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Peter Olexa 2 years ago

Great photo :) I like it
Carried in Cruzine: http://www.cruzine.com/2010/11/03/funny-photos/

Cupcake 3 years ago

Excellent capture.

John E. Clifford 3 years ago

Is there any Copyright infringement issue with this photo? The sargent in this photo looks like an American actor. Did you have to get a release from the film studio?

Ron Sanders All photographs require a copyright if the intent is for commercial usage. The photograph was not made on a military base or a movie studio.

Lynne Glazer 3 years ago

Fabulous retro feel, and the barracks-look to the background supports the story so well!

jgh 3 years ago

Couldn't agree more with Marcello Della Corte.

Ron Sanders I appreciate your comment very much.

Ron

Richard Ford 3 years ago

Just plain drop dead perfect. ;-)

It has this awesome 1960's feel and look to it.

Ron Sanders Thanks Richard, I have been following your comments on analog photography, which to me adds a special quality your words.
Ron

Girang 3 years ago

really funny!

Ron Sanders Thanks for taking the time to look at it, and make a comment.

Ron

Marcello Della Corte 3 years ago

A great idea and well executed. It makes me smile and also think about how different people perceive the world and their role in society. Very good!

Ron Sanders Marcello, I am humbled to receive this positive remark from such a fine photographer.

Marcello Della Corte You are very kind: thank you! :)

karmel 3 years ago

it is like a movie. in one picture.

Ron Sanders Thankyou Karmel

Kepes Jozsef 4 years ago

King Douglas 4 years ago

Is this Emmett Kelly, Jr.? This is clearly the "Weary Willie" character made famous by Emmett Kelly (the father of Emmett Kelly, Jr.), who died in 1979. I had the privilege of working with the original Weary Willie (the father) in Boston where he was hired to do his act during the big circus scene in Smetana's "The Bartered Bride" in 1973.

This is, of course, a totally hilarious photo. One assumes this was a staged confrontation.

Ron Sanders Yes King, I staged it. However the characters are real. I was at an event in Atlanta and there was this clown standing not to far from a recruiters booth. (Cannot remember the name he gave me). I was lucky. Thanks for the comment.

Jacek Stefan 4 years ago

Great idea!
All the best,
J.

Ron Sanders Thank you for your comment, it's appreciated.

Patrick Krolis / bodyNsoul Photography 4 years ago

This is an incredibly smart shot, what a vision and what an execution, Five Stars, bravo!!

Ron Sanders Thank you Patrick (I'm sorry I didn't reply sooner) Your comment is very appreciated.

Marylee Martin 4 years ago

That is hilarious! Well done!

Ron Sanders Thank you Marylee

Emily Bem 4 years ago

I adore this....so much personality!!!!!

Ron Sanders Thank you Emily I'm glad it made you smile.

Massimo Camocardi 4 years ago

Magnifica!!!!!

Ron Sanders
Grazie per il vostro commento. Realmente sono stato impressionato con "Il Fiddler Anziano Jones". Ha una dignità calma.

Massimo Camocardi Your comment is really precious to me! Tanks for you repling in italian!
Tanks Ron!

flo 4 years ago

very funny, and brillant B&W

Ron Sanders Thank you. Your comments are very gracious.

Codrin Lupei 4 years ago

...an excellent picture...just great !...I love it !...
...best regards...
Codrin

Ron Sanders Thank you. Your comments are very gracious. Your work is awesome.

Ilja Hackman 4 years ago

This is just killer! :) Excellent idea and fabulous excecution! Just wonderful, Ron!

Ron Sanders Thank you for the kind words. I admire your photograph, "Artists Block" . It is moving, well composed and above all reveals the way we all feel from time to time. I can also see the subject getting up and walking out with the conviction that he will triumph eventually.

Ilja Hackman Thanks, Ron! I was gonna say but I forgot; this picture really represents the way I felt when I joined the Army. You really feel like a clown when the officers shout at you and makes you do stunts :)

Ron Sanders Yep, I went through basic too. Not my favorite experience.

Elaine Vallet 4 years ago

this isbrilliant! hilarious

Ron Sanders I am honored with your gracious words. Your portfolio is a treasure, a gift for the eye. Once again Thanks so much.

Laurence Garçon 4 years ago

Excellent...perfect instant, perfect composition... and a lot of fun for us ;-)

Ron Sanders Thank you. Your comments are very gracious. Your photograph "Me and my double.." is a tour de force in excellent composition and tonality. "Stop your silly things is touching and that little girl in the background who seems so mesmerized with the young mans antics adds an outstanding touch. (Also, why are you French so good at this)

Mal Smart 4 years ago

I guess that the officer is not too keen on geese. I like it. mal

Ron Sanders Thanks Mal, you have no idea how many people have not perceived the goose. Your portfolio is stunning. Almost too much to try to absorb in one sitting, but I have the intention of studying you work closely over time. Once again thank you. Your comments are very gracious.

Mal Smart not gracious Ron, just honest! I'd like to know a little more about this image. Was it staged or some kind of candid capture, I care little about which it was because the message gets through loud and clear. I like the shot. mal

Ron Sanders Mal I put the two together on the fly at an event in Atlanta. At the time I was experimenting with emphasizing a concept using elements around me. The hard part is getting people to understand the concept and participate. The inspiration was the photograph of the raising the flag on Iwo Jima.

Mal Smart great thinking, you really pulled it off. thanks for the explanation. mal

Ralf Stelander 4 years ago

This is a lot of fun, very good photo!

Ron Sanders I appreciate you comments. It is an honor to have even one photograph accepted here. I have always veered away from clubs. However this site is so impressive and the photographers so serious I feel I've found a home. Your photographs of Japan are wonderful. Thanks so much.

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