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Hi everyone -When I take photos of someone using their camera or smartphone, I ALWAYS ask them to check the result is okay. I would much rather have a do over than the alternative.
While working as a Pilgrim Office volunteer I do this many times each day. The LAST THING I want is that very important photo with their Compostela to be spoiled by bad technique.
That is also why I wear my big red foam clown nose.... That’s a whole other story...
Great family photo, Jenny! I know Tom and he is amazing...I thought his "clown nose" was a joke, but apparently not! I wish someone would have taken a picture of him with wearing it!Hi everyone -
Here’s a sample of one of Tom’s excellent photos, which he took of my family and me on 1 August this year. It was taken on the terrace at the Pilgrim Office which is a lovely spot for a photo.
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From left - me, sister Fran, sister-in-law Eleanor and twin brothers Glen and Phil. The photo is precious to me as there hadn’t that many photos taken of us as a family even though we’d walked from St Jean. Along the Way we all walked at different paces so we weren’t together for photo opportunities most of the time.
And yes - we were all surprised and delighted at the sight of the big red foam clown nose!
Thanks Tom and Cheers from Oz everyone -
Jenny
Cheers Chrissy! And thank you.Great family photo, Jenny! I know Tom and he is amazing...I thought his "clown nose" was a joke, but apparently not! I wish someone would have taken a picture of him with wearing it!
I will see Tom in March in Florida and again in May in Santiagp..i will take a photo of him with the clown nose and post it on the forum if no one posts a picture before then!Cheers Chrissy! And thank you.
Tom sure is amazing - the effort and expertise he’s put into the volunteer role at the Pilgrim Office for the past six years is huge.
And the nose! We’ll have to put out the word amongst Forum members to get a shot of Tom and the famous nose when he’s volunteering at the Pilgrim Office next year!
Cheers from Oz -
Jenny
Terrific, Chrissy! Cheers!I will see Tom in March in Florida and again in May in Santiagp..i will take a photo of him with the clown nose and post it on the forum if no one posts a picture before then!
... We’ll have to put out the word amongst Forum members to get a shot of Tom and the famous nose when he’s volunteering at the Pilgrim Office next year! ...
Hi everyone -
Here’s a sample of one of Tom’s excellent photos, which he took of my family and me on 1 August this year. It was taken on the terrace at the Pilgrim Office which is a lovely spot for a photo.
View attachment 67125
From left - me, sister Fran, sister-in-law Eleanor and twin brothers Glen and Phil. The photo is precious to me as there hadn’t that many photos taken of us as a family even though we’d walked from St Jean. Along the Way we all walked at different paces so we weren’t together for photo opportunities most of the time.
And yes - we were all surprised and delighted at the sight of the big red foam clown nose!
Thanks Tom and Cheers from Oz everyone -
Jenny
I will see Tom in March in Florida and again in May in Santiagp..i will take a photo of him with the clown nose and post it on the forum if no one posts a picture before then!
I am sure I can get a shot at that ;-)
BC SY
I think SYates may have photos of me wearing the nose with one of her Anglican priests, and / or the Peace Pilgrim. Feel free to share it.
Tom, you leave no stone unturned!Whew! That was close. Do not worry, one will turn up. As I do NOT do selfies, I have none. I just have the noses...
Each May, I top off my supply at my local Walgreens to support the Red Nose Day cancer charity. It's a win-win. In Spain, I end up wearing a couple out, and giving a dozen or more away to fascinated children who seek to grab mine. I also give them to pilgrims who ask nicely... They are always freely given. It is part of what I do when I volunteer.
As there is a choking hazard for kids under three years of age, the noses are wrapped and labeled with this warning. So, I always ask the age of the child and the parent for permission first. Then I show both parents and child how to squeeze the nose to put it on, as pulling it laterally will tear the form - fast.
Funny thing though, most young boys want to play footie with the red noses using them as footballs. The girls want to wear them... Go figure!
While in Spain we had the impression that if something was round, half round, or once was round, the boys would kick it....Whew! That was close. Do not worry, one will turn up. As I do NOT do selfies, I have none. I just have the noses...
Each May, I top off my supply at my local Walgreens to support the Red Nose Day cancer charity. It's a win-win. In Spain, I end up wearing a couple out, and giving a dozen or more away to fascinated children who seek to grab mine. I also give them to pilgrims who ask nicely... They are always freely given. It is part of what I do when I volunteer.
As there is a choking hazard for kids under three years of age, the noses are wrapped and labeled with this warning. So, I always ask the age of the child and the parent for permission first. Then I show both parents and child how to squeeze the nose to put it on, as pulling it laterally will tear the foam - fast.
Funny thing though, most young boys want to play footie with the red noses using them as footballs. The girls want to wear them... Go figure!
It is very unfortunate that you have no visualMy brother in law, Rob, and I were just starting the Camino Norte.
Just before we set off, we came across a gentleman with at least 2 thousand euros worth of photography equipment who was taking wildlife pictures. He graciously acquiesced to taking our inaugural picture using my phone.
This was the result!
While Rob could only afford 2 weeks on the Camino, I was determined to ensure that we ended as we began -
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I am so sorry, but this is hilarious. I think this was done on purpose.My brother in law, Rob, and I were just starting the Camino Norte.
Just before we set off, we came across a gentleman with at least 2 thousand euros worth of photography equipment who was taking wildlife pictures. He graciously acquiesced to taking our inaugural picture using my phone.
This was the result!
While Rob could only afford 2 weeks on the Camino, I was determined to ensure that we ended as we began -
Just a head's up - of wait, there is no heads up -View attachment 67070View attachment 67071View attachment 67070View attachment 67071
Do you think he knows @andywild?I am so sorry, but this is hilarious. I think this was done on purpose.
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