harry's first post! :)

urbanariesurbanaries Registered Users Posts: 2,690 Major grins
edited November 3, 2010 in People
It's been a LONG time since I posted in this forum...too long! Good to be back!

Instead of buying my 5 year old Harry a Disney camera when he started begging for one, I thought I'd first dust off my old 20D, show him what to do, and see what happened. He's grown up around "mommy's cameras" so he's conditioned to be careful (or else!) However, was a bit anxious when he asked to take "his" camera to a family get together, but he did great. He walked around and politely asked folks if he could take their picture. It was soooo cute to see him in action! :lust

All were in Av mode, 85 1.8 at F2.8, SOOC with minor contrast bumps.

1. I'm not sure she actually said "yes" :rofl
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2. Ummm, that's a firm "Awww mannnn!"
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3. I was really shocked by his compositions in some! :lust
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4. One of Great-Grandpa who is notoriously camera shy (note to self: no one tells a 5 year old who asks to take your picture NO!)
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And a few "action" shots...what a weird feeling! Shooting my little guy shooting. I felt like a Dad watching a first touchdown or something! :rofl

5.
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6. CHIMPER!!!
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7. The shot he showed her:

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Just for fun...four years ago this fall I made my first post to dgrin with this shot!
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We feel like we've grown up with DGrin! :)

Comments welcome. If you have C&C I'll pass it on :D
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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited November 1, 2010
    Long time no hear! iloveyou.gif
    Great series! Wow! First DSLR at 5yo! I guess we have AvedonMkII growing in our midst.. eek7.gifthumbbowdown.gif
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  • JulieLawsonPhotographyJulieLawsonPhotography Registered Users Posts: 787 Major grins
    edited November 1, 2010
    urbanaries wrote: »
    Comments welcome. If you have C&C I'll pass it on :D

    aww so wonderful to see your love passed down to your little guy. Tell him that he did really good. :)
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  • urbanariesurbanaries Registered Users Posts: 2,690 Major grins
    edited November 1, 2010
    JulieLawsonPhotography wrote: »
    aww so wonderful to see your love passed down to your little guy. Tell him that he did really good. :)

    Thanks Julie! I think he might put me out of business! mwink.gifrofl
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  • JulieLawsonPhotographyJulieLawsonPhotography Registered Users Posts: 787 Major grins
    edited November 1, 2010
    urbanaries wrote: »
    Thanks Julie! I think he might put me out of business! mwink.gifrofl

    Laughing.gif Maybe so! ;)
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  • divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
    edited November 1, 2010
    Oh.
    Muh.
    Guh.

    (I love 'em all, but 6 just makes me squee and coo - TOO CUTE!!!!)

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  • jirojiro Registered Users Posts: 1,865 Major grins
    edited November 1, 2010
    Cool! Reminds me of a young Valentino Rossi and motorcycles... both are natural! Hope you'll teach him a lot about composition and techniques! clap.gifclapclap.gifclapclap.gif
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  • VayCayMomVayCayMom Registered Users Posts: 1,870 Major grins
    edited November 2, 2010
    You are an amazing parent, and he is awesome and is going to knock your socks off!
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  • reyvee61reyvee61 Registered Users Posts: 1,877 Major grins
    edited November 2, 2010
    What a cool little guy and great shots!
    Bravo!
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  • ElaineElaine Registered Users Posts: 3,532 Major grins
    edited November 2, 2010
    Go Harry!!!! Love it all! Glad to see your name here again!
    Elaine

    Comments and constructive critique always welcome!

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  • urbanariesurbanaries Registered Users Posts: 2,690 Major grins
    edited November 2, 2010
    Nikolai wrote: »
    Long time no hear! iloveyou.gif
    Great series! Wow! First DSLR at 5yo! I guess we have AvedonMkII growing in our midst.. eek7.gifthumbbowdown.gif

    Thanks Nik! I'll try to convey to him the awesomeness of the famous Nikolai comparing him to Richard Avedon. mwink.gif

    divamum wrote:
    Oh.
    Muh.
    Guh.

    (I love 'em all, but 6 just makes me squee and coo - TOO CUTE!!!!)

