Rio de Janeiro, Copacabana Beach, October 12th 2008, Lesbian & Gay Pride Parade
COMMENTS
Pkeener said at 9:52 p.m. on Oct 13, 2008: DIVERSITY! Love the child with the ringlets. But #7 is the Money Shot.
Eduardo.affonso said at 9:56 p.m. on Oct 13, 2008: Do I have to confess it's my favorite, too?? (Btw, what does "money shot" mean?)
Leftofcenter said at 10:13 p.m. on Oct 13, 2008: "great, wonderful, astonishing, fantastic, breathtaking, wellframed, wellcropped, welleverything and, last but not least, bwana" HAPPY?? ps will be back with a real comment l a t e r.
Eduardo.affonso said at 10:16 p.m. on Oct 13, 2008: Wasn't it a real comment? <sigh>
Leftofcenter said at 10:17 p.m. on Oct 13, 2008: copy/paste
Andre. said at 10:20 p.m. on Oct 13, 2008: THAT is the colored part of the World. Outstanding MOOOOOOD Fav
Leftofcenter said at 10:26 p.m. on Oct 13, 2008: seriously Edu, very colourful, sharp, tasteful, I know you're dyin to show a more provocative side of the parade- cool DO IT, I like this one. bwana (a real one) :)
Eduardo.affonso said at 10:32 p.m. on Oct 13, 2008: ANDRE: I don't think we live either in a "colored" or in a "dark" side of the world. We live in the colored or in the dark side of ourselves. It's a matter of choice, in fact, but I agree that living in Rio makes things much easier if you want to see the bright side of life.
ANNELIES: Thank you for two "bwanas" in a single tab. The more provocative photos are coming soon, don't worry.
Eduardo.affonso said at 10:55 p.m. on Oct 13, 2008: PAM: Thanks for the "money shot"... Just found it on the internet: "A money shot (also called a "money-making" shot) is a provocative, sensational, or memorable sequence in a film, on which the film's commercial performance is perceived to depend".
DanMan said at 11:23 p.m. on Oct 13, 2008: INTERESTING VIEWS!
Andre. said at 11:38 p.m. on Oct 13, 2008: Edu, when I get to Rio, we'll talk. I really think that THE Location matters
Pkeener said at 12:41 a.m. on Oct 14, 2008: yep. Money Shot. you have a billion of them
hey! i see Leftie! photo #8 and is that you in #4???
Andre, you and Ediie and Leftie and I need to tok
Pkeener said at 12:42 a.m. on Oct 14, 2008: PS I wanna move to Rio, Bwana. of course we share the same faves. havent we always always always???
Lifequest22 said at 1:06 a.m. on Oct 14, 2008: Nice
Pkeener said at 1:08 a.m. on Oct 14, 2008: is tha tall you have to say, meegs??? nice?? a Joisey gurl??
Lifequest22 said at 1:09 a.m. on Oct 14, 2008: Yup
Pkeener said at 1:12 a.m. on Oct 14, 2008: Hey! meet me ovah at Port Authority and we'll tok
Pkeener said at 1:15 a.m. on Oct 14, 2008: and I am so scared of that doll face. eeeekkkk
Pkeener said at 1:20 a.m. on Oct 14, 2008: i hate time zones.
Lifequest22 said at 1:28 a.m. on Oct 14, 2008: That's in NYC.
Pkeener said at 1:30 a.m. on Oct 14, 2008: yep. my turf. so if you wanna tok to me you better be at the port Authority tomorrow at sunrise. Capice?
Lifequest22 said at 1:35 a.m. on Oct 14, 2008: Yeah, like I'll be on a plane to make it on time.
Pkeener said at 1:50 a.m. on Oct 14, 2008: ok ok. noon. we'll tok aboudit ovah some macaroni and sauce.
Liliana said at 6:24 a.m. on Oct 14, 2008: ¡¡Excelente!! Pero justo me tengo que ir. Prometo escribir tranqui, después. ¡¡Merecés más tiempo!! Me llevo todo este color a una mañana gris, lluviosa, porteña... :(
Leftofcenter said at 7:19 a.m. on Oct 14, 2008: when my baby smiles at me, I go to Rio...
