Autumn toddler environmental portrait
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Canon ball
Registered: Jan 19, 2008
Total Posts: 419
Country: Ireland

Hello folks. Here are a few from Halloween morning, we had a bit of good weather so headed out to a deciduous forested area and I attempted to capture a good environmental portrait of the young fella for the grandparents, who we haven't seen in a little bit. He started to walk recently, so is a little unsteady on his feet, and still prefers mucking about on all fours at times. Under the wooded shade shutter dropped to 1/30th, but got some good light in clearing areas. The last two are the full lengths one of which I printed and sent up to the folks. I know the light is not as 'Autumn Gold' as it could be, but it was what it was. A little cold and wintery!

1, 2, 3 Exploring:



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4, 5 Portraits



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C&C welcome!


Steady Hand
Registered: Dec 03, 2007
Total Posts: 13713
Country: United States

Hi F.

The #4 image is my fav of this set.

Very cute.

My Simple Suggestion: When you see him again..get some shots of him walking, even if he is holding grandma's hand.

Good light to you.



mkweaver
Registered: Aug 17, 2005
Total Posts: 2323
Country: United States

What a doll! #4 and 5 are my favorites! I know the grandparents are going to be thrilled to get these!



05titan
Registered: Jul 23, 2008
Total Posts: 788
Country: Canada

1,2, and 3 are okay, but 4, and 5 are super and really made me smile.

-Dave



Canon ball
Registered: Jan 19, 2008
Total Posts: 419
Country: Ireland

Thanks folks, yeah the first few were an exercise in IS, 1/30 with a moving subject in dull shade! The last two were the shots I was after. The little light spot on the tree behind him bothers me a little, but it's good PP practice to get rid of it. Thanks for looking! Steadman, the plan is to get those types of shots asap!



Mr. Malik
Registered: Sep 13, 2009
Total Posts: 1293
Country: Canada

the last one is a very nice expression and capture.

Great work.



ESC in KC
Registered: Dec 26, 2005
Total Posts: 2161
Country: United States

The last two made me smile right back at him. Nice job.



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