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Postby Raskill on Fri Mar 09, 2007 4:18 pm

Just thought I'd share a portrait of my favourite subject (even more so than pit girls and V8's).

I haven't posted a shot of my boy for about 6 months, so figured you folks wouldn't be sick of him. Still.

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Thinking of getting it printed large for his mum.

Image taken in natural light, D2h body, Sigma 120-300. ISO: 200, WB: Auto. F2.8. SHutter speed around 1/600 - 1/800.

Minimal PP. Some brightness/contrast and cropping.

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Postby Oz_Beachside on Fri Mar 09, 2007 4:23 pm

Nice shot. I like the way we can see the world in his eyes, not just a square catchlight.

lighting on hair is good also.

Smooth background, his mum with love it!
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Postby Alex on Fri Mar 09, 2007 4:25 pm

Very nicely composed portrait. Beautiful eye contact.


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Postby sirhc55 on Fri Mar 09, 2007 4:38 pm

And he is wearing ”the blue” - lovely shot :)
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Postby Jeff on Fri Mar 09, 2007 4:59 pm

Nice shot something to keep for the future.
Of course Ewan gets his good looks from his mother.

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Postby Glen on Fri Mar 09, 2007 5:22 pm

Nice work Alan, he looks to be concentrating hard
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Postby Geoff on Fri Mar 09, 2007 5:53 pm

Wish I could see it. All I'm getting is a smugmug maintenance thingy.
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Postby Raskill on Fri Mar 09, 2007 9:15 pm

Thanks folks. It's hard to get a good photo if him. I think this is the closest to a smile captured in an image yet! :D
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Postby Geoff on Fri Mar 09, 2007 9:20 pm

Beautiful shot - this would look good enlarged yes, perhaps canvas?
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Postby Raskill on Fri Mar 09, 2007 9:59 pm

Geoff wrote:Beautiful shot - this would look good enlarged yes, perhaps canvas?


You are a mind reader. At 200% it's still extremely sharp, with seemingly little obvious pixelisation, so canvass is a good option. Will have to price it.

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Postby Oscar on Sun Mar 11, 2007 8:03 pm

Cool pic Alan. I'm sure mum and dad will treasure this one for a lifetime. Printed large and hung on the wall that will surely get you in the good books 8)

Well done.

Cheers, Mick :) :) :)
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