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The Tent (Day 27)
The Tent (Day 27)
karmat


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Collection: 50 Days
Camera: Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Location: Canton, NC
Date: Jul 27, 2007
Galleries: Family, Children
Date Uploaded: Jul 27, 2007

Viewed: 445
Comments: 15
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 The tent that was purchased at the 2 hour Walmart shopping spree and now abides in my living room. However, we have managed to get it out of the middle now, and off to the side.

I didn't even get out today, so I grabbed my camera and told the kids to get in the tent. I needed a shot for today. :)

Kristi had just finished her bath, thus the wet rat with a pacifier look.

It was slightly out of focus and touch noisy (note to self, check the ISO), so I did what any self-respecting photographer would do. I post processed it.

Cropped, then duplicated a layer, added an intense gaussian blur then reduced the opacity (that is the Paint Shop Pro method of soft focus because my version doesn't "do" soft focus).

Then, I merged the layers and "clarified" the shot.

Ah well. It is a shot. and they are my kids, so of course I think it is cool. Not a prize winner, but endearing.

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 08/17/2007 02:15:20 PM
very cute. I love the soft focus.
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 08/09/2007 11:26:23 PM
I love the soft blur effect of this wonderful candid.....
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 07/30/2007 04:25:07 PM
The soft focus is a great touch! They look so happy to be in their living room tent, such cute kids!
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 07/30/2007 01:30:20 PM
I loved to set up tents inside when I was a kid -- even a blanket over some chairs would make a good tent.

This has some nice elements even for non-family to appreciate. I like how the blue of the pacifier echoes your son's t-shirt. Best of all is how your daughter is looking at your son so adoringly.
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 07/30/2007 11:25:08 AM
I think you did a great job on the edit, gives it a dreamy look! Your daughter looks like she's mimicking her brother, very cute!
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 07/30/2007 09:01:18 AM
I can totally relate to the idea of having a tent in the living room!!!

Kristi's expression as she looks at her brother is just a wonderful 'I love you' one

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 07/29/2007 12:03:50 PM
I love the post processing on this. Adorable children and a fun moment. This photo is a keeper for sure.
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 07/29/2007 12:22:23 AM
I really like the fuzz. Nice subject matter and processing.
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 07/28/2007 11:47:16 PM
That gave a really nice, dreamy effect. It is cool.
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 07/28/2007 10:34:27 PM
you can tell they enjoy helping mom out by posing for pictures! a sweet capture- i like the way your daughter seems to be idolizing your son.
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 07/28/2007 08:00:42 PM
wonderful photo! I like the soft effect.
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 07/28/2007 07:41:35 PM
They're not my kids and I like the photo anyway. :op No really, awesome job on the PP - such an interesting effect, taking it from a snap to art. Darling children, too!
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 07/28/2007 01:05:37 PM
I love their poses... it looks like Kristi is totally mimicking her brother. Fun stuff!
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 07/28/2007 09:42:03 AM
They are cuties! They also look like they get along together pretty well. This will certainly be a photo to pull out later on in life.
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 07/28/2007 12:07:33 AM
It is very cute, completely adorable kids! Have they asked to sleep in it yet?
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