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© M.Christine Duncan

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Uploaded: September 14, 2008 14:08:08

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~My Runner-Up submission photo from the Scott Kelby World Wide Photo Walk~

This little toddler was fascinated with another photographer from the Hamilton area photowalk, lol.

1/250s @ F/9, 200mm fl, ISO 200
W.Balance @ Direct Sunlight setting, Exposure Comp.-0.7EV, 55-200mm zoom VR
Multi-pattern Metering Mode

In PSE.6 trial, applied the burlap texture fx after conversion into sepia, then added tighter crop.

Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 5/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D40

Comments

Lonnie M. Scott September 15, 2008

Excellent human interest shot Christine! Should have got a first!! I have Scott Kelby...he is one funny and talented man. #998887

M.Christine Duncan September 15, 2008

What's funny is that I think the photographer in the shot is who actually won, lol... Thanks for your "vote" though Lonnie, that means alot! Thanks guy! #6456689

Conrad L. Conero September 15, 2008

Hey, I was going to say "excellent", but Lonnie beat me to it! :) #6457826

M.Christine Duncan September 15, 2008

LOL... thanks Conrad! I appreciate it :-) #6457995

Laura E. Swan level-classic September 15, 2008

This is so precious! Great job Christine! -Laura #6458113

M.Christine Duncan September 15, 2008

Thanks Laura! This little guy was so sweet, he kept patting the young guy on the arm and pointing at the fountain while his dad watched from the side... it was soooo hot that day too! #6459644

Michael Umbreit September 16, 2008

Christine - Love it!!! Added it to my favorites! - Mike #6461190

M.Christine Duncan September 16, 2008

Thanks so much Mike... I'm honored! Your own gallery is looking great btw! #6462188

Aimee C. Eisaman September 16, 2008

I just think this shot is phenominal! Such wonderful imagery that tells a story! Bravo! #6463732

M.Christine Duncan September 16, 2008

Thanks Aims! It was my submit for the photowalk... and was a totally spontaneous shot. I got several after this but this was my fave... and he was such a sweet boy! Photographer was so patient with him too, lol. Glad you like :-) #6464387

Joan E. Hoffman September 17, 2008

Wonderful shot Christine! Just love it! Second reference to the Scott Kelby Walk I've read today... guess I had better look it up and see what it is all about! #6465369

M.Christine Duncan September 18, 2008

Joan, thanks so much for the encouraging words m'dear. This particular photowalk is finished for this year but it'll be back, I'll let ya know next time! #6472806

Ulysses A. Villamin September 18, 2008

Very nice piece of image! Lovely tones! The only reason you didn't get the first place is because that guy is using a Canon and not a Nikon.... lol #6472946

Debbra Bailey September 21, 2008

How sweet Christine! Lovely - great in bw :) I went on the Buffalo Scott Kelby Photo Walk with my sister-in-law. WAY out of my comfort zone, but it was a great time! :) #6485619

Bill Knaps September 22, 2008

A precious capture Christine. Bill #6496079

Bill Knaps September 22, 2008

A precious capture Christine. Bill #6496081

Vladan D. Djordjevic September 22, 2008

Terrific image. The tones, lighting and poses are superb. #6496298

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 23, 2008

Such a sweet story telling image, super timing and tones Christine! #6499352

M.Christine Duncan September 24, 2008

LOL... UV, you are probably right, lol! Thanks buddy for the great comment :-)

Debbra, funny you should say that... I've never done anything like that before either! But it was cool and I'll do it again! Thanks girl!

Thanks Bill, isn't it nice when you happen upon a nice moment at the right time, lol. Love when that happens! Thanks again!

Thanks Vladan :-) I'm so happy to hear so many people like this image, yourself included. That means alot to me, thanks!

Donna... wow, thank you! A wonderful comment to start my day with :-) I appreciate you visiting! #6504313

Ulysses A. Villamin September 28, 2008

I'm not surprised! Gratz :)

PS

Still would've love it if he'd not used the 'other' camera....lol #6525278

M.Christine Duncan September 30, 2008

LOL.... so true! Thanks UV! #6532748

Cassie L. Woodlee September 30, 2008

Christine this is wonderful, love it!!! #6534419

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 01, 2008

Tah dah tah ta ta EP DANCE. EP DANCE! WhUpS - Splat!

~sigh~ #6539846

M.Christine Duncan October 01, 2008

Cassie!!! Wonderful to hear from you m'dear... thank you so much :-) I really appreciate you leaving such a lovely comment! Hope you're having a great day!

LOL.... you kill me!!! Thanks chickie, love that you put yourself in harm's way to congratulate me, heh, heh, heh! #6540605


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