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My Dad - 80 Years Old, Scratch Golfer
My Dad - 80 Years Old, Scratch Golfer
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Portrait Of The Elderly (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Lens: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
Location: Houston, TX
Date: Dec 25, 2008
Aperture: 5
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/200
Galleries: Family, Portraiture
Date Uploaded: Dec 29, 2008

 Golf is his life. He still plays a mean game. He's won 5 senior tournaments in the Houston area over the years.

He is on a tee box which allowed me to get low to get the sky in the background. I still had to lay down on the grass to get the shot.

Used a flash from the right to balance with the late evening sky

Statistics
Place: 27 out of 79
Avg (all users): 5.8388
Avg (commenters): 7.3636
Avg (participants): 5.7667
Avg (non-participants): 5.8491
Views since voting: 962
Views during voting: 404
Votes: 242
Comments: 11
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
 01/05/2009 02:25:05 AM
Brilliant - scratch eh! Certainly looks very fit. 8
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Kodak Z7590
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
 01/03/2009 05:39:58 AM
God Bless your Dad, he looks very Smart, Like your angel
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D7000
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR
 01/02/2009 04:40:53 PM
Lovely shot. I love the viewpoint. It really makes him stand proud. 9
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Nikon D700
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 01/02/2009 02:31:50 PM
Good to see a full-body, environmental portrait. A well-done character shot.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D700
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 01/01/2009 06:20:17 PM
Great shot, love the use of location and golf club to add to the shot. I like the angle as well, makes him look more imposing which compliments the proud look.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D700
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 01/01/2009 03:20:02 PM
What a great statement of authority this shot has. I love the POV of the camera. The shadow from his left arm is the only technical distraction in this shot.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D7100
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6G
 12/31/2008 07:56:54 PM
great photo and what a golfer
  Photographer found comment helpful.
OM System OM-5
Olympus 17mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko
12/31/2008 07:17:15 PM
Keep it up, Dad! You're looking great.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D40X
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6G ED
 12/31/2008 05:30:11 PM
How I hate your dad!! Just one round under 90 would do me.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 12/31/2008 07:42:59 AM
He's in great shape for 80! I like the warm light and the full body composition. The upper sky is a bit grey... not sure what your options were there. Nice warm, soft, side lighting. Well done!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D700
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro for Nikon
 12/31/2008 06:01:51 AM
Good effort for both the photograph and your dad
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