| MONOMAD | The outsider's lens
In the evenings, they gather on the basketball court to test their skills. I don't know how long they have been doing it, as I am just the outsider who comes back to the town occasionally, and it all seems so fresh in front of my eyes.
I tried to remember the times I played there with my 5th or 6th grade classmates in elementary school, and no precise images came back... yes, I know, I wasn't good at the sport, so I just forgot about it.
I was just passing by and the voices of the boys mobilised me. I walked in and within seconds I was on the court looking through the lens, like the outsider I always was in Candelaria.
I smiled warmly, they returned the gesture and I think they were even emboldened. After all, what was happening to them was so strange.
But a stranger taking pictures is no reason to tie your hormones like shoelaces.
And I sometimes think I manage to be invisible.
It's funny how it took me only 5 minutes to make these captures. This can be seen in the image data; however, I feel I spent more time there.
Was this feverish, invisible outsider in her element? I think she was... 😅
It's so nice when life surprises you. You won't believe it but was the first and only time I took pictures in this place.
Maybe my mom knows some of these boys. Like... look, that's Teresita's grandson! 😄
And life continued surprising me when a while ago I decided to write this post and saw the photos I took that day.
I honestly thought they would be useless 🙂.
Hello, #Monomad! ;) - Do you see me?
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Original content by @nanixxx. All rights reserved ©, 2024.
We believe it dear invisible and feverish reporter, for sure five minutes can be a world. And it is true that it is very beautiful that life surprises us, I'm glad you are better and that you let yourself be surprised.
Hugs @nanixxx
😉 It looks like there are things there on the memory card that I will be able to work with. I never let the virus take me down more than necessary.
Nice day for Enraizar! And my hug.
Buen día!! 🙂
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The key moments in the game were captured on the best timeframe.
It is a very interesting situation
Regards
That's why I love taking sports photos. Thank you.
Regards
Se ve la actitud cubana es esas fotos xd.
Sí. Gesticulaban mucho y no había un árbitro que pusiera orden 😅.
Bienvenida a Hive, Nathaly.
I don't think you can be invisible in people's eyes, even I have thought I was invisible lately. There are so many problems piling up today that people look but don't see. You ran away from my birthday but your instinct led you to take those natural photos of what young people do on such a hot afternoon. They grow up so fast that I can't identify any of them but they must be grandchildren of someone I know. A lot of memories that court gave you. Excellent photos. Have a nice week, daughter.❤️❤️❤️
Mamani, mira que eres exagerada. Solo fui a tomar airecito y a aprovechar la luz para hacer unas fotos. 😁
Beautiful black and white photographs @nanixxx , I was amazed by your photographic work. Happy day 🌹🌷🌷🌻🪷🏵️💮💐🪻🌼🌸🌺🥀🍀
I'm so glad you enjoyed these 5 minutes of casual photos. 🤗
These are some very cool shots @nanixxx friend, good moments captured!
Thank you, sometimes the Panasonic Lumix surprises me. 🤣
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👏 Keep Up the good work on Hive ♦️ 👏
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I am usually invisible .... common point. The pictures are super cool, the movements tell a story of play and fun, plus a silent spectator who just watches.... and takes great pictures!
I wasn't really complaining, on the contrary, it's something that on ‘certain occasions’ like this, I really enjoy. Being invisible allows you to be a better observer.
Thanks for the compliments on my photos. 😉
Totally agree!
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I often feel like I'm invisible with the camera, noticing things others don't and almost like a ghost in public. It's quite a nice experience to have. That outsider feeling like nobody is aware of your presence yet the world continues on as you observe.
I completely agree with you. It is as if we have a mission to observe without being disturbed. 😅
Am I understanding this correctly; your camera, the thing you capture time with, doesn't moonlight as a phone?
Pffffffff... apparently sometimes not. 🤣
This time I was carrying the Panasonic Lumix G10, a rather old camera with mould in the viewfinder, some buttons that don't work, but still, it sometimes manages something ‘decent’.