Marranei said at 8:38 a.m. on Oct 14, 2008: Lindo e colorido! Amei a tattoo... vc pediu permissão para tirar a foto ou as lentes da sua câmara são siniXtras mesmo?
Eduardo.affonso said at 9:02 a.m. on Oct 14, 2008: Pedi autorização não, AGNES. As fotos foram todas roubadas mesmo, com o auxílio das minhas lentes siniXtraX. Essas e muitas outras que ainda serão postadas (se eu concluir que não irão ferir suscetibilidades).
LILIANA: Eu ia fotografar também a procissão de Nossa Senhora Aparecida, que foi em Copacabana, no mesmo dia - mas dormi até mais tarde e acabei só chegando a tempo do lado profano do feriado. Aguardo o mail.
LINDA: Nice.
ANDRE: We'll talk a lot while I introduce you to caipirinhas, batidas and other Brazilian beverages that will make you forget vodka for a long time.
DAN: Thanks for stopping by.
ANNELIES: Great video! Hope your baby will smile at you and you'll come to Rio (with Andre, Pam & Linda, why not?).
PAM: No, I don't think it's Leftie on pic #8. Those are two guys, as far as I can imagine.
Pkeener said at 9:28 a.m. on Oct 14, 2008: Bwana, Numbah 8 looks like a mannequin doll face to me, bro
Eduardo.affonso said at 9:34 a.m. on Oct 14, 2008: Oops, I was talking about numbah 7... sorry.
Leftofcenter said at 9:36 a.m. on Oct 14, 2008: WOTEVA. let's be clear on one thing: I am NOT in any of Eduardo Affonso's tabblos!!! doll or no doll!!! sheesh.
Eduardo.affonso said at 9:39 a.m. on Oct 14, 2008: Not YET, you mean. Don't forget I'll probably be in Montreal this Summer (our Summer, your Winter), and I deserve a beer and a friendship tabblow, at least.
Leftofcenter said at 9:41 a.m. on Oct 14, 2008: I have Picasa3 now, we'll take LOTS of pics together, we'll both look SMASHIN'!!!
Pkeener said at 10:02 a.m. on Oct 14, 2008: Doll Face, er I mean Leftie is the master of friendhip tabblows. seriously..
Pkeener said at 10:03 a.m. on Oct 14, 2008: Smashin Pumpkins??
Leftofcenter said at 10:04 a.m. on Oct 14, 2008: you got it Keena, the smashin pumpkin of friendship tabblows...
Leftofcenter said at 10:04 a.m. on Oct 14, 2008: maybe I should start a group?
Eduardo.affonso said at 10:11 a.m. on Oct 14, 2008: Yes, start a group called "LEFT" (Leftofcenter & Eduardo Friendship Tabblos). And invite everybody to join it...
Leftofcenter said at 10:17 a.m. on Oct 14, 2008: well there's the title of z tab! you're so smart Edu...
Robya said at 10:34 a.m. on Oct 14, 2008: Eduardo, Great Tabblo... Robbi
Pkeener said at 12:22 p.m. on Oct 14, 2008: hey! what a novel idea. starting a group.
Ira said at 12:29 p.m. on Oct 14, 2008: Perfect colours of a rainbow and magnificent shots.
NavyMom said at 12:37 p.m. on Oct 14, 2008: my goodness the colours. is the world brighter on the other side of the equator? your photos make it seem so, but then again your are such a great photographer. awesome set of photos [as usual]
Lifequest22 said at 1:00 p.m. on Oct 14, 2008: VERY NICE!!!!
Chiloedream said at 2:08 p.m. on Oct 14, 2008: Du GENIE dans ces images. Fabuleux. Merci Edu.
