Weekly Photo Challenge‘s editor Krista asked us to show what “express yourself” means to us.
She points out that “sometimes serendipity is the casual photographer’s best friend”.
I would say, serendipity… is how I like to capture moments, and express myself. Besides, I am a casual, and amateur photographer!
Portraits and street photography are a passion. I sacrifice sharpness, focus, contrast, definition, whatever, and photograph with any lights’ condition, as long as I can capture and immortalize people’s emotions, or outdoor images, which tell me a story.
Just like this moment between father and daughter.
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Beautiful, you caught such a precious moment. A unique second that tells so much love 🙂 going to call m y Dad right now! XXX
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Thank you, Estelea! Me too! Xxx
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Amazing shot:) what love and joy in their eyes:)
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So true, Lia, and that’s what I tried to capture. Thanks!
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You are excellent at capturing mood in your “people” shots. Your photos tell a story, and the black and white emphasizes that aspect even more. Well done!!!!! ❤
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I am humbled. You are so generous and spoil me with your comments. I try to tell the story, and that is what compels me to click. Thanks.
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I believe you have a special gift… an eye that can see things others cannot. ❤
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If so, I will keep nurturing it with respect, and using it to share with others what I see. Heartfelt thanks.
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I know you will and do. Thanks for sharing your lovely work. It is fabulous!
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😍😘❤️
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Wow I love this its a really beautiful photo no it’s stunning. Do you know the people in it? X
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Thank you!
It’s Ms. heart-daughter and dad. Xx
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🙂
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Qué imagen tan tierna, se les ve el cariño que se tienen.
Has conseguido parar en el tiempo un momento maravilloso.
Abrazos.
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Me encanta hacer fotos como estas. Prefiero que la gente no ve que estoy haciendo sus fotos y puedo capturar sus expresiones naturales.
Estoy muy contenta de que usted aprecia las fotos ..
Abrazos.
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Very candid shot. Loved those ‘expressions’ of emotions 🙂
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Thank you. I will try to bring more of it. 🙂
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Cool. Looking forward to it.
Btw he looks like James Bond 😀
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Hahaha which one of them? I shall tell him! Lol
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what do you mean by which one of them?!
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There are many bonds over the years!
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oh Im sorry, I wasn’t thinking about it. But you can guess right?! 😉
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Not really! They are so many! Not the last one. Sean Connery?
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Pierce Brosnan 😀
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Ok! I will check right now! Lol
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haha 😀 Let me know! 😉
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Now i know!! Never thought of him…
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haha 😀
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Does that qualify me as Bond girl? Lol
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Do ask your Bond 😀
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Lol! I won’t ask! I just decided!
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haha 😀 You rock, Bond gurl 😀
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That’s my nickname! Thanks to you! Lol
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You’re Bond Gurl. (Now i’ll use this only with your permission 😉 )
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Go ahead! Let’s have fun.
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okay Bond Gurl 😀
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😉
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You captured genuine emotion!
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Thanks much! 🙂
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That’s a beautiful photo Lucile. I was really inspired by your words about sacrificing technical perfection to ‘capture and immortalise’ people’s emotions. I’m keen to do more street photos and aim to reflect on these words whenever I’m out shooting. Thanks!
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Thank you Michelle.Nice to hear I have inspired you to do more street photography. I love it. Those are the ones you cannot think much and just shoot to capture magic moments. They won’t wait for us to set the camera! I am sure you will enjoy it. I am already looking forward to seeing your photos as you have a great eye and already capture great photos. 🙂
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Honey, you are professional, of course. Amazing shot! It’s not only the thecnique that make a good photo, but the exact moment of which is sublime. I hope have my emotion captured by your lens someday. Love…
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And you’re a sweetheart! Thank you.
It would be a privilege to capture your emotions with my lens. Next time, who knows! Hugs and love. Xxx
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What an absolutely gorgeous photot. You’vr captured love and safety and emotion and playfulness all in one. It is, of course, perfect in black and white 😍
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Thanks, lovely! They gave me it all there right in front of me to capture! Lucky me!
❤
xxx
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marvelous picture! perfectly captured 🙂 I am missing my dad
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Thanks much, Andy! Hope you can be with him too. 🙂
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“A picture says a thousand words” is an understatement in this photo Lucile. Just…WOW! Amazing candid shot!
Thank you for sharing! 🙂
~Carl~
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Thank you, Carl! It is always a pleasure to have you here and I am happy that you enjoy it.
Cheers! 🙂
Lucile
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You really do have a very special talent for portraits with feeling. This is, as always, beautiful!
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Thanks, Andy! I decided to improve on that from now on.
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I see from a more recent post you just keep improving!
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And you keep spoiling me…;-)
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Only because you deserve to be spoiled with praise! Your portraits really are very very good.
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OK. I accept. It is a honor to be spoiled by a great photographer like you.
You need to know that you have a fan club here. My husband was looking at your blogs and loves you photos.
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Thank you and thank you to your husband!
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Our pleasure!
Any chance to go to HQ?
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What an amazing picture! You can feel the emotions… Great shot!
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Thank you so much!
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What a beautiful moment. To have such expression in their eyes. I love the fact that you shared it in black and white and I love how the edges are blurred. The only thing that matters is that moment and the feeling that it conveys.
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This is clearly a stolen stock photo. No one can take portraits as good as this. *goes to throw away her camera and hang herself in frustration*
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Hahaha you’re hilarious. I’m going to get your camera. I want it! Send the address, please!
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You will only get my camera if you send me the phone that you take your photos with?
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Deal! That’s a good one!
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Actually, I’m sure my camera cost less than your iPhone, so.. Deal!
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Absolutely wrong!! Bad deal for you my dear!! And you are of course teasing me with great fun!
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We’ll see if the exchange can be done — bring your iPhone for the planned Amsterdam Convergence meet up!! I’ll bring my camera…
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Ok, we will negotiate fair terms. The convergence meet up asks for positive unforgettable experiences, only.
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