ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2019-09-26 05:53
Erin and Sara of the Frederick (MD) Gymnastics Club in competition at Columbia MD
Erin and Sara of the Frederick (MD) Gymnastics Club in competition at Columbia MD
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2020-11-23 23:14 in reply to aceofspades66
Erin and Sara...my favorite TWO gymnasts
Erin and Sara...my favorite TWO gymnasts
januarysummer πΊπΈ 2021-08-12 18:49 in reply to ducman4988
How old was Erin The Beautiful throughout this album?
How old was Erin The Beautiful throughout this album?
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 08:15 in reply to ducman4988
Is this the same Erin from the swimsuit album at the YMCA?
Is this the same Erin from the swimsuit album at the YMCA?
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2022-05-15 02:38 in reply to chuckdance
No, but I think the only assign the name "Erin" to the most beautiful girls.
No, but I think the only assign the name "Erin" to the most beautiful girls.
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 08:15 in reply to ducman4988
Wow, great "voguing" shot with the girls.
Wow, great "voguing" shot with the girls.
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 08:16
The slight vignetting of the image makes this look like an antique photo. "Turn of the century gymnast". I guess it was, given it's from the 90's.
The slight vignetting of the image makes this look like an antique photo. "Turn of the century gymnast". I guess it was, given it's from the 90's.
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 07:32
I'm a HUGE girl's artistic gymnastics and rhythmic gymnastics fan, for obvious reasons. I really enjoy this photo for both the girl's expression and how wonderfully you captured her figure in this great leotard! Nice bum on the girl.
I'm a HUGE girl's artistic gymnastics and rhythmic gymnastics fan, for obvious reasons. I really enjoy this photo for both the girl's expression and how wonderfully you captured her figure in this great leotard! Nice bum on the girl.
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2022-05-14 14:31 in reply to chuckdance
So many little sweeties in that environment.
So many little sweeties in that environment.
chuckdance πΈπͺ 2022-05-14 20:58 in reply to ducman4988
Gymnastics does attract the best kind of babe.
Gymnastics does attract the best kind of babe.
a.mayer11 π©πͺ 2023-09-09 06:53 in reply to chuckdance
can you contact me to share private sports photos?
can you contact me to share private sports photos?
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2023-09-11 02:04 in reply to a.mayer11
When I have the time. I don't have a whole lot different than these.
When I have the time. I don't have a whole lot different than these.
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 08:17
Just something about team shots like this that I find full of energy and sexy! These girls looked like they were a riot to be around!
Just something about team shots like this that I find full of energy and sexy! These girls looked like they were a riot to be around!
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2022-05-15 02:40 in reply to chuckdance
At that time, kids would always goof around when they saw a camera.
At that time, kids would always goof around when they saw a camera.
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 07:32
MMM. Nice expression and smile on this kid. Great hairstyle - surprised she didn't have it tied back for gymnastics. That crushed velour leotard is nice!
MMM. Nice expression and smile on this kid. Great hairstyle - surprised she didn't have it tied back for gymnastics. That crushed velour leotard is nice!
mak700 π¬π§ 2023-03-27 11:09 in reply to chuckdance
lovely leotard mind i do like the more silky thinner ones
lovely leotard mind i do like the more silky thinner ones
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2021-08-14 14:23 in reply to januarysummer
Correct!!! Two very beautiful young girls - Erin and Sara.
Correct!!! Two very beautiful young girls - Erin and Sara.
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 08:18 in reply to ducman4988
Wow - great team shot here. I like the girls all together in this image. Lots of raw energy.
Wow - great team shot here. I like the girls all together in this image. Lots of raw energy.
zlotypourlespied π¬π΅ 2022-07-21 05:09
oh gorgeous girls! and what makes them more gorgeous, is their unaware behaviour
oh gorgeous girls! and what makes them more gorgeous, is their unaware behaviour
sunsurfswim πΊπΈ 2023-02-26 18:26
I love the smiles and everything else, you do great work, thank you!
I love the smiles and everything else, you do great work, thank you!
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 07:36 in reply to ducman4988
She is sweet. I like her hair and body - great use of depth of focus in these shots too, ducman4988!
She is sweet. I like her hair and body - great use of depth of focus in these shots too, ducman4988!
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2022-05-14 14:34 in reply to chuckdance
Another one I wish I'd gotten her name. Her older sister is in here also.
Another one I wish I'd gotten her name. Her older sister is in here also.
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2022-07-21 15:45 in reply to zlotypourlespied
This is another perfect one for you.
