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When Grandfathers are legends
Image Title:  When Grandfathers are legends
 
 By: Doyle D. Chastain  
  Copyright ©2007



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Photographer Doyle D. Chastain {K:99493}
Project #61 Totally Cool! Camera Model Nikon D200
Categories Children
Candids
Film Format Digital RAW
Portfolio Heartwarming
Urban Life
Portraits
Lens Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 G
Uploaded 11/5/2007 Film / Memory Type Digital
    ISO / Film Speed 125
Views 258 Shutter 1/60
Favorites Aperture f/5.6
Critiques 37 Rating
6.50
/ 6 Ratings
Location City -  Lawndale
State -  CALIFORNIA
Country - United States   United States
About Cydney (with black nails remaining from Halloween) has fallen for photography. As her doting grandfather, we wandered the yard and flower gardens as I showed her how to use grandma's Nikon to get great shots. She really does have a natural eye and knows composition to some extent. Today, we looked into shooting florals and she discovered one of grandpa's roses was an IDEAL shot . . . one of the many she captured. I showed her the aperture ring and she can be seen here working the focus furiously to get it just right! We went over BGs and POVs too. After 60 shots . . . I thought it was time to head in. Yeah, right. We then had to photograph several of the neighbor's front yard flowers. Oh, MY! The THINGS I go through!! :P

Now I KNOW I'm just a grandfather . . . but to have a grandchild totally consumed by something you love too? THAT, to me, is Totally Cool! Cropped and framed in PS.

(ISO 125; F/5.6; 1/60 sec; 80mm; natural light)
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There are 37 Comments in 1 Pages
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Gust@vo Sch3v3rin   {K:118246} 11/5/2007
Muy buen retrato.
Felicitaciones!


parehan .K   {K:20231} 11/5/2007
Absolutely excellent..
Warm regards,
parehan


Alicia Popp   {K:82471} 11/5/2007
Precioso momento has capturado!!!
Me gusta la foto!
Felicitaciones!!!


Liz Wallis   {K:25472} 11/5/2007
Yes!!! Totally cool :) It must warm your heart to know that she "gets it". Photography I mean. I can tell how happy it makes you :) :)My father in law is just ecstatic at the fact that our youngest son( being the most like his grandfather!!!) has decided to take up boxing..(my father in law won a couple of Australian titles when he was younger, and was instrumental in the training of a few young fellows at the boxing gym here.) The pride and happiness I see in him, just reminds me of what you are describing here Doyle :)
Beautiful shot of her by the way...lol...sorry, almost forgot about the picture, being taken in with the story and all!
Cheers Grandpa :)
Liz


Maja Godec   {K:11116} 11/5/2007
really precious moment! great capture


Dave Stacey   {K:114933} 11/5/2007
Good shot of her shooting, Doyle! Yes it is always nice when the young ones pick up our interests.
Dave.


Mike  Adams   {K:7081} 11/5/2007
Very cool photo.
Great story to go with it


Claudia Perilli   {K:28172} 11/5/2007
Nice picture, nice moment.

Claudia


Michele Carlsen   {K:127677} 11/5/2007
Hahaha!! did Grandma know about this :-)) Using her camera - I meant ...Probably she did -

I know what You mean about being a grandparent and having your children love what You do and want to do it with You - I agree- Totally Cool !!!!!!!! 7/7
Excellent image and heart warming 'about' !!!!

Regards,
Michele~


Shirley D. Cross   {K:140542} 11/6/2007
It does warm you heart to have this happen. My granddaughter, Jasmine, is also interested photography.

Have you seen Avi's photo dedicated to you?


Robin Wickenkamp   {K:16356} 11/6/2007
Being booted off the computer...by an ill, totally bored six year-old...*insert Arnold as the Terminator here* I'll be baack! :)


Doyle D. Chastain   {K:99493} 11/6/2007
¡Gracias tanto, mi amigo!

Un Abrazo,
Doyle I <~~~~~


Doyle D. Chastain   {K:99493} 11/6/2007
Thanks Parehan!! :)

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~


Doyle D. Chastain   {K:99493} 11/6/2007
¡Da las gracias tanto mi Estimada! ¡Ella es una niña tan encantador y su personalidad es llenada de la diversión!

