Capture by A photoblog

Read Post

Capture: A Foray into Portraiture

142 Responses

First ←Older Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 Newer→ Last

  • Islander, in reply to 3410,

    We have 'banana slugs' (local name as far as I know) - 6-8cm long, a delicious deep brown colour with a bright yellow stripe, that do the same - coming into the house
    without using the doorhandles*- during the cooler wet days.
    Regrettably, once inside the house, the temperature being generally much warmer, they dessicate if I'm not home to rescue them...

    * They can happily squeeze under my kind of doors-

    Big O, Mahitahi, Te Wahi … • Since Feb 2007 • 5643 posts Report Reply

  • Ian Dalziel, in reply to Islander,

    crepey crawlies...

    We have ‘banana slugs’ ... they desiccate
    if I’m not home to rescue them…

    If they desiccate maybe they
    should be 'coconut slugs'?
    :- )

    Christchurch • Since Dec 2006 • 7953 posts Report Reply

  • Jos,

    They'd be nice on a meringue!

    Whakatane • Since Jan 2012 • 877 posts Report Reply

  • Lilith __, in reply to Ian Dalziel,

    ‘coconut slugs’

    Honestly, I'd rather have a slug of gin....

    Dunedin • Since Jul 2010 • 3895 posts Report Reply

  • Islander, in reply to Ian Dalziel,

    Think thin, dried but still malleable, and very dark brown… and very very dead*…love the suggestions
    Ian & Jos, but I think I go with Lilith – the gin slug, the whisky slug, are much more appealing!

    *My nextdoor naybore's suggestion was, "They're called banana slugs because you peel them off the floor..."

    Big O, Mahitahi, Te Wahi … • Since Feb 2007 • 5643 posts Report Reply

  • Hebe, in reply to Jos,

    This conjures a picture of a coconut-encrusted slug with a meringue for a shell, in the same vein as those coconut mushroom sweets.

    Christchurch • Since May 2011 • 2899 posts Report Reply

  • Jos,

    This portrait thread is turning into a slug fest!
    :)

    Whakatane • Since Jan 2012 • 877 posts Report Reply

  • JacksonP, in reply to Jos,

    Attachment

    This portrait thread is turning into a slug fest!

    I reckon!

    Auckland • Since Mar 2011 • 2450 posts Report Reply

  • JacksonP,

    Attachment

    Ok, I'll do one self portrait. Of sorts.

    Auckland • Since Mar 2011 • 2450 posts Report Reply

  • JacksonP,

    Attachment

    Just for laughs.

    Seems we do a bit of dress up. Who knew?

    This one was supposed to be The Silence from Dr Who, but the photo on the wall indicates an even more sinister lineage.

    Auckland • Since Mar 2011 • 2450 posts Report Reply

  • Ian Dalziel, in reply to JacksonP,

    ...but the photo on the wall indicates
    an even more sinister lineage.

    Nice, reminds me of these 'Hero portraits'

    Christchurch • Since Dec 2006 • 7953 posts Report Reply

  • JacksonP, in reply to Ian Dalziel,

    Attachment

    Motorcycle Emptiness?

    Nice, reminds me of these 'Hero portraits'

    Ha. Some good ones there.

    Auckland • Since Mar 2011 • 2450 posts Report Reply

  • Lilith __, in reply to JacksonP,

    one self portrait. Of sorts.

    In vaguely-related news, this lovely poster is doing the rounds...

    Dunedin • Since Jul 2010 • 3895 posts Report Reply

  • Jos,

    Attachment

    Love those Jack

    This is a self take in the hall mirror

    Whakatane • Since Jan 2012 • 877 posts Report Reply

  • Alex Efimoff, in reply to Jos,

    And where is the camera? ;)

    Wellington • Since Dec 2011 • 56 posts Report Reply

  • Alex Efimoff, in reply to JacksonP,

    Love this one!

    Wellington • Since Dec 2011 • 56 posts Report Reply

  • Lilith __, in reply to Jos,

    a self take in the hall mirror

    Nice one!

    And that mirror must help avoid hallway traffic collisions, too...
    :-)

    Dunedin • Since Jul 2010 • 3895 posts Report Reply

  • Jos, in reply to Alex Efimoff,

    Well spotted, I cloned it out and made it look like I had my arms behind my back. :)

    Whakatane • Since Jan 2012 • 877 posts Report Reply

  • Lilith __, in reply to JacksonP,

    one self portrait. Of sorts

    BTW, this screams "Gravatar!" :-)

    Dunedin • Since Jul 2010 • 3895 posts Report Reply

  • JacksonP, in reply to Lilith __,

    Attachment

    Road trip with Led Zeppelin. Had to check with friend before posting. Cheers Em.

    “Gravatar!”

    I did use it for a while. Seemed a bit dark. ;-)

    Auckland • Since Mar 2011 • 2450 posts Report Reply

  • Gudrun Gisela, in reply to Sofie Bribiesca,

    Btw those are some mighty locks you are blessed with. I am tempted to do an essay on them any time you are anywhere near ChCh.

    Christchurch • Since Dec 2011 • 891 posts Report Reply

  • Sofie Bribiesca, in reply to Gudrun Gisela,

    some mighty locks

    It is quite interesting that strangers feel the need to touch them. Really, they are just a very cheap hair do { ;)

    here and there. • Since Nov 2007 • 6796 posts Report Reply

  • JacksonP, in reply to Gudrun Gisela,

    I am tempted to do an essay on them any time you are anywhere near ChCh.

    Or anytime you are anywhere near Auckland, we have the kernel of an idea for a portrait photography workshop. I'm hoping a few PA regulars might offer their services as models.

    Just quietly.

    Will take a while to get things organised, but watch this space.

    Auckland • Since Mar 2011 • 2450 posts Report Reply

  • Sofie Bribiesca,

    Attachment

    We would just like to say. With the backdown from the Council, (thank you Cathy). we feel we have been vindicated in our fight on behalf of our dogs. We can walk in peace once more. { :))

    here and there. • Since Nov 2007 • 6796 posts Report Reply

  • Sofie Bribiesca, in reply to JacksonP,

    I’m hoping a few PA regulars might offer their services as models.

    I have many portraits of regs at hand, and even great shots of their partners (ahem) but have no permission. Got great shots at PAS book launches, even you Jackson, Mr leyland, Sacha, Jackie, the list is long..... Mr Haywood, Bob, and Jen, .....Bart, Brent....Emma... will have a go this evening if peeps don't mind.I'm checking first though.

    here and there. • Since Nov 2007 • 6796 posts Report Reply

First ←Older Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 Newer→ Last

Post your response…

Please sign in using your Public Address credentials…

Login

You may also create an account or retrieve your password.