Smoking Photos & Pictures of YOU

[Stinky]

I'm always looking for good "Cigar Themed" photos. I tend to "study" photos for composition & content. Over the years, I've developed a dislike for pictures of guys (anyone) with a cigar in their mouth. Having a cigar clenched in your teeth, or lips prominently posed while drawing on a cigar . . . never yields anything flattering to the guy. [girls different thread!]

Of course, this is my personal opinion! Your opinion may vary. Many people do not 'study' photographic content. Hell! Most people have NO graphic abilities what so ever! How many times have you seen a sign or commercial graphic that is difficult to read? . . . can you say "Clueless"?

Personally, I refuse to be photographed while drawing on a cigar. As I review cigar store web sites and a plentiful bounty of cigar event photos . . . I wonder if other people see this too.

PART B:
Photographs at Herfs (and cigar events)? We all love to capture the moment. Holidays, parties, Birthdays and gatherings of all kinds are excellent ways to collect memories of the good times we all enjoy. Here's what I see a lot. . .

EVERYBODY has a camera. FEW have any acumen (or aptitude) for photography. Am I saying you need high skill toward professional? ? ? NO! Please don't read that into my comments! I'm saying some people have such a low level of awareness that they don't even see what they did! I'd say; to display those crappy photos, they lack common-sense! ! !
. . . . . :sl
Examples include:
Cutting-off part of the subject in the photo.

Flash-Burn and blurry photos should simply be deleted! . . . unless you're collecting evidence for a court case! :)

And here's my biggest peeve:
The person with the camera taking random pictures with their friends with no regard for what's going on in the shot. They are having so much fun, they just wanna capture the moment. Good intentions, but they might as well put the camera on a tri-pod and set a random timer! Some of the thoughtless shots include your friend when they're about to chomp down on a fork-full of food or face & mouth distorted in activity! (like sucking on a cigar) The one with the camera didn't even see what they photographed! Another very common "Lousy" photograph is the back-of-head or behind-the-ear of a group of people at a herf (or party). Delete the worthless photos right then and try again! ! !

Why do I bother sharing this (trivia) with you? Well, I sincerely believe you SHOULD take photos at your events & parties. Be that family, social, work-related, sports or herfs. . . capturing the moment with photos enables you to share the good times and enjoy the event again (and again) with your friends in the future! However, we were married in 1980 (still married) and my brother, as our Best-Man, hired a "kid" who's only photographic credentials were that he worked on the local high-school newspaper. Our wedding reception photos are simply horrible! He took only random photos of people chomping on food, looking the other way, behind-the-ear and missed capturing our friends, relatives and guests. One problem is that he was simply too shy to ask people to [pose] look at the camera.

Bottom Line:

Get some photos of your Herf(s)! [and send me the good ones. . . this could be a contest!] Make a little effort to get some good ones!

Don't keep crappy photos! [do over]

Take the cigar out of your mouth! :D

Ask your friends to Look At The Camera and smile!

Looking forward to your comments and/or wisecracks!
:=:

[Blindjimme]

:np

[G G]

:np
:noon

[Blueface]

Amigo #1

[Blueface]

Amigo #2

[Blueface]

Amigo #3

[Blueface]

Amigo 4

[Blueface]

Amigo 5
By far, the coolest.

[T.G]

...and GET OFF MY LAWN!

:tf

[Blueface]

Winner!!!

[croatan]

Pretty much every picture ever taken of me in the last 15 years (including almost every one at my wedding) features a prominent cigar in my mouth, so I guess I'm no help.

I would like to take this opportunity, however, to thank everyone here who has taken a picture of me with a cigar in my mouth--while "Stinky" doesn't care for your photograph composition skills, I think a good cigar can do nothing but improve the appearance of my otherwise ugly mug.

[Blueface]

Pretty much every picture ever taken of me in the last 15 years (including almost every one at my wedding) features a prominent cigar in my mouth, so I guess I'm no help.

I would like to take this opportunity, however, to thank everyone here who has taken a picture of me with a cigar in my mouth--while "Stinky" doesn't care for your photograph composition skills, I think a good cigar can do nothing but improve the appearance of my otherwise ugly mug.

I have pictures of you with cigars James, but not sure you want me to post them.:r:r:r

[bobarian]

Bottom Line:

Get some photos of your Herf(s)! [and send me the good ones. . . this could be a contest!] Make a little effort to get some good ones! Why? So you can critique them? Not gonna happen.

Don't keep crappy photos! [do over] What do you care?

Take the cigar out of your mouth! :D Its a freakin herf!

Ask your friends to Look At The Camera and smile! Yeah, that could happen, not!

Looking forward to your comments and/or wisecracks!
:=:

I fail to see your point. Maybe we all need to hire a professional photographer for herfs? The entire point of herfing is to meet with friends in a casual atmosphere. IMHO staged picture are cheesy, random shots show the camaraderie and fun. Can you imagine the banner shot staged with everyone smiling with cigars held out of the shot? :2

Next herf why dont you show us the skills we all lack?

