outings in public places.

Visiting Prague's Castle

 

this church is open to the public (there were some tourists including a little girl and her parents who came by and asked about our dolls with interest when my friends and i went there for this photoshoot), although we had to obtain special permission to take photos in the church.

photo taken by me - the doll belongs to my friend vicky (pichu10176)


peaceful respite by ___rei, on Flickr

 

This is the only picture out of 14 pics that has a passerby in it, but this was at a dollmeet in june
(the one in the middle is mine, the other two aren't)

My bi**hes c: by FishCandy, on Flickr

I also take a doll just about everywhere else with me.
Local park




Meh by FishCandy, on Flickr

Weird and Wonderful Wood, a yearly event.

Green by FishCandy, on Flickr

Another dollmeet, this one was in january... and in a mall. (again, I only own one doll in the picture)



A different park xP

At the park by FishCandy, on Flickr

 

Highwic House, Newmarket Auckland NZ Historical Places Trust

 

Eric in the centre of the city on a Saturday afternoon. He got quite a lot of attention.

 

Well - eliminating the innumerable photos next to shrubbery, flowers, in parking lots --

Mass transit - LIRR train:


The little park and pond by my Town Hall (always have to wait for the joggers around the pond to get out of frame):


A friend's doll in the atrium where we have our meetups:


At an SF con:


Another friend's doll helping me shop for bargains in cat food:

 

We go out all the time! Though, usually the larger resins hang out at home. First off, they're heavy and take longer to pose. Secondly, they're heavy. Also, it's harder to tuck them away in my camera bag. But they have been out with me many times before Alegro came! Then he got spoiled...

He visited the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC.


He's flown in an airplane!


He likes to go shopping in unusual shops with me.


He visited the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia.


And he's been to the beach on numerous occasions.


I love going out with my dolls! For those that have anxiety about it, don't sweat it. I've been spoken to by very rude people about my hobby, and I promise you I've gotten the strangest looks. But you know, you'll never ever ever see any of those people again. So who cares what they think? Enjoy every moment of every day with the things you love most!

 

That is a beautiful kimono! The plum blossom fabric is such a perfect shade of purple!

 

It is definitely less intimidating to go out with someone else to photograph. People may look or not, but I do get self-conscious if I'm alone. It is true that I likely will not see these people again, so I really need to get over it and enjoy myself. I guess it's just worse if you're in a really crowded place. The other nice thing about going in a group is dollie interactions are intriguing

 

Spencer at the mall..I think he was tickled to see his name on the window..

 

Wow! Cassows! MOM! I wanna goes to a cassow!
Anyways...I goes jussabout everywheres wif Mom.
Here I am at da pos offis:








Oops. Here comes Mom. Das prolly all I shood put up fo now. Tanks fo lookin'! Bye!

 

Needless to say, my hubby was terribly embarassed!

 

My sweet little Feya at a BJD meeting in Utrecht ^^


and my sweet little Olivia at a BJD meeting in Amsterdam.

People usually ask questions. in the meeting in utrecht there came some people who did a game and had to make silly pictures and asked to make a picture with a doll and we agreed. so we gave him a SD and he asks "how much do these dolls cost?" the look on his face was so funny when we told him he was holding 800 euros

 

Kinda can't understand why I didn't post this lol... technically all our club meets are in a 'public' place'... usually a pedway in a local university... but this summer we went to the local museum. They had the most nifty "virtual" koi pond! When you walked through it the fish reacted and the water rippled where you steped... the 'kids' had a lot of fun LOL



This is a new link to my 'Flickr' where most of the pictures have gone. Technically our meets are in public places (usually a seating area in a university here). The last one was at a comon room for that schools dorms so sorta still counts?) Anywho updated link to meets set.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/106095966@N07/sets/72157636787918464/

 

I always take Asul with me. I would love to take Xephanes out more, but he's so big, and needs clothing XD



Here's Asul hugging another doll at a meet up at Otakon. This was taken along time ago XD Asul looks much different now.

 

I took my doll to my local park and she had a good look at some of their iron work fences.


It was pretty quiet and because I ignored everyone who was there they ignored me.

 

I have come to reaize how jealous I am of all of you who live in places where 'castles' and giant historic things like cathedrals are in such picturesque settings... The only places like that (that I can get to with my mobility issues) are in 'not a scrap of green in the vicinity' locations. Or on school ground (picture taking in kiddie frequented areas now makes you look suspicious anymore -_-) Otherwise there are at least 3 great old schools here. Or worse... amazing homes that would make great settings... but of course... pics of dolls on strangers yards??? would not go over well lol...

 

Pictures from Kristiansand Norway

At the backyard of our graffiti art studio


Outside of the damn cathedral


Pictures from the United Kingdom

Diner in Swansea Wales


Train station in Cardiff Wales


Teahouse in Manchester England, this is my friend's doll

 

Oh yes, it's all about getting to take them OUT, for me. Still. Years later, and I'm still hauling dolls with me here and there, and on vacations...

Local botanical gardens...

Worthy - Sadol Kyouru by aernath, on Flickr

Same fountain and spot, a couple weeks later...

