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Running the Boston Marathon - approximately mile 8 in Natick MA.
(I don't know the runner... just practicing panning shots)
When I worked as set photographer for the Gedda Headz music video in Hong Kong, there was always a cast and crew of at least thirty people on set. I haven't any experience of working on a film set of that size anywhere else, so I can't say whether it's because of a specifically Chinese work ethic of efficiency and diligence, but everything I wanted was brought to me, immediately and without fuss. As I stood chatting with one of the cast while a shot was being set up, I mentioned that I was thirsty. Overhearing this, one of the runners - one of whom is pictured here as we filmed one night on the streets of Mongkok - dashed off and, seconds later, handed me a bottle of water. Almost uncomfortable with their servility, I was gushing gratitude all the time and this seemed to surprise them: completely free of resentment or irritation at having to run around after other people, they understood that this was their job.
By way of contrast, I worked in offices and shops when I was younger and, when the boss would bring more work to be done or assign some tasks, my colleagues would moan about all the work they were being given. They would do as little work as possible and would complain when that minimum amount was raised. Although I understand that people don't like work, I never related to that particular dissatisfaction: whether I was asked to go and deliver something or make someone a cup of tea, I appreciated that it was my job and I was being paid for it, and I appreciated that the boss is the boss. Even if the workload seemed heavy, I knew that - at least in those jobs I was doing - come 5pm or whenever, I would be able to down tools and go home regardless.
Hong Kong, 2009.
The Vancouver Sun Run, sponsored by The Vancouver Sun newspaper, is a 10-kilometre road running event held in Vancouver each year on the third (sometimes the fourth) Sunday in April since 1985. It is one of the largest road races in North America.
W 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
The Plymouth Road Runner was a performance car built by the Plymouth division of the Chrysler Corporation in the United States between 1968 and 1980. In 1968, the first muscle cars were, in the opinion of many, moving away from their roots as relatively cheap, fast cars as they gained options. Although Plymouth already had a performance car in the GTX, designers decided to go back to the drawing board and reincarnate the original muscle car concept. Plymouth wanted a car able to run 14-second times in the quarter mile (402 m) and sell for less than US $3000. Both goals were met, and the low-cost muscle car hit the street. The success of the Road Runner would far outpace the upscale and lower volume GTX, with which it was often confused.
Thursday May 22, 6-8:30pm
for 2 sessions
Land your table on the "Best Dressed" list with this strip-sewn stunner of a runner! Make it bold and graphic with solids or lovely and elegant with gorgeous prints. Either way, a great, fast project with high impact.
Patchwork Tablerunner Class
Toronto, ON
The AJAC theme for March was "Framed" -- take a look at all of our shots here : www.flickr.com/groups/ajac
Here is the original (this is not my image):
www.flickr.com/photos/bisag-unsa-ra/673101450
Just thought I'd try an adjustment since I haven't done one in a while. This is a lot different than my standard style of adjustment. Usually I'm trying to reveal detail but in this case I increased the contrast of the runner and the tower to create dark silhouettes.
I've purposely cropped the image closer to put the focus square on the runner. I also wanted the runner in the 'rule of 3rd' apex in the bottom right with the path leading towards the center of the image. I've also added the brushed metal layer to add a sort of apocalyptic feel to the image as if he is really running for his life ;-)
These runners are in the 4:15/4:30 pace group. Chicago Marathon, Addison St. at Broadway, Chicago, Ill.
This life-size statue is known as the “Kyme Runner” and was found off the Aegean cost of Anatolia Minor, near Kyme. The Runner echoes a famous high classical statue, Myron’s Ladas, which inspired numerous epigrams praising its swiftness but has not survived, even in replica.
The statue was anchored to its base only by a dowel through the ball of its right foot: a technical feat requiring careful advance calculation of its center of gravity. Its left hand held a cylindrical object, perhaps a torch; its inlaid eyes are missing.
Somewhat awkwardly composed and schematically muscled, he is remarkable for the startlingly individual features of the face characterized by long nose, wide mouth, and slightly receding chin. It is evidently a portrait. Incongruously, he wears a victor’s crown, even though he is still running.
The face’s individuality and hairstyle suggest a late Hellenistic, or even a late republican or early imperial Roman date.
Late Hellenistic bronze statue
Height 153 cm
Last first century BC
From Aegean See off Kyme
Izmir, Archaeological Museum