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Grandfather taking Nap
Grandfather taking Nap
jswaldron


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Portrait in Landscape Orientation (Advanced Editing IV*)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D
Lens: Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Location: Indoors in Amherst, MA
Date: Oct 29, 2006
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/10
Galleries: Family
Date Uploaded: Oct 30, 2006

 This is a picture of my father (who is an 81 year-old grandfather) taking a nap on the living room couch.

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Place: 210 out of 271
Avg (all users): 4.7611
Avg (commenters): 5.0000
Avg (participants): 4.4302
Avg (non-participants): 4.9379
Views since voting: 808
Views during voting: 319
Votes: 247
Comments: 13
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 11/10/2006 08:15:32 PM
I think the lighting is really fantastic; despite the high contrast, there's detail in the shadows, which is pretty impressive. I don't think people really know what they're looking at, so I hope you don't let the score discourage you. That picture is so great.
Nikon D80
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5- 5.6G ED DX
 11/10/2006 04:10:39 PM
I really like this one. The detail the sunbeam shows on the sweater makes it real somehow. Slice of life. Very nice

Message edited by author 2006-11-10 16:11:02.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
Pentax K50
Pentax DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL
 11/06/2006 03:08:49 PM
I like the idea, layout and lighting. But whatever is behind the sofa is distracting..
Canon EOS-40D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 11/06/2006 01:11:03 PM
Just look at those beautiful lines of sunlight, the profound mystery of his hidden face, resonating with the mystery of the background. Utter darkness in his shadows, utter darkness in the background and foreground... while the subject lies in the light that exists between the two. It is as if we are looking at his sleep, rather than him. I'll start this at 9.
Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di for Canon
 11/06/2006 10:36:26 AM
A delicate shot, but I find the effect damaged by the too high contrast
Nikon D700
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
 11/05/2006 12:47:17 PM
For a portrait challenge I'd have preferred to see a bit more face.
Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+
Canon TC-DC58B 1.5x Tele Converter
11/03/2006 07:01:58 PM
Cherish you're Grandpa...I never really knew mine. The focus on the sweater is very good...hope that photo works out for ya!
Canon PowerShot G9
 11/02/2006 07:50:11 PM
almost a portrait..
Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon
 11/02/2006 09:11:36 AM
Think we should see some of his face.
Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 11/01/2006 03:30:39 PM
Nice faceless portrait.
Nikon D850
Nikon AF-S Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 VR
 11/01/2006 03:26:21 PM
Just makes me want to reach out and tickle him. Your light is a little strong on his face, but otherwise, very nice.
Canon EOS-60D
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 11/01/2006 02:10:38 PM
I'm not really seeing enough of the chap. Another angle showing more of his face and less background may have been more endearing.
Canon EOS-6D
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
 11/01/2006 07:48:32 AM
A tght crop wud have been better
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