W/NW - Pic-o'-the Week 48

[stric]

<p><a title="Whittier, MPLS by Srebreni Halid, on Flickr" href=" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5611/15777857451_353e7a6973_z.jpg" alt="Whittier, MPLS" width="640" height="424" /></a><br>

Whittier, MPLS (MP, 50mm 'cron, FP4+)</p>

[Eddie1664878514]

<p><a title="Untitled by Eddie . ., on Flickr" href=" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7563/15865171901_563eb49469.jpg" alt="Untitled" width="500" height="334" /></a></p>

[baisao]

<p>Top photo, Emir!</p>

[baisao]

<p>Sorry I'm late, Barry. After spending an entire day feeling thankful for what I had, I awoke the next day with a panicked desperation for stuff I don't need. I camped, waited in lines, elbowed delicate women, and trampled children. It was worth it. For all of my efforts I received a marginal discount on a second-tier television I didn't know I wanted a week ago. Now that I am back from Wally World I will share some Thanksgiving photos from a time before my consumer madness.<br>

<br />From a family reunion over the Thanksgiving weekend. It was twilight and the toddler was in deep shadow but I went for it. I think it has a dreamlike quality.<br>

<br /><em>Leica M6 'Wetzlar' / 50mm Summicron ver. IV / Portra 160 / EI 400 / No Push</em></p><div></div>

[knut_schwinzer]

<p>Jim, where's your pick this wick?! Did you check the last POW again? Ok, perfect.<br>

Eddie, lovely! Apart from your subject (Your charming wife really supports your freakin' foto frenzy), I favor the cool/warm color contrast. And the boogie woogie bookieh, don't mention.</p>

 

[baisao]

<p>Every Thanksgiving is hosted by our dear friends from Russia. We used to be neighbors and grew very close, like family. Our yards were closed in together like a private park. Food, beer, and kids flowed freely from house to house. This year we celebrated their U.S. citizenship. I loved how Olga used this log cabin toy as a napkin holder on the table.</p>

<p><em>Leica M6 'Wetzlar' / 50mm Summicron ver. IV / Portra 160 / EI 400 / No Push</em></p>

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[knut_schwinzer]

<p>Jim, crossed typing! Weird dreams...I'lll hit the sack, it's early morning in Spain,<br>

regards,</p>

<p>Knut</p>

[baisao]

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<p>Jim, crossed typing!</p>

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<p>We must be connected. ;)</p>

[Uhooru]

<p>Jim, love the first pic. It has sort of a Plymouth Rock kinda of colonial ambiance to it. very nice that you were able to tease that out. As they might say if they could, keep shooting and keep shopping! :)</p>

[baisao]

<p>Thank you, Barry. I think you are spot on about that first pic. I never had the words to express it though. I guess it's the hat that resembles a colonial bonnet? It's not a well exposed or focused shot but I like it since it accurately captures the feeling I have of the toddler: self possessed, dreamy in a magical world.</p>

<p>I was teasing about the Black Friday phenomenon. I was at a ranch for a family reunion without internet access, deep in the heart of Texas. The fish weren't biting but the kids had fun riding horses and keeping the camp fire alive. </p>

[Uhooru]

<p>OMG, Jim you were teasing? I thought you were practicing the modern version of manifest destiny:) Just kidding, I thought your post was pretty funny actually.</p>

[baisao]

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<p>"...the modern version of manifest destiny"</p>

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<p>Painfully true!</p>