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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 7/27/2010
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Thanks Paul, I did this in Silver Efex. It is a great b/w tool. I was trying for low key. It was shot in my kitchen with available light and a wonderful grandson. We are almost inseparable. He spent the night with me last night.
Be well, stan
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The Pilgrim
{K:64995} 7/27/2010
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I like this dark toned portrait. Like the close frame filling technique. Very dramatic!
Excellent point of foucs my friend......Well done!
Congrats
Paul
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 12/2/2009
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Thanks Neel, this boy makes me glad to be alive. We share many hours of great fun and learning. He just get's life. I shot this in my kitchen with one overhead light. So good to see your wife and daughter's image. So glad all is well.
be well, stan
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Indranil Ray
{K:5050} 12/2/2009
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I really like the lighting. Facial expression of the child is apt with this scene. Nice composition.
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Nick Karagiaouroglou
{K:127263} 11/17/2009
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I am glad if I had the same idea as you did, Stan! But it would be also quite blind to not see that attitude as you managed to convey it so well!! It really speaks for itself this way.
As about the Hasselblad... I can't even say what a fun it is. Easy, robust, exact, wonderful. Much like that Mustang that I was talking about... ;-)
Cheers!
Nick
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 11/17/2009
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Thanks so much Ryca, my grandson is so fun to work with. He is learning about photography and chasing light with his grandpa. Thanks for the nice comment, the catch light does make a difference in this type of portrait.
be well, Stan
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Ryca C.R.
{K:3895} 11/17/2009
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beautiful portrait with strong character..
the light of his eyes makes this picture alive..
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 11/16/2009
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Thanks Nick, you saw this as I had hoped it would be perceived. It is a little dark on purpose as I was shooting this in a very cluttered background. By using a low key approach I was able to eliminate the b/g completely. Kaden is in Kindergarten this year and loves school and all of the learning challenges that he encounters. Thanks for your kind and detailed comment. I always appreciate your thoughts. I am glad to see you enjoying the Hasselblad 500. Keep those shots coming.
be well, stan
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 11/16/2009
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Thanks so much Brigitte, I have been working with a b/w program called Siver efex and I was quite pleased with the results of this shot. He is really growing up and yet is is loving and sweet. Thanks for seeing the trust and love between us. The catch light really gave this the spark I was trying to capture. As always, thanks for your friendship and encouraging comments.
be well, Stan
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Nick Karagiaouroglou
{K:127263} 11/15/2009
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It is such a special one, Stan! The low key attitude seems to stand in a good tension against the way the young boy seems to be thinking of something, having something in mind much like how to do something a bit devlish but also meant as fun and for laughing. Perhaps he was thinking of playing some joke to somebody? ;-) Anyway, in order to let this be visible the expression of his face was absolutely important, and in order to get that one has to expose very well for keeping the fine balance of gradients that provide plasticity on a face. The focus was good too, though some details seem to vanish under the rather dark appearance, which in this case is not bad at all as it enhances the overall atmosphere and look, And the good timing and here we are a special, really refreshing portrait.
Cood work!
Nick
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Brigitte R.
{K:25989} 11/2/2009
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A very nice portrait, Stan... your choice of b&w is very good.... it enhances the lovely lighting on your grandson's precious face and brings out his charming facial expressions. A perfect shot of a perfect model. Ohhh and he is growing up before our very eyes! Thanks for sharing him with us. You have done very well with this image... you should be proud. I would make a print so he can treasure your wonderful work forever. :-) And I must add, that I love his beautiful face, it clearly shows a reflection of the one that loves him with all his heart. :-)
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 10/31/2009
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Thanks Mojgan, he never stops amazing me. Thanks for the kind words and thoughts. If we were ruling the world I know it would be better off. Hope all is well with you and yours.
be well,stan
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Mojgan Bahasadri
{K:16243} 10/30/2009
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Hello my dear friend,
Such a nice portrait from your lovely grandson !!
Best to you as always,
Mojgan
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 10/29/2009
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Thanks so much Erland, your last picture was really wonderful!!