This is another perfect one for you.
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2019-01-26 03:17 in reply to annah4
I agree: "Bella" She and her sister are in the next photo.
I agree: "Bella" She and her sister are in the next photo.
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 08:19
Nice moment. I like both girls, but the one on the right in the black leotard: delicious. The sleeveless leo, with open back and ponytail are smashing.
Nice moment. I like both girls, but the one on the right in the black leotard: delicious. The sleeveless leo, with open back and ponytail are smashing.
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 07:40
I like the black and white images and the shallow depth of focus really creates a nice composition with the girl in foreground and other babes in background.
I like the black and white images and the shallow depth of focus really creates a nice composition with the girl in foreground and other babes in background.
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2022-05-14 14:39 in reply to chuckdance
I was doing available light, mostly with TMax 3200 and an 85mm f/1.8 lens. Not only do I miss the girls, I also miss doing photography with that type of equipment. The smartphone toting idiots now wouldn't have any idea of what I'm talking about. No wonder shots like these are almost impossible to find.
I was doing available light, mostly with TMax 3200 and an 85mm f/1.8 lens. Not only do I miss the girls, I also miss doing photography with that type of equipment. The smartphone toting idiots now wouldn't have any idea of what I'm talking about. No wonder shots like these are almost impossible to find.
chuckdance πΈπͺ 2022-05-14 21:05 in reply to ducman4988
That's also what I miss about film photography. Your photos have that specific look that's hard to get with digital, although recently there are algorithms in iPhones that mimic the look of shallow depth of field, but they leave blurry edges on the foreground subject. I don't shoot film anymore, but I use an Olympus OMD EM-5 II with just a 50mm equivalent pancake lens for the same effect as your photo here. It's good to see the work of a photographer who's been at it since the darkroom days and understands exposure.
That's also what I miss about film photography. Your photos have that specific look that's hard to get with digital, although recently there are algorithms in iPhones that mimic the look of shallow depth of field, but they leave blurry edges on the foreground subject. I don't shoot film anymore, but I use an Olympus OMD EM-5 II with just a 50mm equivalent pancake lens for the same effect as your photo here. It's good to see the work of a photographer who's been at it since the darkroom days and understands exposure.
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2022-05-16 19:50 in reply to chuckdance
I use a Nikon D80 now (even that's considered out-of-date), which are great for landscapes and typical travel photos, but not for this type of photography.
I use a Nikon D80 now (even that's considered out-of-date), which are great for landscapes and typical travel photos, but not for this type of photography.
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-16 22:08 in reply to ducman4988
The D80 is a great camera. I'm actually using a mirrorless Nikon and I'm finding it quite amazing. Seems they've finally caught up with Canon in features in the digital side.
The D80 is a great camera. I'm actually using a mirrorless Nikon and I'm finding it quite amazing. Seems they've finally caught up with Canon in features in the digital side.
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2022-05-17 06:23 in reply to chuckdance
I keep on thinking I'll upgrade, but very unlikely. Money very little in retirement.
I keep on thinking I'll upgrade, but very unlikely. Money very little in retirement.
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2022-05-17 06:51 in reply to chuckdance
Good news - I found more gymnastics photos I hadn't posted. Bad news - who knows when I'll have time to post them (I always make lower res versions before I do)
Good news - I found more gymnastics photos I hadn't posted. Bad news - who knows when I'll have time to post them (I always make lower res versions before I do)
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-17 07:18 in reply to ducman4988
That's fine, ducman4988! Post when you can. There's no rush and your viewers aren't going anywhere. I look forward to seeing them when they're ready!
That's fine, ducman4988! Post when you can. There's no rush and your viewers aren't going anywhere. I look forward to seeing them when they're ready!
radiatorobert π°πͺ 2021-07-10 19:35
great file...reminds me of my 1980's I helped out at a civic Centre..
great file...reminds me of my 1980's I helped out at a civic Centre..
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 07:41
Damn. I really like the look and feel of gymnasts from this era! It was also my favourite era for rhythmic gymnastics because the leotards didn't have any lace or frills or skirts. Just solid metallic spandex and clear views of the girls. The short haired look was also big at that time.
Damn. I really like the look and feel of gymnasts from this era! It was also my favourite era for rhythmic gymnastics because the leotards didn't have any lace or frills or skirts. Just solid metallic spandex and clear views of the girls. The short haired look was also big at that time.
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2022-05-14 14:59 in reply to chuckdance
How much has changed since that time - mostly due to the internet. Good because it's easier to share things; Bad - because it makes it easier to spread wild stories about all the boogeymen out there.
