Just a Doll

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• shelbeesmom (48306)
• [2008-08-25 5:15]

Very nice quality shot Silke and yes with shots of people, children, a certain responsibility lies. I love the innocence of this pic, the pink is perfect here. Really nice noiseless shot. Another great posting for this series!
B-)
Linda

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• ioana_tm (13305)
• [2008-08-25 5:59]

Hi dear friend,
"A child is not a doll" - so well said and felt thro your posting.
Many times I saw cute little childs and wanted to take pictures of them.
I thought twice and I realised that it's not my child and I don't have this right.
A child it's something more than special and it must be treated like this when taking a shot.
It's not about us all the time, we must not forget this.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us.
Have a lovely day.
Ioana

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• machinelove (16011)
• [2008-08-25 6:02]

I love the tender potrait style composition here Silke.
There is an almost human feeling to this doll.
Superb lighting and soft colors.
Well done.
- Vincent

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• kross1 (4376)
• [2008-08-25 6:04]

Hi Silke,
I like this series you are doing. I agree I think there is a level of responsibility that we all need to respect. This is a great capture of a doll. The image is sharp and the light is wonderful. Great shot, Great note, Great message.
Regards,
Kevin

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• chrisJ (42596)
• [2008-08-25 7:12]
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Hi Silke

Wonderful graphism & sharpness with effective tight framing. Love the lines & curves. Congratulations on the UK gold medal haul at Beijing, btw.

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• dareco (15143)
• [2008-08-25 7:18]

An excellent picture and note. I like this pov. Permission is always so important! I would not post a childs picture without it. TFS and have a happy day!

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• WhiteKnight (7727)
• [2008-08-25 7:55]

Good use of lighting here Silke, I like the narrow DOF with the point of focus on what we can see of the eyes.
Interesting composition, good to see a more unusual angle here.
Good points in your notes about our children...
DAvid

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• Beger (19930)
• [2008-08-25 9:32]

Hi Silke,
Thanks for this serie!
Very relevant with this actual social context!
This tight crop on the doll is just perfectly done!
Superb rendering of colors and good metering!
Bravo! Annie

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• Helkoryo (22130)
• [2008-08-25 11:50]

Hello Silke

A lovely shot here, from a very nice angle that brings back many childhood memories. Nice DOF giving good sharp detail and interesting notes too.

TFS regards Helen

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• mvdisco (36032)
• [2008-08-25 12:24]

Hi Silke,
Very well presented picture of this doll,
Beautiful colors and sharpness,
Excellent note and idea,
Very well done.
Michel

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• jan515 (17484)
• [2008-08-25 13:05]

Beautiful prospect. good light and colors one tendencyful illustration. Amazing illustration of the doll. Wonderful contrasts.
Best regards.
Janusz

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• ttreen (15946)
• [2008-08-25 14:05]

Hi Silke
sounds like you have had a run in or 2!
No a child is not a doll... Again very interesting photo to go with your notes..
Very nice, sharp photo

Tricia

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• kickback (11323)
• [2008-08-25 15:30]

hi silke, i see your point, when i was a kid at soccer games mom and dad would snap away (with all the other kids in the photos too, now with digital and the internet one has to be very careful!
i love this pov, excellent idea for a real portrait, good dof and details, happy monday!
tfs,
scott

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• boomcat (16869)
• [2008-08-25 22:07]

when i was a little girl i want so much to have this type of doll but i always got the teddy bear (OK) and dressed up doll which i don't like.. so when i see this the little girl in me still want something like this.. i like the baby boy doll though :)

beautiful shot again, Silke.. baby doll is so cute.. beautiful note too.. tfs..

regards, terry

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• coed1992 (5671)
• [2008-08-26 0:33]

nice POV Silke, i like the vignetting effect on the sides it gives a dreamy effect on the image,sharp and simple but effective composition. well captured.
regards....................andres

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• Refugee (25542)
• [2008-08-26 12:28]

With an ongoing operation on child pornography involving quite afew Australians as well as some 400 from overseas Silke, this series is a reminder if what can be. Lovely colours in the image and well presented,
David

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• Hendrika (19218)
• [2008-08-28 1:10]
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But this doll sure has the cheeks of my granddaughter Silke - and lovely clothes - to me it seems obvious what you are saying in your note - but I think there are some people that don't get it, hope they will start to think about how and what they are doing.

TFS
Els

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• Mitra (7908)
• [2008-11-13 6:37]

I love the tender portrait style composition here Silke. Well done.
Mitra