Caught my wife screwing around!

anonymouscubananonymouscuban Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 4,586 Major grins
edited June 15, 2010 in People
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  • Art ScottArt Scott Registered Users Posts: 8,959 Major grins
    edited June 13, 2010
    .........Good Catch.....
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  • craig_dcraig_d Registered Users Posts: 911 Major grins
    edited June 13, 2010
    I'll pass on the obvious off-color jokes and just say that it's a very nice shot of a very lovely woman (and a useful one too -- not only does she want you to upgrade your camera, but she works with power tools! No off-color jokes about that either). If I recall correctly, you've said before that she's in her mid-30's? She looks at least ten years younger than that.
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  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited June 14, 2010
    My heart be still........a beautiful woman who knows how to use power tools.
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  • dogwooddogwood Registered Users Posts: 2,572 Major grins
    edited June 14, 2010
    Great shot! Lighting is nice and she looks relaxed/natural.

    But since you're clearly aiming this pic at the DIY folks on the forum, in terms of styling, I'd go with knee pads over what looks like a gardening mat mwink.gif A stylish pair of safety glasses would also be a nice. It's a very nice image as-is ... just mentioning these ideas in case you're trying for a little more polished look. A wide angle shot from low as she's drilling could be cool too.
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  • anonymouscubananonymouscuban Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 4,586 Major grins
    edited June 14, 2010
    Ha... thanks for the comments guys. This was a total impromptu shot I took of her for our remodel journal. She was busy screwing down the subfloor in the new walk-in closet while I was tiling in the adjacent bathroom. I grabbed the camera right quick, cranked up the ISO so I can shoot with available light and crouched at the door. I then called to her and fired as she looked up. It's a little soft on the eyes. Not sure if that's due to the higher ISO or because I miss focused. No matter, I really like the shot.

    BTW, she was on a gardening mat. I bought her some nice knee pads but she preferred the mat. She really is a trooper. We've been remodeling our mater suite since mid Feb. Totally tear down to the studs. Moved the bathroom walls so I could give her the walk-in closet she wanted. We've done all the work ourselves, from moving drains and running new water supplies to the electrical and framing to drywall and now tiling and hardwood. She does what she can, like put down the 100+ pounds of screws in the layers of subfloor. She is also an awesome painter. She cuts in like the pros... no taping needed. Best of all, she doesn't nag me like my neighbors wife does... she's very supportive.
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  • IcebearIcebear Registered Users Posts: 4,015 Major grins
    edited June 14, 2010
    Makes me want to run right out and buy deWalt tools!
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  • Wil DavisWil Davis Registered Users Posts: 1,692 Major grins
    edited June 14, 2010
    Nice job!

    Can see it's real by the fact the drill chuck is rotating! thumb.gif

    …but, although it's good to see her using protective gloves, she really ought to be wearing eye protection !!! eek7.gif

    …although if she were, we wouldn't be able to see those beautiful eyes! rolleyes1.gif

    Nice grab!

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  • TheCheeseheadTheCheesehead Registered Users Posts: 249 Major grins
    edited June 14, 2010
    Caught my wife screwing around!
    Eye protection for driving screws? Ah come on guys...
  • Amy EnyartAmy Enyart Registered Users Posts: 9 Beginner grinner
    edited June 15, 2010
    Nice! You could restage this with a few refinements and give it the pin-up treatment!
  • anonymouscubananonymouscuban Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 4,586 Major grins
    edited June 15, 2010
    Amy Enyart wrote: »
    Nice! You could restage this with a few refinements and give it the pin-up treatment!

    Hmmm... I like that idea. Let's see if she does.
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