[pnoon]

And here's my biggest peeve:
The person with the camera taking random pictures with their friends with no regard for what's going on in the shot. They are having so much fun, they just wanna capture the moment.

Yeah. WTF are they thinking?!?!?!?! :rolleyes:

[Blueface]

In all seriousness, I have to agree nothing looks worse than a cigar in a photo in one's mouth.
This is evidence.
Dirty.
Filthy.
Unbearable.

[markem]

Is there a "rule of 3" hidden in there someplace that I can't find it. I keep looking and looking ...

[Blueface]

As if the last one was not enough, here is yet more evidence.
This should NEVER be allowed.

[icehog3]

I don't care about a cigar in my mouth, just don't photograph me when I'm scratching an itch.

[pnoon]

I don't care about a cigar in my mouth, just don't photograph me when I'm scratching an itch.

:lr

Cuz we know how much your butt itches.

[Blueface]

I don't care about a cigar in my mouth, just don't photograph me when I'm scratching an itch.

Tom,
Sorry.
Caught you last time you were in town.

[markem]

I don't care about a cigar in my mouth, just don't photograph me when I'm scratching an itch.

too late

http://www.funckr.com/genimg.aspx?fn=buttscratchings_1577.jpg&t=p&wp=5

[icehog3]

Tom,
Sorry.
Caught you last time you were in town.

Can't be me, Carlos, the shirt has sleeves.

too late

http://www.funckr.com/genimg.aspx?fn=buttscratchings_1577.jpg&t=p&wp=5



Can't me me, Mark, I have a nicer rear end.

[Blueface]

Can't me me, Mark, I have a nicer rear end.

Gotcha!!!

You have a NICE butt.

[Blueface]

Main reason why one should never take a photo with a cigar in your mouth.

[markem]

Main reason why one should never take a photo with a cigar in your mouth.

You gotta admit tho, daKlugs healed up nicely from that little "event"

[Blueface]

You gotta admit tho, daKlugs healed up nicely from that little "event"

Wow!
I had the wrong Dave.
I thought that was Trishield.:r

[68TriShield]

Wow!
I had the wrong Dave.
I thought that was Trishield.:r
too much hair to be me Carlos.

[Chingas]

I guess this is OK because it's NOT in her mouth...right?


http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd23/XXchingasxx/Cigars/smoking-cigar.jpg

:r

[Blueface]

too much hair to be me Carlos.

I would pay anything to have that picture of you in camo right now that was photoshopped at the old home.
I think they match.:r

[Blueface]

My grandson votes for this as the best CIGAR IN MOUTH photo.
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s167/cmach_photo/IMG_0583.jpg

[Blueface]

Reason why no more herfs at my house as wife got pissed.

[Blueface]

I wonder what else she is good at.

[replicant_argent]

I would pay anything to have that picture of you in camo right now that was photoshopped at the old home.
I think they match.:r

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n124/replicant_argent/trishieldchopws5.jpg



Hows that for ya?
Not even a single cigar in his mouth... which means it is an imposter.

[Blueface]

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n124/replicant_argent/trishieldchopws5.jpg



Hows that for ya?
Not even a single cigar in his mouth... which means it is an imposter.

:r:r:r

Thanks Pete.

Here is a "what the heck was that photographer thinking of photo" in exchange for you.

[replicant_argent]

:r:r:r

Thanks Pete.

Here is a "what the heck was that photographer thinking of photo" in exchange for you.

Is her shoulder dislocated? Carpal tunnel issues?
I don't get it.

[T.G]

I think women smoking cigars was considered ok though Carlos.

Anything with Ditta is ok by me. :dr



Despite my smart ass post earlier, I still think Stinky is just venting over having to sift through a truckload of crappy photos that were submitted to his site.

[newcigarz]

Yeah. WTF are they thinking?!?!?!?! :rolleyes:

http://www.fototime.com/639222BC291F4F9/standard.jpg

[newcigarz]

I'm not brave enough to tell this guy to take the cigar out of his mouth.

http://www.fototime.com/44586B7F6A4B83E/standard.jpg

[newcigarz]

I don't care about a cigar in my mouth, just don't photograph me when I'm scratching an itch.

What kind of "itch" are you talking about?

http://www.fototime.com/B38C098C070C636/orig.jpg

[newcigarz]

too much hair to be me Carlos.

Rasta Dave had hair.

http://www.fototime.com/86E5CEC93CE2DA6/orig.jpg

[Blueface]

Rasta Dave had hair.

http://www.fototime.com/86E5CEC93CE2DA6/orig.jpg

:r:r:r

[SNKBYT]

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z20/CSMMH07/BAF%20I/DSCN0315.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z20/CSMMH07/MD%20Vacation%20HERF/P1020537.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z20/CSMMH07/zemekone2fp1.jpg

I guess these are wrong also?

[Blueface]

Nothing like an aged, pre embargo Cohiba.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s167/cmach_photo/3194a728.jpg

[Blueface]

With Samuel L. Jackson.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s167/cmach_photo/fa5deb90.jpg

[Blueface]

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z20/CSMMH07/MD%20Vacation%20HERF/P1020537.jpg

I guess these are wrong also?

