thanky your for your colorful contribution at my quaterly competition “Bunt” (Colorful). Your picture is really full of color. I think it is a HDR imgage, or? You will find your nice post as #20 in the competition list.
A short remark: Please add a link to my comtetition in your post. Thank you.
Thanks Neil! I try. Sooo, this is in the park downtown, but apparently, (and I found this out later because a Jacksonville Civil Rights Activist from the 50’s contacted me) this was a HUGE and monumental site, so for me to have captured these Black men sitting there was rather symbolic.
Ah, this reminds me of the times my dad and uncles would sit around on the weekend playing card games and cutting up. Lol.
I like how you captured everyone and the Civil Rights plaque in the back. Very powerful photo! Beautiful. 😊👍
I know right? On my mother’s side of the family, she had a group of male cousins and they used to PAR-TY girl. All I remember is them playing games, drinking, and singing Brick House in unison lol
The Civil Rights plaque is so interestingly behind them because when I first took the picture, I didn’t even notice it…just them.
So interesting to see how we all pick up on things differently. I also find your Civil Rights plaque as a perfect fit in your photo and imagined your composing of it with the gentlemen in the foreground. It was the next thing I saw after gazing at the men. And yet, you noticed it more afterwards. Funny how that happens sometimes. 😊
True true…I think it’s because of where I was “mentally” at the time. I just kept thinking how cool it was that they had the space and time to kinda chill out and do what they want in the middle of the day on a Tuesday in May (a mouthful I know) lol but that fascinated me so much that I didn’t even recognize their surroundings.
Great composition, esp with the Civil Rights sign in the background. Wonder what’s going on, on the table? Maybe a card game? A petition being circulated? Great catch of a “slice of life.” 🙂
Thanks Joan! I think they were playing card or dice. What’s even more interesting is another blogger sent this to someone who’s famous for organizing sit-ins here (decades ago) and he (Rodney Hurst) bought the photo! This was one of the most organic examples of simply living life I’ve experienced…from taking the photo to sharing to selling 😉
Puts a smile in my heart to hear you say that….about the organic process of simply living and how your photo moved along to sharing to selling. Good for you! 💓
Absolutely! I love it because I was able to capture how much they are literally just chillin, without a care in the world, well except that one guy lol he looks like he’s about to bounce any minute.
No Darryl lol it’s a photograph. I actually took this picture this summer, right here in downtown Jacksonville and put a light filter on it to make it look like a lithograph
Thanks! Absolutely real life (with help from a filter). If it does inspire you please share. I love when art inspires art. In fact, I have a post about that very topic coming soon.
Hiya, ok, thanks again–just posted a flash fiction piece using your photo. PLEASE tell me if I failed to properly credit you.
Also, sent the photo to Mr. Hurst, who helped organize the demonstration. He would like to buy a print of your photo.
Best, Amy
Whew! This is why we get along Mek…you get me. Seriously, I was trying to make sure I captured that plaque in the background and also I’m playing around with how to take candid pics. ’tis a lot harder than I thought.
😊 cool- you’re doing well- but you really need to do a humans of florida segment! I want to know these guys stories. I was half serious when I said you should pic a ‘kwote’ to share with your subjects and capture their response/thoughs/reactions…
Haha. No you’re right, I worded it ambiguously when I’d said something like ‘throw a quote at them and see whst they say’ haha. After writing it, i thought it too funny to delete or reword haha. I had meant to clarify eventually but forgot – till now! 😊 ok, off to sleep. Have a lovely day x
Hi,
thanky your for your colorful contribution at my quaterly competition “Bunt” (Colorful). Your picture is really full of color. I think it is a HDR imgage, or? You will find your nice post as #20 in the competition list.
A short remark: Please add a link to my comtetition in your post. Thank you.
Best regards
Bernhard
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Thank you! It was taken with a Canon PowerShot SX420 IS.
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Iconic! This is a prize-winning photo.
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Thank you! Someone actually paid me for this image! I was in total shock at the time lol
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You are welcome. I am guessing you could make prints of it and make even more money. It truly is an iconic photo.
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Absolutely brilliant piece of photography!👏👏
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Thank you!
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very much inspiring..
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Thank you!
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You’re an ace photographer, Kathy!
Is this civil rights site near to where you live?
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Thanks Neil! I try. Sooo, this is in the park downtown, but apparently, (and I found this out later because a Jacksonville Civil Rights Activist from the 50’s contacted me) this was a HUGE and monumental site, so for me to have captured these Black men sitting there was rather symbolic.
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This is really delightful. I’d love to know the stories of these characters.
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I know right? You could probably write a novel centered on each one.
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The message is clear….. Nice work!
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Thanks so much!
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Ah, this reminds me of the times my dad and uncles would sit around on the weekend playing card games and cutting up. Lol.
I like how you captured everyone and the Civil Rights plaque in the back. Very powerful photo! Beautiful. 😊👍
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I know right? On my mother’s side of the family, she had a group of male cousins and they used to PAR-TY girl. All I remember is them playing games, drinking, and singing Brick House in unison lol
The Civil Rights plaque is so interestingly behind them because when I first took the picture, I didn’t even notice it…just them.
And Thank You!