How much has changed since that time - mostly due to the internet. Good because it's easier to share things; Bad - because it makes it easier to spread wild stories about all the boogeymen out there.
chuckdance πΈπͺ 2022-05-14 21:12 in reply to ducman4988
Indeed. It's been a mixed blessing. The more access and easier sourcing of material I've always wanted, but the social environment is less conducive to it. I remember there being rhythmic gymnastics exhibition shows in my area where men showed up with cameras to photograph girls from 9 - 16 years-old. They were mostly younger men, with telephoto lenses, and no press credentials. I really wished I'd joined in when I had the chance.
Indeed. It's been a mixed blessing. The more access and easier sourcing of material I've always wanted, but the social environment is less conducive to it. I remember there being rhythmic gymnastics exhibition shows in my area where men showed up with cameras to photograph girls from 9 - 16 years-old. They were mostly younger men, with telephoto lenses, and no press credentials. I really wished I'd joined in when I had the chance.
chuckdance πΈπͺ 2022-05-14 21:13 in reply to ducman4988
Haha. Great place to be! I like the line of sight here a LOT.
Haha. Great place to be! I like the line of sight here a LOT.
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2023-03-28 00:51 in reply to mak700
little girls goofing around for the photographer
little girls goofing around for the photographer
januarysummer πΊπΈ 2021-08-12 18:47
Prettiest on the team! Looks like they were having tons of fun. I didn't realize she was still perfectly flat. Looks good on her.
Prettiest on the team! Looks like they were having tons of fun. I didn't realize she was still perfectly flat. Looks good on her.
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2021-08-14 14:21 in reply to januarysummer
Kids act goofy sometimes when you turn the camera on them. Nowadays they would be calling the police.
Kids act goofy sometimes when you turn the camera on them. Nowadays they would be calling the police.
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 07:42
I really love the expression of the girl doing the hand-stand! Great poses from both and awesome moment captured!
I really love the expression of the girl doing the hand-stand! Great poses from both and awesome moment captured!
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2022-05-14 15:01 in reply to chuckdance
They would go nuts when I brought out the camera.
They would go nuts when I brought out the camera.
chuckdance πΈπͺ 2022-05-14 21:13 in reply to ducman4988
That's so wonderful! Truly, great times in a long-gone era.
That's so wonderful! Truly, great times in a long-gone era.
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 07:44
Such a fresh group of girls! The energy is electric in your photos.
Such a fresh group of girls! The energy is electric in your photos.
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2022-05-14 15:03 in reply to chuckdance
They loved it. Unfortunately, parents nowadays are intent on beating out the childhood in children; making them all proper-behaving robots.
They loved it. Unfortunately, parents nowadays are intent on beating out the childhood in children; making them all proper-behaving robots.
chuckdance πΈπͺ 2022-05-14 21:15 in reply to ducman4988
It's also a sense of prudishness and fear of young sexuality that is driving a lot of it. I feel like I'm back in Victorian England on some days in my area.
It's also a sense of prudishness and fear of young sexuality that is driving a lot of it. I feel like I'm back in Victorian England on some days in my area.
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2022-05-17 03:15 in reply to chuckdance
That's a good analogy; and a great fear of perversity (most of it unjustified) driven by the internet.
That's a good analogy; and a great fear of perversity (most of it unjustified) driven by the internet.
aceofspades66 π¨πΏ 2020-11-23 20:58
So happy to see more from you! Love gymnast girls and LOVE your pixies! Thank youπ
So happy to see more from you! Love gymnast girls and LOVE your pixies! Thank youπ
januarysummer πΊπΈ 2021-08-12 18:44 in reply to ducman4988
And Erin The Beautiful is the one doing the backbend, right?
And Erin The Beautiful is the one doing the backbend, right?
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2021-08-14 14:19 in reply to januarysummer
I think you're right! I didn't realize it before.
I think you're right! I didn't realize it before.
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 07:47 in reply to ducman4988
The expressions on both these girls are smashing!
The expressions on both these girls are smashing!
januarysummer πΊπΈ 2021-08-12 18:45
Any thoughts as to who this might be? In all seriousness, the hair and size of her butt makes me think its Erin The Beautiful.
Any thoughts as to who this might be? In all seriousness, the hair and size of her butt makes me think its Erin The Beautiful.
mistersole π³π΄ 2023-02-26 23:22
Great album. Wonderful, natural girls having fun, beautifully photographed. Thank you.
