The hoop thrower by judithg

The hoop thrower

It was a lovely bright clear day on which to do battle with the M25 (so different to our journey in torrential rain in August) and when I got home Nigel had a gap between meetings and came with Monty and me on our walk. He said when he walked Monty yesterday he was getting odd looks from people who obviously recognised the dog but not the walker!
The wind has blown all the leaves from the plane trees on to one side of the park and there was a veritable paparazzi out with cameras. The colours here are SOO camera which has an internal 'Velvia' film setting - I quite like them. Nigel wandered into my carefully composed shot with Monty's hoop - you can't get the staff.
Three GT:
1. A big breakfast
2. A good walk to burn the calories
3. Almost November and still some glorious days - I need to go back and check but I'm pretty sure that this time last year was cold already.
Nigel added for scale! Fav
October 30th, 2013  
A willing model & lucky Monty to have two walkers today, he would be thrilled to be out with you both...funny that people put you & Monty together always!
You are liking your camera then Judith just right for me but funds don't run to one of those ....all my money gone on flight!
October 30th, 2013  
Love this shot Judith. The hoop is poised perfectly, But where is Monty? Where do you get your hoops, looked for some in scotsdales but none to be seen!
October 30th, 2013  
@lucypics no - the shops seem to have stopped stocking them - I think probably because the 'throwers' break. If you chuck them over arm so that they rotate in the same direction as the roll you don't need a thrower. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Replacement-Ring-for-Zinger/dp/B002ALP584/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_0_0 There's a very similar 'Dog activity ring' but they are a bit less robust when chewed - we don't let Monty have his rings at home because he walks round pestering everybody and will eventually chew a hole in them.
October 30th, 2013  
@lucypics ps Monty is in shot - he's just camouflaged!
October 30th, 2013  
Love this pov and leaf-comp!
October 30th, 2013  
Good shot though despite the photo bomber!!
October 30th, 2013  
wonderful POV and composition! I really like the carpet of leaves in the foreground.
October 30th, 2013  
Really love POV and the gorgeous leaves in the foreground. Nigel adds interest to the pic. Fav
October 30th, 2013  
Like the coloured leafy carpet. (It turned cold here Monday afternoon and is definitely much colder than it's been for weeks.)
October 30th, 2013  
This is a fab shot, I thought you'd got Nigel to stand in the perfect place for the shot. Love the POV and DOF.
October 30th, 2013  
Lovely tones.
October 30th, 2013  
Love this PoV!
October 30th, 2013  
I'm surprised Monty didn't race into the shot and wuff all the leaves about! I like seeing Nigel's figure in amongst the golden leaves!
October 30th, 2013  
Great POV
October 30th, 2013  
Great shot across those leaves. Nigel adds a sense of intrigue.
October 30th, 2013  
Love the pov! Great shot!
October 30th, 2013  
i think nigel in the frame ads to the shot and the hoop in hand is a nice touch...nice autumn colours too
October 30th, 2013  
Great pov and it was definitely colder last year. We have shots where we are wearing hats, scarves and gloves in the late teens of October.
October 30th, 2013  
Haha :o) They do that don't they ;o) Funny how I never mind actual strangers in my shots but I feel as if I'm cheating if I know them! It's a fab shot anyway and frankly if you hadn't said it was Nigel would be a great candid shot xx
October 30th, 2013  
I love your POV. So pretty.
October 31st, 2013  
Fabulous low down pov..that and Adam with the hoop really make a fine shot
October 31st, 2013  
Oh, there is Monty!
October 31st, 2013  
Wonderful perspective of fall... glad you and Monty had a walking companion!
October 31st, 2013  
I love his (accidental) pose and those leaves are truly gorgeous! You should use Nigel more often as an unintentional photo model ;). Last November might have been cold but Little J's birthday on the 9th was really mild and warm - I remember ;).
October 31st, 2013  
Really beautiful colours and textures of the leaves. The staff does quite give it perspective, we needed Monty too!
October 31st, 2013  
Love the pov
October 31st, 2013  
Great Composition and the colours are great
October 31st, 2013  
Love the perspective and the gorgeous autumn colors. Nigel makes a great model striking a rather sophisticated, yet casual, pose.
November 4th, 2013  
Love low angle leaf shots. Nice.
November 8th, 2013  
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