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So if the Bert twin images win, which Bert from Holland wins the MSA? You can't both win, "there can be only one..."
 

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So if the Bert twin images win, which Bert from Holland wins the MSA? You can't both win, "there can be only one..."

The survivor retaining his head wins.:tongue:

To those who don't know, StoneNYC is referencing a USA movie and television series called "The Highlander". Perhaps there were books too but I don't know. Anyway, these immortal people ran around cutting each others' heads off.
 

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The survivor retaining his head wins.:tongue:

To those who don't know, StoneNYC is referencing a USA movie and television series called "The Highlander". Perhaps there were books too but I don't know. Anyway, these immortal people ran around cutting each others' heads off.

There were also several movies and a cartoon series for kids set (I think) in a post apocalyptic world that took place eons after the television series.

There were books, but not sure if they were written before or after the TV series.

Those Americans, they think cutting people's heads off is entertainment... *shakes head*

The character was also Scottish from the Highlands (hence the name).

It was also about doing good and honor and positive things :smile:

On a sidenote, I really can't think of anything for this MSA except shooting boobs, which seems like too easy of a thing and not worth bothering with. lol.
 

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Photographing a pair of nice boobs isn't worth bothering with? You need to step out from behind the camera into the real world more often.:tongue:
 

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Photographing a pair of nice boobs isn't worth bothering with? You need to step out from behind the camera into the real world more often.:tongue:

I do that every week though... It's not really a challenge, I thought the point was to challenge us to shoot something new?
 

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So if the Bert twin images win, which Bert from Holland wins the MSA? You can't both win, "there can be only one..."

Well, then there's only one solution: you'll have to come up with a better shot yourself! :whistling:

StoneNYC said:
On a sidenote, I really can't think of anything for this MSA except shooting boobs, which seems like too easy of a thing and not worth bothering with. lol.

Common, isn't it that obvious? New York & two ...... how about Twin Towers ??? Go over there and make some great shots of the new building, or the monument, or ....

And for a second theme: "there can only be Haggis ..."

the one and only Sir Sean Connery said:
Ramirez: Haggis? What is haggis?
Connor MacLeod: Sheep's stomach, stuffed with meat and barley.
Ramirez: And what do you do with it?
Connor MacLeod: You eat it.
Ramirez: How revolting!

... and if us twins win, we are the one - together ....

Sincerely,
Twinbert

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Well, then there's only one solution: you'll have to come up with a better shot yourself! :whistling:



Common, isn't it that obvious? New York & two ...... how about Twin Towers ??? Go over there and make some great shots of the new building, or the monument, or ....

And for a second theme: there can only be Haggis ...

Read my profile. I don't live in NYC :wink:
 

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So if the Bert twin images win, which Bert from Holland wins the MSA? You can't both win, "there can be only one..."
In light of this MSA theme, having two winners would be extremely appropriate! No reason that the choice of topic and judging couldn't be a collaboration between two people....:D
 
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The twinberts submission put a much-needed smile on my face today. Well-done!:smile:
 

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A drive-by shooting

Two train wagons, each second class. I used my new Canon T70, what is my second Canon camera ever (next to an AE-1).
We were both doing 120 kmh (about 80 mph), when I pulled up beside the train on the highway at the way home two weeks ago.
I made the shot while holding the camera in front of the right side window.
I simply pulled the trigger, for I didn’t have the time to focus properly (besides on the road …).
The funny part: often I take this train twice a week, looking at the cars on the highway, like a weird double perspective ;-)

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(Canon T70, 50 mm 1.8 FD, Ilford FP4+ in Caffenol-C-M for 14 minutes @ 20 degrees Celsius)
 
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Common, isn't it that obvious? New York & two ...... how about Twin Towers ???

Small problem- aside from the fact that Stone, despite his screen name, doesn't live in New York, just near it, the Twin Towers no longer exist. There was a little incident called 9/11 that created that situation.
 

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I just saw that Barbara Ann posted a few images in the MSA Gallery (without telling us here ... trying sneaky to win? :wink: )

I especially liked the image of the two annual memorial light beams at the Twin Tower site in NY. See: (there was a url link here which no longer exists)
A 5 seconds handheld shot of the two light beams, making all the surrounding buildings look like they're trembling as on that specific day (9/11) when the towers came down.
 

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This is in the gallery too.
 

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I just saw that Barbara Ann posted a few images in the MSA Gallery (without telling us here ... trying sneaky to win? :wink: )

I especially liked the image of the two annual memorial light beams at the Twin Tower site in NY. See: (there was a url link here which no longer exists)
A 5 seconds handheld shot of the two light beams, making all the surrounding buildings look like they're trembling as on that specific day (9/11) when the towers came down.

Actually, I don't know HOW to post in the thread! That along with my feeling that it is easier (and faster) to judge the entries when they are side by side in the Gallery instead of having to scroll through the thread.
Very much liked your interpretation of my image, especially since I was too lazy to use a tripod! (At 81 you more often take the easiest path :tongue:).
 

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Actually, I don't know HOW to post in the thread! That along with my feeling that it is easier (and faster) to judge the entries when they are side by side in the Gallery instead of having to scroll through the thread.
Very much liked your interpretation of my image, especially since I was too lazy to use a tripod! (At 81 you more often take the easiest path :tongue:).

At 81 you've earned the right not to use a tripod! :wink:

( (there was a url link here which no longer exists) )
 

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Can't resist a Bug Eye Sprite. They're so friendly.

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Two eyes, two A's, two bumperettes.
 

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There are other terms for them, useful for muscular or big boaty American cars, but on a cute little Sprite, they are definitely bumperettes.
 

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I received a post card today from Hawkeye in the Post Card Exchange 33. A fine image of an abandoned 1949 Buick, shot with a Rolleiflex and very well printed on Ilford Post Card paper.
And guess what: it has bumperettes! :smile:
 
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