Great album. Wonderful, natural girls having fun, beautifully photographed. Thank you.
mistersole π³π΄ 2023-02-28 07:08 in reply to ducman4988
Me too! Working my way through your wonderful albums and am loving them. So many beautiful pixies and boys. Brings back a lot of memories of how kids used to look in my formative years! You really capture their natural beauty and the more carefree and fun times that prevailed then. Such a shame that things are so much more difficult now. I used to love taking candids and street photos, I wouldn't dare do it now.
Me too! Working my way through your wonderful albums and am loving them. So many beautiful pixies and boys. Brings back a lot of memories of how kids used to look in my formative years! You really capture their natural beauty and the more carefree and fun times that prevailed then. Such a shame that things are so much more difficult now. I used to love taking candids and street photos, I wouldn't dare do it now.
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2023-02-28 22:27 in reply to mistersole
I'm pretty busy now, but wholeheartedly agree.
I'm pretty busy now, but wholeheartedly agree.
mak700 π¬π§ 2023-03-27 11:38 in reply to ducman4988
think you should get all pics out and write a book im sure it would sell well,
think you should get all pics out and write a book im sure it would sell well,
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2023-03-28 00:55 in reply to mak700
Well, I did have that book "Il Ritratto Giovanile" published in 1996. The ad is still on amazon.com.
Well, I did have that book "Il Ritratto Giovanile" published in 1996. The ad is still on amazon.com.
mak700 π¬π§ 2023-03-27 11:35 in reply to mistersole
lovely album,yes it was better to take few pics years ago, wish id had good cam phone then lol
lovely album,yes it was better to take few pics years ago, wish id had good cam phone then lol
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2022-05-14 15:13 in reply to chuckdance
A moment in childhood captured forever. You can't find any of this type of photography nowadays.
A moment in childhood captured forever. You can't find any of this type of photography nowadays.
chuckdance πΈπͺ 2022-05-14 21:18 in reply to ducman4988
No I haven't seen this kind of work in a while. Perhaps that's why I find your albums so compelling. This was the stuff that made Jacques Bourloubon and Hamilton into known names. This also has the feel of street photography, like Diane Arbus.
No I haven't seen this kind of work in a while. Perhaps that's why I find your albums so compelling. This was the stuff that made Jacques Bourloubon and Hamilton into known names. This also has the feel of street photography, like Diane Arbus.
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-17 04:10 in reply to ducman4988
Yes! Sally Mann was another icon of photography. Her portraits were as good as anything that Richard Avedon did.
Yes! Sally Mann was another icon of photography. Her portraits were as good as anything that Richard Avedon did.
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 07:49
I LOVE the expressions on all these girlie gymnasts in your album! Really spontaneous and you must have had so much fun shooting them!
I LOVE the expressions on all these girlie gymnasts in your album! Really spontaneous and you must have had so much fun shooting them!
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2022-05-14 15:16 in reply to chuckdance
It was tremendous fun. Now it's impossible.
It was tremendous fun. Now it's impossible.
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 07:51
Great seeing eye-to-eye between babes. Great shot here. The girl on the right is one of my favourites in this album!
Great seeing eye-to-eye between babes. Great shot here. The girl on the right is one of my favourites in this album!
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2022-05-14 15:18 in reply to chuckdance
Sarah to the left, Maria to the right. They were SO SWEET and pretty.
Sarah to the left, Maria to the right. They were SO SWEET and pretty.
chuckdance πΈπͺ 2022-05-14 21:20 in reply to ducman4988
They are gorgeous kids. Sarah is a peach, and I wish Maria was in her leotard in this one as well!
They are gorgeous kids. Sarah is a peach, and I wish Maria was in her leotard in this one as well!
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 07:53
These 90's era leotards certainly had a look and design to them. Great lines on this kid!
These 90's era leotards certainly had a look and design to them. Great lines on this kid!
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 07:55
Wow, what a beauty in movement! These girls are all gorgeous. I'd have enjoyed watching them move for hours.
Wow, what a beauty in movement! These girls are all gorgeous. I'd have enjoyed watching them move for hours.
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2022-05-14 15:21 in reply to chuckdance
...and I captured it in my viewfinder forever.
...and I captured it in my viewfinder forever.
chuckdance πΈπͺ 2022-05-14 21:21 in reply to ducman4988
You've captured Sarah's youth and beauty for posterity. Now, I and others get to enjoy her fully...
You've captured Sarah's youth and beauty for posterity. Now, I and others get to enjoy her fully...
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 07:56
That's awesome - they're looking at your photos of them? Nice to get direct feedback from your photo subjects.
