DanB calls my bluff...

[LeDude]

... little did he know, it was only a semi-bluff :D

(Dan's travelling the East Coast, and was gracious enough to pay DC and myself a visit; we shot the monument area for most of the evening this past Monday)

Whilst climbing and contorting himself about the Lincoln Memorial to get some unique photographic angles, Dan got noticed by a handful of nice young phillies from California. We then made our way to the Korean War Memorial...

here's Dan chimping away and looking cool:
http://LeDudeProjects.smugmug.com/photos/73936984-L.jpg

here's Dan being distracted by the local fauna:
http://LeDudeProjects.smugmug.com/photos/73937078-L.jpg


here's Dan once again being oblivious to his surroundings:
http://LeDudeProjects.smugmug.com/photos/73936697-L.jpg


and here's Dan's biggest fans, casually approaching the oblivious Dan: (take particular care noticing the youngin' in the pale green shirt, she was particularly interested in seeing Dan :wink)
http://LeDudeProjects.smugmug.com/photos/73936879-L.jpg

but did Dan say "hi"? no, he was toooooo busy... boo Dan, boo... boo... boo

[LeDude]

Dan looking decidedly less cool while being attacked by VERY small bugs:
http://LeDudeProjects.smugmug.com/photos/73942600-L.jpg

RUN AWAY! (this is not a deadly-killer bunny rabbit, these are not even deadly-killer gnats, just plain gnats...oh boy)
http://LeDudeProjects.smugmug.com/photos/73942737-L.jpg


and they don't bite:
http://LeDudeProjects.smugmug.com/photos/73942860-L.jpg

you can run, but you can't escape:
http://LeDudeProjects.smugmug.com/photos/73943007-L.jpg

and finally, the cover of this summer's hottest blockbuster: "ATTACK OF THE GNAT"
http://LeDudeProjects.smugmug.com/photos/73943111-L.jpg

[LeDude]

... because I know I'm gonna get mine in a week or so:

http://LeDudeProjects.smugmug.com/photos/73942472-L.jpg


:D talk to you soon buddy

[David_S85]

Great story.

:lol4 Dude, Daniel's gonna get back at you good. I can't wait!

[LeDude]

Great story.

:lol4 Dude, Daniel's gonna get back at you good. I can't wait!
I know... we're gonna see what Dan's made of :D

I've still got a round left in the chamber though. :wink

[deeya]

...

here's Dan being distracted by the local fauna:
http://LeDudeProjects.smugmug.com/photos/73937078-L.jpg




Is that what it's called now?? :rofl

Denise

[W.W. Webster]

Is that what it's called now??Should be moved to 'Nature and Wildlife'.

[firedancing4life]

hilarious...the gnats pics are great!

[adrian_k]

yeah, this is a VERY good photo. kinda peaceful.

...
http://LeDudeProjects.smugmug.com/photos/73942472-L.jpg


:D talk to you soon buddy

[DoctorIt]

I know... we're gonna see what Dan's made of :D

I've still got a round left in the chamber though. :wink:ear

[ellepixels]

... because I know I'm gonna get mine in a week or so:

http://LeDudeProjects.smugmug.com/photos/73942472-L.jpg


:D talk to you soon buddy


I really like this picure!!! The silouhette and the background color
are very calming...
:clap

[DanielB]

since it would appear Greek Metaphors are the theme... let me put your photos this way.... you have just opened Pandora's Box:gun2 you'll get your share when i get home on the 14th... just you wait.:wink

P.S.- you're being very ballsy since we're going to be meeting up for music again....

[DanielB]

http://LeDudeProjects.smugmug.com/photos/73942472-L.jpg

fineee i guess i'll go a little easier on you tonight because of this photo...:rolleyes

[Blurmore]

I'm going to be in DC Saturday, and after seing these pictures of poor Dan, there is no way I'm stopping by.:nah I'd be more interested in shooting the nocturnal fauna away from the tourist traps anyway.

Besides I got a 50 dollar parking ticket on Memorial day weekend at the Jefferson Memorial. Woe to the photographer who believes a Limo driver who says "Don't worry I won't let them give you a ticket" :thumb

I guess it was worth it for them, but for me, just another day in paradise.

http://JKnauer.smugmug.com/photos/74335644-L.jpg

[LeDude]

I'm going to be in DC Saturday, and after seing these pictures of poor Dan, there is no way I'm stopping by.:nah

Sorry to hear that... I'm guessing if you asked Dan he'd say the razzing was worth it. I always enjoy playing host to a friendly guest(s), so let me know if you'd like to meet up; I promise, no touristy stops and a good time :):.

Of course, if you've got Saturday planned I understand, but if not, I'll get you to the hot spot (with or without me; I can always offer advice on where to be).

-LeDude

[DanielB]

Sorry to hear that... I'm guessing if you asked Dan he'd say the razzing was worth it. I always enjoy playing host to a friendly guest(s), so let me know if you'd like to meet up; I promise, no touristy stops and a good time :):.

Of course, if you've got Saturday planned I understand, but if not, I'll get you to the hot spot (with or without me; I can always offer advice on where to be).

-LeDude

:nod the jazz last night was awesome.

[dancinkate]

http://ledudeprojects.smugmug.com/photos/73942860-S.jpg
LOVE this image! :thumb

[Head in the Clouds]

What a crack up! thanks for the laugh guys! :rofl

[Nimai]

What a fun post! Probably not even half as fun as y'all had shooting together. Thanks for the tale.

[cwphotos]

Thats why its dangerous to be around other photographers.....always the chance you will get shot and have it posted.....I know the guys one the shootout got me sleeping in the car.....thankfully they havent been posted. :uhoh

[dragon300zx]

Thats why its dangerous to be around other photographers.....always the chance you will get shot and have it posted.....I know the guys one the shootout got me sleeping in the car.....thankfully they havent been posted. :uhoh

Ahhh don't worry dean. I have just been uber busy. Thinking this week or this weekend I will get to them. Though the ones in the car are actually kinda blurry (bob we gotta work on you keeping the shutter speed up), they will still get posted. :D

[cwphotos]

:huh Oiii..... I look forward to it with eager anticipation.