Thanks for the kind words.
be well, Stan
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 10/29/2009
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Thanks Sinem, this boy is one of my treasures in life. He and I always have so much fun at all we do. Last night we were driving my truck on our back roads. He is a very smart and sweet little man.
be well, Stan
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 10/29/2009
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Thanks Gerhard, I appreciate the comment.
my best to you, stan
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Erland Pillegaard
{K:34147} 10/27/2009
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Nice B/W portrait
erland
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Sinem .
{K:9180} 10/27/2009
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wow expressive face and well taken portrait of beatiful child. regards, sinem.
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Gerhard BuschEFIAP/AFIAP
{K:18382} 10/27/2009
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A successfully strong portrait. Regards Gerhard
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 10/27/2009
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Thanks for your thoughts Massimo. This was a quick shot among some others that my grandson and I were taking. We made some faces and this one stood out. I agree about the darkness, was seeing how the kit lens stood up to 1600ISO and wide open lens. Thanks for your good comment!!
be well, Stan
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Massimo Di Maggio
{K:-53658} 10/26/2009
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Just a bit too dark for a boy portrait, not being a dramatical situation, only my opinion of course, anyway a good portrait with a nice pose.
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 10/25/2009
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Thanks Dave, we were taking turns with the camera. He was really enjoying seeing what we had for images. Some included some funny faces.
Be well, stan
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 10/25/2009
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Thanks Nanda, I appreciate the nice comment!
be well, Stan
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 10/25/2009
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Thanks Ania, this was window light from a skylight in my kitchen. Shot at high iso to be able to shot without flash. This boy is an animal lover and a real charmer. He has me wrapped around his finger.
Be well and hugs, Stan
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Ania Zielińska-Hoşaf
{K:61374} 10/25/2009
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Nice and expressive portrait, I like the lighting; well done!
Best wishes,
Ania
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 10/25/2009
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Thanks Saad, he is so fun to be around!! Keeps me smiling to be in his presence. We were taking each others pictures, very fun!!
Be well and thanks, Stan
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Dave Stacey
{K:150877} 10/24/2009
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Very dramatic portrait of the boy, Stan! Well done!
Dave.
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Saad Salem
{K:89003} 10/23/2009
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a shot captured finely and turned the little thinker into a real thinker,very expressive Stan,and well done,
Saad.
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Nanda Baba das
{K:78053} 10/23/2009
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Nice portrait. Best wishes
Nanda
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 10/22/2009
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Thanks Kallol, glad this one caught your eye. My grandson is a real treat to capture.
be well, Stan
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Kallol Majumdar
{K:27691} 10/22/2009
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Lovely portrait...
Best wishes
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 10/22/2009
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Thanks Mitra, so nice to have friends like you here. You always have a way to make my day. Thanks for being you!!
Be well, Stan
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Mitra Nademi-Nassari
{K:28234} 10/22/2009
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Bless his heart and his awesome grandpa! :)
Kind regards,
Mitra
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 10/22/2009
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Good morning to you as well Mitra! Good to hear from you, Kaden is in kindergarten now and loving school. He goes half days and is doing well. My best to you as always.
be well, Stan
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 10/22/2009
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Thanks Turi, I appreciate your comment and encouragement. Have a great day!!
be well, Stan
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Mitra Nademi-Nassari
{K:28234} 10/22/2009
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Good morning Stan.
Very good portrait and crop.
Well done!
I wish you a great day.
All the best,
Mitra
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Turi cg
{K:27715} 10/22/2009
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A very good portrait, great!
very nice
Regards
Turi
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 10/22/2009
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Thanks Harry, yes he is a wonderful part of my life. He and eye were taking pictures together last evening. He is so happy and content, it makes it easy to catch his joy when we are playing. You are a wonderful kid too!! Glad to have your friendship and kindness in my life as well.
be well, Stan
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Wolf Zorrito
{K:78768} 10/22/2009
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Kaiden is a wonderful kid, bop :)
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 10/22/2009
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Hello dear Jen, thanks for seeing the light in his eyes and in my life. I took this late yesterday afternoon by a window in my house. So good to hear from you. Kaden and I had some fun, he took a few pictures of me as well.
be well, Stan
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 10/22/2009
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Great portrait my dear, he looks naughty and cute, wonderful how you caught him with this light in his eyes! Hoping all is well, hugs Jenxx
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