“i went to the worst of bars hoping to get killed but all I could do was to get drunk again”
― charles bukowski
that time
they say
be happy
drink
and then
what
(kerstmarkt, beurs, brussel)
(in response to Justine’s challenge to join her tea party)
*shot with nikon d700, edited with aperture 3 and color efex pro 4, bleach bypass filter, didn’t touch a drop*
belgianstreets 
Haha I love the way you say you didn’t touch a drop. I can always rely on you to bring some alcoholic beverages or two or three and you are mighty clever at photographing them too! Thank you for coming along I tbink you just notched up the party.
So tell me if you don’t touch a drop you just walk in a bar and take photos and leave? Me thinks not…at least some pork scratchings surely? 😀
Walk in. Shoot. Leave.
And yes sometimes I do indulge
Lol dont you get odd looks or are you like Cliff Eastwood enters the saloon, shoots from his holster and struts out!!
From the hip, the element of surprise.
I wont ask how powerful your lens is!
Just a standard lens.
Thinks fhe pun mifht have been lost or ignored due to inappropriatness so close to Festive time! 😀
Of course, I guess it’s how you use the lens that matters?
Yes skillset over size any day!
Apparently so.
Wonderful colours.
Thanks Andy, a combination of the light on the night and the slight bleaching filter which I tend to use a lot.
I’ve noticed you tend to bleach a little (also been checking out your comments on what filters you use). Not tried that sort of filter on my photos, so I might give it a go later. Thanks.
Great, and I will take a look and see how you get on. Cheers
I love the setup of this post – it makes the pictures even greater
Thank you, I was trying to convey the dark underbelly of the “festive” season…
Perfect shots 😊
Thank you!
Beautiful photos! I love how you worked the light, especially in the first and third shot. It makes the bottles look more enticing. 🙂
Thank you Amy!
These shots are outstanding. As usual. Master of lights and BW.
Cheers!
Ps. Did you drink after the photo shoot? Just in case I sent some juice to ease a hangover. Xx
Thank you . And juice most welcome! x
Very nice photos and I love the Bukowski quote. Bukowski was brilliant!
Thank you and yes, brilliant.
Love these as well. Very cool. I took some ina bar the other night, which made me think of you. I did partake though so the last ones may not be as sharp as my first ones ☺️
Taking shots in a bar can be risky business?
It’s ok, I found a tiny bar on a Tuesday night x
They can be the most risky…
Well that’s true. Lucky I had a bodyguard.
Very wise, have a great holiday!
You too Andy 😄
Thank you, will be different this year.
Oh, why is that may I ask?
I may well write about it…
Ok, I look forward to that. I hope it’s enjoyable, you deserve a lovely holiday season. X
Thank you! Watch this space 😉 x
I always do!
Did you see my “Inspired by Andy” post?
Have now! How did I miss that?? Have a great day!
You have a lovely evening.
Shooting like that is sooooo unnatural to me that I have to force myself into that type of scenario. You would have been proud of me yesterday, though — I did some street photography while escorting my two young nephews through the museums and public spaces of downtown DC. Not finished with the roll yet, but soon — then I’ll home process it!
Excellent, I hope the shots come out well and that you share? I have been doing more of this recently and have almost got myself in trouble doing so, a fine line…