A few holiday snaps (4 img)

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A few holiday snaps (4 img)

Postby Aussie Dave on Tue Mar 13, 2007 7:25 am

Took the family down to Rosebud & around the Mornington Peninsula over the long weekend, and came away with a few "keepers".

C&C most welcome....


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Postby dodge on Tue Mar 13, 2007 8:13 am

1&2 are my favourites from the 4......Well done :D Definately good keepers :wink:
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Postby Alex on Tue Mar 13, 2007 3:32 pm

Dave,

1-3 are great. The two portraits are excellently lit even though it looks like there were taken in harsh afternoon sunlight. The beach shot is great perspective wise.


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Postby sirhc55 on Tue Mar 13, 2007 4:26 pm

Dave - #2 is stunning :)
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Postby Dr Jan Itor on Tue Mar 13, 2007 4:31 pm

sirhc55 wrote:#2 is stunning


Have to say I agree with that. I love those eyes.
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Postby Raskill on Tue Mar 13, 2007 4:38 pm

Yep, agree, number 2 is great. She is a little cutie!

I really like number 3 also, gives a feeling of remoteness, yet fun all in the one image. Would have been GREAT if she was looking at you, but you can't win em all!

Nice images all round. Well done!

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Postby Aussie Dave on Tue Mar 13, 2007 4:42 pm

Thanks for all the kind comments.
My favourite is of course #2. It's just a pity that the background is of a table corner and some pillows....but I guess sometimes the opportunity for a nice photo doesn't always provide a great backdrop :roll:

Just to add a bit more info:
no. 1 & 2 were both taken with the SB800 (#1 pointed directly with diffuser attached - no.2 bounced off ceiling).

Raskill - you hit the nail on the head. My thought process as soon as I lifted the camera to take the photo was one of "remoteness on the beach".

I actually waited until she wasn't looking at me, as I wanted to capture the feeling of her in her own world, alone on the beach....except for the boat and people off in the distance :lol:
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Postby colin_12 on Tue Mar 13, 2007 10:31 pm

I realy like #3 Dave. It is as cute as a button.
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Postby Alpha_7 on Tue Mar 13, 2007 10:34 pm

Lovely portraits and a great way to remember your holiday.
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Postby johnd on Wed Mar 14, 2007 12:40 pm

#2 is brilliant. Great capture Dave.
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