So This Girl Walks into a Bar... by alophoto

So This Girl Walks into a Bar...

Attempted to grit up my cutesy project. I've been going through a sweetness phase with adorable children, lovey dovey portraits and precious ducklings. Time for some grunge. Sure there is a kid in the photo, but she is a real gansta';-). Don't let the piggy tails fool ya!

This was taken at the park over the weekend around the same place that I shot the kids with the arched frame. This was an old site of the first Cincinnati Water Works (an early aquaduct). I loved the dramatic red bars and that my little gangsta' matched them.
very nice photo
June 11th, 2013  
gorgeous grungy curves in this :o) - the arch and the paving in foreground - wonderful blast of red! and she looks like a tricky customer too
June 11th, 2013  
Cool frame and lines. The red is great!
June 11th, 2013  
i mean, she could be like that little scary midget in Dont Look Now in the red hood - or full size adult if those gates were mAssive!
June 11th, 2013  
This is very cool. I love the composition, contrast and colours and it does have an edge to it. a fav.
June 11th, 2013  
Great composition and colour.
June 11th, 2013  
Love love love the red. I thought at first you might have done selective coloring! Wonderful shot!!!
June 11th, 2013  
awesome!!
June 11th, 2013  
The reds are fabulous! You couldn't have planned that better! Love your title and description, too
June 11th, 2013  
Very vampirish with the coloring! I like!
June 11th, 2013  
Great shot. Stunning use of colour.
June 11th, 2013  
Your title made me laugh and I totally love what you said about adding some grudge into your project. This is perfect.
June 11th, 2013  
Funny and fun - you have the most consistently funny titles of anyone "bar none!"
June 11th, 2013  
@nana2r Aw, you are sweet to say that. I put a lot of brain power into thinking them up:).
June 11th, 2013  
@fueast I added some grunge today. Sorta:).
June 11th, 2013  
great matching reds :)
June 11th, 2013  
Fantastic reds! You coudn't have planned it to be better than this. Great contrast to the stone!
June 11th, 2013  
Love how she looks so small against the impressive gates and the reds definitely add an element of drama to the scene. Love it
June 11th, 2013  
brilliant title and fab shot. really like it. fav
June 11th, 2013  
Very nice shot!!
June 11th, 2013  
He he that's pretty cute for grunge!
June 11th, 2013  
@fueast Damn it. I need to get into a burned out building or something!
June 11th, 2013  
@amandal and maybe don't add pigtails!
June 11th, 2013  
@fueast Good call. Dress her in a sack:).
June 11th, 2013  
The reds together looks great
June 11th, 2013  
Love your title and this shot, Amanda. Your imagination is amazing. You still need to write a book maybe when the kids are back in school. Very cool find. FAV
June 11th, 2013  
I absolutely love this!
June 11th, 2013  
Lyn
perfect. . .
June 11th, 2013  
That is cool, screams RED!!!
June 11th, 2013  
Love the red and the story - I don't believe a word of it :)
June 11th, 2013  
Very cool! Like the pops of red especially.
June 11th, 2013  
Great photo. Love that red. Like your tags too!
June 11th, 2013  
Lovely red gates
June 11th, 2013  
Those red gates certainly make a bold statement
June 11th, 2013  
Kev
Agree with the rest, Amanda, love the reds!
June 12th, 2013  
@rachelwithey This kinda reminded me of your new style. I love your style. I didn't contrast mine up quite as much, though. Thanks, lady. Glad you appreciated the tags:).
June 12th, 2013  
FAV! Lovely sc here. So nicely composed!
June 12th, 2013  
Love all the red! :)
June 12th, 2013  
Wow, that is some gate! How cute with the little gangsta peering through them. Super pov, also love the curve on the ground.
June 12th, 2013  
@cjainmd Believe it or not, this is not SC, just very contrasted and sharpened. Thanks so much for the fav!
June 12th, 2013  
That's no Gangsta, where's the zoot suit, the violin case and the Gangsta lean? Lovely shot though!
June 12th, 2013  
@seanoneill I was reaching for straws to make this grungy:). Thanks!
June 12th, 2013  
What a gate - great colour, so vibrant and that gangsta kid's t-shirt strikes out as well!
June 12th, 2013  
Nice capture.
June 12th, 2013  
ah hahahahahaahahahha at the title.....
June 12th, 2013  
@moreyoulessme So glad you liked it. It was lame before and I changed it. Something like thinking outside the bars. The new one is waaaay better:). Thanks!
June 12th, 2013  
Lovely street shot and I really like the fact her tee shirt matches the gate xx
June 12th, 2013  
@psychographer Street shot that I set up:). Thanks, lady. That is why I put her/dragged her there. So matchy and cool.
June 12th, 2013  
Love the size difference! The matching T is a plus!
June 12th, 2013  
Love those striking red bars - and your little gangsta' :)
June 12th, 2013  
@bristolrose Aw, thanks so much for the kind comments and fav, sweet lady!!