Un Abrazo,
Doyle I <~~~~~


Doyle D. Chastain   {K:99493} 11/6/2007
Thanks very much Liz . . . and can tell by your comment that you completely understand how cool this can be!! :)

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~


Doyle D. Chastain   {K:99493} 11/6/2007
Thanks very much Maja!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~


Doyle D. Chastain   {K:99493} 11/6/2007
Thanks very much Dave!!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~


Doyle D. Chastain   {K:99493} 11/6/2007
Thanks Mike!!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~


Doyle D. Chastain   {K:99493} 11/6/2007
Thanks very much Claudia!!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~


mary indelicato   {K:366} 11/6/2007
very nice moment:) :) :)
ciaooo


Doyle D. Chastain   {K:99493} 11/6/2007
Thanks Michele. After she slid next to me on the couch and wrapped her hands around my arm and gave me the most precious "I wanna take some pictures" comment . . . I immediately snarled at her that "it's a shame you don't have a camera, then." Of course, I should have guessed, "well can I use yoouuuurrs??" would be coming. So I explained to her she was completely out of her 8 year old mind . . . you know . . . using all the right words . . . and convincingly displayed the complexity of the D200 . . . after which I winked and told her "Grandma has one MUCH easier to work" and she scooted off, returning with Grandma's camera! (Genius, eh?)

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~


Doyle D. Chastain   {K:99493} 11/6/2007
Thanks very much Shirley. Jasmine's a pretty name - and since you said that I know you can relate! I have seen Avi's shot only just this morning . . . very unique . . . then again . . . so am I!! :)

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~


Doyle D. Chastain   {K:99493} 11/6/2007
LoL! Covered in elmer's glue and poster paint!!!!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~


Doyle D. Chastain   {K:99493} 11/6/2007
Thanks very much Mary!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~


fotogr@vi     {K:50352} 11/6/2007
Nice story and presentation !!!


Robin Wickenkamp   {K:16356} 11/7/2007
Great story Doyle, and I agree TOTALLY COOL! Sometimes Collin will grab my Sony and tag along...take three steps, click, take three more, click...he outnumbers me 20 to 1! As for the "things you go through"...pure torture huh?

So, when are you going to post one of Cyd's shots? I'm sure she would be thrilled...

Take care...Robin


Doyle D. Chastain   {K:99493} 11/7/2007
Thanks Avi . . . very much!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~


Shirley D. Cross   {K:140542} 11/8/2007
You're welcome, dear Doyle!:)


Srna Stankovic   {K:106874} 11/10/2007
Wonderful dearest Doyle !!! :)))))))))))))
Warmest hugs
Srna


Keith Saint   {K:10926} 11/11/2007
Very nice image Im sure we shall be commenting on the image she has taken and many more in future on UF


Doyle D. Chastain   {K:99493} 11/12/2007
True Robin! I posted one of her tiger shots in the comments under:
http://www.usefilm.com/CritiqueImages/2/7/8/2/7/27827/7123951-original.jpg

Somebody needs a photo album and digital for Christmas, eh? ;)

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~


Doyle D. Chastain   {K:99493} 11/12/2007
Thanks Dear Srna! ;)

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~


Doyle D. Chastain   {K:99493} 11/12/2007
I wouldn't doubt it for a minute Keith!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~


Joice Gerodo   {K:347} 11/13/2007
Wonderful shot! The constrast is perfect!!!!
Congratulations!!!!


Doyle D. Chastain   {K:99493} 11/15/2007
Thanks Joice! Hope all has been well for you! I always appreciate 'hearing' from you! :)

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~


Stan Ciszek   {K:28555} 11/17/2007
Just EXCELLENT,
I love it,
Congratulations Doyle.
My best reagards,
Stan


Mary Brown   {K:67797} 1/29/2008
So, do we get to see some of her shots? That is so wonderful having her share your hobby. You are going to have some great fun. My little one got one of those kid proof camera for Christmas. She doesn't really know how to use it, but enjoys clicking through the pictures of the family and her dog that I put on it for her. Honestly, I am waiting for the time I can give her her first look at the Moon through my scope. This is a cute shot full of pride. I can just imagine the smile on your face. She's fortunate to have a good teacher to get her started.
MAry


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