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Picture of the day - January 29, 2008
Let's play... Monopoly!
Photo courtesy of
Joseph Cestra.
Today's picture features an endearing icon of my childhood: the
wheeling and dealing that takes place during a game of
Monopoly. Back when I was growing up, I spent many an hour
playing this exiting game of high finance, winning some and losing
some, but always learning and honing my skills.
It's been a few years since I last sat down at a Monopoly board, but
I still love the game and greatly miss the times that my sister
Helen and I played it along with other members of my family so long
ago. That's why I was so drawn to this wonderful picture by
photographer Joseph Cestra, and he has graciously agreed to allow me
to feature it as a "Picture of the Day"! Along with the
image, he also submitted the following background information:
"My favorite game growing up was Monopoly. After getting married
in September, my wife and I decided to start a "game night". The
first game we chose to buy was a limited edition "Onyx" version of
Monopoly. I felt as if I were 8 years old again as I ripped the
plastic
from the box.
As we set up the game to start playing, I quickly grabbed my camera
and took some close up shots - around 50 or so - until I got the
shot
just right. After some touch-ups in Photoshop CS3, I found my
winner.
Now framed and hanging on my wall, I still get excited when
I see this
photograph!
This shot was taken with a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi equipped with
the 18-55mm kit lens, with bounce flash from a Canon 430EX external
flash unit." --Joseph Cestra
You can check out many more of Mr. Cestra's wonderful images
on his website.
Note: Monopoly is a registered trademark of
Hasbro, Inc.
Visitor Comments...
Name: Eileen Hester
Town: Oceanside, NY
The Picture of the day was great. What a great idea! I am a
grandmother of six and a mother of five, and it brings a lot of
laughs remembering the days when I played Monopoly with my children
and now my grandchildren. I also think it shows how crazy the market
and everything is going with all the ups and down. The photographer
who took this picture did a great job.
Name: Danielle Sheridan
Town: Long Beach, NY
I love the angle of the photo... Boardwalk, next we will be passing
GO! and collecting $200! Isn't it so true - a photo can speak a
thousand words.... and provoke just as many thoughts and memories.
Joseph has really captured a truly important and exciting part of
the game! I hope to see much more of his work!!
Name: Mr. Larry Kolbinskie
Town: Groveland, FL
Great photo - I think that's my shoe from when I was a child lol. I
do love the game and he could not have gotten a better shot. Thanks
Joey for bringing back some memories of a great childhood.
Name: Judy Kolbinskie
Town: Groveland, FL
Great job, Joe. I love that game also, and I would love to see that
picture in a frame!
Name: Kathy Rankin
Dear Joey, what a great job. It brings back so many good times. A
great frame and we will have a great shot for my game room. Thanks,
love it!
Name: Tammy Vacchio
Town: Oceanside, NY
Wow Joey! Love that Picture. Couldn't have picked a better shot. I
went to your site, what marvelous pictures you have taken. And I
thought I was the photographer of the family...Not even close next
to you. Keep up the great work. Love always, Tammy :)
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