Photos of the Members.

[Sahil]

You look cool, Colin. Ever thought of getting rid of those mustaches?

[Colin Southern]

You look cool, Colin. Ever thought of getting rid of those mustaches?

I had a "mo" for many many years ... then I got rid of it for many many years ...

... but these days it's back, with a matching "goatie"

[PopsPhotos]

Back in my day (a bit before yours) a "mo" would be a mohawk haircut.

Pops

[Donald]

It's just the look of sheer athleticism that appealed to me!

[Wirefox]

You look as if you should have been written about by Apsley Cherry-Garrard. Hope you have plenty of hoosh in that bag....you look as if you may be gone some time

[arith]

Cool tripod; but no green wellies. I think you have a lot of equipment or a lot of sandwiches because that is a big ruksack. Just joking, I like your style and noticed early on some of your pics are exceptional Donald, one of a Hotel springs to mind.

[BriPhi]

I'm new, but just so you know who is posting, here I am.


Okay, I think I figured it out.
This pic is actually a couple of years old. My hair is whiter, and I lost the beard.

[Sahil]

Funny shadow!

[Ashwin]

Funny shadow!

Shadow..! ! !

Where is shadow..? ?

[Sahil]

The jack on the wall?!?!

[agaace]

Haha guys this thread is why I love this forum, the best thread around

As for the 'married' stuff, I think you will enjoy the following ...
Once upon a time, a guy asked a beautiful girl 'Will you marry me?' The girl said, 'NO!' And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and went fishing and hunting and bowling and played golf a lot and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and f****d whenever he wanted.
The end

Ron, you just made my day with this story.. awesome!!

And more seriously, guys, why are you so critical about yourselves? You are the lucky ones - men have it easier in life to be attractive. It's all about a great interesting personality. A man with average looks but interesting personality is automatically more handsome in women's eyes, whereas a man can be another Brad Pitt in his days of glory, and it won't help him if he's dumb, selfish or boring - he just won't be attractive. Seriously, it works this way! All of you here are winners - you've got your passion - photography - which makes you interesting and stand out in the crowd. I wish it was so simple for girls - but you guys, are visual beings, and expect women to be pretty - otherwise women don't have a chance in your eyes. Well, that's how this world works.

(Besides, most of you are married, so the looks doesn't really matter anymore )

[Colin Southern]

Ummmm.... who's the guy on the left then (with his hand on the nose)? Could have sworn I met him a few weeks ago....

Hi Steve,

Sorry - only just spotted this!

He's the brother of a client of mine, whom I'd just taken for a ride. Visiting from Holland if memory serves me correctly.

[Colin Southern]

...and still wearing the same sunnies Might start calling you "Maverick"

They're actually different glasses, but funnily enough my nickname is "The Maverick" (I think the dictionary defined a maverick as someone who was undisciplined, unconventional, or an independent thinker! ... any way you look at it, that's me ) (PS: and yes, I actually do still you Ray Ban Aviator sunglasses!).

[Colin Southern]

but you guys, are visual beings, and expect women to be pretty - otherwise women don't have a chance in your eyes. Well, that's how this world works.

Only with shallow-minded guys though! Personality and self-esteem win everytime in my book

[Dave Humphries]

And more seriously, guys, why are you so critical about yourselves? You are the lucky ones - men have it easier in life to be attractive. It's all about a great interesting personality. A man with average looks but interesting personality is automatically more handsome in women's eyes, whereas a man can be another Brad Pitt in his days of glory, and it won't help him if he's dumb, selfish or boring - he just won't be attractive. Seriously, it works this way! All of you here are winners - you've got your passion - photography - which makes you interesting and stand out in the crowd. I wish it was so simple for girls - but you guys, are visual beings, and expect women to be pretty - otherwise women don't have a chance in your eyes. Well, that's how this world works.

I don't believe that's necessarily so Agata.

Sure there are pretty ones that one relishes the opportunity to talk to, but I have noticed that there are some girls/women (and even blokes) that just have 'the knack' of being bright, cheery and fun (always!). No matter what you talk to them about; you walk away grateful to have met them that day - they are quite rare though. I must try to be that kind of person myself more often, I've been a bit grumpy at work lately, too much to do - I'm sure you know the problem.

The other thing is that people tend to be different in different social situations (I know I am) and while I might seem interesting and outgoing here, I am as boring as can be without positive encouragement in real life. Perhaps that's only because I don't "wear and share" the passion at work, in the supermarket, et al.

This is getting a bit deep, so I'll end with an awkward question for you

Why can't a girl have a passion, say, for photography?

Cheers,

[richard amora]

hello everyone!

here is a photo of me during my friend's wedding. Im the guy on the right.. the smallest of the groomsmen

[Sahil]

Well said agaace and Dave. Even I used to wonder how I could manage to have so many girls with me, with just-ok looks. Agaace's comment solves the mystery to an extent. And I find that I have become boring . I tell this to anyone I have to go out with, that YOU will have to do all the talking if you don't wish to talk about equity, debt, pets & photography.

[Sahil]

And yea RIchard, Nice hairstyle

[richard amora]

hahaha thanks Sahil...

you also have a very nice hairstyle too!

[Wirefox]

how I could manage to have so many girls with me, with just-ok looks

A BIG camera, with a long lens swinging around the groin area...never fails....so get those straps adjusted boys

Seriously though. Obvious signs of wealth and intelligence trigger a natural reaction. It may not be long lasting (especially if ones camera hits one in the goolies) but nature is saying "heres a good breeding candidate". Now there is problem here because even in this day and age the chemical release can still be caused by a six pack and a tendency to kick peoples heads in. That harks back to when a good mate had to bring down woolly mammoths bare handed. So in conclusion...If you are a Photographer, built like Arnie, the social skills of Manson and have a 500m lens swinging around you groin...you are in mate.

Stev