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Vacation Family Portrait


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Blessed Memories
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Reflections of a fabulous family vacation!

When I look at this image, I'm reminded of my son's favorite shades, my camera, and of our morning watching surfers at Stinson Beach.
I'm sure my kids will be reminded of how Mom had to stop for every photo-op on the trip!

Lisa J. Boulden

 
 
 

Jennifer L. Alder
 

NEAT image, Lisa!!
Love the warm color of the glasses and the reflections as well
:)


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September 07, 2007

 

Kimi A. Phillips
  Fantastic, Lisa! What a fun family portrait!


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September 07, 2007

 

Amy JACKSON
  Wonderful image, Lisa! Glad you had a great time!


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September 07, 2007

 

Nina Shields
  Lisa, what an incredibly creative approach to a great shot; I'm sure the kids love it; outstanding work!


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September 07, 2007

 

Heather L. Haderly
  Wonderful Lisa!


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September 07, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  I really appreciate your great responses and that you took time to stop by! Much appreciated!
--Lisa


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September 07, 2007

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  Super image and awsome color Lisa!


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September 07, 2007

 

Cyn Valentine
  Cool shades..great comp and color!!


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September 07, 2007

 

Sherri Gorman
  Awesome!!!!! Excellent capture!!!


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September 07, 2007

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Super capture!!


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September 07, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Nancy, Cyn, Sherri, and Shelly:
Thanks for the uplifting, supportive words!!!
--Lisa


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September 07, 2007

 

Alex T. Mizuno
  This is the coolest family photo I have ever seen!! Your CA trip photos are definitely one of a kind. I can expect more good ones!


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September 07, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thanks, Alex! I always appreciate your kind support. This is one of very few vacation shots in which I am actually in! And to have found a way to get all of us in the shot was a real PLUS. I came upon the idea when taking shots of my son at the beach when I noticed my reflection in his glasses...then I called my husband and daughter to join in the reflection.
And again, thank you for the wonderful compliments.
--Lisa


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September 07, 2007

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  WOW beautiful Lisa! great reflection and colors!


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September 08, 2007

 

Glenn E. Urquhart
  Fun Capture, Beautiful, creative Portrait, Lisa!!! Well Done! Cheers, Glenn.


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September 08, 2007

 

Dianna Hauf
  COOL shades, GREAT reflections and FABULOUS composition/portrait of your son! Lisa, you truly have the 'gift'!!


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September 08, 2007

 

Vikram Jamwal
  What a wonderful creative way to do a photograph! Beautiful and intimate telling image Lisa!


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September 08, 2007

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  Now this is what I call super cool!!! Very well done Lisa, and very inventive!! <><


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September 08, 2007

 

Rahul Sharma
  Thats very neat and clear.....wonderful idea and finely made picture..... Brilliant work...


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September 08, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Stafania, Glenn, Dianna, Vikram, Nancy, and Rahul:
Thank you ALL for your uplifting, SMILE-INDUCING comments!!! So very appreciated, especially from such wonderful photographers as yourselves!!!
--Much thanks, Lisa


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September 08, 2007

 

frank w. degenhardt
  Creative, immaginative, Unique, are the words that come to me when I look at this photo. Color, clarity, composition outstanding. When ever I comment to someone for the first time, I like to spend some time going though their gallery.
All I can say is that you are one talented, gifted, lady. Your gallery is such a pleasure to visit.
Have a great day and take care


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September 08, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Your kind words are so very appreciated, Frank!
So nice to meet you!
--Lisa


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September 09, 2007

 
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  Hi Lisa..what a great family portrait! Very creative and cool!


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September 09, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thanks, Terry! Always great to hear from you!
--Lisa


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September 09, 2007

 

Lynn Haack
  Lisa...what an artistic image! Love the effects....looks like you all had fun.....Lynn


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September 09, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thanks for commenting, Lynn! We really did have a GREAT time!
--Lisa


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September 09, 2007

 

Steven E. Ray
  This is a very cool photo Lisa! I really like the color work too, the high-saturation lens against the paled skin.... strong contrast :) Great work on this photo.