That's awesome - they're looking at your photos of them? Nice to get direct feedback from your photo subjects.
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2022-05-14 15:22 in reply to chuckdance
I did that a lot to get the kids comfortable and to have them focus on something other than my camera.
I did that a lot to get the kids comfortable and to have them focus on something other than my camera.
chuckdance πΈπͺ 2022-05-14 21:22 in reply to ducman4988
That's brilliant, ducman4988! That's another professional tip - it's like a magic trick: misdirection. It's a good way to get a natural and candid moment on film. It also creates real variety in the images and they feel honest.
That's brilliant, ducman4988! That's another professional tip - it's like a magic trick: misdirection. It's a good way to get a natural and candid moment on film. It also creates real variety in the images and they feel honest.
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 07:56 in reply to ducman4988
This girl is a doll. I like her hair and look. That leotard really suits her as well.
This girl is a doll. I like her hair and look. That leotard really suits her as well.
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2022-05-17 03:23 in reply to chuckdance
Well, you came up with a name for the little girl from the Hampden Swim Club - "Wendy". Come up with another idea!
Well, you came up with a name for the little girl from the Hampden Swim Club - "Wendy". Come up with another idea!
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-17 04:11 in reply to ducman4988
Hmm (I say as I lick my lips). I'd say this kid looks like a "Penny" to me. Kind of a prissy name, but the young lady looks a bit prissy so why not?
Hmm (I say as I lick my lips). I'd say this kid looks like a "Penny" to me. Kind of a prissy name, but the young lady looks a bit prissy so why not?
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2022-05-17 06:27 in reply to chuckdance
Let me think about that. How about something more exotic - like Eva!
Let me think about that. How about something more exotic - like Eva!
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-17 07:19 in reply to ducman4988
Eva is nice. Short for Evalgeline or Evangalina. Great name! I think we have a name for this blonde babe.
Eva is nice. Short for Evalgeline or Evangalina. Great name! I think we have a name for this blonde babe.
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2020-11-23 23:13 in reply to aceofspades66
So sweet! dshaw seemed to appreciate these too.
So sweet! dshaw seemed to appreciate these too.
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 07:58 in reply to ducman4988
This is my favourite image from this album! Really sweet moment captured here with your lens. The girl is pretty and her pose is wonderful, showing her physique off. It feels very much like a "David Hamilton Moment" to me! Great work, ducman4988!
This is my favourite image from this album! Really sweet moment captured here with your lens. The girl is pretty and her pose is wonderful, showing her physique off. It feels very much like a "David Hamilton Moment" to me! Great work, ducman4988!
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2022-05-15 02:25 in reply to chuckdance
Grazie. Someone else told me they found this image pirated on some other website. It's one of my favorites too.
Grazie. Someone else told me they found this image pirated on some other website. It's one of my favorites too.
mak700 π¬π§ 2023-03-27 11:25 in reply to zlotypourlespied
lovely photo and very nice girls face behind her
lovely photo and very nice girls face behind her
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 07:59
Wow - nice to see the kid in the previous photo in action! Great lines on her.
Wow - nice to see the kid in the previous photo in action! Great lines on her.
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 08:01
A sheer beauty and looker in movement. Her old-school Mary Lou Retton type leotard is endearing!
A sheer beauty and looker in movement. Her old-school Mary Lou Retton type leotard is endearing!
januarysummer πΊπΈ 2021-08-12 18:42
I'm hoping you find more Erin The Beautiful, possibly enough for her own album.
I'm hoping you find more Erin The Beautiful, possibly enough for her own album.
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2021-08-14 14:16 in reply to januarysummer
I don't have that many; but I'm sure I would find more if I could find the original negatives (some box somewhere)
I don't have that many; but I'm sure I would find more if I could find the original negatives (some box somewhere)
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 08:02 in reply to ducman4988
I hope that one day you will grace us with more of your captures of Erin!
I hope that one day you will grace us with more of your captures of Erin!
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 08:02 in reply to januarysummer
I SECOND THAT MOTION! As another solid Erin fan, I am constantly hoping to see more of the babe.
I SECOND THAT MOTION! As another solid Erin fan, I am constantly hoping to see more of the babe.
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2022-05-15 02:26 in reply to chuckdance
Amazing how beautiful these girls are. Just think how's it's probably now illegal to simply appreciate the beauty of someone under 18.
Amazing how beautiful these girls are. Just think how's it's probably now illegal to simply appreciate the beauty of someone under 18.
