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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 9/6/2007
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Thanks so much, Alan. They were all having a good time while concentrating on those delicious steamed crabs.
--Best to you, Jan
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Alan Mead
{K:2020} 9/6/2007
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This photo with it's busy composition creates the feeling that those people are all moving and consuming with total haste and concentration. Good shot.
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 3/18/2007
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Thanks for the comments. Everyone was having a good time but they do look so serious. I think your comment about focusing on the crab is probably right on. Much concentration required. :)
--Best to you, Jan
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Glinda Shipley
{K:-833} 3/18/2007
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Love the way the photo pulls you back and forth and over and around the table. You're telling a story here, not just shooting a picture. Everyone is so serious, but then eating blue crabs is a serious business!
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 3/3/2007
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Doyle -- Don't you dare denigrate my crabs!
(Now that just didn't sound right....)
I have had crabs bi-coastally and the crabs from other places are very good but.... they do not stack up to the Maryland Blue Crab and the way they are prepared here.
I do like Fisherman's Wharf though and there is a whole lot of fun food and retail places to visit.
(Crab House at Pier 39 pretty good; Bubba G. OK too).
However, I have found better fare elsewhere in the San Francisco area that is more off the beaten tourist track.
--Best regards, Crabby Jan
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 3/3/2007
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Don't want to denigrate the Atlantic crabs . . . but it's just a coastal thing. Craved here too. Just try walking through Fisherman's wharf in San Francisco!!! LoL!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 2/22/2007
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Del -- Your shot is the perfect representation of a post-crab orgy. The only thing you can't see are the shells and small pieces of "waste" on the floor and the hands and clothes covered with Old Bay.
I assume when you say $25/dozen you mean not steamed. Around here in a good crab house Medium Males (Maryland Blue Crabs) cost $45 to $65, steamed and brought to the table.
Funny how folks that have not lived in this part of the country generally don't develop the taste and craving for them like we have.
--Best to you, Jan
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Del Metheny
{K:25617} 2/22/2007
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I love them. I keep a boat near the bay. Do you remember when we could just dip them out by the bucket full? Now they cost over $25 a dozen. I have posted a couple of pic's in the past. Here is one of them. Now I am hungry. Del.
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 2/19/2007
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Dave -- Thanks for your comments. And yes... part of the objective is to be covered with seasoning and crab shells before you finish. There is a blond on the right; no blond on the left; she is happily married and lives in California.
If you are in Maryland you have to try Maryland Blue Crabs steamed in seasoning accompanied with beer
--Best to you, Jan
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Dave Arnold
{K:55680} 2/19/2007
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Now you've done it... made me hungry. One of these days, I've got to try that Maryland thing about crabs.. looks like everybody ends up getting covered in food... btw, you got the phone number for the blond on the left? LOL
Best wishes,
Dave
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 2/18/2007
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Crabs and beer are symbolic of friendship in my mind. Both make you vulnerable for different reasons. Thanks for your comments.
--Best wishes, Jan
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vanessa shakesheff
{K:68840} 2/18/2007
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Lovely get together with friends ..love the detail in the picture ..nessa
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 2/16/2007
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Roger -- Thanks for your comments; the crabs and beer were outstanding and so were the people I was with.
--Best regards, Jan
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Roger Skinner
{K:81846} 2/16/2007
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yeah all round satisfying image.. not so much becuase of the image qualities but just the feelin... yeah!! I shall drop by when I am stateside
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John Melskens
{K:-5433} 2/15/2007
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You're welcome, Jan.
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 2/15/2007
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john -- Thanks for your comment. We did have a lot of fun along with the great food.
--Best to you, Jan
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John Melskens
{K:-5433} 2/15/2007
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Wow! Really a great and cozy meal with friends!
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 2/15/2007
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Michele -- Thanks so much for your comment! These are the same people from same event -- just a different picture.
--Best to you, Jan
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 2/15/2007
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I Love this Jan !! I remember a very long time ago You posted an image of eating with your friends and I fell ini love with that image as well. I bet i could go back and see some of the same people !! 7++++++
- Best Wishes,
Michele~
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 2/15/2007
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AJ -- Thanks so much for the comments. It might look like people at a prayer breakfast but as you suspected, we were having fun. I just did not capture the moment when the guy at the end of the table danced on it, crushing the crab shells with his bare feet.
--Best to you, Jan
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AJ Miller
{K:49168} 2/15/2007
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This is a wild scene (and FULL of aesthetic value!) But everyone looks SO serious... Then again, I guess eating crabs and drinking beer is serious business.
AJ
PS. Noted your observations: "a social event that bonds friends through the ritual of eating with the hands". Yes indeed.
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Srna Stankovic
{K:172232} 2/15/2007
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Thank You my dear Jan for beautiful and long explanation :)
Hugs, Srna
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 2/15/2007
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Erland -- Thanks so much for your generous comments.
--Best to you, Jan
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 2/15/2007
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Onie -- Your description is perfect and thanks for the kind words. This one was about as messy to the elbows as you can get. This "feast" went on for about three hours and everyone was covered with Old Bay seasoning, dripping butter and broken crab shells by the end of the evening. We had a great time. I had to leave to wash my hands each time before touching my camera or it would have been pretty gross.
--Best to you, Jan
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 2/15/2007
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Srna -- Thanks so much; I love getting feedback from you as you are always so kind about my pictures. Eating steamed crabs and drinking beer are a Baltimore tradition where good friends can get together in casual dress and make a big mess. After this meal was over there was a huge pile of broken crab shells and garbage that you could barely see over. Eating with your hands can be fun!
-- All the best to you, Jan
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 2/15/2007
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Khaled -- Thanks so much for viewing and commenting.
--Best regards to you, Jan
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Erland Pillegaard
{K:34147} 2/15/2007
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Looks like a great time with great friends and food. What could be better. Very nice shot, great dof on this one.
I agree in this comment
erland
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Leonie Fitzpatrick
{K:40551} 2/15/2007
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Something really special about eating this way Jan... Great company, great food, dripping off the elbows ~~GRIN~~, great wine/beer (not always necessary :)) laughter, chatter and many memories to take into the future, those *remember when* times...
Nice work Sir...:)
Onie...
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Srna Stankovic
{K:172232} 2/15/2007
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Excellent presentation of friendship dear Jan ... and your image has great dof !!! Beautiful ritual you have together ... touching and tastful :) ... beautiful shot !!! Excellent !!! Great moody atmosphere :) !!!
7 +++ for quolity of image, your friendship and for a massy affair !!!
all the best my dear Friend !!!
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Khaled El-Jarieh
{K:101} 2/15/2007
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It is a nice photo actually ...
but it seems that no one is enjoying it ...
it doesnt express what they really feel :)
thx for the nice photo anyway ...
keep it up ...
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 2/15/2007
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Joe -- Thanks so much for your comment. These are good friends and we get together regularly for beer and steamed crabs. In Maryland the Blue Crab is quite sweet and tasty when steamed with Old Bay seasoning.
--Best to you, Jan
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Joe Brown
{K:23213} 2/15/2007
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Looks like a great time with great friends and food. What could be better. Very nice shot, great dof on this one.
All the best,
Joe
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