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Weekly Photo Challenge: FOCUS

 

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You might have seen this same photo before in black & white, and I’m sorry for showing you the same scene again, but I don’t have a better representative of the depth of field usage among my photos.  Anyway, sometimes a conversion of coloured to b&w makes a tremendous change, and it can’t be considered as the same picture, can it? The pic shows my toys that are not just collecting dust. As you can see, I do play with them quite often 😀

Wish you all a pleasant weekend, and to stay focused only on the good stuff!

P.S. Click on the player above to enjoy Moby’s “Slipping Away” song.

P.S.S. I must be really tired, I’ve just realised it is not the same pic at all, the hell it is not the same lens :D. Well, at least I am not repeating myself 😉

Paula
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50 responses to “Weekly Photo Challenge: FOCUS”

  1. Bams Triwoko Avatar
    Bams Triwoko

    Hope you “focus” in a wonderful weekend, Paula… 😀
    – Love your image and music –

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I have missed you Bams, and somehow lost touch with you cause of my holidays… sorry, I will catch up 🙂

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      1. Bams Triwoko Avatar
        Bams Triwoko

        Me too… I spent my holiday for two weeks… 😀

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          🙂 will catch up then 🙂

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  2. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    I like the coloured version. They look like they want to play…

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you, Amy. I wish I had more sheep for the doggie to watch/play with 🙂

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  3. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    I don’t suppose it’s a Bank Holiday weekend with you, Paula? Sounds like you might need one 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Are you referring to my exhaustion? I am not overworked though I worked my ass off this week (which I loved); it is the changing weather, and fits of cold that are killing me – will get better 🙂 I hope you are doing something fun in the fresh air?

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      1. restlessjo Avatar
        restlessjo

        Lots of rain forecast but I will be walking on the Moors on Monday. Social stuff before then. I will NOT consider the possibility that Autumn is in the air. 🙂
        Relax, enjoy… Paula.

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          😀 Moors in the rain…. I look forward to your pictures Jo. Have fun!

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  4. Jackie Avatar
    Jackie

    Great choice for the challenge! As always, the music is a perfect fit. 😀

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      😀 Thank you for listening to it and for looking at my treasures 😀

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      1. Jackie Avatar
        Jackie

        My pleasure! Have a great weekend. 😀

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  5. Colline Avatar
    Colline

    I do remember a picture with this lamb though. Enjoyed your choice of music 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Cheers Colline 🙂 I love Moby’s “Hotel” album 🙂

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  6. ledrakenoir Avatar
    ledrakenoir

    A great idea with a lot of focus – take good care of your toys… 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Oh, I will. They are a protected species on my shelves 😀

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  7. Cardinal Guzman Avatar
    Cardinal Guzman

    I instantly remembered this photo (even though it wasn’t the same one and this was with another lens! 😀 ) I prefer the colour version. This weekend will be all about flying, travelling and not having slept enough, so I’m looking forward to Sunday!

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    1. Dina Avatar
      Dina

      🙂 🙂

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      1. Paula Avatar
        Paula

        🙂 Greetings to you Dina with a hug. P.

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    2. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Ah, the least fun part of holidays. Have a safe and comfortable trip back home, Max! I hope the airline staff will not go on strike as they did when I was in Paris.

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  8. Dina Avatar
    Dina

    Thanks for introducing your toys, Paula. 🙂 Wishing you a relaxing weekend.
    Big hug ♥
    Dina

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I was happy to show you my pets 😉 I hope you are fine Dina. Big hugs, P.

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  9. Stephen Kelly Creative Avatar
    Stephen Kelly Creative

    OK, Paula … you went and did it again. It’s sweet the way the music and pic compliment each other. Love the pic, too!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you 🙂 I prefer this music to K. Perry too 😀 Welcome back, Stephen!

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  10. Sonel Avatar
    Sonel

    Great shot Paula and love the music hon. Have a lovely weekend. 😀 *hugs*

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I wish I have a real one like Simba, but for the moment this puppy will have to do :D. Have a good rest Sophia and some fun too 🙂 *hugs*

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      1. Sonel Avatar
        Sonel

        Thanks hon and the same to you. 😀 *hugs*

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  11. totsymae1011 Avatar
    totsymae1011

    Cool camera work. I can see the blur on the animal in the background. Same way it’s done it on TV. It’s a technical process I never managed. I made a C in photography. I worked so hard in that class.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      This may very well be your teacher’s fault. Shallow depth of field is achieved with a big aperture and selective focusing. Here I focused on the sheep and left the dog out of focus to accentuate the distance between them as I wanted to convey the feeling of her slipping away. I appreciate your visit and comment. I’ve just stopped by your blog and you strike me as a creative person. Wishing you good luck with your book, Paula

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  12. Tina Schell Avatar
    Tina Schell

    LOL, loved your photo AND your last sentence!!!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you so much Tina 😀 🙂

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  13. Madhu Avatar
    Madhu

    Adore your toys Paula 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      😀 Thank you, Madhu 🙂

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  14. greenmackenzie Avatar
    greenmackenzie

    This is such a lovely photo, somehow the sheep looks full of character, and the light and shadows are wonderful. Isn’t it great to play 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      It is wonderful to play :). You noticed it :). Yes, that sheep is full of character, and is strong-willed too 😀 Thank you, Seonaid.

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  15. Jeff Sinon Avatar
    Jeff Sinon

    I do remember the B&W version. I like the nice warm tones in the color version too 😀

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Wrong, it is not the same pic after all. As I said further on in the text, it wasn’t even the same lens. I first liked the b&w better, now I am more fond of the coloured pic 😀 Thank you for commenting.

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      1. Jeff Sinon Avatar
        Jeff Sinon

        Funny how that happens. I’ve got several photos that I have in both color and B&W, and it all depends on my mood as to which I prefer.

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  16. vishalbheeroo Avatar
    vishalbheeroo

    Hey Paula I just nominated u for a bunch of awards:)
    http://www.vishalbheeroo.wordpress.com/2013/08/25/awards-happy-anniversary-tazein/

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      It’s very nice of you, but I am not into those. You can see my “No to awards” page to see my reasons 😉 Thank you, anyway.

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      1. vishalbheeroo Avatar
        vishalbheeroo

        Okie, no issue. Regret the inconvenience.

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  17. paranoiasnfm Avatar
    paranoiasnfm

    São ligeiramente diferentes, mas gosto de qualquer uma delas… 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Faz bom ouvir isso 🙂 Muito obrigada Nuno 🙂

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  18. Bashar A. Avatar
    Bashar A.

    You still play with toys?!?! To each his own 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      😀 🙂

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  19. Patti Kuche Avatar
    Patti Kuche

    Your toys appear to be having so much fun in this lovely warm shot! Great Moby track!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂 I would like to think so 😀

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  20. rommel Avatar
    rommel

    You definitely displayed focus here.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      😀

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