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 08:03
Interesting to see the gymnast number written on the kid's hand, instead of a number paper on her back - but then again, I prefer this, because it doesn't affect the look of the gymnast on-mat.
Interesting to see the gymnast number written on the kid's hand, instead of a number paper on her back - but then again, I prefer this, because it doesn't affect the look of the gymnast on-mat.
chuckdance πΈπͺ 2022-05-14 21:26 in reply to ducman4988
Rhythmic gymnastics moved the silly paper 'number' completely from competitors in the 1980's as they got in the way of the girls on-mat an also ruined the look of the girl's body-lines in movement. After all, gymnastics does have a huge aesthetic component.
Rhythmic gymnastics moved the silly paper 'number' completely from competitors in the 1980's as they got in the way of the girls on-mat an also ruined the look of the girl's body-lines in movement. After all, gymnastics does have a huge aesthetic component.
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2022-05-15 02:41 in reply to chuckdance
Egads, I'm still working on your old comments! I think putting paper numbers on the girls would definitely interfere with their performances.
Egads, I'm still working on your old comments! I think putting paper numbers on the girls would definitely interfere with their performances.
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 08:05
These old-school leotards are smashing, ducman4988. The edges of the leotard look like panties on this kid. Really nice look - and that pert hair and expression are fun.
These old-school leotards are smashing, ducman4988. The edges of the leotard look like panties on this kid. Really nice look - and that pert hair and expression are fun.
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 08:06
WHAT a set of "bumlines". Great view and awesome capture with your roving lens! The girl on the right: what a wonderful figure.
WHAT a set of "bumlines". Great view and awesome capture with your roving lens! The girl on the right: what a wonderful figure.
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2022-05-15 02:30 in reply to chuckdance
Sitting like proper little ladies. The girl on the right is Sarah. The one in the middle (x DeSantis?) is the daughter of a engineering co-worker of mine (that's how I got introduced to the team).
Sitting like proper little ladies. The girl on the right is Sarah. The one in the middle (x DeSantis?) is the daughter of a engineering co-worker of mine (that's how I got introduced to the team).
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2022-05-15 02:32 in reply to chuckdance
The last time I saw Ms. DeSantis she was going in (she just turned 16) to get her Driver's License with Daddy. She hadn't changed much from this photo. I gave her a big hug, and that was that.
The last time I saw Ms. DeSantis she was going in (she just turned 16) to get her Driver's License with Daddy. She hadn't changed much from this photo. I gave her a big hug, and that was that.
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 08:07
Nice angle and moment here. I like how you photographed the girls from all different approaches and angles. Gives a full sense of the girls in this gymnastics club.
Nice angle and moment here. I like how you photographed the girls from all different approaches and angles. Gives a full sense of the girls in this gymnastics club.
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 08:09
I would have stood behind her for a while just to enjoy the view. I like her hairstyle, which isn't common in gymnastics. Must have been whipping into her eyes every-time she did a floor routine.
I would have stood behind her for a while just to enjoy the view. I like her hairstyle, which isn't common in gymnastics. Must have been whipping into her eyes every-time she did a floor routine.
aceofspades66 π¨πΏ 2020-11-24 09:46 in reply to ducman4988
Uff, I wrote faster than I read...or was just looking at the picture, not the words underneath π She would have been my favorite too...sigh...π
Uff, I wrote faster than I read...or was just looking at the picture, not the words underneath π She would have been my favorite too...sigh...π
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 08:10 in reply to aceofspades66
Sara is a DOLL. Great look - and she has a great figure. The leotard really shows her off nicely.
Sara is a DOLL. Great look - and she has a great figure. The leotard really shows her off nicely.
zlotypourlespied π¬π΅ 2022-07-21 05:03
could post a com a thousand times! what a delicious view of her delicate soles
could post a com a thousand times! what a delicious view of her delicate soles
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 08:12
The girl looks almost like a rhythmic gymnast. I thought she had an RSG ball under her arm, but then I realized it's just her leotard design. I guess I have a one-track mind...
The girl looks almost like a rhythmic gymnast. I thought she had an RSG ball under her arm, but then I realized it's just her leotard design. I guess I have a one-track mind...
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 08:26
I like this shot a lot: one girl from the front, the Coach from behind (and she has a nice behind at that!) Great velour leotard on the gymnast.
I like this shot a lot: one girl from the front, the Coach from behind (and she has a nice behind at that!) Great velour leotard on the gymnast.
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2022-05-15 03:05 in reply to chuckdance
Just another day at the Gymnastics factory (!)
