LOL! This is how self-described “Camera Nerds” are celebrating Independence Day. I sure hope it’s a disposable camera, because it may be one now!
H/T Moose Peterson
Month: July 2011
Avian Form, and Style
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Saturday, after a short hike Downhill Dali and I decided to kill some time before sunset by re-visiting a place we’d discovered Friday night that have a pair of Hawks living there. We both wanted to get more “in flight” shots. We think the pair are nesting. I don’t know for sure what type of hawk this is. Is it a Redtail?
I was thrilled to get this shot of him/her landing.
Nikon D300s| Nikkor 80-200 mm @200mm | f4| 1/2500sec| ISO 500| Manual Mode| Hand-Held
Avian Form, and Style, originally uploaded by dmzajac2004-.
Extended Run as Curator of the Bistro Gallery!
My run as Curator for the The Bistro has been extended! I’ll be curating this week’s gallery called Bistro 4 find it here.
This gallery is a selection of photographs taken by members of The Bistro. A Nikon users group in the flickr community.
These are photographs I found compelling, interesting, beautiful, or fun as this weeks Curator of the Gallery.
July 4, 2011-July 10, 2011
In honor of my Nation’s birthday I have added this wonderful photograph by Mark Forder.
You’ll find all of the 2011 Bistro Galleries here. Scroll down the front page to the galleries.
Canon Independence Day Sale!
Canon is having an Accessory Sale in honor of Independence Day. Check it out here.
They have a Jill-e bag in the cases/bags section of sale items!
The Bistro Gallery- New Photos Added!
The Matadors
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Portuguese & Azorean Style California Bloodless Bullfights
Matador means “killer” and one who fights bulls on foot.
These are who we’ve come to see. Their ensemble is quite elaborate with both their riding pants, and bolero jackets being covered with sequins that glint, sparkle in the afternoon or evening light. The Matador is sequined in Gold and their costume is called. “Suit of Light”. Matadors have worn suits like this since the 1800’s.
Matadors are professionals. They have training, and have gone through a ceremony to become professional called the “alternativa”.
Bullfighting is considered a Performance Art, not a sport. There is no contest or elements of competition among the bullfighters.
When the Matador first faces the bull he uses the pink cape and tries to tire the angry bull out, and weaken him.
While watching the Matador lead the bull around the ring I kept thinking, “It’s a dance.” The Matador is very graceful, and his steps are small, quick, and purposeful. Notice his shoes? They remind me of ballet slippers. Notice too how he holds his feet. He rarely stands with his feet apart. He stands tall, and I want to say compact…his limbs are held in close so he can move quickly if needed.
When the Matador feels the bull is tired, and weakened he switches to the Red Cape, and his sword. The last of the dance is about to begin.
In some countries the Matador would kill the bull, but the Portuguese and Azorean style the sword is symbolic, and used for traditions sake. The bull is not killed. The Matador uses his “Velcro dart” to symbolically kill the bull. In California it is illegal to kill the bull as well.
The best Matadors kill the bull on the first strike. The fans applaud, and chant Bravo! They toss him single flowers, and bouquets, as he walks around the arena thanking the fans for their support.
Nikon D300s| Nikkor 80-200mm| Induro CT213 tripod
Resources:
The Bistro Gallery – New Photos Added!
I’m Curating the Bistro Gallery through July 3rd! It’s a place to highlight the work of some of the many talented photographers in this unique flickr group.
Like this photo by Bruce Tracy
All 2011 Bistro Galleries are here. Scroll down the page to the Bistro Gallery.You can’t miss it.
Photograph by Bruce Tracy. Used with permission for this blog.
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