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sascha jonack
{K:18088} 7/21/2007
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Dear Doyle very nice natural shot. Splendid DOF and perfect moment you have captured this lovely child. All the best, Sascha
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Alicia Popp
{K:83869} 7/21/2007
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Simpático rostro, espontánea sonrisa!
Felicitaciones, por tan bello retrato!!!
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 7/21/2007
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Thanks VERY much Sascha!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 7/21/2007
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ˇGracias mucho mi amiga!
Regards,
Doyle <~~~~~
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Dave Stacey
{K:117531} 7/21/2007
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A great capture of this expression of the moment, Doyle!
Dave.
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rebecca claassen
{K:16419} 7/21/2007
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Gorgeous Doyle!!! Looking at this makes me go all squidgy inside. You have caught his mood perfectly...
Technically great also, love the light and crop...a beautiful b+w.
cheers, Beks
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Sylvia Marriott
{K:12785} 7/21/2007
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Hi Doyle,
What a cutie pie!!! Wonderful capture, I can almost hear him laughing:) I can't think of anything more infectious than the sound of a child's laughter:) :) Great clarity, lighting and composition...What more can I say except "Give that man a cigar":) :)
7++++++++++++
Hug
Sylvia
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Stephen Rogers
{K:3033} 7/21/2007
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Nice capture of happy times for a young boy. I really like the B&W contract you have here too.
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Ahmed Ismail
{K:19853} 7/21/2007
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A very happy moment! Lovely big smile! Beautiful shot!
Regards, Ahmed
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39373} 7/21/2007
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I want to join the "GLEE CLUB" as this is just flat out such a great shot. The expression on Anthony's face is unbridled and wonderful -- and here I sit with a stupid grin on my face and no one to share it with. Thanks for this one, my friend.
--Smiling Jan
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Liz Wallis
{K:25628} 7/22/2007
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This is what I call real emotion...nothing hidden, nothing fake, just pure childhood joy :) a real treasure of a shot Doyle :)
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:141801} 7/22/2007
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Delightful...makes me smile!:)))
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Robin Wickenkamp
{K:16434} 7/22/2007
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Anthony's joy is infectious Doyle, I can't stop smiling...fantástico mi amigo!
Standard grandkid rating applies :)
Take care...Robin
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Michele Carlsen
{K:133640} 7/24/2007
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Perfect timming as usual Grandpa--- what do they call YOu anyway- Grandfather, Pops, Popa... just curious as I am 'Grandmashell' & my Mom is referred to as 'GG 'since she is a Great Grandma -LOL!
I agree with every word about Grandkids:)) Aren't we lucky Doyle - I think so :)) Looks like Anthony is growing FAST!!! Love this shot Doyle - excellent IMHO ..
Regards,
GH Michele~
PS GH ( short for grasshopper)
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 7/25/2007
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Thanks Dave. Nothing like a B-B-Q with extended family! Poor James had never seen Uncle Jerrad!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 7/25/2007
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Thanks ever so much Beks!! His laugh was SO infectious! I couldn't resist!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 7/25/2007
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Thanks so much Dear Sylvia!!! His laugh . . . like the laugh of all children . . . fills me with joy. ....and I can hear it even now!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 7/25/2007
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Thanks Stephen. Laughter and tears all around for the safe return.
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 7/25/2007
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Thanks Ahmed!!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 7/25/2007
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Thanks Jan! I too cannot help but smile and hear this laugh.
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 7/25/2007
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Thanks Liz . . . he couldn't hide his true feelings if he tried!! I SO appreciate the comment!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 7/25/2007
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Thanks Shirley. The power of children, eh? :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 7/25/2007
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Thanks Robin . . . and an above average standard thanks to a wonderful friend!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:141801} 7/25/2007
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Yes, you're welcome, Doyle!:)
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 7/25/2007
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Thanks Michele! I am known as Grandpa! A badge of delightful honor I assure you. After Jenna went home I spent some one on one with Cydney and reminded her . . . "Who's grammpa's no. 1?" to which she said . . . "Me . . . and Jenna" Ahhhhh . . . . that green eyed booger hits home. Needless to say . . . she knows she's still my special one (aren't they all)!!
I got the GH thing!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Nick Karagiaouroglou
{K:97514} 7/25/2007
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If it was only captured one tiny bit of a second before! Before the eyes were a bit too much closed for having some more direct glance of that smile expression! But still very very well done in its balanced toning and very good isolation of the main subject from the background with selective focus. An extremely "live" one despite the flashlight that is many times just distorting the natural looking!
Keep it up,
Nick
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Lydia Nel
{K:3579} 7/28/2007
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Lovely portrait - the epitomy of joy, such a pleasure to view - please explain the significance of "center-weighted" flash - I've bought one of these SB800 speedlights and find it rather compelling to figure out. And why you used an oragne filter - my knowledge of filters is really non-existent. Regards
Lydia
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Leonie Fitzpatrick
{K:40299} 7/31/2007
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~~GRIN~~ Now that is certainly the face of absolute excitement and glee...
Anthony is also a real cutie Doyle :)))... The joy of a child is pure sun-shiney gold... Good for the heart always...:)))
Onie...
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Mike Davis
{K:519} 8/4/2007
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Likeable face !! :))Congratulations, by so beautiful picture!
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soul 21
{K:25157} 8/6/2007
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ottimo ritratto
un'esplosione di gioia
complimenti
gennaro
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 8/6/2007
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Agreed about the split second earlier Nick! :)
Thanks for the comment.
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 8/6/2007
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Absolutely Lydia:
Sorry for the delay but I am still recovering from some medical issues.
The center-weighted flash is not so much a function of the speed light as it is for the camera and it is communicated to the light you might be using. For some great SB800 tips online you can review http://www.nikonusa.com/pdf/SB800_techniques.pdf which Nikon puts out . . . but essentially, in figuring out how to select a light intensity for the flash, the camera's onboard computer needs to know where to sample the light you are currently using so it can figure out what amount of light you need. Center-weighted means it does not consider the peripheral areas but calculates based on the light at the center of focus. I'm not sure if I'm being clear but feel free to e-mail at the address in my profile if you have any questions about this. It's a great light . . . and can be used remotely OFF-camera as well!
The filters effect how a black and white conversion deals with various tones. Red, orange, green and yellow seem to be used the most . . . imagine looking through yellow glass at an image with yellow lines. When all the yellows are removed . . . yellow becomes an off-white . . . yellow is a blue-blocker so skies might seem paler. Let me know what program you use and I might be able to show you a method you can use to explore the various differences digitally.
Always enjoy seeing your comments and questions Dear Lydia.
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 8/6/2007
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All grandkids are good for the heart. They're the reward for not killing your children!! :P
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 8/6/2007
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Thanks very much Amy!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 8/6/2007
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Molti grazie a lei Gennaro. Sempre lei ha dei commenti piacevoli!
Ciao
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Robert Chin
{K:20943} 8/11/2007
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Soooo precious!!
Such a joyful smile and expression.Hope you all had a wonderful re-union.
Take care
Robbie
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Nick Karagiaouroglou
{K:97514} 8/25/2007
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Yeap, photographers belong to the part of the population with a bad need for some time machine, it seems! ;-)
Cheers,
Nick
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 8/28/2007
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Thanks Robert . . . we certainly did!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Srna Stankovic
{K:112565} 8/28/2007
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A real treasure dear Doyle :))) !!!
Soooooo precious my friend :))) !!!
Hugs
Srna
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 10/15/2007
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Ahhhh! Thanks Dearest Srna! ;)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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