Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge this week is “Catching People Unaware” and it’s not something I normally do. I should have bargained with Lois for photos, she in an expert in this area.

Still, I did manage to get a couple this week (sorry to whomever I snagged if they don’t want to be here) and I’m sure I can find some in archives.

70 responses to “Out of My Comfort Zone – CFFC”

  1. Oh wow… sitting in the audience watching and listening to your daughter at the podium! What an awesome moment. Congratulations!

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    1. I was very proud. She had organized the event, and it was amazing.

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  2. Hi Dan – a proud moment indeed … great to see Faith at the podium: as tehachap says ‘Congratulations’ – cheers to the family – Hilary

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    1. Thanks Hilary. They no longer hold this event. It was a lot of work, but she did a great job. It was easy to be proud.

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  3. Great photos, but I’ll have ‘pack up the babies and grab the old ladies’ stuck in my head all day. :-)

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    1. Haha – sorry about that, Judy. That photo was used in promotion for Teagan’s “Brother Love” serial and book. I collaborated with her by giving her photos during the serial.

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  4. You saved the best pictures for last.
    😉

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    1. Thanks! I have to agree.

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  5. The surfboarder is a perfect “unaware” moment!

    Dan, if I was coming out of the Ladies Room and saw a stranger taking my picture, I’d have to turn around and use the facility again! She was a good sport.

    How proud you must have been to be sitting in the audience witnessing Faith’s presentation. Priceless moment for both of you.

    Ginger

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    1. haha! My thoughts on the ‘restroom photo’ exactly, Ginger!

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    2. I was in Florida (having dinner with Cheryl and her husband). I was soooo embarrassed, Ginger.

      The surfer was so funny. After he picked himself up, he ran over to me. “Did you get it? Did you get it? Can I get a copy?” I told him where to look on Flickr. He was thrilled.

      I always snapped a picture of Faith at those events, and I had to send one home to her mother. We have always been proud of her, but this was very cool.

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  6. Ending with a photo of Faith is perfect! I can feel your papa pride. 😊 I hope your evening with the little monsters knocking at your door is a peaceful one. 🦇🎃🦇

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    1. Thanks Gwen. It was a proud moment, that’s for sure.

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  7. Great work Dan! Love these candid photos. Love the one with the lady opening the door suddenly 😍

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    1. Thanks Suzette. I was embarrassed when she opened that door, but she was a good sport.

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      1. A dramatic photo, nonetheless.

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  8. Dads and Daughters. It’s all in that photo. She is lovely, and looks so poised. I bet people were picking up your buttons all over the place. These are great people pictures, and I especially liked the one in the diner. I loved the perspective from the long counter — the view from the ketchup!

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    1. Thanks Maureen. I have many good photos of Faith, but she didn’t know I was taking this one (well, I guess she probably knew I would). The diner shot is the most recent photo. I took it on Friday when I realized I don’t have many pictures of people.

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  9. Incredible pictures, Dan!! I’m sat odds photographing people so I know what uncomfortable is when I do so I applaud you for stepping out of your comfort zone. How proud you must be of Faith! You saved the last picture to be the best one. Really great post! Thank you!

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    1. Thanks Amy. Most of the others are random photos that just happen to have a person in them, but the picture of Faith was intentional, and although she knew I would take one, she didn’t know when. I’m glad you liked this post.

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  10. Nice selection of images for the challenge, Dan. Faith looks like she’s a natural public speaker!

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    1. Thanks Deborah. She handles those situations so well. I had to work up to speaking in public (years of Toastmasters). She just got up there and did it.

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      1. I never did get used to speaking in front of a crowd!

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  11. The photos of the metro/subway took me back to a number of visits to D.C., where I used that method of transportation often to get around. Don’t know if I’d want to try the NYC subway without have a guide the first few times. You’re used to it, but I bet it can be daunting for newbies. Nice photo of Faith, that had to be wonderful listening to her speak as your daughter.

    Happy Monday and Halloween, Dan!

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    1. Metro is a little easier to figure out than NYC subways, but it’s really not too bad. DC’s Metro is much cleaner though. It was amazing to see Faith up there at a tech event.

      Happy Monday.

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  12. All great shots Dan but the last one is my favorite. Hi Faith! 🙂 I have a shot in mind for this challenge if I can find it.

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    1. The photo of the woman coming out of the restroom was in the restaurant you and hubs took me for dinner in Daytona. The last photo is my favorite, too, but I will always remember that night with you guys.

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      1. Oh really? Haha! We had the best time that night. I fed hush puppies to the gators! You know that restaurant was badly damaged out during one of the storms.

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        1. Aww, I’m sorry to here that. That was the closest I ever came to a gator. It was fun.

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  13. Love all these, especially the one of your daughter. (I feel your pride come through the pic.)

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    1. Thanks Staci. She does make us proud.

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  14. These are great photos, Dan! The surfer photo…wow. Perfect timing on that one–what a shot! The Javits Center–what a beautiful place that is.
    Hi Faith! Dan, I can picture you snapping a photo and saying, ‘That’s my daughter!”

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    1. I had about 20 pictures of that surfer, Lois, but that’s the one he wanted. That run ended so badly for him, but he was thrilled that I had captured it. I love the Javits Center. And yes, that’s my daughter :-)

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      1. That is the coolest thing. I would love to have someone ask for a photo I took. It’s a great compliment to you, Dan.

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  15. Great captures, Dan!

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  16. Great photos all! Best … definitely your lovely daughter and so good to know you were in the audience to see her deliver it.💜💜

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    1. It always made me proud to see her in command of the audience. Thanks Willow.

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      1. And quite rightly too 💜💜

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  17. Beautiful daughter☺️

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  18. The surfer shot was terrific. Good to see Faith too.

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    1. I had lots of photos of him, including several where he was riding the wave, but that’s the one he asked me for. Thanks John.

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  19. Oh! I remember the church one from Brother Love. Thanks for letting my use your photos for the serial version of the story, Dan. Those are good memories.
    I like the irony that the photographer was in fact the one caught unaware when the woman opened the door. LOL. Happy Halloween hugs.

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    1. Unaware and utterly embarrassed, Teagan. She was very nice about it. Yep, Brother Love memories from the archive ;-)

      Happy Monday!

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  20. I think you nailed the prompt, Dan! And what a beautiful daughter!!

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    1. Thanks Jan. She knew I’d take a picture, but she didn’t know when.

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  21. Oh Dan, you have some brilliant photo for this week. :D :D

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  22. Faith looks so in control there. There are some great photos here but the one outstanding one is the surfboarder. No wonder he wanted a copy of it.

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    1. Thanks Pam. I had photos of him doing well on a wave, but this is the one he wanted. I was happy he liked it/ Faith was clearly in control. A few hundred people in the audience…no problem.

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  23. I wonder if that surfer cropped your photo so it didn’t look like the moment right before doom. Interesting to have a wave shaped like that so close to the shore.

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    1. I had several pictures of him farther out, and on previous runs. I posted all of them to Flickr, but this is the one he really wanted.

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  24. -giggles- who would think taking photos of doors could be so dangerous. ;)

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    1. I’d hate to be explaining it to a judge.

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  25. That’s hilarious with the woman coming through the door. I often wonder how I would explain taking pictures of peoples doors!

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    1. I stammered a bit, but she was understanding.

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      1. Haha I would be the same!

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  26. Hi Dan, some interesting picture here. I am very good at catching people off guard with pictures. I am not necessarily allowed to share them though [smile].

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    1. I don’t generally share pictures of the people, but I figured this time would be OK.

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  27. I loved seeing Faith!

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