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Do you want to play with me


Do you want to play with me
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Copyright: Annie Belanger (Beger) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3312 W: 788 N: 4424] (19918)
Genre: People
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2008-12-29
Categories: Daily Life, Decisive Moment, Portrait
Camera: Canon Rebel XTi 400D, Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/60 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Grandmothers Club [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-02-18 9:47
Viewed: 428
Points: 68
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hello dear friends,

Here Xavier, with the characters of the small farm who he received in gift. He was 11 months old, and quite naturally started to play and speak with them in his baby’s babbling! I am always filled with wonder to see how the sociabilisation of children begins at this first age with the creation of their own ludic universe.

I used the flash for this one.

Technically I converted the RAW version in JPG, cropped a little, converted in B&W with channel mixer (red 30%, green 59% and blue 11%), darkened a little the background, added contrast and smart sharpen. Please, feel free to give me any advice to improve my photo! I added the colors version in workshop.

Thank you for stopping by and commenting!
Have a nice day!

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Bonjour Annie,
Jolie portrait en Noir & Blanc de Xavier,
il a l'air bien concentré sur son sujet,
belle netteté et détails avec un excellent contraste,
compliments
Michel

You know only a master such as you are can use a flash and make it work. This is wonderful! The BW tones are just amazing and the flash has given you a darker BG so that the whole focus is on this sweet little guy's face! Sharp as a tack! I love this one Annie!!
B-)
Linda

Boa tarde Annie

This is a great portrait and very well done.
Xavier is a dear!!!
Thanks for share
Um abraço
teresa

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1718 W: 124 N: 1465] (20764)
  • [2009-02-18 10:26]

Hi Annie,
Beautiful W&B work.I liked Xavier and his gifts.His development İs very good for 11 months.TFS.Necla.

Dear Annie,

this is so lovable and gentle portrait shot of addorable Xavier. Its so refreshing to se this kind of nice portraits.

Have a nice day!
David

Bonjour Annie.

Très belle composition. La conversion en N/B est superbe.

Amicalement
Pascal-Eric

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  • deva Gold Star Critiquer [C: 58 W: 0 N: 102] (1008)
  • [2009-02-18 14:35]

Bonjour Annie,
Ce cher petit ange semble bien concentré sans se douter que sa mamie favorite lui réserve une belle surprise...les détails sont saisissants de profondeur et de lumière. Très très bien réalisé.
Au plaisir, Andrée

Hello Annie!
Beautiful little boy, Xavier!
Both pictures are nice, but I like more the black & white version! Is more artistic.
Best regards!
Lili

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  • Athila Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 173 W: 136 N: 403] (1789)
  • [2009-02-18 20:01]

Bonsoir Annie,

Très beau N&B montrant de belles tonalités. Le fond sombre fait un peu dramatique pour une photo d'enfant, par contre il isole très bien le sujet et concentre toute l'attention sur lui. Tres bonne netteté, tres bonne exposition. Bref du très beau travail.

Alain

ciao Annie.
so nice and precious expression captured! his attemption is full taken by this new gift.. it's incredible to look at this miracle.. "the growt"..
perfect timing of a beautiful moment! many thanks Annie
ciao Marco

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  • mbrito Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1638 W: 118 N: 2823] (11388)
  • [2009-02-19 3:04]

Hello Annie
Wonderful portrait of Xavier ( very portuguese name); excelent light and contrast and a wonderful composition. Delicious the shine in the lips.
Best regards, mb

Hello Annie!
It's really wonderful, natural Xavier's portrait. Great B&W tones and light - I can't belive that you used flash! I like it so much!
Regards, Ewa

Hi Annie,
What a lovely baby... so cute...
Perfect portrait with well suited BW choice.
I see over exposure on toys you can addıng a bit highlight. Anyway perfect again as usual...
TFS
Selahattin E

Bonsoir Annie,

It is not apparent that you have used a flash!
There seems to be a soft light throughout the shot.
I love how you have positioned him in the frame so that his arms act like borders to keep the attention on himself. Lovely details and so engaging.
You will have delightful memories to share with him when he is a little older!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1438 W: 31 N: 3101] (12616)
  • [2009-02-19 14:27]

Bonjour Annie
Qui ne voudrait pas jouer avec un si joli garcon.
Il est mignon dans son chandail d'hiver,
j'aime bien la pose qui en dit long, comme lequel je vais choisir.
B&W parfait.
Dot

