I took a selection of last summer’s world cup portraits and put it under series / world cup series to have it all in one place. Looking back I have to say: This was such a great photo project. Having it in the sliding gallery is a great bonus, as well. Whenever I find the time I will add some more series – I think its so much more enjoyable to look at.

What a great day. 100?F. 4:0. Again, Darmstadt was one big party after the game. Actually, it didn’t start well: When I came to the Luisenplatz before the game, everything was dead. No fans, no folks at the annual Heinerfest, no big crowds at the big screens. I had to run around for a while to get some pictures in the can. But as soon as the game was over, it seemed like people were coming out of their holes like mad. The familiar walk through the tunnel, the flags, the vuvuzelas…wow! I took some pics before and some after the game – can you tell which ones are which?

Hey, if you read this because you were photographed by me – especially if you are that lovely lady from the first picture – send me a message or a comment if you like the picture. If yours ain’t here, send me a message, too! I only put up a small selection to keep the blog from exploding. I’ll add a new series as soon as I find the time – There’ll be room for some mo’!

… and the best news is: Two more games – two more world cup features for me and you!

I took the opportunity of yesterday’s match Germany-Serbia (which Germany has lost 0:1) to try my brand new second hand 5D with my 50mm f/1.8 lens by doing some street portraits. Well, we lost the game, but the general mood was still good. Being a big fan of and inspired by Markus Schwarze who takes one picture of a complete stranger every day, I approached some fans and asked whether I could take their picture. I met a woman who tried to catch some portraits using a 300mm lens – in my opinion, that just doesn’t work. I prefer to ask nicely, even if it might be a little awkward at first… at least that’s how I like to do “street photography” – this actually calls for another post about this topic. I’ll post it here soon.

I love that smooth bokeh – and the lens behaves really well on the full frame sensor. Oh, by the way – I did manage to meet one sad soccer fan…