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It's July 27th (Wednesday), which means that despite the heat, we're gearing up on the heavy artillery as we cover our ground-game. Two Jiu Jitsu gis at my disposal in the event that I shred one of them.
That gym has got to be at least 115 degrees right now.
It's while since I have taken any macros. But the Smile on Saturday's theme of pawns was so tempting, as was the directional sunlight this morning :)
I thought about doing this in monochrome (far behind on that 100x project!) but decided against it. Might try with some of the other shots from the batch...
Thank you for taking the time to look. I hope you enjoy the image. Happy Smile on Saturday :)
[Handheld in bright oblique sunlight (tilted the board too). Going for repetition in the composition and minimal focus to create spots of interest (so too the diagonals - with the shadows cunningly vertical :) ).
Developed in Capture One to retrieve the blown-out highlights from the raw and to get rid of some purple/cyan fringing.
Sharpened in Affinity with Unsharp Mask and a soft dark vignette to keep us on the board :)]
Pawns.
I have this theory that totally blurred pictures are a much underrated genre of photography. Like all theories it needs extensive testing :)
So far so good. I am less convinced about the peer review though...
Another one from the set last Saturday, deliberately unfocused (honestly... I worked out how to change it to manual focus. Eventually... :) ).
The real question, of course, is is this a picture of pawns, or is it a picture of the light around pawns? Answers on a postcard (preferably with a sizeable cheque attached, but I'm not fussy - any sized cheque is good...).
For the Thursday Monochrome group and for my 100x Monochrome and Toned.
Thank you for taking the time to look. I hope you enjoy the image. Happy Thursday Monochrome, and also MBT :)
[Nik Silver Efex with heavy sepia toning and oodles of grain...]
Boli Khela is a traditional form of wrestling in Bangladesh, particularly popular in the Chittagong area considered as a national game of the district.It is a form of combat sport involving grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. It is one of the oldest traditions of the Chittagong. The sporting event, held in the first month of the Bengali year date of 7th, always takes place at Madarsha Union as Mokkaro boli khela & same month date of 12th, always takes place at Laldighi Maidan as Jabbarer Boli khela.
Andree Warbrick and Jessica Mawby cagefghting at Ultimate Impact in Gloucester: an MMA, K1 and Kickboxing event
Shooting through the cage fence in dark (for photography) conditions, urgh
Tomoki " El Mexicanito" Kameda defeated Alejandro Hernandez in defense of the WBO World Bantamweight belt on November 1, 2014, in Chicago.
Triple Gold medalist and an inspiration to many, Gina training at Gracie Barra, Bath. Gina doesn't let her condition, dystonia, get in the way of participating in combat sports.
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Medieval jousting event of knights on horses in German traditional festival of Hallbergmoos, Munich, Germany.
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Vintage photo of a Hungarian boxer posing in fighting stance, wearing gloves and trunks, Hungary, 1934.
Richardson Hitchins lands a hard body shot on Alexander Picot at the Barclays Center, Brooklyn 4/22/17. Hitchins is signed to the "Money Team" with Mayweather Promotions, he is currently 3-0, photographed here by me in his 2nd professional bout. Hitchins defeated Picot via Unanimous Decision
In a battle of Chicago Super Featherweights, on October 12, 2019, Giovanni Mioletti defeated Josh Hernandez by split decision in fight that was almost too close to call.
Surma men like to fight with long sticks in a game called Donga. It is usually a way to solve old problems between the men of different villages. The 3m long sticks can hurt the men, but the more they have blood, the more they are brave according to the tribe elders. During the Donga i saw last october, the fights were stopped as one of the warrior was seriously wounded on a kidney.
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Patryk Szymanski gets low to deliver a body blow to Gundrick King during their 8 round super welterweight bout on December 12, 2014 in Chicago, IL. Szymanski won by first round KO and improved to 12-0, 7 KOs.
This is a re-edit of one of my favorite boxing pictures. I originally edited this photo in the now defunct Aperture and Nik's Silver Efex Pro. This version was done entirely in LR, and obviously, in color.
