happened, my wife, who ordered them, has fits of color now and then.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

MissJewell's account will be deleted soon [deleted] says:

oh...i'm glad i found ur stream, such a treat!!! :)))
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

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Richard-  Pro User  says:

MissJewell, thank you for your kind comments.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

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dCapFoto  Pro User  says:

wow, instant fave!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

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Photochiel  Pro User  says:

My god! I see you got a new toy! :-D
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

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Richard-  Pro User  says:

Michael: Yeah, an orange yoga mat. ;)
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

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Greg @ Flickr  Pro User  says:

Stunning in its simplicity.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

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aceshigh22  Pro User  says:

Something so "everyday" turned into a picturesque piece of art....Kudo's

How did you diffuse the lighting behind the mats btw - what type of filter did you use?
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

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Richard-  Pro User  says:

22: I didn't diffuse the light, there is a window on the back wall that sent a light reflection onto the floor. I set the shot up to make use of it behind the mats. I might have had a UV filter on when I took this or no filter at all, can't remember. Thanks.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

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AZRealEstate says:

Fun picture and very colorful with a great caption too! Thank you for your kind advice on my first discussion post! I see I can learn a lot hanging out on your page!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

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Richard-  Pro User  says:

AZ: glad to help out and glad you like this image. Not sure how much you'll learn here but whatever little I know I'm always willing to share.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

_iamimp_ [deleted] says:

great clear photo, looks so colourful - love that lens.. wish i could get it too
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

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saraluzz  Pro User  says:

Beautiful!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

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Michelle McIllmurray Photography  Pro User  says:

Love this so much - just got back from a yoga holiday and it has thrown me straight back there. The colours, bokeh and lighting are perfect.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

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Richard-  Pro User  says:

Thanks Michelle, delighted you like this. Yoga holiday... wow, I wonder what that is? ;)
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

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dirtdivas  Pro User  says:

refreshing...
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

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adelapace  Pro User  says:

Amazing tribute to the mat! A fav for me.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

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Richard-  Pro User  says:

"tribute to the mat." Love it. Thanks adelapace.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

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Carlo Ch  Pro User  says:

A different look on yoga stuff :-) I'm planning a series of images in B&W with Large Format, concentrating on one point is the very essence of yoga.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

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Richard-  Pro User  says:

Carlo: good point. I like the idea of making a bridge between yoga itself and the style of our photography of it. I'll work that into my brain the next time I shoot yoga (which will be soon). Thanks.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

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Tiziana Hetherington says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called "Tiziana Hetherington's Most Favorite Group", and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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nico50  Pro User  says:

Beautiful color combination and nice DOF!!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

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d200 dug No censorship!  Pro User  says:

Great composition
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

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banyek  Pro User  says:

Nice colors, nice blur
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

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♥ Amy ♥  Pro User  says:

Great shot



You are invited to add this joyful photo to Joyful Simplicities
We hope to see you there!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

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MeghanGabriella says:

amazing picture
I myself have a purple mat :)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

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Richard-  Pro User  says:

Thanks MeghanGabriella. I have a purple mat too although use one of these from time to time.
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Eucalyptus Magazine says:

This is my favorite yoga photo! Hi Richard, I'm an admin for a group called Eucalyptus Magazine, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

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sunshinemomsblog says:

I have a purple mat but now I am loving your mats better. Nice description and perspective!
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Richard-  Pro User  says:

sunshinemomsblog: I've noticed that many yogis choose more subdued colors. I figured why follow tradition?!
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Annabella Vita says:

Please consider adding this to Wellness, way of life
Posted 3 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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Richard-  Pro User  says:

Post the automatic add button Annabella and I will.
Posted 3 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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