June 18, 2011

Photo Challenge: Playing

After a change in sponsors and a short pause, it’s time once again for another Brenda Photo Challenge! The theme is Playing, and I didn’t get a chance to take any new pictures for the theme. I don’t have ready access to small children or playful animals, and my wee brain couldn’t think of anything creative. So I reached into my archives and pulled out a couple of photos that fit the bill.

First up is a picture of my sweet hubby. We were tiring ourselves out, taking some photos of petroglyphs on the outskirts of Albuquerque and heading back to the car. My mind was already imagining a cool beverage and a rest for my feet. Thus, I was hurrying on the trail, hoping that he was also willing to call an end to the day’s photo shoot. I looked back to see if he was keeping up with me. And photographers being photographers, when we look at each other on vacation, it is usually with cameras plastered to our faces. Here’s looking at him, looking at me. The camera settings were f/5.6, 1/500 second, and ISO 320.



One of our 2010 highlights was our trip to see polar bears in the tundra wilds of Manitoba, Canada. And I will remember for the rest of my days the inquisitive and playful bear that came up to visit our polar rover. Perhaps it was a bit of frustration on his part, rather than playfulness, when he couldn’t reach us because he decided to start eating the wooden bumper on the vehicle. That is a piece of wood sticking out of mister bear’s mouth! While laughing my head off, I’m hanging over the side of the vehicle, taking this shot. (What the heck, if you’re going to go, you might as well have a news article written about it!) The photo was taken at f/13, 1/400 second, and ISO 1000.


Now that you have seen my contributions to the challenge, scoot on over to the web link and see photos by other participants!

19 comments:

  1. I love both the photos! I am rarely in any pics, as I am always the one with the camera 'round her neck! It would be great to have a camera buddy to take MY picture!

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  2. I thought I was going to see the picture he took of you under the one you took of him. LOL!
    Love the polar bear pic. He "looks" cuddly! LOL!
    Have a great day my friend.
    Kim

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  3. Hahahaaa....This is Playing! Sneaky little Hubby!
    That bear was intent on getting his picture in the papers!! Look at that wood!
    Loved these Miz Donna!!
    hughugs

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  4. What a great photo of the bear. Is he playing...who is going to ask?

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  5. My playing around is always with a camera in hand, a computer, or a water hose...things I don't have pictures of! ;)
    Your two pictures are wonderful! Who would tell that polar bear to stop playing around?!? That was a great photo op!

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  6. Wonderful shots for the challenge! I didn't get a chance to shoot new either but archives were full.

    back later!

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  7. Yeah, where's the picture of you taking a picture of him? Ha Ha Love the polar bear pic, though! Beautiful!!

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  8. Thanks for keeping the challenge going--nice pics!!

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  9. glad I'm not the only one who dug in the archives for this one. You picked some great examples of playing. After all playing isn't just for kids :)

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  10. Oh wow, amazing encounter with the polar bear! Good thing you decided to search your archives for this. Good photos too. So cool! :)

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  11. Where's his picture of you??? Love that bear!

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  12. Hey, everyone! There is no picture of me because I didn't take it! My hubby didn't enter the challenge. How would it be fair if I posted a picture that he took???

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  13. -chuckle- The pic of hubby, with camera, is a classic.

    Gentle hugs...

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  14. Good shots Donna...always did love those bears! The clarity of your shots is always amazing! Nice to meet hubby at long last!
    ;-)

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  15. This is awesome shots. Thanks for sharing. Mine is up now - a little late in posting.

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  16. These are cute photos. I just love the polar bear "chewing" on your bus.

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  17. Love them both but love the capture of your husband. Sounds much like us!

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  18. As far as I'm concerned, you win! That's a fabulous shot of the polar bear, wow, Donna, you're SO BRAVE!!!! Hugs! Jackie

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