“People. People who need people, are the luckiest people in the world…” I love this Barbara Streisand song. Here I go again. It’s sing-along-a-Jo Sunday and I’m taking part in Jakesprinter’s Sunday Post, while gently humming People to myself.
The funny thing is that though I consider myself a “people person”, when I saw Jake’s theme for this week I immediately thought “oh,no!” – I don’t have any people photos. I’m one of those who waits patiently for someone to turn the corner or move out of range before I take my shot. I don’t photograph well myself. The smile never looks natural. And when it comes to capturing someone on camera, I simply don’t have what it takes to draw out the best of them. A beach or a tree don’t scowl at you, do they? So I’m quite envious when I see shots full of character and personality.
Well- you didn’t think you were going to get out of it that easily, did you? I suddenly remembered when it is that I’m more than happy to point my camera at people : the many occasions when people are lost in celebrations and abandon themselves quite happily to the moment. Here are just a few:
Crowds line the streets, and even the rooftops, for the Festa dos Tabuleiros at Tomar.
Not an empty balcony or window frame in sight.
Impossible to take this shot without people in it! The flower-filled streets of Tomar.
Drummers at the Medieval Fair in Obidos
See what I mean? He was definitely scowling at me!
Come to think of it, they weren’t so happy either.
Lots of smiley faces on this Carnaval float at Paderne, though.
Not sure if these guys at Loule Carnaval come into the category of “people”?
Or these!
But they certainly know how to have a good time at Alte’s Folk Festival
I even slipped over the border into Spain to watch people having fun there.
So maybe I do take a few photographs of people, after all. Many thanks to Jake for reminding me.
I won’t be able to join in with the challenge for the next couple of weeks because I’ll be pointing the camera at bridges in Porto and vineyards in the Douro valley. I’m sure you’ll all keep Jake company, and I’ll find time to see what you’ve been up to when I get home.
Wonder what I’ll be singing next Sunday morning? I won’t have Jake to prompt me. I’ll leave you with some lovely entries from this week’s challenge. View the others on the links or the flying dragon logo.
http://naomibaltuck.wordpress.com/2012/09/22/924/
http://firstandfabulous.wordpress.com/2012/09/23/sunday-post-people/
http://canoecommunications.wordpress.com/2012/09/22/sunday-beaches-and-music/
http://motherwifestudentworker.wordpress.com/2012/09/22/weekly-sunday-post-people/
http://speakcheats.wordpress.com/2012/09/23/sunday-post-photo-challenge-people/
http://bopaula.wordpress.com/2012/09/23/sunday-post-people/
http://shareandconnect.wordpress.com/2012/09/23/people-need-people/
restlessjo 
Great. I enjoyed every photo.
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Many thanks!
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Festive, vibrant, fun colors and fascinating people that makes me jump from joy and excitement. Great post. Have a beautiful weekend.
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Thanks Mr. B. I’m only just back and my head’s full of Portugal!
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Thank you for sharing these special places. They are beautiful. You know where to spot the best views. Views that inspires and bring solitude.
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thanks for stopping by ♥ have fun in your next photo shoots….. ♥
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Hope to. Thursday can’t come too soon. It’s drab and wet here.
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Hope to! Can’t wait for Thursday. It’s drab and wet here at present.
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I think you’ve capture people perfectly! As for myself, I’d love to photograph a “person” more often.. I used to do that quite a bit before blogging. I definitely have to get back into that! Loved your photos today!
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Thanks, Smidge. I’m hopeless with individuals. Safety in numbers? Then again, I’m not fussed on crowds either. Picky, huh? Thanks, hon.
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So much fun!
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Thanks, Lesley. I do try!
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Looks like a fun festival!
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One of the things I love about going to Portugal is the variety of festivals and celebrations there are, Jen.
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Hi Jo…thanks for sharing all of the festival photos…great people shots! It’s funny because when I saw Jake’s theme, I thought of the Barbra Streisand song also. 🙂 I’m following your blog now. Have fun with your camera…and hope you’ll stop by my blog when you have a chance: http://viviankirkfield.wordpress.com/2012/09/23/sunday-post-people-who-are-the-most-important-people-in-your-life/
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Thanks Vivian. Will do.
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