Just another day at the Gymnastics factory (!)
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 08:27
Were these taken with slide film? The grain of the film really takes me back. I remember shooting a lot of action photos with Ilford and Fuji film.
Were these taken with slide film? The grain of the film really takes me back. I remember shooting a lot of action photos with Ilford and Fuji film.
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2022-05-15 03:07 in reply to chuckdance
I think I was using TMax 3200 on these. No flash!! Good old film days. Can't compete with the smartphone toting maniacs now.
I think I was using TMax 3200 on these. No flash!! Good old film days. Can't compete with the smartphone toting maniacs now.
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 08:27
MMM. Great kid of gymnastics. I like the unconscious moment you captured here, of a girl putting up her hair. Her figure in that leo is stupendous.
MMM. Great kid of gymnastics. I like the unconscious moment you captured here, of a girl putting up her hair. Her figure in that leo is stupendous.
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 08:28
The Coach is doing exactly what I would be doing if I had been there - but as a spectator. "Extreme" spectating?
The Coach is doing exactly what I would be doing if I had been there - but as a spectator. "Extreme" spectating?
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 08:28
Wow - really liking those 70's girl hairstyles. Very Cathy Rigby feel to them. Nice shot!
Wow - really liking those 70's girl hairstyles. Very Cathy Rigby feel to them. Nice shot!
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 08:29
With the shirts, the girls look like they're training in panties. Great images.
With the shirts, the girls look like they're training in panties. Great images.
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2023-03-25 01:28 in reply to mak700
I think at that time they wore whatever they had. Their parents weren't rich enough (like they are now) for competitive leotards and training leotards .
I think at that time they wore whatever they had. Their parents weren't rich enough (like they are now) for competitive leotards and training leotards .
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2022-05-15 03:19 in reply to chuckdance
She was my favorite that year for the Gymnastics team. You can tell at that time Gymnastics was much more low key; parents were spending thousands for keeping their kid in the program.
She was my favorite that year for the Gymnastics team. You can tell at that time Gymnastics was much more low key; parents were spending thousands for keeping their kid in the program.
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 08:32
Those are very 70's era leotards. It's a wonder to realize that in a few years, the leo would become so snap-tight, shiny and exhibitionist.
Those are very 70's era leotards. It's a wonder to realize that in a few years, the leo would become so snap-tight, shiny and exhibitionist.
mandyventer πΏπ¦ 2024-01-10 12:17 in reply to chuckdance
Not to mention false eyelashes, tons of make-up and worst of all those ridiculous gym shoes.
Not to mention false eyelashes, tons of make-up and worst of all those ridiculous gym shoes.
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 08:33
Wow - that IS a Cathy Rigby hairstyle on the girl (far right). Great ass-out pose from her too. That leo really works wonders on her figure.
Wow - that IS a Cathy Rigby hairstyle on the girl (far right). Great ass-out pose from her too. That leo really works wonders on her figure.
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2023-09-07 15:05 in reply to sammy-hartland
OMG, Yes. They think they rule the world, and that (because of the internet) they mistrust everyone older than them.
OMG, Yes. They think they rule the world, and that (because of the internet) they mistrust everyone older than them.
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2022-05-03 16:25 in reply to bx9966
I'm not sure. I took these photos in 1993, printed about 20 of them. I haven't been back to the negatives since then - I would have to look for them. One of their fathers invited me down to take photos. That would never happen now. I agree how amazingly beautiful 13-14 year olds are.
I'm not sure. I took these photos in 1993, printed about 20 of them. I haven't been back to the negatives since then - I would have to look for them. One of their fathers invited me down to take photos. That would never happen now. I agree how amazingly beautiful 13-14 year olds are.
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2021-03-31 15:00 in reply to homelander
She, and Sara, were the prettiest ones on the team.
She, and Sara, were the prettiest ones on the team.
januarysummer πΊπΈ 2021-08-12 18:51 in reply to ducman4988
Erin The Beautiful is absolutely right. She should get a legal change of name ;-). While all the girls are special, there is nothing wrong with recognizing the prettiest and giving her the most shots.
Erin The Beautiful is absolutely right. She should get a legal change of name ;-). While all the girls are special, there is nothing wrong with recognizing the prettiest and giving her the most shots.
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2021-08-14 14:24 in reply to januarysummer
She sure caught the attention of MY camera. Film days - I wonder how many photos I would have taken now with a digital camera.
