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Spring memories
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Copyright: Robert Calve (perryhooter) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2793 W: 883 N: 6063] (27341)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-04-22
Categories: Daily Life, Humorous, Event, Decisive Moment, Friends/Family, Mood, Portrait
Camera: Canon Powershot Pro 1
Exposure: f/3.2, 1/60 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes (Fill) Flash: Yes
Map: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Cuba 2007
Theme(s): Martine and me [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-19 18:44
Viewed: 1662
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hummm,

Where are we?
Well at the suggestion of Mario, (EOSF1) who is a bit tired of seeing snow up here in Canada. By the way, it is actually still snowing , since this morning here ( LOL ! ). But after all, spring is only in two days.....

So, I propose you a souvenir from our last year vacation in Cuba

It was 18:35 hrs. The sun was setting , and we were heading to the lobby bar for a drink with our friends, but I suggested to Martine to have a look at ''our '' tree. Since we got married at the resort back in 2002, they planted a tree for the occasion. Basically it was only a coconut with a leaf of about 45 cms we planted. Well to our surprise, it is growing up quite fast as you can appreciate. Of course we go and have a look at it every year.

We are a bit sad as for the first time we are not going back this year to visit the numerous friends we made at the resort. Budget being too tight as we are saving our economies for a trip to the old continent. At first we were supposed to go this year in September . But we have again to report to 2009 our trip to Europe for the same reason. We have to admit , we find it difficult to skip a year....

Technically: camera on a mini-tripod. Shooting upward , fill-in flash and hoping for the best. I had to crop it after a sensible horizon correction . Therefore it is a bit narrower. But it enhance a bit the height of the tree on the other hand.

For the location of the resort and the tree; see the map (^_^) or visit our previous Cuban travelogues to find more about the place. If you pass by one day , come and see us . There is a part of us remaining there. As you see, it is well identified.

I will be back tomorrow, with comments and critiques.

Cheers!
Martine & Robert
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  • trekks Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2015 W: 144 N: 3390] (13589)
  • [2008-03-19 19:01]

hi Robert

Very nice self portrait shot of lovely couple, with a great choice of backdrop. Good story. Nice colorful dress code to go with the palms.

Great smiles. TFS, bill

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  • MLINES Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1300 W: 95 N: 1018] (8440)
  • [2008-03-19 20:09]

Hi Robert, Excellent double portrait and interesting notes about the tree behind you. Memories. Good clarity and colours. TFS. Murray.

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  • japiey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1244 W: 85 N: 2323] (8864)
  • [2008-03-19 21:00]

Hi Robert,

Beautifull shot, and great smiles.
Wish you all the best.

jp

Great, Excellent couple photograpy. Good light and scenery also.

Hi Martine & Robert:
Well I am here in India..all too warm:), but my wife is leaving shortly back to the US, and I am going to visit Mt. Eeverest area with my son:)
About your image, I like the tan on both of you and very PRO composition, posing, style, and ....
Red & blacks looks excellent, but if I were to do a portrait for you, I would also try dark purple & whites!!!
You both look wonderful:)
David

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1711 W: 16 N: 838] (15090)
  • [2008-03-20 1:06]

This note is SO ROMANTIC!! WOW!! Your very own tree! This is a beautiful portrait filled with meaning. TFS

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  • edal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 599 W: 71 N: 645] (4306)
  • [2008-03-20 7:06]

Hello Robert!
Memories are made of this... Your photo presents very well the bliss of the place. Colors and framing - just wonderful.
Anton

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2843 W: 263 N: 5939] (23558)
  • [2008-03-20 7:42]
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VEry fine composition and superb expressions on both your faces. Fine work setting this up for your remote (or timer?)
Thanks for this wonderful winter escape
TFs
silke

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  • lgfoto Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 210 W: 66 N: 252] (2188)
  • [2008-03-20 12:28]

Wow, lovely memories Robert. Perfect tan Martine :-). Today is snowing even here, and they say it is the first day of Spring!

Excellent framing, composition and DOF.TFS

Beautiful pair ;) And it's said that in the end of March we still need Spring memories;) ( The same here - one hour of snoe and than 30 minutes of sun - and the whole day - the same:)) Great that we have Treklens and possibility to see happy people in spring memories all year long;
TFS,
Siarhei

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  • puffy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1792 W: 128 N: 3006] (16617)
  • [2008-03-21 2:41]

What a lovely couple, Hello Robert,

Haven't drop by for a while, my bad!!! a gorgeous shot here, I like both of your matching dress-up, great colours, contrast and composition, :D

Have a wonderful Easter weekend,

Cheers,
Sweety
:) ltr

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3270 W: 270 N: 7711] (32868)
  • [2008-03-21 13:02]

Hello Robert and Martine
It will be sad not to go this year, but next year - hurrah! And the palm will be even bigger.
Lovely to see the two of you together. Hang in there - spring is just around the corner.
Janice

Hi dear friend,
so...nice warm days :)
Great idea with the palm tree.
Beautiful family shot.
I wish all the best for you and your beautiful wife.
Have a lovely WE.
Ioana

Hallo Robert,
ja...in Cuba kann man es aushalten:). Bei uns in Germany gibt es Regen, Schnee und Wind bei Temperaturen um den Gefrierpunkt. Aber was solls, der Frühling kommt bestimmt:)
Zu dem Foto, ein für Euch sehr Emotionales Foto. Eine schöne Geschichte.

Alles gute Euch beiden,
Chris

Ton épouse est très jolie Robert.Dommage que vous ne puissiez retourner à cet idyllique endroit de Cuba ou vous vous êtes marriés ,ah sacré budget quand tu nous tient mais faut bien faire avec. Quel beau souvenir de la noce cet arbre vous rappele ,oui de merveilleux moments j'en suis certain .
Merci de partager cet instant de bonheur avec nous,
Amicalement,Carol

nice tan you all got from your last vacation.. :) taking picture among the coconut trees that look just like somewhere in a resort here..

well capture of self potrait.. i saw the love on the tree.. after reading your note its your very own special tree no wonder.. its not just a vacation but place you 2 married.. how romantic is that :) interesting note as well..

regards, terry

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1493 W: 126 N: 2163] (19716)
  • [2008-03-22 14:50]

Aaaaah! Enfin! C'est beau le printemps à Cuba! :-) Jolie photo, vraiment très bien fait pour une shot sur le pouce! Merci,

Mario

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  • korbee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1348 W: 0 N: 1642] (13380)
  • [2008-03-30 7:19]

Well this certainly is a good way of expressing the ""romantic holiday feeling"""
Robert,some people have all the luck...
jan

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  • Mitra Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1255 W: 75 N: 902] (7906)
  • [2008-04-07 9:17]

Beautiful shot, and great smiles.Wish you all the best.
Mitra

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