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Stride
Stride
jenesis


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Challenge: Free Study XIV (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Lens: Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM
Location: Piedmont Park - Atlanta, GA
Date: Oct 13, 2006
Aperture: F/5.6
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/125
Galleries: Nature, Children
Date Uploaded: Oct 31, 2006

 I wasn't shooting for the Free Study when I took this and I don't really care how it does. I just fell in love with this photo the moment I saw it and yes, I'm probably VERY partial, but it speaks volumes to me about what the future holds for this confident little boy of mine and how it looks like he's ready to take on anything life throws at him. So Thanks for indulging this shutterbug mom. :-)

On a side note, it kind of reminded me of larus "Somewhere" "Nowhere" photos of Kristin. That is, if they were quadtoned instead of color and of a little kid instead of a beautiful Icelandic model. I'm just sayin'.... :-)


Converted from RAW
- cropped
- levels & curves adjustment
- dodge & burn layer
- added vignette darkened and blurred around the edges
- quadtoned
- resized, unsharp mask, bordered

Statistics
Place: 291 out of 625
Avg (all users): 5.5622
Avg (commenters): 6.2500
Avg (participants): 5.4859
Avg (non-participants): 5.8140
Views since voting: 814
Views during voting: 242
Votes: 185
Comments: 10
Favorites: 0

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AuthorThread
 11/14/2006 02:46:06 AM
I love the processing you did here. It works very nicely.
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 11/08/2006 07:05:21 AM
You know, I'm not sure what it says about this site that this is rated "average". Well, I do know what it says, and I can't say that I like it. This is awesome. This tells me that this young man has the world in his hands. I was blown away by his confidence - that look, that stride! This goes on the wall. Great shot, ma'am - priceless captured moment in time.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
11/06/2006 11:54:20 PM
Nice exposure on this shot! Sepia tones look good, though you might try placing your subject a little to one side for some added interest.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 11/03/2006 06:33:36 PM
This is an awesome portrait. I like the color tones and the way you have captured his "confidence."
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 11/03/2006 02:01:50 PM
Very cute and I like the composition.
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 11/03/2006 05:40:47 AM
good image showing confidence. The sepia i think works better than b&w or colour would have.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 11/02/2006 11:44:45 PM
Perfect in everyway.....
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 11/02/2006 08:43:29 PM
Very sweet portrait. Love the processing!! I think I'd crop some on the left and top to make him a bit less centered. Great job. :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 11/02/2006 01:42:33 PM
schweeet! recognise him :)
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 11/01/2006 04:25:07 PM
It is a lovely family portrait.
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