Easter Egg Hunt

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Easter Egg Hunt

Postby dk on Sat Apr 22, 2006 4:33 pm

Hello friends,

Here are a couple of shots taken at a local Easter Egg Hunt. It was a cold, beautiful, overcast day and I used a bit of fill.

Comments/Suggestions/Critiques are always appreciated.

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I'm a father of six and a grandfather of four and I never tire of the perfection I see in little children. It is no wonder why the Savior loves them so. And I love photographing them. And I try to improve with every image I make. So your comments are helpful to me and I appreciate the time you'll take.

Thanks a million.

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Postby Geoff on Sat Apr 22, 2006 4:47 pm

Both shots are great. The 2nd one I think you've used a little too much fill, but it's not enough to greatly distract from the image. Nicely done. A little more contrast in the first one may enhnace it a little more, perhaps experiment with this?
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Postby Alex on Sat Apr 22, 2006 5:05 pm

The first one is great! I agree the 2nd one has a bit too much flash.

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Postby Marvin on Sat Apr 22, 2006 11:38 pm

I agree with the first Geoff and Alex. The first picture is beautiful. Is this your grandaughter? The second has a little too much flash - the baby's cheeks are a little bright (although I am looking on my dad's uncalibrated and quite bright monitor). Thanks for sharing.
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Postby Killakoala on Sun Apr 23, 2006 7:01 am

'Cute as buttons,' comes to mind when i see you r images :) THe first is definately the better shot technically but both are capturing a wonderful moment in time. :)
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