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July 12, 2012
The Photographer and the Model

I want to believe these are the words the seagull is wanting to tell this photographer. And if not it at least makes for an interesting title to this post. Most portraits need a model, so this guy found a willing model for his portrait. I had to smile as I took this image because I was lucky enough  to find two models, one being the photographer. I’m also assuming the seagull is expecting something in return for the few poses offered, which did not happen. This was taken on Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara. It was also a good for sailing.

A Good Day for Sailing

Retired. Having fun with photography. Journal daily. Meditate daily. Learning haiku/poetry. Have a love for fountain pens.

6 Comments

  • Tom Dills

    July 12, 2012 at 8:00 am

    I like photos of people taking photos, and you’ve actually got a couple of “fauxtographers” in the frame. 🙂

    I’m sure it’s a boat in the background of the sailboat photo, but at first glace I thought it was a whale!

    • Monte Stevens

      July 12, 2012 at 9:03 am

      Actually the two photographers were together. I walked over to them afterwards when he was showing her the images of the gull and showed them the photos I’d taken of him. And, I’m not sure if the sailboat in the background of the first image is the same boat in the second. Just don’t remember.

  • Mark

    July 14, 2012 at 6:46 am

    I believe that seagull probably uttered a few curse words when the photographer left in seagull speak. I can imagine something along the lines of “cheapskate,” or “next time I’ll show you my backside if you aren’t going to reward me for posing.” 🙂