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September 09, 2007

 

cheryl m. phillips
  OK, this is WAY cool, Lisa!
I LOVE THIS!! Wonderfully creative and fun to look at!
~cheryl


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September 09, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thanks for the great comments, Steven and Cheryl!
Steven, my son's sunglasses are actually that color. No adjustments there. But I desaturated the rest of the image, soft blurred it a bit, and added a touch of sepia.
I'm glad that you both like the results! Thanks for visiting.
--Lisa


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September 09, 2007

 

virafoto -
  Two great "inventions": family and vacations...
Two other great "inventions": picture and creative photographers.
For all this, we have this picture now here exhibited.
Creative, full of colors and of happiness.
This everything does us well.
I liked, photographer...
And I also liked because I am back to the conviviality of all you.
That cheered me a lot!

-----


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September 10, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thank you, Hmoura, for your fabulous-as-ever, poetic remarks!
So glad that you're back with us, in our BetterPhoto "family"!
Cheers!
--Lisa


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September 10, 2007

 

anonymous
  Way cool image Lisa! B-


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September 11, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thank you, Barbara!
--Lisa


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September 11, 2007

 

Barbara McMichael
  So cool, Lisa! What a great family shot. I think you should hang this one up in Chris's room - Barbara


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September 14, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Ya know, THAT is a great idea! Chris'll love it! Thanks for the suggestion, Barbara!
--Lisa


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September 14, 2007

 

Betsy Labuschagne
  Awesome idea Lisa!!


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September 16, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thanks, Betsy!
--Lisa


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September 17, 2007

 

Sandra R. Alvey
  Lisa I LOVE this image! What an awesome idea!

I know what you mean about the kids remembering how you had to stop every few feet to take a picture...My kids groan everytime I grab my camera. LOL!

Sandi


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September 18, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thanks, Sandi!
(I've heard that 'groan' quite a few times. LOL!)
Glad you stopped by.
--Lisa


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September 18, 2007

 

Crystal L. Craig
  I looooove this Lisa! Great selective colouring, awesome tight cropping, perfect capture in the reflection! Truly a wonderful and fun "family" portrait! Excellent work :)


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September 23, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Thanks, Crystal! I'm kind of partial to this one too. Glad you liked it, too!
--Lisa


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September 23, 2007

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Very cool and creative image Lisa. Well done.
JP


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March 02, 2010

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Big congrats on your finalist Lisa. WTG.
JP


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April 18, 2010

 

Renee Doyle
  Awesome mt entry Lisa!!! Big congratulations on this wonderful finalist!!


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April 18, 2010

 
- Erica Murphy

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  You're so creative Lisa!! Congratulations on your excellent finalist!


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April 18, 2010

 
- Sherran Andersen

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  Congrats on your finalists Lisa.


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April 18, 2010

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Cool shot! Congratulations, Lisa!


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April 19, 2010

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  huge congrats on your beautiful finalist!!!


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April 19, 2010

 

Shawn Jennings
  Fantastic image, Lisa! Congratulations on your finalist!


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April 19, 2010

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Great memories, great finalist, Lisa. Congratulations.


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April 19, 2010

 

Jane Hirst
  Great image, congratulations on the finalist selection.


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April 19, 2010

 
- Ken Smith

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  Super job, Lisa. Congrats to you!!


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April 20, 2010

 

Jeana Clark
 
Outstanding Work AND MT Entry Lisa!!!
Congratulations on this fantastic Finalist!!!

~J~


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April 20, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  This is so AWESOME, Lisa!! Love it!! Congratulations on another brilliant finalist!! Deb


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April 21, 2010

 

Karen Celella
  Cool shot reflecting warm memories. Congratulations on your terrific finalist award.


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April 22, 2010

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  I LOVE IT!

Big congrats Lisa..

jo ann c.


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April 24, 2010

 
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