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p.1 #1 · Beginning Karate


Nothing Spectacular, just special. To me.

These are of my son prior to the closing of doors and testing for his Yellow Belt, which is the first belt earned after the "White" belt.

I took these while standing outside the Karate Studio, through two doors and standing in the dark. I used my Canon 50d and 70 - 200 f/2.8 IS Lens.

Just something about them is special to me! As always, any input is appreciated!

Thanks,

Mike




Nov 20, 2009 at 01:12 AM
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p.1 #2 · Beginning Karate


Hi Mike,
These are great in B&W something for him to remember his grading by.Hope he passed OK.
Just an observation to me with the portrait orientation your son seems to get a little lost in the frame , perhaps maybe some croping to help this.

Regards Paul



Nov 20, 2009 at 02:59 AM
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p.1 #3 · Beginning Karate


I laughed out loud at #1.
Print it and frame it, it's a beautiful shot.



Nov 20, 2009 at 03:40 PM
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p.1 #4 · Beginning Karate


I always laugh at his expressions during Karate practice. He always has a ready smile and a laid back attitude. During Karate, he's all business!

He did pass and is now a proud Yellow Belt!

Thanks for the comments.

Regards,

Mike



Nov 20, 2009 at 05:12 PM
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p.1 #5 · Beginning Karate


I like these a lot. Reminds me of my daughter (4 yo) in ballet, she's just so serious about it, I never have to remind her to put her game face on, she just turns it on once she gets in the dance studio.


Nov 20, 2009 at 09:21 PM
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p.1 #6 · Beginning Karate


Very cool! I practiced martial arts years ago, didn't have anyone to take pictures of my journey though! What style of Karate does he practice?


Nov 21, 2009 at 06:28 PM
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p.1 #7 · Beginning Karate


Thanks very much!

My son has only been practicing for three weeks. He has taken to it with a joyful enthusiasm. After seeing him after his first lesson, they could have told me it cost a million dollars a month and I would have tried to find a way. Fortunately, it is much more affordable

His school teaches Shaolin Kempo Karate, mixed with a few other disciplines. Most importantly, they teach respect, discipline, and courtesy!





Nov 21, 2009 at 10:59 PM
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p.1 #8 · Beginning Karate


If the pictures tell the story it seems like he loves it! Make sure he sticks with it through thick and thin, it is an extremely rewarding experience. It's good he's starting out young, I think I was 13 or so when I started. I used to study ryukyu kempo.


Nov 21, 2009 at 11:46 PM





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