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Samuel


Samuel
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Copyright: Annie Belanger (Beger) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3312 W: 788 N: 4424] (19910)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-06-29
Categories: Friends/Family, Portrait
Camera: Canon Rebel XTi 400D, Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Exposure: f/4, 1/60 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Grandmothers Club, Unforgettable, thats what you are... [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-07-10 9:45
Viewed: 355
Points: 52
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hello dear friends,

All grandparents are crazy about their great-children. My hubby and I don't make exception!
Here Samuel my second grandson in vacations at home with our son Jérôme and his lover Véronique.
Samuel is 7 month old! A lovely young boy. On the photo, he just awaked of his afternoon nap and finds the la-z-boy of his grandfather so confortable!

Technically, Raw image converted in jpg. I used the flash. I put a short nylon stocking on it for attenuating the effect. I don't have skills with portrait so, feel free to give me any suggestion to improve my work.

Thanks for your visit and have a very nice weekend!

suzy, Fortuna, tanburi, chrisJ, mvdisco, dareco, jjcordier, shelbeesmom, kanton, cunejo200, Teresat, Royaldevon, harpya, moli has marked this note useful
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  • letr Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1162 W: 419 N: 1111] (6780)
  • [2009-07-10 15:15]

Hi annie, good to see you are still on treklens , very nice taken, the low pov does give the image an extra , maybe I would have left out the the left furniture to obtain no distraction, very sharp and good colorbalance.

Leon

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  • suzy Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 425 W: 38 N: 1262] (4338)
  • [2009-07-10 15:33]

dear Annie,

lovely and much more.. emotions are totally natural in such situations, I can just imagine, I was directly attracted to little cute Samuel, and the best time for best capture is after their nap..when they're calm and happy:) excellent POV and great sharpness and a wonderful facial expression... he's about to talk now:) great shot...

best wishes
suzy

Vraiment drole la binette de l'enfant, la compo est bonne, ce qui rend la photo drole, les pieds et mains paresse demesure.

Hello Annie,

Lovely little boy and an excellent portrait!
beautiful colors, very good light and contrast!
Congratulations and TFS
Sergio

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  • deva Gold Star Critiquer [C: 58 W: 0 N: 102] (1008)
  • [2009-07-10 18:09]

Bonjour Annie...
Est-ce qu'il ressemble à sa mamie...ses yeux parlent d'amour, de bonheur, de tendresse. Je crois sincèrement qu'il est très heureux de se retrouver dans la chaleur de ton environnement.
A la prochaine, Andrée

Hello Annie,
Perfecvt angle of wiew, clear image and stunning light. I wish healthy and happy life to your grand children ...
TFS
Selahattin E

Bonjour Annie.
L’angle de prise de vue est parfaitement choisi pour en faire une excellente image.
Bonne journée.
Urs

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4250 W: 414 N: 6762] (42455)
  • [2009-07-11 2:50]

Bonjour Annie

A nice shot of the angelic looking grandchild with the colourful childrens toys adding context. Good sharpness & framing. Merci et bon weekend!

ciao Annie..
i believe everyone becomes crazy about samuel.. he's a wonderful baby!! ;))
really nice your capture.. pov is effective.. and i like so much every details.. included his feet.. beautiful expression also.. my congratulations!
a big hug!
ciao Marco

Bonjour Annie,
Excellent portrait de Samuel, un beau sujet pour faire d'excellentes photos comme celle-ci! belle prise de vue et détails..
Ils sont tellement beau à cet age là.!
Une belle visite pour les grands parents!!..
tous mes compliments
Michel

Hi Annie. Fantastic and tender portrait. Excellent DOF and amazing light. A great kiss to little Samuel. Good life!

