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Watermelon Monster


Watermelon Monster
Photo Information
Copyright: Fred NEF (Freddie) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1566 W: 125 N: 1167] (6273)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-08
Categories: Daily Life, Food, Humorous, Artwork, Decisive Moment, Friends/Family, Experimental, Portrait
Camera: Canon PowerShot A640
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/60 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Kids from the World Part X, CUTE OVERLOAD [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-02-05 8:10
Viewed: 507
Points: 17
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Watermelon Monster
After a few weeks of not posting, and after a very well received posting of "Proposal at Sunset", I couldn't find a 'better' image, so I'm posting a snapshot of my niece, a Watermelon Monster! :)

There's a strong shadow because of the flash but I like the expression and the wee bit of watermelon hanging from her chin :) It's a split second moment and I couldn't replicate it again. I'm glad I caught this for posterity :)

This wee watermelon monster got sick with pneumonia she contracted from a playmate, 6 days ago. Her teeth are still growing, adding to her malady. This is also one of the reasons I didn't have time to edit a pic for TL. She's still confined to her hospital suite, see HERE. But she's fine now and will be released tomorrow. A bit slimmer than before, but I know she'll grow big and strong. She's already playing with me, both yesterday and tonight. She's partial on red things to eat so I'm bringing juicy watermelons and grapes and I'll cook a yummy spaghetti, just for her! :)

Composition
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS3
Exposure Time: 1/60
F-Stop: f/3.5
Focal Length: 17342/1000 mm
Metering Mode: Pattern

Pp-work
1. tweak colors and saturation
2. resize
3. add border and text paintbrushes
4. add vignette
5. flatten image, sharpen some areas, and resize for TL

Quote of the Day
"My photography is a celebration of the visual world. I'm more interested in self-expression than the technical aspects of photography." -Richard Martin
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cute little fellow with a good title. thanks for sharing :D

Hi Fred,
Yes!!..i like her expression too..very funny.
Good shot my friend..good detail and fine skin tones color...Good job my friend..

Regards,
Anan

hehe cute ah!

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3713 W: 216 N: 3721] (28231)
  • [2008-02-07 4:34]

Hi Fred, & lol at the apt title!

This kid is sure enjoying themselves. Good portrait, with excellent colour, sharpness & dof. Tfs!

very very nice portrait and l like frame..... tfs

Freddie,
First and most importantly, god bless your niece and I hope she gets better quickly. I didn't know you can contract "pneumonia"!
Secondly, has your photography gone backwards?
Lots of flash here, almost like you were inches from her face. I love her smile and the tight framing but I cannot get past the overuse of the fill-flash! Perhaps a zoom lens and flash from across the room might have helped this situation.
I hope she likes the spaghetti!
Scott

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  • viawia Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 520 W: 33 N: 923] (3741)
  • [2008-02-08 11:59]

Hi Freddie

A lovely candid shot and a treasure to you. All details in place! TFS this fun moment
Wia

Hi Fred

Nice portrait shot and lovely expression. But I think your shooting standard is better than this.

TFS, bill

To love him!

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