more moment catching

Elaine

I've been trying to redefine what a "keeper" photo is for myself, while trying to capture moments. Here is what I ended up with yesterday...

#1 - boundless energy - this shot provides some tension for me, because of the angle and his position in the shot - I just like it


#2 - can you spot my tree elf? it would have been better if he were poking out the other side, but you don't always get what you want when shooting children


#3 - liked the light


#4 - posing...not my favorite thing from him, but I loved seeing the shadows from his long eye lashes, above his eyes


Thanks for looking and taking part as I attempt to grow!

Agnieszka

Haha ... #2 took me a little while, but I did find your elf, horray! #1 looks fun, good shot! ... And I actually really like #4

BeamCatcher

Hiya!!
I like the first one best. I like the offset tilted look.

Cheers! Ivar :-)

Icebear

Nice images, and I like the vignette treatment on the first. It's an overused treatment, but works perfectly on this shot.

Elaine

Thanks, Agnieszka, Ivar and Icebear! I appreciate the comments. The first is my favorite, too. And I'm rather partial to vignettes, so I'm glad that one is working well!

bauerman

More great work Elaine - you are really nailing the exposures in these. Great subject matter as usual too.

Tommyboy

These are neat, Elaine. I love #1.

saurora

Nice set Elaine....I like #1 the best for the same reasons you stated. Wish I had that kind of endless energy! He always looks like such a happy little guy!

Elaine

Thanks, bauerman, Tommyboy and Saurora! I appreciate the looks and you taking the time to comment.

photogmomma

For me, #1 is tilted just a tad too much, but I still love it! Your hidden elf is too cute, but my favorite is the last one.

You can tell you're loving your new camera!!! Great series!!

urbanaries

Awesome set, Elaine! Loved the colors and action in #1. The elf shot is a hoot! Great results from your new setup, such vibrant colors!

jeffreaux2

Love the colors!!! My picks are 1 and 4......but number 1 especially.

Elaine

Thanks, Andi, Lynne and Jeff! Yes, I am having fun with my new system! I appreciate the feedback!

System

he's a ham, isn't he?-

a cute kid, and a good subject-

like all the pics, but #3: a little oof in the face?-

correct with pp maybe?-

Elaine

gefillmore wrote:

he's a ham, isn't he?-

a cute kid, and a good subject-

like all the pics, but #3: a little oof in the face?-

correct with pp maybe?-

Thanks, George! Yes, he can be quite the ham! I think maybe the lighting makes his face appear a bit soft on #3, but when I zoom in on it, it's quite crisp. Thanks for stopping by!

JenGrace

for 1 and 2 especially. It took me a few seconds to find your elf.

DavidS

Nice set. You always get great shots of your son.

Elaine

My goodness! This got pulled up from who knows where! Thank you JenW and DavidS for your kind comments!