She sure caught the attention of MY camera. Film days - I wonder how many photos I would have taken now with a digital camera.
januarysummer πΊπΈ 2021-08-16 21:02 in reply to ducman4988
Tons: you and me both snapping away! She has the potential to be a model. She would be worth getting some one-on-one time with and see how if she had the personality to handle a modeling session -- if she could look and act natural. Some kids can't; some can. With that amazing, perfect face, flat chest, and gymnastic moves, I think Erin The Beautiful would have been brilliant.
Tons: you and me both snapping away! She has the potential to be a model. She would be worth getting some one-on-one time with and see how if she had the personality to handle a modeling session -- if she could look and act natural. Some kids can't; some can. With that amazing, perfect face, flat chest, and gymnastic moves, I think Erin The Beautiful would have been brilliant.
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2022-03-11 07:14 in reply to januarysummer
How are you doing? My sister passed away a short time after our last correspondence, and I've been involved with her affairs and her Estate since then. I was her caretaker for a year and a half. Yes, I agree with your last statement. Erin the beautiful was BEAUTIFUL!!
How are you doing? My sister passed away a short time after our last correspondence, and I've been involved with her affairs and her Estate since then. I was her caretaker for a year and a half. Yes, I agree with your last statement. Erin the beautiful was BEAUTIFUL!!
chuckdance π©πͺ 2022-05-13 08:34 in reply to ducman4988
I'd pay to see sets of Erin as a model. She's got the looks and the figure for it. Plus, she rocks a spandex leotard like a pro. I'd have enjoyed seeing her do her gymnastics move in a retro frilly dress and panties.
I'd pay to see sets of Erin as a model. She's got the looks and the figure for it. Plus, she rocks a spandex leotard like a pro. I'd have enjoyed seeing her do her gymnastics move in a retro frilly dress and panties.
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2022-07-16 20:36 in reply to fredi8
Erin, in the center, I thought was the most beautiful.
Erin, in the center, I thought was the most beautiful.
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2022-07-16 20:38 in reply to bongoy
I scanned these from prints, and I don't know think if I have any more of Erin in the prints. There may be more of Erin (the most beautiful) in the negatives, but first I'll have to find them (after 28 years).
I scanned these from prints, and I don't know think if I have any more of Erin in the prints. There may be more of Erin (the most beautiful) in the negatives, but first I'll have to find them (after 28 years).
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2023-02-27 01:59 in reply to sunsurfswim
It's something about the name! There was an Erin on the York Y swim team and one on the Carlisle swim team - they were amazing also.
It's something about the name! There was an Erin on the York Y swim team and one on the Carlisle swim team - they were amazing also.
sunsurfswim πΊπΈ 2023-02-28 10:26 in reply to ducman4988
Thank you for sharing! This Erin is making my evening special again.
Thank you for sharing! This Erin is making my evening special again.
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2023-02-28 22:28 in reply to sunsurfswim
One too many Erin's - NO, NEVER ENOUGH!
One too many Erin's - NO, NEVER ENOUGH!
sunsurfswim πΊπΈ 2023-03-01 20:23 in reply to ducman4988
Indeed! More Erins the happier the world will be!
Indeed! More Erins the happier the world will be!
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2023-09-07 04:43 in reply to sammy-hartland
Yeah, it looks like the smaller girl in the back was having a LOT of difficulty doing her split. Erin, in the foreground, to me was an absolute beauty.
Yeah, it looks like the smaller girl in the back was having a LOT of difficulty doing her split. Erin, in the foreground, to me was an absolute beauty.
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2023-09-07 15:03 in reply to sammy-hartland
I know. It's the only thing I have to offer to the world right now - beautiful photos of the very young.
I know. It's the only thing I have to offer to the world right now - beautiful photos of the very young.
aceofspades66 π¬π§ 2023-09-09 10:06 in reply to ducman4988
when the only thing you have left to offer the world is beauty, that is surely enough! Great work.
when the only thing you have left to offer the world is beauty, that is surely enough! Great work.
dewbert99 πΊπΈ 2023-09-09 20:45 in reply to ducman4988
we are eternally grateful for sharing your life's work with us!
we are eternally grateful for sharing your life's work with us!
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2023-09-11 23:05 in reply to dewbert99
I have to file numerous responses because I'm never too sure when my response will get through or not with this screwed-up site.
I have to file numerous responses because I'm never too sure when my response will get through or not with this screwed-up site.
ducman4988 πΊπΈ 2023-09-11 23:05 in reply to dewbert99
By the way, I really like your "Avatar"; where did you get it from?
By the way, I really like your "Avatar"; where did you get it from?