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Ah, the good ole days! Sounded like so much fun. 😆
And, you’re very welcome.
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So interesting to see how we all pick up on things differently. I also find your Civil Rights plaque as a perfect fit in your photo and imagined your composing of it with the gentlemen in the foreground. It was the next thing I saw after gazing at the men. And yet, you noticed it more afterwards. Funny how that happens sometimes. 😊
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True true…I think it’s because of where I was “mentally” at the time. I just kept thinking how cool it was that they had the space and time to kinda chill out and do what they want in the middle of the day on a Tuesday in May (a mouthful I know) lol but that fascinated me so much that I didn’t even recognize their surroundings.
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It is significant that they stand next to the Civil Rights sign. This sends a powerful message of protest to me.
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Totally agree!
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And I “know” every last one of these men 🙂
Love this!
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Before I read your comment, I was gonna say you these our uncles and them, especially that one with the cigarette hanging out of his mouth 😉
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Uncles and cousins and dem! LOL!!!!
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Lovely!
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Thank you luv!
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Great composition, esp with the Civil Rights sign in the background. Wonder what’s going on, on the table? Maybe a card game? A petition being circulated? Great catch of a “slice of life.” 🙂
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Thanks Joan! I think they were playing card or dice. What’s even more interesting is another blogger sent this to someone who’s famous for organizing sit-ins here (decades ago) and he (Rodney Hurst) bought the photo! This was one of the most organic examples of simply living life I’ve experienced…from taking the photo to sharing to selling 😉
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Puts a smile in my heart to hear you say that….about the organic process of simply living and how your photo moved along to sharing to selling. Good for you! 💓
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Reminds me of so many of my uncles. The shuffle of dominoes, and grunts for more beer. The contentment of these men calming and ritual. I love it!
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Absolutely! I love it because I was able to capture how much they are literally just chillin, without a care in the world, well except that one guy lol he looks like he’s about to bounce any minute.
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That’s gonna be me when I’m an OG. HAHAHAHA
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😂😂😂
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I can only add, you have a great eye for spotting inspiring images!
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Thanks Patty!
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Wow, I didn’t even catch that it was a painting until I read the comments! Makes it all the more better now!
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No Darryl lol it’s a photograph. I actually took this picture this summer, right here in downtown Jacksonville and put a light filter on it to make it look like a lithograph
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You playing with my head Dr Garland! Lol 😂 I’m not hip to all that technology like you youngsters lol. I only vaguely know what a filter is smh lol
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lmao – you’ve made me LAUGH out LOUD today! This, plus just now joining FB are enough to keep me laughing and shaking my head at you Darryl.
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Lol! I’m a young heart with an old soul as they say. Glad to make you laugh 😀
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Love this picture, there is just something very REAL about it. Like all of your photos. 🙂
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Atmospheric photo – the plaque at the back adding more poignancy. Great use of the filter…I’ll have to play around with some of my photos!
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Yeah this turned out to be one of the. Eat photos of people that I took. Two people PAID money for it 😳 anywho…thanks Annika!
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*best should say one of the best…this is why I try to avoid blogging on my phone
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I also loved playing dominoes outside under the tree. In Cuban section of Miami they also have Domino Park.
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That’s pretty cool Carl! I always enjoy observing how people spend their days.
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Captivating!! I’m glad I read the comments before asking is this was a painting–it looks like a work of art.
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Thanks Stephanae! I threw a filter on it because I’m practicing taking candid photos of people.
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I don’t know much about photography other than appreciating what I like. This particular photo grabbed me immediately.
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Stunning; had to check to see if it was a painting. So compelling….makes me want to write.
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Thanks! Absolutely real life (with help from a filter). If it does inspire you please share. I love when art inspires art. In fact, I have a post about that very topic coming soon.
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Thanks. Working on an idea then.
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Thanks for the connection Amy! I’ll let you know the result.
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Hiya, ok, thanks again–just posted a flash fiction piece using your photo. PLEASE tell me if I failed to properly credit you.
Also, sent the photo to Mr. Hurst, who helped organize the demonstration. He would like to buy a print of your photo.
Best, Amy
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Yep! We’ve already done that transaction! Thanks so much. Also, I’ll be interviewing him shortly. Thanks again!
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I love the colours- the chairs, all that green and the red sculpture. A vibrant shot and nice capture of the plaque too. Subtle social commentary 😊
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Whew! This is why we get along Mek…you get me. Seriously, I was trying to make sure I captured that plaque in the background and also I’m playing around with how to take candid pics. ’tis a lot harder than I thought.
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😊 cool- you’re doing well- but you really need to do a humans of florida segment! I want to know these guys stories. I was half serious when I said you should pic a ‘kwote’ to share with your subjects and capture their response/thoughs/reactions…
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hmmm…that’s actually a good idea, now that you put it that way (the same way just me reading it differently lol). I’ll be thinking…
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Haha. No you’re right, I worded it ambiguously when I’d said something like ‘throw a quote at them and see whst they say’ haha. After writing it, i thought it too funny to delete or reword haha. I had meant to clarify eventually but forgot – till now! 😊 ok, off to sleep. Have a lovely day x
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great photo
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Thanks!
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