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People
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I love taking photos
of interesting people - candid shots - preferably in their
natural environment, not in a studio. Here is a selection from the last few
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Team
Kyrgios
If you've ever wondered
what Nick's family are like I can assure you they are very
nice. They don't look too bad either :)
Taken for the Kyrgios family at the 2020 Australian Open.
Candid - No flash - Handheld
Melbourne, Victoria,
Australia
© Copyright Geoff
Rankin
More TENNIS photos here... |
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Backstage: Quincy Jones & Sheléa
Sheléa's cousin Katrina, Sheléa's mother Sheila
& Sheléa herself hanging out with the legend
Quincy Jones.
Candid - No flash - Handheld
2019 Montreux Jazz Festival, Montreux, Switzerland
© Copyright Geoff Rankin
More QUINCY JONES CONCERT
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Backstage Embrace: Shania & Sheléa
Superstar Shania Twain &
superstar-in-the-making Sheléa
embrace backstage following the epic show Quincy Jones - Sountrack Of The 80's at the 2019 Montreux Jazz Festival.
What a night!
Candid - No flash - Handheld
2019 Montreux Jazz Festival, Montreux, Switzerland
© Copyright Geoff Rankin
More QUINCY JONES CONCERT
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Nick Kyrgios
Nick. 2018 Australian Open.
Candid - No flash - Handheld
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
© Copyright Geoff Rankin
More
photos shot for Nick
Kyrgios here. |
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We're Ace, Alice
This is a photo of me (far right) with members of Alice
Cooper's band and members of Ace Frehley's band, taken by
Alice Cooper's photographer Kyler Clark outside Lone Pine
Koala Sanctuary not long after koalas had been cuddled.
From L-R: Nita Strauss, Glen Sobel, Richie Scarlet, Chris
Wyse, Tommy Henriksen, yours truly.
Candid - No flash - Handheld
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
© Copyright Geoff Rankin |
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Mark Webber
Australian Formula One superstar Mark Webber joins the
throngs of tennis fans at the 2018 Australian Open.
'Throngs’… Who ever says
'throngs'? Mark didn't, just in case you were wondering, or
if he did it was out of earshot. ‘Earshot’… Who ever says
‘earshot’? Mark may have, but by that stage I couldn’t hear
him, which is when he possibly may have said the word
‘throngs’:) #youneverknow #probablynot #whataloadofrubbish
Candid - No flash - Handheld
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
© Copyright Geoff Rankin |
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Pretty Scary
Unreal face painting by local bodypainting guru Sandra
Temple. Painted & photographed 08 Dec 2017.
No flash - Handheld
Brisbane,
Queensland, Australia
© Copyright Geoff Rankin |
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Christos & Giorgos
"George" Kyrgios
Aussie tennis star Nick Kyrgios’ brother Christos
& their father George outside Pat Rafter Arena at the 2018 Brisbane International.
This was at the beginning of a month as Nick's personal
photographer photographing matches & practice sessions in
Brisbane, then Melbourne for Tie Break Tens & the Australian
Open, then back in Brisbane for the Davis Cup. You can see
those photos here
and on Nick's Facebook & Instagram accounts.
Nick has a great family. They’re very friendly, supportive and love Nick with an obvious passion!
So good to see. Go
Nick!
Candid - No flash - Handheld
Brisbane,
Queensland, Australia
© Copyright Geoff Rankin |
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Rob Moody
Wine-maker
extraordinaire, Rob Moody, with one of his Somerled
creations at Somerled Cellar Bar on a moody, rainy Friday
evening. He was very friendly and shared passionately about
each of his beloved creations. Very
tasty!
Candid - No flash -
Handheld
Hahndorf, South
Australia, Australia
© Copyright Geoff Rankin |
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Corey Wilson & Mick Fanning
Pro
photographer Corey Wilson & 3x surfing World Champion Mick
Fanning an hour before Corey's Photography Show got underway
at Balter Brewing Co, 10 Mar 2017. It was the place to be for all who
love photography, beer, surfing, or all of the above.
Candid - No flash - Handheld
Gold Coast,
Queensland, Australia
© Copyright Geoff Rankin |
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Pat Cash
Aussie
tennis great Pat Cash gives me a wry smile as he and
Eurosport presenter Catherine Whitaker discuss the day's
play at the 2018 Australian Open, 23 Jan
2018.
Candid - Handheld
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
© Copyright Geoff Rankin |
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Jeff Morgan
One of
the world's top mural artists pauses from his work in his
fine art showroom. His massive 360 degree murals are
incredible and have to be seen to be believed!
