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Lunch with the grandparents

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Lunch with the grandparents

Postby Reschsmooth on Sat Jul 28, 2007 9:49 pm

More Alex photos.

Had lunch today with Alex's grandparents (my parents): duck breast accompanied with a 1999 Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon - one of Chile's finest cabernet sauvignons.

With direct sunlight shining in, it was hard to get decent exposures without blowing the highlights on pure white clothing. (I couldn't be bothered bracketing via ACR).

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I was very tight on this one, with the 85, hence the crop.

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C&C appreciated.
Regards, Patrick

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Postby Old Bob on Sun Jul 29, 2007 12:24 am

Second one is a ripper, my favorite of the bunch. The little lad looks like he is doing well, and an introduction to fine wine at an early age. :) .

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Postby Bluebell on Sun Jul 29, 2007 6:02 am

Congratulations! Looks to me like you're not going to have to think very hard about a Christmas present for your parents this year. Then again Father's day is coming up sooner. :)
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Postby Yi-P on Sun Jul 29, 2007 12:07 pm

The 85/1.4 is shining like a gem here, as well as little Alex :D
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Postby Reschsmooth on Sun Jul 29, 2007 2:05 pm

It is a fantastic lens - whilst it is only a tool, it does help increase the 'keeper' rate.

Thanks for the comments, everyone.
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