Eye Catching

© Jean E. Hildebrant

Eye Catching

Uploaded: September 25, 2008

Description

I took this shot at a Scandinavian Festival in the small town of Junction City, Oregon. Every year they celebrate the heritage of those that founded this little town. These young dancers caught my eye with their native costumes. I couldn't help notice the interaction of these two. I really liked this moment when their eyes met. Shot outdoors on an August day. Added blur to the background to isolate the couple keeping them the strong focal.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 55.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT

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Gena L. Talbot September 25, 2008

Wonderful capture Jean!!! Love everything about this image! Great work :) #1004903

Dr Silly level-classic September 25, 2008

Yes, this is the one. Super capture and editing. :O)
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Datha Y. Thompson September 25, 2008

Awesome!!! It is "eye catching" for sure.. Love it Jean :0) #6510931

Jean E. Hildebrant September 25, 2008

Sorry, I had to fix something :-)
Bill Knaps
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member since: 10/12/2007 What a beautiful capture Jean. I agree with you. Bill

9/24/2008 10:11:57 PM

Pat Gamwell
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You nailed it, Jean! What perfect timing! Terrific motion shot and a great MT shot!

9/25/2008 12:27:55 AM

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Beautiful capture. Like how the people in the background are blurred. :O)

9/25/2008 12:40:56 AM

Tommy E. Burgess
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Beautiful motion sequence Jean!! Outstanding capture!

9/25/2008 12:55:55 AM

Joy Rector
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love this shot

9/25/2008 4:37:36 AM

Dolly L. Davis
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Great timing! Love this, Jean!

9/25/2008 4:57:41 AM

Jean E. Hildebrant
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Thank you all for the wonderful comments! It's nice to know others are enjoying it too!

9/25/2008 7:02:54 AM

Vitor Dias
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Wonderful shot Jean, I ike it a lot. congts.

Best regards

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9/25/2008 9:31:26 AM

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Jean E. Hildebrant September 25, 2008

Thanks for the comments and sorry to have to paste some back in. Hope it looks a little stronger now :-) #6510992

Elida Gutierrez level-classic September 25, 2008

BEAUTIFUL!!!!

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Jean E. Hildebrant September 25, 2008

Thank you so much, Elida!!! #6511064

Susie Peek-Swint September 27, 2008

It's magical Jean ~ love the capture of her eyes .. great shot! #6519196

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 30, 2008

Great scene and use of selective focus Jean! #6535434

October 02, 2008

Beautiful, Jean! You really caught the emotion in her eyes! #6545588

Max Aureli October 04, 2008

Beautiful romantic scene and great work with BG, Jean! #6553877

Corinne M. Thompson October 11, 2008

Absolutely wonderful capture Jean! #6583784

Nichelle Russell October 13, 2008

Jean what a spendid moment captured!!! This is amazing! #6593213

Jean E. Hildebrant October 13, 2008

I apologize for being so slow to respond to all of your kind comments! I've been busy painting and miss being on BP. Thank you, Susie, Donna, Deborah, Max, Corinne and Nichelle! You guys are great!!! #6595064

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