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Challenge: Things That Go Together II (Expert Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
Date: Dec 17, 2011
Aperture: F/2.8
ISO: 6400
Galleries: Emotive, Black and White
Date Uploaded: Dec 22, 2011

 My Dad snd youngest, Sophia. Taken in a high school theater during a Nutcracker performance (our 7 year old was dancing). I glanced back to see if she was behaving herself and they were both asleep! He woke up when I laughed and grabbed my camera. Good stuff.

Statistics
Place: 4 out of 65
Avg (all users): 6.6911
Avg (commenters): 8.1875
Avg (participants): 6.7895
Avg (non-participants): 6.6471
Views since voting: 2568
Views during voting: 298
Votes: 123
Comments: 36
Favorites: 3 (view)

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 01/02/2012 06:01:06 PM
Congratulation on the HM, Ben. This shot is so warm and full of a gentle, loving connection. I'm sure it will be cherished through the years.
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 01/02/2012 01:16:24 AM
This is an AMAZING capture. And the fact it's real just adds to it.
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 12/31/2011 05:17:15 PM
Lucky Sophie to have such a picture! I had a magnificent grandfather also with this kind of miraculous smile and I treasure moments like these in my heart until I go also .... But to have a photo .... Make a poster of it and put it on the wall. So well done Ben!
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 12/30/2011 02:30:09 PM
Beautiful.
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 12/30/2011 01:03:24 PM
Wonderful shot Ben! Congratulations on the great finish.
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 12/30/2011 11:25:28 AM
There's a happy result! 'Grats on the HM!
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 12/30/2011 11:23:39 AM
You are going to have such a fantastic portfolio for your children to view when they grow up. Wish I could take pictures of my children this way. Beautiful capture. Congrats on 4th place!
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 12/30/2011 10:08:01 AM
Sweet. Excellent shot.
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 12/30/2011 09:41:55 AM
This was my 10, and I'm disappointed to see it without a ribbon, but it's a wonderful image and you have a well deserved honorable mention!
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 12/30/2011 03:14:30 AM
Up where you belong, lovely and endearing, one to treasure.
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 12/30/2011 02:56:28 AM
How cool is it to share the front page with my teammates???!!! Congrats on the HM, B. Precious capture.
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 12/30/2011 12:41:58 AM
WTG Ben, great memories.
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 12/30/2011 12:30:48 AM
I'm warm and fuzzy, too.

I love this! Congrats on your HM, Ben!
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 12/30/2011 12:17:01 AM
Congrats on 4th well done, this made me feel warm and fuzzy.

Message edited by author 2011-12-30 00:17:35.
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 12/30/2011 12:16:00 AM
Congrats on the 4th, Ben!
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 12/30/2011 12:12:53 AM
Just excellent.
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 12/30/2011 12:07:06 AM
Great shot Ben, congrats on top ten.
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 12/30/2011 12:07:02 AM
Beautiful image. Sorry to Pip you with such a close score Ben!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
12/29/2011 09:11:39 PM
sweet. emotive. love it, especially the polka dots.
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 12/29/2011 08:50:15 PM
Wonderful emotion.
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 12/29/2011 08:45:48 PM
Perfect...his smile says it all.
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 12/29/2011 04:13:14 PM
Touching shot, one for the family to look back on.
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 12/29/2011 04:33:54 AM
I only ever give one 10 when voting. This was just such a peaceful well lit shot. Hope you win
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 12/28/2011 12:06:14 PM
That's surely twisting our hearts!
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 12/28/2011 09:49:43 AM
Look out for that guy in the 5th row!!!
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 12/27/2011 11:44:02 PM
Beautiful moment :-)
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 12/26/2011 03:58:51 AM
Sweet as.
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 12/24/2011 12:09:51 PM
Wonderful shot, might just make the front page!
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 12/23/2011 07:31:45 PM
You surely have a beatiful family on your side and such delicate moments. 10
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 12/23/2011 04:29:33 PM
Beautiful capture as always Ben. Wonderful.
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 12/23/2011 12:53:22 PM
Unusual setting for this type of image which makes it stand above,nice one.
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 12/23/2011 12:51:50 PM
Precious!
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 12/23/2011 11:29:00 AM
Every time I look at this image, B, I think the lady to the right is a pigeon. Such tenderness in this shot.
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 12/23/2011 09:42:11 AM
Loved it--this one says a lot! I am getting a bit distracted by the chair handle on bottom left.
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 12/23/2011 12:57:42 AM
*love*
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 12/23/2011 12:34:09 AM
My winner! Fantastic. Go straight to a store and buy a frame! 10
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