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Postby marcotrov on Fri Sep 22, 2006 9:38 pm

Thought I'd share this spur of the moment snippet with you all before I head off for a couple of weeks of camping and relaxing. While since I have posted but I have been so busy as we approached the end of term :oops:
I was photographing our Special Events day performance when this bright eyed cutie toddled up to me as if to inquire 'what are you doing with that?'
I took the grab shot when I could see the reflection of the open sunlight behind me through his eyes. A beautiful boy you must concede :)
As always C&C always welcome.
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Postby rokkstar on Fri Sep 22, 2006 9:48 pm

ABsolutely stunning!
Nothing else to say.

Stunning!!!
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Postby pippin88 on Fri Sep 22, 2006 9:55 pm

Have you darkened in PP around him? If so, I think the line is a bit too definite and close to his head.

Otherwise, it's a great shot.
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Postby sirhc55 on Fri Sep 22, 2006 10:12 pm

Marco - this is a tremendous pic and the little boy has the look of innocence in his eyes that is just stunning.
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Postby the foto fanatic on Sat Sep 23, 2006 9:37 am

Excellent portrait.
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Postby macka on Sat Sep 23, 2006 9:40 am

Absolutely gorgeous shot.
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Postby marcotrov on Sat Sep 23, 2006 11:28 am

Thanks for the wonderful comments. Yes, pippin I did do a Bit of PP in the very top background, in getting rid of an errant hand creeping in from the top edge of a student watching the parade and a bit of background blur and darkening and I take your point I have edited the photo to lighten that section just a little but significant. Thanks guys. :)
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Postby marcotrov on Sat Sep 23, 2006 3:47 pm

Here is a portrait crop version.
I think the square format seems to suit in a way.
What do you think? :)
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Postby big pix on Sat Sep 23, 2006 4:25 pm

the image now sits better with the background....... well done
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Wonderful innocence...

Postby zafra52 on Sat Sep 23, 2006 6:12 pm

It is a stunning look. I would have thought it was taken in a studio. Great portrait.
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Postby Alpha_7 on Sat Sep 23, 2006 7:02 pm

The second image is much more powerful, you ask me we have a POTW here, it reminds me of Murray's Nya shot, those piercing blue eyes.
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Postby marcotrov on Sat Sep 23, 2006 7:55 pm

Thanks for the lovely comments Bernie(looks like your favoured format wins the day :) ), zafra and Craig (thanks for the vote of confidence :) )
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Postby stubbsy on Sun Sep 24, 2006 4:08 pm

Marco

That is a great image (especially the reworked version). I hope you have the parents details to offer them a copy
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Postby Alex on Mon Sep 25, 2006 9:41 am

This is a fantastic shot no matter which crop! You should be very proud of the result.

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Postby Matt. K on Tue Sep 26, 2006 10:36 pm

marcotrov
A beautiful image! That's what photography is all about.
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