Roberto

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1717 W: 16 N: 840] (15143)
  • [2009-07-11 14:08]

An original pov and OH! I love those eyes!! He is a doll. Good lighting and color. You SHOULD be proud!! TFS

Annie
Je crois que tous les "vieux" photographes comme nous ont tous une impressionnante collection d'images de leurs petits enfants....à rendre jaloux les enfants qui n'ont pas été autant photographiés!Il faut dire que Samuel est vraiment adorable avec ses grands yeux qui découvrent le monde.
Amicalement
JJ

OMG! those eyes!! Adorable shot, love the low profile here, wonderful angle Annie! I think you have a little angel on your hands here! Cute beyond words! You are one lucky woman! Your clarity is nice here! The flash works good here, no problem, it was a must!
B-)
Linda

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  • kanton Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 730 W: 5 N: 1300] (5414)
  • [2009-07-12 13:36]

Hello Annie!
Wonderful portrait from your lovely grandson!
perfect pov,lighting and nice sharp colours,
Healthy and happy life to Samuel and to you too.
Regards and tfs
Kostas

Samuel is super cute Annie. Your superb compositional skill is evident by placing him off centered. An engaging portrait as he tickles himself. Regards.
Danilo

Hi Annie,
Very nicely portrait vith lovely compositon.Good lighting and sharness.TFS.
Cheers,

hAyAti

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1310 W: 0 N: 2609] (20871)
  • [2009-07-15 1:41]

Hello,

Fantastique portrait de ce jeune, comme tu l'as capté, de toute beuaté, le point de cadrage est très recherché, avec ce gros yeux, sour sourrier masqué, amngigique image.

Bravoe t amitié

Nicou

Bom dia dear Annie
I had no points yesterday and I really love to give points to my friends specially when I feel they give something of them. I remember Xavier very well and now I meet Samuel. This is a very well captured photo and full of emotions. Samuel your eyes seem to great "cameras" capturing the world.
um abraço
Teresa

Très cute comme portrait. Très net, lumière quand même assez douce, grâce à ton diffuseur maison...j'aime bien!

Bonjour Annie,

What a stunner your grandson is!
Just look at those large, dark eyes!

I like the upward pov and your positioning of him in the 'strong' area of the frame. The chest of drawers and the seat make a firm right angle to support him.
Sharply focussed and with fine details, including a good catchlight. F4 makes a good dof.

Have a good day,
Bev :-)

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  • harpya Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5728 W: 198 N: 2503] (9855)
  • [2009-07-16 10:23]

Ciao Annie



I agree with what you wrote about grandparents,
Uncles also are not not back! ahahaha ....
Samuel beautiful, he has beautiful eyes and well
open, will be a smart kid!
High definition image and beautiful colors and details.
Congratulations to you and the boys ...

Sergio

Hi Annie...great shot..I just became a grand parent so I appreciate this shot.

Roger

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  • moli Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1430 W: 275 N: 1988] (12292)
  • [2009-07-16 15:50]

Hello Annie.
Great pose od Samuel.
Well captured and presented.
Perfect focus and managed light here.
Well done.

Regards
Janek Kloss

L'idée du bas de nylon devant la lentille n'est pas mauvaise du tout , le visage du bambin est bien illuminé et c'est ce résultat qui est recherché, ma foi il grandit vite ce petit bout d'homme , il est costaud pour son age et regarde-moi ces beaux grands yeux et il te ressemble aussi , he he! En ce qui me concerne je préfère la lumière naturelle au flash mais puisque tu le contôle fort bien je me dis que plutôt que de placer Bébé là ou il ne veut pas aller ,héhé bon pourqoui ne pas aller à lui et utiliser le bon vieux flash et réussir le travail,
un bon portrait Annie , pour moi tout à fait correct !
Carol

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  • glint Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 620 W: 3 N: 531] (3606)
  • [2009-07-17 23:57]
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Dear Annie,
as a grandmother your skills at taking pictures of your grandson comes from the heart. Your POV works very well as its shows off Samuels deliciously chubby feet and hands and creates a tringle.( My TE & TE friend Peter (graffer) always points out the benefits of triangles in photos for me.)
Samuel has such beautiful brown eyes and a lovely mass of hair. And look at those expressive eye brows!If you don't mikind I will add this to my grandmothers Club theme and please feel free to add more.
Bev

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