"Big Daddy, Little Girl"

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• WhiteKnight (7519)
• [2008-12-19 5:07]

I like the simpleness of this image, shapes and backlight only..
Really nice shot..

My boys love throwing burning sticks of wood around - I need buckets of water around the place when they're doing their 'firebug' thing!!

David

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• HurricanAlley (218)
• [2008-12-19 5:59]

Linda,
I wanted to email you today but as your intro mentioned....you removed the contact option. Dag nab it! lol I have a question for you! will you email me please??? Thanks. Terry
As for this photograph...I love it! Being a beach girl and raising my kids by the beach....needless to say we had many moments like this one....bonfires at sunset....the best!

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• machinelove (16007)
• [2008-12-19 6:13]

A sweet and tender image you have captured Linda.
The smoke adds a really nice effect, excellent use of the back lighting.
Well done.
- Vincent

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• ls_photography (7319)
• [2008-12-19 6:30]

Awwwww. How adorable!! Excellent POV, great contrast and PERFECT lighting to show just the right amount of details.
I love the BG.
TFS!

Leanne

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• Beger (19894)
• [2008-12-19 9:09]

Hi Linda,
The father and kid scenes are always moving for me! You composed very nicely this image with the imaginary diagonals between thirds. I love this backlit lightly tinted of blue and the rendered of the smoke over the lake! And your subject is a very good interpretation of the theme!
My compliments! Annie

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• lukrecja (3573)
• [2008-12-19 9:32]
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Excellent photo, Linda! It's very poetic, but the other side, simple composition. Minimalistic colours underline that effect. I pay homage to you!
Ewa :)

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• Hendrika (19218)
• [2008-12-19 9:58]

Hi Linda,

What a perfect way to start the day - I'm sure your niece was having too good a time to mind the cold.
Wonderful moment - a treasure.

TFS
Els

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• szekelykristof (12587)
• [2008-12-19 12:26]

Hi Linda,
Lovely family portrait fot this Firday's theme in the dim light. Contrast is still good, nice scene from the lakeside. It looks like a calm place, perfect for relaxation and getting closer to mother nature. Well composed picture, thanks for posting. Have nice weekend and Christmas preparations! :)
Friendly greetings,
Kristof

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• lisapw1 (8328)
• [2008-12-19 14:08]
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HI Linda,

With her cute little pose, and holding the big stick, I think she may have inherited a little from her Aunt Linda! She looks adorable. I love the blue tones in the photo. No matter the time of day, blue in photos is peaceful to me. Also the brother in law, stack of wood, all tell a story without words. Nice addition to the theme.

Lisa

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• Kilted-Arab (9477)
• [2008-12-19 15:44]
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Hi Linda - I do like the silhouettes here - you can interpret a lot from them without the need to see clear expressions, very cool indeed. I'd personally prefer a crop in from the left - or maybe if you'd panned right a little - as it all looks a wee bit central to me. But the colour is good, the sense of interaction works very well and it's just a "nice feeling" shot.

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• manujmehta (11900)
• [2008-12-19 22:06]

Hello Linda
hope things are fine at your end, and you must be in festive mood, merry X-Mas to you and uour family.
wonderful shot
ecellent use of defused light here
good timing,
cute and emotional shot.
lovely composition.

regards
Manuj MEhta

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• chrisJ (42045)
• [2008-12-20 2:07]

Hi Linda

The blue & black colours go well together here. Superb silhouettes & graphism of the family outing. Good sharpness, & have a fantastic Christmas!

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• trekks (13589)
• [2008-12-20 4:37]
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The reflective effect on the rippled water is making this shot very interesting to show the light+shadow property in the exposure setting and causing almost silhouette to the pair.

Looks like a thin screen of smoke in the air?

I would think a slight crop off the left space will enhance the composition but still, this is a fine shot.

tfs, bill

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• Royaldevon (16400)
• [2008-12-21 2:21]

Hello Linda,

I find this very appealing because of the subject but I am also fascinated by the blue tones. It looks great. Then, in the middle, there is the hint of smoke which interprets the idea of fire!
Great!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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• Mitra (7908)
• [2008-12-21 16:32]

excellent POV, great contrast and perfect lighting. Well done Linda.
Mitra

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• kickback (11313)
• [2008-12-21 18:51]

hi linda, neat moment captured, help some details in them too without being complete sillouettes, a fathers time with his little girl can be so precious trust me i know!
hope all is well, the fat man is coming to visit us all soon,
scott

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• Janice (32968)
• [2008-12-23 11:08]

Hi Linda
I missed this one last week - too busy with our guest!!
Real cute shot showing the silhouettes of your niece and her daddy. And I like how the smoke shows up too,
TFS
Janice