Candid - No flash - Handheld
Hawker,
South Australia, Australia
© Copyright Geoff Rankin |
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Jeff Green
I had the
very good pleasure of meeting this funny bloke -
UK stand-up comedian Jeff Green - after his hilarious show,
17 Mar 2017. He’s not just funny on
stage, but off it too! Part of the Brisbane Comedy Festival
@ Brisbane Powerhouse.
If you look closely you can see the cue for a new joke on
his hand. No joke.
Candid - No flash -
Handheld
Brisbane,
Queensland, Australia
© Copyright Geoff Rankin |
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Trevor Gillmeister & Kevin
Walters
Good-looking chaps & former State Of Origin greats Trevor
Gillmeister (QLD Maroons Defensive Coach) & Kevin Walters (QLD
Maroons Head Coach)
pose for a quick impromptu photo just for me.
Candid - No flash - Handheld
Brisbane,
Queensland, Australia
© Copyright Geoff Rankin |
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Johan Schep
Dutch
evangelist & funny guy... Photo taken while out fishing
in North Queensland... You can
watch the video I made of 16 short messages by Johan on YouTube -
https://youtu.be/fC_ZvUPmxrI
Candid - No flash - Handheld
Great Palm Island
Group,
Queensland, Australia
© Copyright Geoff Rankin |
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Heath Davidson
Rio Olympic
Gold Medal winning tennis player, Heath Davidson, at the
2017 Brisbane International. And this was even before he won.
Candid - No flash - Handheld
Brisbane,
Queensland, Australia
© Copyright Geoff Rankin |
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Saeran Tanton
National Finalist, 2016 Miss V8 Supercars at the Castrol
Edge Townsville 400. She would go on to be awarded second
place.
Candid - No flash - Handheld
Townsville,
Queensland, Australia
© Copyright Geoff Rankin |
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Satish John
Satish John is an
amazing teacher and the Director of Himalayan Torchbearers,
India.
Candid - No flash - Handheld
Brisbane,
Queensland, Australia
© Copyright Geoff Rankin |
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Jim Richards
Racing legend Jim
Richards with Beth O’Connell - Touring Car Masters,
Queensland Raceway, July 2016.
It’s funny... Some people will look at this photo and think
“That’s a really good photo of Jim”, while others will think
“Oh, she’s nice”, while some will wish they’d both get out
of the way so they can see the car!!!
Candid - No flash - Handheld
Willowbank,
Queensland, Australia
© Copyright Geoff Rankin |
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Willy Nicholls
Gold Coast surfboard
artist extraordinaire Willy Nicholls with one of the
countless surfboards he’s painted over the years.
Candid - No flash -
Handheld
Gold Coast,
Queensland, Australia
© Copyright Geoff Rankin |
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Amanda Abate & Nick Kyrgios
Channel
7's Amanda Abate interviews winning Aussie tennis player
Nick Kyrgios not long after defeating American John Isner in
straight sets giving Australia a 2-0 lead in the Davis Cup
quarter-final tie against USA at Pat Rafter Arena,
Queensland Tennis Centre, 07 April 2017.
Candid - Handheld
Brisbane,
Queensland, Australia
© Copyright Geoff Rankin |
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Nikki van Dijk
Aussie
pro surfer on the world tour, Nikki van Dijk looks to catch
a few last waves following the conclusion of the day’s
heats. Nikki would go on to win the 2017 Cascais Women's Pro
in Portugal and finish the year as World #7. Nice! Mar 2017
Candid - No flash - Handheld
Gold Coast,
Queensland, Australia
© Copyright Geoff Rankin |
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Peter Thomas
More
info to follow...
Candid - No flash - Handheld
Brisbane,
Queensland, Australia
© Copyright Geoff Rankin |
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John Pearn & Lesley Simkin
At a
2017 ANZAC Day Memorial service I'd taken a few photos using
my fisheye lens when I saw this decorated pair - John Pearn
& Lesley Simkin - who served together in Vietnam.
Graciously they were both happy to be photographed & shared
a little about themselves. I think 'decorated' is an
understatement!
At
first I was annoyed that I had my fisheye lens on but
although it distorts, it allowed me to capture John & Lesley
in close quarters from top to bottom including the
Australian flag behind. So it was a good 'choice' after
all:)
Candid - No flash - Handheld
Brisbane,
Queensland, Australia
© Copyright Geoff Rankin |
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Channel 7
Sport Team
More to follow...
Candid - No flash - Handheld
Brisbane,
Queensland, Australia
© Copyright Geoff Rankin |
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SES Netball Team
More to follow...
No flash - Handheld
Brisbane,
Queensland, Australia
© Copyright Geoff Rankin |
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Will Brown
More info to follow...
Candid - No flash - Handheld
Willowbank,
Queensland, Australia
© Copyright Geoff Rankin |
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