100 Marilyns

**Runmonty** · 02-01-2015, 12:13 AM

As part of a swimming event at a local beach 100 Marilyns took part in a fundraising swim raising more than $25,000 for the Cancer Council.

I tried to give the first shot a Kodachrome look

Marliyn Swim by runmonty, on Flickr

Marliyns by runmonty, on Flickr

Marliyn by runmonty, on Flickr

**Runmonty** · 02-01-2015, 04:46 AM

Just adding an edit of one of the shots above

Marilyn - edit by runmonty, on Flickr

**Barefoot** · 02-01-2015, 09:18 AM

Some Like it Hot, myself included.

They're all good, but the legs walking in the street is…nice.

**Marko** · 02-01-2015, 05:17 PM

Really fun set! First shot is me fave.

**mbrager** · 02-01-2015, 05:40 PM

These are unique because they are so unexpected and surprising. Your choice of compositions/crops is also unique and interesting. Very sharp exposures. Well done. I see why you edited one of the photos but I think you blurred the most interesting elements: the other slightly blurred blond wigs in the background and the unique Marilyn Monroe mole above her lip.

**JAS_Photo** · 02-01-2015, 06:08 PM

Lots of fun! I like it!

**Runmonty** · 02-01-2015, 11:47 PM

Thanks you all for your comments. It was a fun event, and the ladies involved seem to have a great time.

Although I did manage a self portrait in # 4, it would have been good to have a more interesting reflection.

Originally Posted by mbrager

I think you blurred the most interesting elements: the other slightly blurred blond wigs in the background and the unique Marilyn Monroe mole above her lip.

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MB, I totally missed the mole and agree with you 100%, but the blurring of the wigs was deliberate.