Mold and hoops, though, I mean, unless we're talking about a backwards cash register that pays you and gives you items rather than charge for items cash registers are famous for, tough to compete with mold and hoops.
Can you search the web and respond to emails with it?
Hi <3
I feel like you're in your element today 🤣 (mmmm, emails ... what is this?)
I'm actually very grateful for the Lumix, Hi. 🙂😉
Scary to think what that might say if someone translated it to their language.. Guess I coulda just said, helluva 5 minutes.
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🤗 Thanks, no big deal hahaha... but thanks!
When I was a kid—old enough to die in the name of freedom but too young to drink, legally, I met and became good friends with a dude named José, originally from Cuba. My autocorrect typed scuba just now—bad autocorrect, bad! We met at a construction job and then quit together and rehired at a warehouse 60 miles away.
I had bigger plans. We stayed in contact for 3-4 years.
We've since lost touch but his survival story floating on a makeshift raft in search of a better life is so incredible it's hard to believe.
When you're on my screen, I'm reminded of our fun times. Those were the days. Back before, well, before everything that happened the previous 25 years.
You remind me of good times.
Sometimes I feel a bit desperate but not to the point of throwing myself into the sea on a raft. I know that many souls find no other way out. Some make it to their destination and many do not.
I want to travel the world and take pictures, it's my dream. Hopefully one day I will achieve it.
You are not invisible to the eyes of the others, they are just concentrating hehe
All photography is very useful, only in it you can capture the moments and preserve them with the passing of time.
When we forget that day, the photos will remind us of it 🦉
Yes I am invisible, Yes I am invisible, Yes I am invisible, Yes I am invisible, Yes I am invisible, Yes I am invisible, Yes I am invisible, Yes I am invisible, Yes I am invisible...
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A little black and white basketball time, and it's true there are little moments where you can take a few pictures without knowing it.
We seem to lose track of time. For me, taking photographs is like meditating.
Thank you @brumest and Qurator Team. 😇
@visualshots, @wilfredocav, thanks!
Hello @nanixxx!... I see you!!! hehehe :).... Excellent photos and excellent lines!... Applause!... This is monomad, creativity, expression, photos and experiences all in one corner!
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Hi, my friend. Candelaria is the town where my parents live and it is very picturesque. I didn't spend much time there, but I managed to do some street photography in less than an hour. Pictures will be coming in.
Thank you.
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A lot of great shots despite you not being there long. I appreciate the pick up street ball games through your photos. It brings me back when I did this activity but now I see a different piece of me doing it through my son. So Amiga not worthless at all to my eyes. You kind of put me in a reflection trance 😁 Thanks for sharing them I very much enjoyed them.
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Amigo, street basketball... so you were one of them? Wow, I should have guessed. How's your son doing?
Yes I was one of the them until about 9th grade than went full time with Wrestling. I was the big guy until I was no longer considered a big guy. My son is doing well just had a birthday actually, 18 now! He's enjoying the college life now 😁
😃, congratulations from me. I wish him every success at college and in sport!
Thank you Amiga 🤗 🤗 💚
Ohh nani the photos are spectacular, I wanted to look for a favorite but they are all 🤩. A big hug 🤗
🤗 Thank you, I really enjoy taking these kinds of photos.
I see you!!! Y creo que todos lo hacen. Esas fotos febriles están geniales!! Un abrazo Amanda 🤗
I was thinking of bringing you tomorrow what Mamani sent you. I'll go very early 😜 (no te lo aseguro, lo intentaré) so that I don't get caught by the strong sun on my bike.
Useless at all, you manage to capture the essence of every moment, you make magic with that camera... I feel that when you got there you felt a deja vu for what you saw and heard, you smiled and managed to find art in something so everyday.... Inspiring dear Nanix! 😘
Maybe it was just the light that was pretty... who knows?
Thank you ;)
lovely
looking at some of the expressions you have captured, some of these guys take it very seriously
They do take it seriously and don't have a match referee, so that's why they sometimes get into fights hahaha....
Thanks! 😉
now that would make interesting pix lol
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😃 Thank you.