Matthew - Volks Claude Prince by aernath, on Flickr

Garden and arboretum in Kansas City...

Lawrence - IOS Lacrimosa by aernath, on Flickr

On vacation in Alexandria, VA...

Tad - Pipos Tomo by aernath, on Flickr


Min-Ho - Granado V-01 by aernath, on Flickr

Rock Creek Park, DC...

Min-Ho - Granado V-01 by aernath, on Flickr

Chicago O'Hare airport...

Tad - Pipos Tomo by aernath, on Flickr

DC Metro...

Tad - Pipos Tomo by aernath, on Flickr

Washington Memorial...

Tad - Pipos Tomo by aernath, on Flickr

FDR memorial...

IMG_9976 by aernath, on Flickr

and the Jefferson memorial, to name a few. ~_^

Min-Ho - Granado V-01 by aernath, on Flickr

 

went to red robin after a doll meet at the doll show.

 

the photos was taken this summer


waiting for the pizza at the Shopping Mall


DSC00324 by ameretty, on Flickr

walking at the public park, surrounding by mommies with babies and their pets.


on the dolls exhibition. this fall



at the park

 

Fable has been many places with me ^-^

To the beach (numerous times):




I'd like to let everyone know (who didn't already) that the iron in sand sticks to doll magnets :P

 

Miniature train set at the local botanical gardens.


Godzillaaaaa! Noooo! by aernath, on Flickr

Chicago O'Hare airport.

Tad - Pipos Tomo by aernath, on Flickr

DC Metro.

Tad - Pipos Tomo by aernath, on Flickr

Washington Monument.

Tad - Pipos Tomo by aernath, on Flickr

FDR Memorial.

Min-Ho, Granado V-01 by aernath, on Flickr

 

Fenchurch (Happydoll Marin) visited the Boston Museum of Fine Arts with me back in 2006 -- when I was more adventurous about photoshoots!


Link to the photostory that resulted from this foray: http://www.angrysparrow.net/fenboston1.html

 

Jeremy went to the bookstore. He got a lot of attention.

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Ash went to the museum but it was closed and had to wait out in the cold for a bus.

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Little kitty Kissa in Havířov (Czech Republic). One homeless man told me that she is really cute. It was really nice from him ^_^

 

I have taken all my outdoor photos in public places - on the nearby forest where dof owners like to go with their pets. Anyway, while I was doing photoshoot for AiA part 2, local husky owner almost literally run into me and dolls. His dog would have liked to meet the girls more, but the owner thought that it would be better keep the doggies away - he was clearly baffled why there was female with to dolls and camera swearing the hell out of the dolls. (I had some posing problems with girls.) So - strange looks were given plenty.

 

At the drive-in!


Benjamin - Pipos Jr Pi Robin by aernath, on Flickr

 

I've taken Rin all over the place, and had to answer a lot of questions about him. Most people seem able to accept that it's a fun way to document a trip without having to be in the photos yourself. Once in a while someone's really interested and wants to know more about him. Interestingly, kids never seem to ask questions, they just sometimes stop and stare.


On the Oregon coast.


California Redwoods


At a look-off for Mt. St. Helens, Washington


In the Petrified Forest, Arizona.


Same region, Painted Desert.


Checking out a Kiva at Mesa Verde, Colorado.


Riding a giant ant in the children's section of the Biopark in Albuquerque, New Mexico.


At the Biopark aquarium.




Museum of Natural History, also Albuquerque.


Riding the tram on Sandia Peak.

We had a lot of fun on that trip.


Hobby-Eberly Telescope at the McDonald Observatories, Texas.

 

I have celebrated Johann's birthday at Amsterdam Central at the Grand Café (formerly 1st class waiting room).

There was a special event in his honour, although nobody had suspected the Birthday Boy to show up in resin

Coffee and cake:


Dutch actor Edwin Rutten as J.S. Bach (known to the Dutch as "Ome Willem"):


Recital of Bach's Coffee Cantata:


Both posing for a picture:

 

TMar, that's so cool! I bet everyone there loved him!

 

TMar, that's awesome!
Sianserais, I want to go with you on vacation! ^_^
We had a short mini-vacation last week:

 

90% of my doll pix are taken on our tabletop where I have control of
the setting, the posing and the lighting. Still it is great fun to get the
kids out into the real world. Occasionally I get strange looks like why's
that old guy playing with a doll but Carol is usually with me so they may
think they're hers; anyway....

David came with me to the Great Oregon Steam Up:

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Vicki rode back East with us. Here she is at Carol's aunt's in Huntsburg, Ohio.

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We also took Vicki to Buchart Garden in Victoria, BC

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Walter and Winter went to Lewisville Park with us

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We took Kara to Arizona this winter. here she is in the town square in Ajo

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Jacob travels on UAE road.

Looking for a happiness by Hamster_Ok, on Flickr

Jacob in Vyborg, St. Petersburg, Russia.

Jacob by Hamster_Ok, on Flickr

Bernadette is near a mosque in Sharjah.
My little Yōkai by Hamster_Ok, on Flickr

 

Botanical garden in Prague