    Thank you Diva :)

    jiro wrote:
    Cool! Reminds me of a young Valentino Rossi and motorcycles... both are natural! Hope you'll teach him a lot about composition and techniques!
    Oh wow, the pressure is on! But I've definitely been thinking about what kind of project we could both start that would introduce (and build on) both of our skills. Any ideas would be welcome :)
    VayCayMom wrote:
    You are an amazing parent, and he is awesome and is going to knock your socks off!
    Aww Trudy, you are so sweet! I'm really excited about how this will bring us closer as he gets older!
    reyvee61 wrote:
    What a cool little guy and great shots!
    Bravo!
    Thanks for commenting Rey!
    Elaine wrote:
    Go Harry!!!! Love it all! Glad to see your name here again!
    Hi Stranger!!! wave.gif Thanks for commenting! It's going to be fun to show him all the comments as he's just starting to read. deal.gif
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  • jirojiro Registered Users Posts: 1,865 Major grins
    edited November 2, 2010
    urbanaries wrote: »
    ...Oh wow, the pressure is on! But I've definitely been thinking about what kind of project we could both start that would introduce (and build on) both of our skills. Any ideas would be welcome :)

    I'd say let him start to learn composition first before the science of perfect exposure. More like teaching him how to "see" as a photographer, what is his "theme" whenever he picks a certain subject to photograph. later on, he'll actually critic himself and say "this does not appeal to me. The lighting is poor and looks flat." Then, that's the time that he will start studying in depth about exposure, lighting, effects, and everything. It's a long process but eventually he will get there. Tell him that he's lucky to have a father like you. thumb.gifthumbthumb.gif
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  • urbanariesurbanaries Registered Users Posts: 2,690 Major grins
    edited November 2, 2010
    jiro wrote: »
    I'd say let him start to learn composition first before the science of perfect exposure. More like teaching him how to "see" as a photographer, what is his "theme" whenever he picks a certain subject to photograph. later on, he'll actually critic himself and say "this does not appeal to me. The lighting is poor and looks flat." Then, that's the time that he will start studying in depth about exposure, lighting, effects, and everything. It's a long process but eventually he will get there. Tell him that he's lucky to have a father like you. thumb.gifthumbthumb.gif

    I like the idea of composition first. THanks for the suggestion!

    I'm definitely not his father though! deal.gif
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    After 5 years of me shooting him, I finally got to be in front of the camera!
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    ST-E2 Transmitter + (3) 580 EXII + radio poppers
  • jirojiro Registered Users Posts: 1,865 Major grins
    edited November 2, 2010
    My sincere apologies then. rolleyes1.gif

    If I may... "tell him that he's lucky to have a very supportive mom like you." mwink.gif
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  • AgnieszkaAgnieszka Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 3,263 Major grins
    edited November 2, 2010
    Sooooo cute! (and what great shots he got!! eek7.gif) Just wonderful!

    Thanks for sharing! Made my day!
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  • Scott_QuierScott_Quier Registered Users Posts: 6,524 Major grins
    edited November 2, 2010
    It's wonderful to see you posting again. I think about you often and wonder.

    These shots from Harry are just the cat's meow! Wow!
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  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited November 2, 2010
    #5, and #6 are way too cute! I would a little cropping and mount them side by side in one frame.

    I can hear him now.............I started photography when I was 5 years old when my mom gave me an old Canon 20D DLSR. I know, not many remember that old technology, but it's what got me started. :D

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  • jeffreaux2jeffreaux2 Registered Users Posts: 4,762 Major grins
    edited November 3, 2010
    urbanaries wrote: »
    After 5 years of me shooting him, I finally got to be in front of the camera!


    Harry is pretty sneaky to be able to catch a fellow photog in his viewfinder....seeing as most of us MUCH prefer to be behind the camera!!!:D


    He is a pretty good shooter Lynne...but of course....he gets it honest.thumb.gif

    I really like that you included the shot from your first post.

    Thanks for sharing and tell him Id like to be his agent ...just in case any one wants him second shooting on the cheap.deal.gif


    Now....

    Why have we never had a "Kids of dgrin" thread....where we all pile in with shots of the kiddos?headscratch.gif
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  • jeffreaux2jeffreaux2 Registered Users Posts: 4,762 Major grins
    edited November 3, 2010
    Scott_Quier wrote: »
    It's wonderful to see you posting again. I think about you often and wonder.

    These shots from Harry are just the cat's meow! Wow!


    I agree Scott but we could say the same to you bud....mwink.gif

    Nice to see you around as well.thumb.gif
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