We must play with them it makes them happy.
Playing and learning is going hand in hand

Ciao Annie, splendid B&W portrait with cute model, fantastic expression, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

hello Annie
how are you doing?
another great shot
fine portrait of this lovelu kid
fine use of flas here
nice sharpness and fine clearity, good expressions captured
nice moment.

regards
Manuj Mehta

Hi Annie
What a nice boy
Great capture and composition
So sweet
Have a nice weekend
Burak

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2740 W: 412 N: 2987] (32933)
  • [2009-02-21 7:44]

merhaba dear Annie....
A superb comp...and detail...bravo..selamlar

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  • tatara Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 206 W: 64 N: 401] (3779)
  • [2009-02-21 11:20]

Hi Annie
Wonderful portrait with excelent light and a superb b/w work.Beautiful little boy.My compliments.
Regards
Jozefk

Hi Annie..nice work here on the light..it looks natural without the normal highlights...nice details and tones.

Roger

Hi Annie, a fine portrait capture of Xavier with lovely facial expression and nice composition.
TFS and have a nice sunday!
Cheers,
Bayram

Bonjour Annie,

Qui refuserait à ce charmant bambin de jouer avec lui???
Pas moi en tout cas, la passion de la petite enfance étant mienne!!!
Joli portrait en NB, mon petit dernier avait les mêmes jouets que ce petit bonhomme!!!
Grâce à eux il se construisait des histoires qui m'amusaient beaucoup!!!
Ce moment est merveilleux et bravo de nous le faire si gentiment partager!!!
Amitiés
Odile

Lovely, Annie! What a cute little guy! :o)
Good sharpness and great contrast.
Congratulations and TFS, my friend!

Abraços,
Bruno

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1333 W: 0 N: 2642] (21119)
  • [2009-02-23 1:03]

Hello,

mangigique image NB, quel beua protrait de ce jeune homme qui joue, superbe, image pleine de doucuer et de gaieté.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

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  • jentt Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 198 W: 71 N: 419] (3693)
  • [2009-02-23 1:30]

Bonjour Annie
Très joli portrait de Xavier en pleine conversation avec ses figurines.
Vu son air concentré, ça doit être super intéressant ;-)
Le noir et blanc ajoute un petit effet intemporel a ce cliché universel d'un enfant en train de jouer avec le plus beau jeu : sa propre imagination. Bien vu!
Amicalement
Antoine

Sweet and cute portrait image. Nice B&W conversion.

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  • glint Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 620 W: 3 N: 531] (3606)
  • [2009-02-26 10:49]
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hello Annie,
I am very impressed with this shot as you have the same camera as myself but manage to take such wonderful images. I would not have guessed that a flash was used here. My attempts with flash result in black shadows...ugh! Xavier is a delightful subject for you to photograph.His concentration on his toys is very sweet. Is he your grandson? If so congratulations and if I may I will add this to my theme "Grandmother's Club".
regards,
bev

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  • azaf1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 740 W: 61 N: 1255] (6932)
  • [2009-02-27 8:57]

Hi Annie

That little Xavier is a cutie for sure. It's interesting to watch this self centred tendency develops and how they grow to be. Really nice!

TFS
Argiris

Bonsoir Annie,
Ce qu'il est mignon ton petit-fils , tu ne manqueras pas de le prendre en photo à la moindre occasion car il est super photogénique ce bambin. Le flash ne semble pas avoir déconcentré Xavier tellement il est ` hypnotisé ` par ses jouets, bon control de la brillance des blancs ici , bien réussi en noir et blanc et la netteté est sans reproche et j'ai la nette impression que l'on va le revoir sur ce site dans un avenir rapproché , hi hi !
Bon travail,
Excuses-moi ,le disque dur m'a laché bêtement Ah le maudit, mais tout est réglé !
Au plaisir ,
Carol

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3274 W: 268 N: 7772] (33174)
  • [2009-03-03 23:21]

Hi Annie
I always prefer the colour versions, but oyu have done well here with the B&W.
Isn't it lovely how their little personalities come through and they start playing games without any help.. You wonder how they learnt to do so.
I love his little lips and how you have caught him 'talking'. And hasn't he grown?
Bravo
Janice

Hi Annie,
Beautiful photo,i like the bw.Very good composed.
Best regards,
Ralf

Surely dear Xavier! You're are handsome like the sun.

Great shot Annie, intensive portrait in great light and sharp.

Roberto

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