YES!!!

This is just so, so wrong on so, so many levels.:r

[SNKBYT]

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z20/CSMMH07/Sebastian%20BD%20HERF%20at%20TW/100_0287.jpg

[newcigarz]

Nothing like an aged, pre embargo Cohiba.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s167/cmach_photo/3194a728.jpg

At least it wasn't in my mouth. ;) (that's what she said :r)

[newcigarz]

You can't take your cigar out when you're pig flipping.

http://www.fototime.com/CD931F9E9D6F75E/standard.jpg

[newcigarz]

Crappy photo of me with a couple of other guys.

http://www.fototime.com/8287644264789A0/standard.jpg

[newcigarz]

Maybe we should call in the Air Force.

http://www.fototime.com/DC32B356D9F54A7/standard.jpg


http://www.fototime.com/172C3DD4588B74F/standard.jpg

[Blueface]

Change? Change? Please, spare change?

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s167/cmach_photo/DSC_0052.jpg

[newcigarz]

Change? Change? Please, spare change?

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s167/cmach_photo/DSC_0052.jpg

Make me another Daiquiri damnit!

[Blueface]

Smoking ladies or ....... ladies smoking? Oh well.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s167/cmach_photo/PA060036.jpg

[Blueface]

Alex smiling.

Bill asking, and your point?

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s167/cmach_photo/CIMG0792.jpg

[newcigarz]

This old guy needs his iphone so he can read the band on his cigar.

http://www.fototime.com/04889FE2468FCE3/standard.jpg

[Blueface]

Yet more evidence Tom has sleeves on occasions.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s167/cmach_photo/IMG_2644.jpg

[Blueface]

This old guy needs his iphone so he can read the band on his cigar.

http://www.fototime.com/04889FE2468FCE3/standard.jpg

And then only after 10X digital zoom.

[SNKBYT]

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z20/CSMMH07/BAF%20I/STH70349.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z20/CSMMH07/BAF%20I/DSCN0409.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z20/CSMMH07/BAF%20I/DSCN0218.jpg

[CigarNut]

Great photos!

Tony -- if you get banned for posting your photos of the TOE be sure to send an email to let us know how you are doing :ro

[T.G]

Stinky, Mario wants to have a word with you....

http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/7896/marioenjoyingmikes9inch.jpg

[DMK]

Brother Nic (DragonMan), he's the OLDER grey haired one, and I at a little get together this past Sat.
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x57/dmkincanada/Picture007.jpg

[SNKBYT]

more of the wrong stuff :rolleyes:

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z20/CSMMH07/BAF%20I/SHV/DSCN0490.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z20/CSMMH07/BAF%20I/SHV/DSCN0491.jpg
"SILENCE.....I kill you!"
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z20/CSMMH07/BBQ%20HERF/PICT1550.jpg

[Blueface]

more of the wrong stuff :rolleyes:

"SILENCE.....I kill you!"
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z20/CSMMH07/BBQ%20HERF/PICT1550.jpg

Holy Crap!!!
A photo of Alex laughing hysterically.
How rare!

[Eleven]

Me (left), future cousin-in-law (center) and my brother-in-law:

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/7924/084zd.jpg

My youngest son being funny. The wife didn't think it was so funny when she saw it:

http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/2381/129yb.jpg

[T.G]

Here's some photos from yesterday's herf at Ratters.

All is good, no cigars in mouth photos. :tu

http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/2470/stinkyherf1003241.jpg
http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/4808/stinkyherf1003242.jpg
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/7355/stinkyherf1003243.jpg
http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/5897/stinkyherf1003251.jpg

[T.G]

http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/4715/stinkyherf1003250.jpg
http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/6916/stinkyherf1003244.jpg
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/286/stinkyherf1003247.jpg

[Blueface]

I would like to nominate a video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXnNaTTy79c

[rizzle]

Here's some photos from yesterday's herf at Ratters.

All is good, no cigars in mouth photos. :tu

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/4808/stinkyherf1003242.jpg

Awesome composition on this one, Adam. The way everything just kind of melds together like the flavors in a well balanced cigar. Most impressive.

[T.G]

Awesome composition on this one, Adam. The way everything just kind of melds together like the flavors in a well balanced cigar. Most impressive.

Thanks, I'm quite proud of it. Looks like all those Ansel Adams books finally paid off.

[longknocker]

I would like to nominate a video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXnNaTTy79c

Winner!:r:D:tu

[rizzle]

Thanks, I'm quite proud of it. Looks like all those Ansel Adams books finally paid off.

Indeed.

[Chingas]

Looks like Adam needs a camera!:r

[BC-Axeman]

Looks like Adam needs a camera!:r
Or more tequila.

[Obscura]

I still say we'd make a killing selling cigar holders in Berkeley.

[T.G]

Or more tequila.

Nah. I was stone cold sober when I shot those Lance. I didn't want any alcohol messing with my compositions.