Sunday, May 17, 2015

Tulip Paparazzi

I always try to take a pic at some point during the festival of people photographing the tulips. At least in this case, they're not adding themselves into the shot. I saw a number of people with selfie sticks on Friday evening, taking shots with themselves front and center, the tulips behind them. It's like the same sort of people who go to the Grand Canyon and have their family in every shot.








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44 comments:

  1. LindaMay 17, 2015 at 12:21 AM

    Just gorgeous!

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  2. KayMay 17, 2015 at 12:48 AM

    Not a fan of selfies. But I am a great fan of tulips. These are so pretty!

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  3. from MadridMay 17, 2015 at 2:46 AM

    I'm back to Madrid, I've been away and could not see your blogs. This is wonderful with tulips.

    Tomás.

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  4. KarlMay 17, 2015 at 3:16 AM

    The violet are my favourites!

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  5. DianneMay 17, 2015 at 3:43 AM

    They're beautiful William ... a lovely capture of the photographer capturing the photographer.

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  6. AndyMay 17, 2015 at 4:26 AM

    I have been trying to visit Ottawa for the festival a few years but circumstances have prevented that from happening. One day I would like to see it.

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  7. RevrunnerMay 17, 2015 at 5:38 AM

    So many different varieties.

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  8. Gemma WisemanMay 17, 2015 at 5:42 AM

    Such a grand sight seeing so many tulips en masse. Great range of colours.

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  9. biebkriebelsMay 17, 2015 at 6:13 AM

    Those selfiesticks you see everywhere as if your photo is complete when you have your own face in it! :(

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  10. Gill - That British WomanMay 17, 2015 at 7:29 AM

    those selfie photos tend to be annoying after a while. Rather see the tulips!!!

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  11. GracitaMay 17, 2015 at 7:40 AM

    Magníficas tulipas! Uma visão para eternizar
    Um ótimo domingo
    Abraços

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  12. Jackie McGuinnessMay 17, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    One of my pet peeves in life - people who must get photographed in front of every landmark!! They don't care that you are standing patiently waiting for them to stop posing.

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  13. HalcyonMay 17, 2015 at 8:55 AM

    I love tulips, but I don't think they are one of the most photogenic flowers. :)

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  14. GreensboroDailyPhotoMay 17, 2015 at 9:09 AM

    Tulip paparazzi. Love that title!

    Janis
    GDP

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  15. TexWisGirlMay 17, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    they're really lovely.

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  16. RedMay 17, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    I do the odd selfie, but never thought of taking a photo of something and putting myself in front? You have a good idea to put something else in the photo to go with the tulips.

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  17. Jenn JilksMay 17, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    That's my fave photo, taking pics of people taking pics!

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  18. RedPatMay 17, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    What a time this must be in Ottawa!

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  19. BirdmanMay 17, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    People with cameras are prime for photos.

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  20. MarleenMay 17, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    I love that pink and purple colours!

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  21. William KendallMay 17, 2015 at 1:14 PM

    @Linda: thanks!

    @Kay: they lighten the heart.

    @Tomas: thanks!

    @Karl: they stand out so well.

    @Dianne: and in this case, the subject of the paparazzi is so much more pleasant than celebrities.

    @Andy: every year in May, so one of these times, come on up.

    @Revrunner: no shortage of kinds, really.

    @Gemma: the colours this year have been good, and I'm still taking pics.

    @Marianne: I think they've come the tool of the self centered.

    @Gill: and yet people insist on taking them.

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  22. William KendallMay 17, 2015 at 1:15 PM

    @Gracita: thank you!

    @Jackie: I've always found it perplexing.

    @Halcyon: roses would be more to your liking?

    @Janis: it seemed entirely appropriate. I think I used it last year in commentary as well.

    @Tex: thank you!

    @Red: I occasionally catch myself in a reflection, but that's about it.

    @Jennifer: in this case, there's no shortage of opportunities!

    @RedPat: the crowds are really out this year.

    @Birdman: they certainly are.

    @Marleen: me too.

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  23. The Happy WhiskMay 17, 2015 at 1:20 PM

    Love these.

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  24. SharonMay 17, 2015 at 1:42 PM

    I never understood that obsession to be in every shot. I love that last picture of these gorgeous flowers.

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  25. Intangible HeartsMay 17, 2015 at 1:55 PM

    My favorite flower!

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  26. VPMay 17, 2015 at 3:06 PM

    I think I could spend a day around those beautiful tulips, like many of these photographers...

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  27. cieldequimperMay 17, 2015 at 3:43 PM

    You crack me up. I'll never ever understand the selfie stuff nor will I understand that people want to take pictures of themselves everywhere they go. But I do love the tulips!

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  28. William KendallMay 17, 2015 at 4:34 PM

    @Whisk: thanks!

    @Sharon: thank you. More of that tulip bed tomorrow.

    @Eve: they're such a pretty kind of flower.

    @VP: I've spent a good deal of time thus far among the tulips. The festival wraps up tomorrow, but the tulips are still in good shape.

    @Ciel: I think the first time I heard of selfie sticks was in news articles about wanting to keep them out of certain galleries.

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  29. LynetteMay 17, 2015 at 4:35 PM

    Days and days of beautiful tulips. Wow! Love every photo, every flower! Thanks, William!

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  30. LowellMay 17, 2015 at 5:07 PM

    Funny title. People are funny, though. Not me and you, but others. If you know what I mean! :)

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  31. Mari CollierMay 17, 2015 at 5:41 PM

    Glorious and it must be equally so to walk the byways where they are.

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  32. RandyMay 17, 2015 at 7:07 PM

    I would be right there in the middle of them all.

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  33. Geoff WilkinsonMay 17, 2015 at 7:09 PM

    Really lovely beds of blooms, those paparazzi get everywhere...

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  34. angryparsnipMay 17, 2015 at 9:36 PM

    An ocean of beautiful tulips !

    cheers, parsnip

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  35. LindaMay 17, 2015 at 10:59 PM

    Sometimes my husband feels offended when I shoo him out of the picture!

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  36. orvokkiMay 18, 2015 at 2:17 AM

    Really wonderful to see so many tulips in theis own colors.
    Lovely images.
    Hugs

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  37. CloudiaMay 18, 2015 at 2:25 AM

    Like candy, EYE CANDY!

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  38. Jan K. alias AfanjaMay 18, 2015 at 5:36 AM

    I'm so glad I don't have a selfie stick, those tulips are much more beautiful without my face.

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  39. PerthDailyPhotoMay 18, 2015 at 6:31 AM

    The tulips are FABULOUS William, selfie sticks not so much :)

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  40. PerthDailyPhotoMay 18, 2015 at 6:31 AM

    The tulips are FABULOUS William, selfie sticks not so much :)

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  41. CherylMay 18, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    Oh, those colors! Love em!

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  42. EG CameraGirlMay 19, 2015 at 9:06 AM

    Hehehe! Yes, some people need to prove they were really there, I guess. :)

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  43. William KendallMay 16, 2019 at 1:21 PM

    @Lynette: lots of tulip posts every year.

    @Lowell: hah!

    @Mari: it is.

    @Randy: I love being so.

    @Geoff: they do!

    @Parsnip: true!

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  44. William KendallMay 16, 2019 at 1:21 PM

    @Linda: that figures!

    @Orvokki: thank you.

    @Cloudia: true!

    @Jan: I know the feeling.

    @Grace: I agree.

    @Cheryl: so do I.

    @EG: that's true.

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