An eight round lightweight attraction on April 28, 2017 featured Aidarr Sharbiayev, Miami, Florida by way of Almaty, Kazakhstan (6-0, 4 KOs) versus Orlando Rizo, Managua, Nicaragua (19-10, 11 KOs). Despite Rizo’s record, he was clearly out classed by Sharbiayev, being knocked down twice in the second round, and again in the fourth, on the way to a knock out 28 seconds into the seventh round. Rizo has now dropped four in a row, three by KO. Sharbiayev was very strong off his jab, and maybe a name to look out for in the future.
4/22/17 WBC Jr. Middleweight champion Jermell Charlo celebrates after a vicious KO of Charles Hatley at Barclays Center, Brooklyn.
One day, at the end of December, a client came to me for a photo shoot and said "I don't have a New Year's mood"...
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I asked how the "New Year's" mood differs from any other? After thinking a little, he said that he was probably waiting for someone to come and organize everything, like his parents did in childhood. To which I replied that we ourselves are responsible for our mood, for the holiday, actions…
Is that right? We are adults, and everything is in our hands. No need to wait, you need to act.
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That's when my client came to life...
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We were fooling around on the set like children, the client threw streamers, tried on different costumes, masks, improvised and was not afraid to seem ridiculous! Laughed 😂 to tears and had a great time! And the shots " came out just WOW, crazy!
I can say with full confidence that after the photo shoot held then, there was one more person in the world with a New Year's mood.
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Do you want the same?
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With the rise of UFC these days, combat sports have never been more popular. But like all true martial arts (particularly those influenced by Asian disciplines) the aim is not to punish your opponent, but to develop resilience and self-discipline.
Top prospect Felix Verdejo of San Juan, PR lands a stinging jab right on his opponents cut right eye at the Theater at Madison Square Garden.
An eight round lightweight attraction on April 28, 2017 featured Aidarr Sharbiayev, Miami, Florida by way of Almaty, Kazakhstan (6-0, 4 KOs) versus Orlando Rizo, Managua, Nicaragua (19-10, 11 KOs). Despite Rizoâs record, he was clearly out classed by Sharbiayev, being knocked down twice in the second round, and again in the fourth, on the way to a knock out 28 seconds into the seventh round. Rizo has now dropped four in a row, three by KO. Sharbiayev was very strong off his jab, and maybe a name to look out for in the future.
On October 12, 2019, Dimitriy Bivol defended his WBA Light Heavyweight title by defeating Lenin Castillo by 12 round Unanimous Decision.
5/20/17 Terence Crawford lands a hard left hand on Felix Diaz at Madison Square Garden, NYC. Crawford 31-0 is the WBC Super Lightweight Champion and considered by many to be the top pound for pound fighter in the sport.
Anthony Sims Jr. defeated Morgan Fitch by TKO at 2:18 of the 6th round on October 12, 2019 in Chicago, IL.
An eight round lightweight attraction on April 28, 2017 featured Aidarr Sharbiayev, Miami, Florida by way of Almaty, Kazakhstan (6-0, 4 KOs) versus Orlando Rizo, Managua, Nicaragua (19-10, 11 KOs). Despite Rizo’s record, he was clearly out classed by Sharbiayev, being knocked down twice in the second round, and again in the fourth, on the way to a knock out 28 seconds into the seventh round. Rizo has now dropped four in a row, three by KO. Sharbiayev was very strong off his jab, and maybe a name to look out for in the future.
TJ Doheny pummeled Jesus Martinez over 5 rounds on October 12, 2019, and earned a TKO victory when Martinez didn't answer the bell for the 6th round.
WBA and WBC Super Lightweight Women's Champion Jessica McCaskill gets some sparring in ahead of her fight against women's boxing icon Cecilia Braekhaus. Read the interview at www.frontproofmedia.com
Reshat "The Albanian Bear" Mati defeated Norfleet Stitts by unanimous decision on October 12, 2019 at the Wintrust Arena
TJ Doheny pummeled Jesus Martinez over 5 rounds on October 12, 2019, and earned a TKO victory when Martinez didn't answer the bell for the 6th round.
Treated like the rest of the guys at her club, Gina pictured right.
Triple Gold medalist and an inspiration to many, Gina training at Gracie Barra, Bath. Gina doesn't let her condition, dystonia, get in the way of participating in combat sports. This was her and her sparring partner taking a quick break while training.