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03/08/2007 11:31:00 AM · #1 |
Ok, so maybe i am making a big deal out of this, for me today was a turning point.
I decided to take the camera out and go for a drive and see what i could capture.
I ended up taking a trip along th South Wales coast to a very well known surfers haunt called ' Rest Bay' in Porthcawl.
Anyways as i was walking along i spotted a guy with a metal detector, some young kid with a 'Stunt Kite' and some interesting person hopping the rocks on a Mountain Bike.
After a few mins of taking pics from a distance, i decided that in order to get up close i was going to have to ask this guy if he minded me taking a few shots. I was kicking myself really, because the only lens i took out with me was a 70 - 300mm and i really needed something a little faster, but nevermind.
I approached said person and asked politely if he minded me popping a few shots off while he trained. He was quick to oblige.
After about 10 mins of admiring this sub-human rock hopper he took a few moments to catch his breath so i took the chance to express my thanks.
It turns out he is none other than 18yr old 'Ben Savage' the current #1 World BIU Trails Champion.
I have nothing but good things to say about Ben, not only did he represent his sponsors professionally, but he is one hell of a nice guy. He turns out he now lives locally due to the training that surrounds the locality.
There is no doubt that after this encounter and learning so much about a person that i have no worries about approaching people.
I am currently processing the images out and will upload a few (he gave me permission), but in the meantime i will leave you with this one.
   
If you would like to read more about Ben, Click Here
Message edited by author 2007-03-08 16:29:56. |
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03/08/2007 04:30:18 PM · #2 |
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03/08/2007 04:34:42 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by Axleuk:
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No shame, Alexuk, you did what scares many people off, you spoke to a person!! You got a good response and some cool shots. Trouble is you live in a rather photographic area, I am surprised there are not more coast shots with sunsets. Go for it, take a load more and make me really jealous! |
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03/08/2007 04:36:01 PM · #4 |
| You got some cracking shots there, what a stroke of luck that you decided to go for a drive at that time!! It's a great feeling when you achieve something that you have wanted to do, such as approaching people to take their pictures, and getting such a positive response....nice one!! |
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03/08/2007 04:41:45 PM · #5 |
| Paul, why not offer Ben some of your photos?? It creates a lovely warm feeling for both of you :) Plus, he may suggest more shooting chances for you. |
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03/08/2007 04:44:27 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by formerlee:
No shame, Alexuk, you did what scares many people off, you spoke to a person!! You got a good response and some cool shots. Trouble is you live in a rather photographic area, I am surprised there are not more coast shots with sunsets. Go for it, take a load more and make me really jealous! |
There is only one problem with getting sunset pictures in Wales......you need the sun. |
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03/08/2007 04:47:17 PM · #7 |
That is great Paul!!! Good for you that you took the big step to ask him to photograph him. I hate it myself, so I really admire you for that!!
Love the pics, number one is my fave.
And indeed, offer him your photos if you know how to contact him. You never know what it might bring! |
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03/08/2007 04:47:34 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by Axleuk:
Originally posted by formerlee:
No shame, Alexuk, you did what scares many people off, you spoke to a person!! You got a good response and some cool shots. Trouble is you live in a rather photographic area, I am surprised there are not more coast shots with sunsets. Go for it, take a load more and make me really jealous! |
There is only one problem with getting sunset pictures in Wales......you need the sun. |
Come on, Paul, you have some stunning coast in South Wales! You are frightened of the dark! There is a world out there waiting for you to discover it! :)) Sounds like a commercial! |
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03/08/2007 04:48:00 PM · #9 |
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03/08/2007 04:49:39 PM · #10 |
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03/08/2007 04:50:20 PM · #11 |
Congrats!!! Those are fantastic photos ... you absolutely give me hope that I'll one day over come my shyness in asking people to photograph them ... right now, you're my hero!!
I absolutely agree that you should offer him some of your photos ... might open the door for other opportunities in the future ... |
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03/08/2007 04:52:03 PM · #12 |
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Well done on asking, i can't find the courage yet to do that.
Kev |
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03/08/2007 04:54:01 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by kevrobertson:
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Well done on asking, i can't find the courage yet to do that.
Kev |
Don't blame you! It is a harsher environment up there where you are. Down south, even in Wales, it is a lot softer :)) |
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03/08/2007 04:55:47 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by formerlee:
Originally posted by kevrobertson:
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Well done on asking, i can't find the courage yet to do that.
Kev |
Don't blame you! It is a harsher environment up there where you are. Down south, even in Wales, it is a lot softer :)) |
Try being in Detroit!! |
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03/08/2007 04:59:36 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by pamelasue:
Originally posted by formerlee:
Originally posted by kevrobertson:
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Well done on asking, i can't find the courage yet to do that.
Kev |
Don't blame you! It is a harsher environment up there where you are. Down south, even in Wales, it is a lot softer :)) |
Try being in Detroit!! |
Hahaha! Detroit! Try Glasgow on a Saturday night. |
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03/08/2007 05:22:14 PM · #16 |
This is another shot from my little driving trip. I say driving trip, it was 10 mins away from my home.
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03/08/2007 06:25:42 PM · #17 |
Good for you mate.. some people can be really funky but most are happy to oblige and usually you can end up making friends.. great job & hats off to you
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03/08/2007 06:34:05 PM · #18 |
Good job, Axle! You conquered your discomfort about talking to people, and even met someone for whom you have great admiration. That's a success story if I ever saw one. :)
Shots look great as well. Keep up the good work.
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03/08/2007 08:03:45 PM · #19 |
| Great job Paul. the shots came out great and you left more confident than when you got there. well worth it. |
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03/08/2007 08:09:51 PM · #20 |
Originally posted by formerlee:
Originally posted by pamelasue:
Originally posted by formerlee:
Originally posted by kevrobertson:
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Well done on asking, i can't find the courage yet to do that.
Kev |
Don't blame you! It is a harsher environment up there where you are. Down south, even in Wales, it is a lot softer :)) |
Try being in Detroit!! |
Hahaha! Detroit! Try Glasgow on a Saturday night. |
Glasgow's not as bad as people make out.
sometimes
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Kev |
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03/09/2007 03:50:57 AM · #21 |
A web site by me devoted to the lovely people of Glasgow.
[url]//www.freewebs.com/people-in-glasgow/index.htm [/url]
Have a look
Kev
Message edited by author 2007-03-09 03:54:15.
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03/09/2007 04:30:18 AM · #22 |
Hey Axleuk - Nice shots...
I'm just down the road from you in Swansea! |
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03/09/2007 04:55:31 AM · #23 |
Congrats! You are so lucky! Nice pics by the way, really great stuff.
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03/09/2007 08:30:28 AM · #24 |
| Congratulations! You did what many people are afraid to do! (including myself). Good for you. Now that you've opened that door, you will do it all the time. Great shots as well. Number 2 is my fave. :) |
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