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#23 - Four Generations
#23 - Four Generations
bobonacus


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Camera: Canon EOS-40D
Lens: Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Aperture: f/9
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/40
Galleries: Family, Portraiture
Date Uploaded: Nov 23, 2008

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Comments: 3
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 I have just been away for a weekend on the Isle of Wight with My partner, her brother, sister in law and their 2 kids, her parents and her grandmother so an age range of 1 to about 88! I'm at the back on the left.

Shot in RAW but virtually no pp work.

Camera on tripod, timer to 10s so I could get in the photo!

I got asked to do a portrait on the beach, the light from the sun was a little harsh and I wanted a reasonable background so the sun is about 110 degrees to my right, ie I'm just slightly shooting towards the sun.

I would love any cc you can give, how I could have used the harsh sunlight better, positioning them (I just let them stand where they liked!) etc ....

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Pentax K7
Pentax DA 16-45mm f/4.0 ED AL AF
 11/28/2008 12:48:32 PM
I LOVE the little kids red boots on the right!! I used to have a pair like that & a red bucket that I would wear around the house when I was on my little tricycle thing (of course that was a LONG time ago! lol)
Really nice family shot I don't think the lighting turned out bad at all. I have a hard time fighting the sun too, not sure if you should have everyone squinting or everyone dark! I think you did a very nice job though.
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Canon EOS-7D
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 11/24/2008 11:35:01 PM
I think the lighting worked out well and I really like the arrangement of characters. My only nitpick is the upper background, which seems kind of bright compared to your subjects, not that you could change it when shooting.
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Fujifilm X-T1
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS
 11/23/2008 10:40:58 PM
The casual poses work well hear. A good expression on everyone. Looks like a happy group on a happy outing. I see what you mean about the lighting. Not bad as is, but there might be a better way. I might try a wider aperture to take the background out of focus. The cliffs are beautiful, but the house on your head is a little distraction. Overall its a good shot, and I am first drawn to the happiness on the families faces.
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