AliDar said at 3:58 p.m. on Oct 14, 2008: Do you know what shot grabs my attention here? ... Not just one with the great perspective looking up at the gal with the vibrant pink mohawk and polkadots, not just the juxtaposition of that with the security fellow in the shot a few beneath it, or the wonderfully captured glamour and flaunting of it in the shot beneath that, and it's not just the cute little fellow with the sand in his hair and with such a serious look on his face. It's the photo of the gold woman with those eyes. I don't know if it's a reflection of a statue, a poster, a mural, or what it is, but your photgraph of it, it being removed from it's context, your framing of it, is excellent, and I'm drawn to what you must have been drawn to. It seems futuristic, bladerunner'ish, but her eyes... There's something to hold on to in them, and you just want to believe. ... NICE. :)
Eduardo.affonso said at 6:40 p.m. on Oct 14, 2008: Thank you a lot, BOBBI, IRA, SHIRL, THIERRY & DAR. It's always a pleasure to notice you spent part of our time with my photos.
SHIRL: You are right, light in the tropics is much more intense. When I visit Europe or North America the first thing I notice is how "smooth", subtle, soft is the natural light there, compared to what we have here.
DAR: The image that captured your attention is part of the campaing against homophoby. Violence against lesbians & gays is a problem here, and it's not a crime (racism is a crime, sexism is a crime, discrimination is a crime - but not if it involves sexual orientation...). There is a law to include homophoby (homophobia?) in the list, and that's one of the purposes of this parade. That's why this beautiful woman's face is "hurt": to show the scars of violence.
AliDar said at 7:11 p.m. on Oct 14, 2008: Homophobia is the correct spelling. I thought her eyes held some meaning, and now that you tell me the reason behind it, I am in awe of the courage of everyone in that parade. Pride parades here tend to be more of a celebration than a defiant statement of our rights, and I've noticed a lot of talk from young gays and lesbians that they don't really understand why the older among us make such a fuss about being seen and heard. They take their rights for granted, and no longer fear to speak out against those still not given us. But it's not quite time to put down the placards is it? Thank you Eduardo.
Debdog said at 11:04 p.m. on Oct 14, 2008: well, it;s all been said. excellent ;)
21-gramm said at 12:43 a.m. on Oct 15, 2008: Money Shots, Rainbow tabblo! Kudos!
Lifequest22 said at 2:28 p.m. on Oct 15, 2008: PRIDE--Rio Style. Can't get much better.
Clydo said at 2:37 a.m. on Oct 16, 2008: Great colors! i can just feel the momentum building up...
Talking about the light, I never realized that the light can be different in other parts of the world...I keep on thinking, now why do landscapes/street photgraphy around the equator/tropics look different from the "top" or "bottom" of the world? Come to think of it Edu, light in Europe and North America is smooth, subtle, and soft. Hmmmm something to sit back and think about.
Jantass said at 9:14 p.m. on Oct 16, 2008: Hermosas fotografías ,los colores son hermosos..espectacular trabajo Eduardo !!!!!!!!!!!!
Sirnicolay said at 10:43 p.m. on Oct 16, 2008: The portraits are stunning! :) Lovely colors, Edu! :)
Banafsheh said at 12:24 a.m. on Oct 20, 2008: all of the above!
Candlepower said at 2:18 p.m. on Oct 20, 2008: Lovely, Fun and true Eye Candy! Love it!
Mirella said at 3:12 p.m. on Oct 24, 2008: Bellissimi dettagli, colori e ritratti. Bravissimo.
Charlespop said at 4:19 a.m. on Dec 6, 2008: Hey.... I didn't see this before.......way cool....obligado !
Welshchick said at 3:14 p.m. on Feb 14, 2009: Colors of Love! Rainbows are very special to me. I had a friend who passed away 2 yrs ago and we played the IZ song....(The Hawaiin guy singing "Over the rainbow") and when we came out of the church....there was a big huge rainbow shining down on us!
Eduardo.affonso said at 4:36 p.m. on Feb 14, 2009: RHONDA: Rainbows always make good photos. And bring good memories.
CHARLES, MIRELLA, PAT, BANA, JAMES, JEANINE, CLYDO, LINDA, DEN, DEBBY & DAR: Sorry I hadn't read your comments before. Thank you a lot for having been here!
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