@lyno Do you know the gate, Lyn? Sawyer Point Park. I just loved it and had to add interest by sticking my matching kid in the shot. Thanks so much for the fav and sweet comment. How are you? I've missed you!

@darsphotos You are so kind, my friend. Thank you for all of your great comments and support! Is it nice to be back? Was the time off refreshing?

@jaynspain Aw, thanks so much, Jayn!! Really appreciate the sweet words and fav!!

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My gangsta and I thank you. Today she was dressed in fairy wings...some gangsta;-). I was really reaching for straws to grunge this up, but it sort of worked, right?:)
June 13th, 2013  
sorry - gangsta she may be... but nonetheless cute for that... ya'all gonna have to try harder ;p but still makes for a great shot!
June 13th, 2013  
Très cool. And great title.
June 13th, 2013  
@northy @squamloon Thanks, guys. Not super gangsta, but a tad gritty, though cute. I will try harder next time.
June 13th, 2013  
Quite the gate, although gangsta - hmmm not quite convinced about that one :)
June 13th, 2013  
love the composition and love the vibrant red! fabulous capture!
June 13th, 2013  
@helixconcepts @wind_of_the_sothern_sea Thanks so much, guys. I was reaching with the gangsta' business:).
June 13th, 2013  
What an awesome door.
June 14th, 2013  
@nadaa It was pretty impressive. Loved the red. Thanks, Nada!
June 14th, 2013  
Love that red arch contrasted with the gray stone . . . and of course the matching child!
June 15th, 2013  
Fantastic title and play on words. Agreed. Love the giant red bars and little red girl.
June 17th, 2013  
@barbsmith @adamj Thanks so much, guys:)!
June 17th, 2013  
Definitely gangsta' - the pigtails are an absolute giveaway - and such a powerful composition - love the red and grey tones
June 17th, 2013  
@amandal I am back off and want to post but started with Vertigo last Wednesday and headaches. More Valium for the Vertigo and Tylenol for the headaches. I have taken some photos and went to the park yesterday for a bit and took some photos but having problems being on my computer too much. Will try to post a photo tonight.
June 18th, 2013  
@darsphotos Oh lady, so sorry to hear it. I will pray for you and looking forward to seeing your photos when you can post! Hugs!!!

@kittikat A gangsta with piggies;-). Thanks, lady!!
June 18th, 2013  
Super cool! I like how it almost looks like SC.
And it IS cute, regardless of what your tags proclaim. ;-)
June 27th, 2013  
@pasadenarose Shoot;-). Thank you, friend!!
June 27th, 2013  
Meg
Going thru all your photos with my hubby.....I can't believe how gorgeous Cincy is and told the hubby he's holding out on me by not getting us moved there sooner. I love this photo and your sense of humor! Can't wait to get there. Smiles!
July 11th, 2013  
@megmills That is so nice of you to say. I love that seeing these scenes is helping to make the move easier. Glad that you are excited about it. You will love it, I think! Can't wait. When are you here again? I am in the works of planning a meet up for later in the month for downtown skyline night shots!:)
July 12th, 2013  
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