We've probably all taken pictures like this. You're out and about, taking pictures in public, either on the street or in a car and get shots of people passing by. Some of those people know you are taking a picture of them and sometimes have the most intriguing look on their face. That's your goal. Submit an entry of those people with that surprised look on their face.
The funnier and more surprised they look, the better. There must be facial expression in the shot. More than one person is ok. DO NOT stage it. Someone smiling at the camera with the look of wanting to get their picture taken doesn't count. Remember, the key is to catch them "Off Guard".
fakos86: hmmm i like this one ( 5 years and 3667 days ago )
jawshoewhah: I'm glad they used my idea. ( 5 years and 3667 days ago )
jawshoewhah: Just a suggestion but everyone might want to consider getting shots of strangers, rather than people they know. They will always be the most off guard. ( 5 years and 3664 days ago )
Nator: Great idea Jaws but unfortunately the idea is better then the images. ( 5 years and 3663 days ago )
wiseman: i dont like the snap shot approach, keeps the bad name of everyone can be a good photographer..... ( 5 years and 3663 days ago )
RayTedwell: great idea, but unfortunately most of the entries not great. Oh and Wiseman, the good photographers will still outsine the poor ones, even in a contest like this one - get off your high horse! ( 5 years and 3660 days ago )
wiseman: easy ray.....no high horse just a thought...easy big guy ( 5 years and 3660 days ago )
RayTedwell: just calling it as I see it. As much as some of the entries are not at all nice to look at, I believe these contests are good in that they encourage everyone to have a go and submit. Oh and I do think everyone has the potential to be a good photographer, and the purpose of this site is to encourage participation and give people feedback so they may improve. OK, coming down off my soapbox now :P ( 5 years and 3659 days ago )
jawshoewhah: Definitely only about half a dozen that seem to really qualify ( 5 years and 3658 days ago )
Howdie stranger! If you want to participate in this contest, just:
You know, I was the one that came up for the idea for this contest and if a mod were to ask for my opinion, I'd say leave it because I didn't specify people only. Besides, this shot is great! That owl looks like he crapped himself.
I used to breed these little fellas, and some of the looks I used to get when I opened the flight nesting box, were just like this..........I think it should stay........
good shot!
Thank you. I'm very satisfied with it myself, I love the way you can still see the movement in her hair.
i agree the hair adds a lot!!
Thank you very much, both of you.
Definitely looks caught off guard.
Congrats for your first place, Shikyo!
Thank you very much. To be honest, I didn't know it until I saw your comment. *giggles*
Howdie stranger!
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