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Friday, August 21, 2009

Anything for the Shot



So I had my snacks by my side and just started to settle in and get comfortable enough to take a really great shot. Then BAM! I got trampled by a crowd of people! All I asked Vicki to do was warn me if somebody was coming. So what does she do? Yep, you guessed it. She takes my picture while I'm at my most vulnerable. :-0




That was a joke. Actually I saw this guy on the ground with snacks taking pictures so I had to get a picture of him. Then I took a picture of the same building, while standing on my feet of course.. :-) It's the top photo.

I've seen this type of thing before. If you want a good laugh click here to see the picture that I took of a photographer on the ground in Dallas.
Have a fun Weekend!
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24 comments:

  1. SistertexAugust 21, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    You had me going there for a little while, thought that was you. I have yet to lay down on the sidewalk of a busy place to take a photo, not that I wouldn't one day, but just never have yet. I have gotten dizzy looking straight up and leaning backwards to try and get some shots...

    I hadn't seen the one you took in Dallas, your comments on that photo is exactly what crossed my mind on my first glance. Funny!

    So what building is that a photo of on your post today? The the head portion reminded me of Ben Franklin.

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  2. SunnyAugust 21, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    What I find amusing is that no one seems to notice him on the ground, they are all looking elsewhere!
    The building is quite impressive.
    Sunny :)

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  3. Cezar and LéiaAugust 21, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    LOL for sure I remmember that post about crazy photographers in Dallas!
    So cool!
    Have a blessed weekend my dear friend
    Hugs for you , the adorable Vicky and the cute cats!
    Léia

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  4. MarthaAugust 21, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    Too funny, there are times I wish I could get on the ground to get a great shot... only thing is, I might not get back up (well at least not to gracefully!)

    Have a great weekend too! Just had rain come through, and it is breezy and COOL out, I wish it would stay this temperature!

    Comments are working ok, now and then I still have a problem, but less often!

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  5. cieldequimperAugust 21, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    :-))) But hey! The top shot is great!

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  6. VPAugust 21, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    Great shot without strange stances and nice reportage on our uncompromising colleagues...

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  7. AnonymousAugust 21, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    LOL...not only a great photographer but a jokester as well. LOL. You should be on America's Got Talent. I went and looked at the older one. It was fabulous as well. Have a great weekend :) Aloha

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  8. robAugust 21, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    Sunny is right. No one seems to care. I like that point of view!

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  9. John B.August 21, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    There are worse things one could do to get the shot. The weird thing is that the people don't seem to be aware of his presence.

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  10. Sylvia KAugust 21, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    Oh, I love it, James! Great shots! And I love them both! How fun! What people will do to get the right shot, but yours is terrific and you didn't have to lay on the sidewalk!

    Have a great weekend, stay off the sidewalk!

    Sylvia

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  11. crocrodylAugust 21, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    Hehe great! I followed also your link - funny:) And the first shot is brilliant!

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  12. LoisAugust 21, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    I've sometimes thought about doing that, but I would be too embarrassed! Those are great shots!

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  13. IceAugust 21, 2009 at 8:58 PM

    Believe it or not. Sometime I do that. That why your will get the most of foreground which will make the pic looks even better.

    That guy is doing a "lower viewpoint" shot.

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  14. CherylAugust 21, 2009 at 11:19 PM

    You sure had me fooled there...Great photo!

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  15. HildaAugust 22, 2009 at 6:29 AM

    LOL! You had me fooled too!

    The most I do is squat, especially if I can't back up anymore to take in the entire building or room. I find that my pictures end up clearer too since I can stabilize my elbows on my knees.

    Fantastic details on the building! I think it's worth making a fool of oneself for! :D

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  16. AnonymousAugust 22, 2009 at 6:36 AM

    It turns out that this is the most exciting picture I have seen today. A photographer about to be trampled by a crowd of people looking up.

    I have the issue of "breast feeding" on my main blog today Pick a Peck of Pixels

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  17. BimAugust 22, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    That's hilarious :)

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  18. LowellAugust 22, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    You're a funny guy, James! Great shots, though. I hoped you took it upon yourself to warn this fellow that he could get killed trying to take a photo...maybe he could get some of those orange traffic cones to place around his body.

    Have a great weekend!

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  19. MalyssAugust 22, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    I never dared doing that even for a good photo! At last, I hope a made a good one! Yours was pretty beautyful, even when keeping your dignity!..

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  20. AnonymousAugust 23, 2009 at 1:06 AM

    I've had to go prone for a few shots but didn't have to worry about gettin' trampled!-LOL! Nice shots!

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  21. AnonymousAugust 23, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    I always wonder how people get amazing shots like this!

    Thanks for the perspective!

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  22. lissaAugust 24, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    great two shots of the building and the photographer

    I've always admire those photographers who do just about anything for a shot, I wish I was as daring as they are

    ps, thanks for your visit

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  23. EbieAugust 24, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    Heheheh! you got me laughing James!
    My main blog is here.

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  24. LeoraAugust 24, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    Ha ha! Clever.

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