The Shot That Framed The Bear

The following photo nearly got me arrested. It’s not a joke, I’m serious here. As everybody can see, it is a very innocent shot of a stuffed little bear hanging onto a door knob. It’s not a memorable photo in itself, it’s just one of those “oddities snapshots” everybody takes once in a while.

The unlucky bear on the ministerial door knob
The unlucky bear on the ministerial door knob

As I see it, the story behind it goes as follows: a child drops the fuzzy critter on the sidewalk without being aware; later that day somebody finds and puts it where everybody will be able to see it, including its owner. Continue reading “The Shot That Framed The Bear”

EyeEm Lisbon Masterclass & Photowalk – May 11 2013

EyeEm organized via its Ambassador Fernando Cruz an event for this Saturday, May 11. There will be a special phoneography masterclass followed by a scenic photowalk through the city of Lisbon. The event — aimed primarily at Eyeem members, but not restricted to them — will be of interest for mobile shooters in Lisbon and surrounding areas.

 ©Fernando Cruz
©Fernando Cruz

The masterclass, which will take place from 5PM to 6PM, will be hosted by the Portuguese Institute of Photography (IPF). Continue reading “EyeEm Lisbon Masterclass & Photowalk – May 11 2013”