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Onyx--Down on his Luck

© Michelle Alton

Onyx--Down on his Luck

Uploaded: April 21, 2014 | Entered: April 21, 2014 16:58:34

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Actually it was Easter Sunday and Onyx's house was filled with visitors after church. Most of the children were older than he was, and frankly, I think he was too tired to try to keep up with them playing.
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In this grungy shot, Onyx is content to just watch me photographing him through the stair rail on his stoop.
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Used Nik Silver Efex and some OnOne textures.
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[Been a rough week for me--first I was battling some evil malware, and then a major internet breakdown. I think I'm back now!]
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Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 135.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

Gord MacEachern April 21, 2014

You sure captured some emotions and feelings here Michelle, very well done, nice treatment also!! #1570707

Monnie Ryan April 21, 2014

Well done! #11027657

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic April 21, 2014

Wonderful treatment of a great catch, Michelle. #11027695

Carol Quina level-classic April 21, 2014

What a LOVELY capture. The treatment is nice, the subject is so cute! #11027773

Tiia Vissak April 22, 2014

a cute portrait! #11027836

Debbie Bray April 22, 2014

WoW Michelle - this is outstanding - absolutely beautiful!! #11027850

frank w. degenhardt April 22, 2014

Exception work Michelle. Love the pose through the bars of the rail, especially the eyes. The black and white and the grunge look work perfectly for the picture. Amazing and beautifully done. #11027928

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe April 22, 2014

Wow, indeed.
You two worked in tandem very well.
Love your processing and judgement.
Brava, Michelle! #11027998

Mitch Spence level-classic April 22, 2014

Well, touch as they are, I'm glad the evil things happened computerwise rather than personally. And I'm glad you've conquered the nasty stuff. This is a truly marvelous portrait. I look and look and love it. #11028279

Mitch Spence level-classic April 22, 2014

Meant "tough," of course. I do wish this site would let one edit one's things after hitting enter. #11028281

John Connolly April 23, 2014

A wonderful capture Michelle!
If it is any concillation I have been having internet troubles for the last week too! #11028963

Laura E. Swan level-classic April 23, 2014

Another winner for me. Same sweet and sad child. :((((

I hope he has good things in his future. Not likely. It's so heart breaking.
Excellent reporting and image.

-Laura
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John Rivera level-classic April 26, 2014

I think your portraits are above and beyond, to be able to capture the element and emotion all in one. You have a gift Michelle! #11030695

Lindley Johnson level-classic May 01, 2014

What an expressive face and beautiful eyes! A wonderful portrait, Michelle. #11036371

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic May 02, 2014

Such an adorable little boy with such expressive eyes. Ditto with Laura. #11037069

Bill Johnson May 04, 2014

Excellent capture, Michelle. #11038426

Ujjwal Mukherjee May 08, 2014

Hope you have seen the 'what next' phase off successfully and settled with your computer now!! :-)

Really like the melancholic look/expression of the boy here, your treatment is superb - wonderful portrait work,Michelle!! #11041268


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