Time Out

Uploaded: November 30, 2008 03:11:55

Description


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Thankgiving afternoon. The boy's sister was sitting on the top stair, but she had her bottom lip turned inside out and her upper lip tucked against her teeth...so she is invisible now.
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Flash fired. F4, 1/60s, ISO:100, 24m. Raw format. A fair amount of post processing.


Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 24.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D

Comments

Douglas Pignet November 30, 2008

What a cute capture Michelle. would have liked to seen the sister...lol doug #1043567

Lynne Morris November 30, 2008

This is gorgeous Michelle, great tones and comp. #6828599

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 30, 2008

What a cutie, doggie and little boy. I agree with Doug - now we want to see the invisable become visable - the sister. lol. Love the composition, the lighting, and that expression is priceless. Great timing! 8o) #6828612

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic November 30, 2008

Me, too!! This is adorable, but I want to see her, too! #6828621

Michelle Alton November 30, 2008

OK...by Popular Demand (giggle), here is the original! #6828637

Anne M. Young level-addict November 30, 2008

Awesome work ... #6828676

Stephanie Frey November 30, 2008

Great capture! Adorable!
Did you edit her out, then? If so you did excellent PS work! #6828694

Manuel Barrera November 30, 2008

Boy if we could make some people disappear with ps, I be in hog heaven. Great dd work, Michelle, and awesome image #6828698

Michelle Alton November 30, 2008

Yes, I did. Well, all except her polka-dotted stockinged foot...which I just realized is still visible! #6828708

Stephanie Frey November 30, 2008

LOL, I would have never had noticed if you had not pointed it out. Still, excellent work! #6828717

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 30, 2008

Oh lol, Michelle, that is cute...I didn't notice the stocking foot either, until you mentioned it. I still had a difficult time 'seeing' it with these old eyes. Love it. 8o) #6828738

Tiia Vissak November 30, 2008

a cute image! #6828796

Deb Koskovich November 30, 2008

Ok, I laughed three times over this! Once because the boy and dog are so darn CUTE, especially with the title you gave it. Secondly, the girl just cracked me up, and third when I went back to the version that you entered to see the girl's feet!! So thanks for the multiple chuckles, and may I just say ... WINNER!!! #6828803

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 30, 2008

This is fantastic, Michelle. This has to be a winner. I loved the whole story behind this image getting to this point too. Just terrific. #6828843

Nadine A. Lewis November 30, 2008

I say, "FANTASTIC" as well, Michelle!!! LOVE the tones and slight effects!!! I'm sure we'll see this again!!!! <>< #6828985

Ron McEwan November 30, 2008

It is not as hard on him because he has his best friend with him. Ha! A precious shot here, well done for sure. #6828988

Howard B. Cheek November 30, 2008

Hi Michelle,
You can't go wrong with a boy & his dog :)
Cute expression on the boy, great work!
Howard #6829088

Joseph N. DiGilio November 30, 2008

Nice job Michelle. I love this capture. It's interesting how some dogs gravitate to the young ones. Sometimes I think it's because they are protective. Sometimes because they pet them and other times its just because they drop lots of food. These two just look like they are hanging out, enjoying each others company during intermission. Great editing as always. #6829090

Bojan Bencic level-classic November 30, 2008

Fantastic photo and story, Michelle. So cute. #6829097

Bill Wyatt November 30, 2008

WOW this is gorgeous the light and colors are fantastic! Excellent work here Michelle! #6829102

Murry Grigsby November 30, 2008

Or man's best friend :0) This is wonderful Michelle! I love the moment, square crop, effects, just everthing about it. Well done!! #6829180

Lynn M. Whitt November 30, 2008

Ahhh, that is too cute... #6829295

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic November 30, 2008

The title says it all, Michelle. This is precious! Your comments made me laugh - you're like the fairy godmother who, with a touch of her wand, can make pouty little girls just disappear! #6829304

Jessica Jenney November 30, 2008

The wonders of Photoshop! LOL! I really think think both photos are adorable! And so is your story, Michelle! You did a fantastic job! #6829380

Wally Orlowsky November 30, 2008

Great scene and work, Michelle! If only it were so easy to remove uncooperative children in real life ;) #6829505

William C. Raco level-classic November 30, 2008

What a wonderful portrait of the boy and his pup
I love his expression and gaze.
Beautifully done, Michelle #6829577

Melissa G. Meiselman November 30, 2008

First, I am very impressed with your editing job as I compare the original and the posted image, Michelle!! Your presentation in black and white is wonderful and the little boy is adorable!! #6829781

Linda D. Lester level-classic November 30, 2008

Excellent job...love it! #6829972

Brett Dolsen November 30, 2008

Great capture,editing and composition of the two of them Michelle!!Brett #6830262

Renee Doyle November 30, 2008

Gorgeous!!!!! Awesome editing Michelle!! #6830287

Marcel J. Fernandez November 30, 2008

Time out is not so bad when you have a friend to do the time with you. Beautiful capture Michelle! #6830590

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic November 30, 2008

Very very cute. Fantastic work. Adorable pictures. #6830840

Judy A. Lawhon November 30, 2008

Absolutely delightful, Michelle!! #6830950

Barbara Waldoch November 30, 2008

Fantastic work, Michelle! #6831120

Susie Peek-Swint November 30, 2008

I love both shots Michelle ~ too funny about leaving in the stockings! Until I read through the comments I thought perhaps you'd turned her into the dog :) #6831262

Rhonda Burger November 30, 2008

What a cute shot, both. Wonderful post editing Michelle. Rhonda #6831431

Dave Ombrello November 30, 2008

Wow what a cute image Michelle. Great work on both images. #6831509

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic November 30, 2008

This is so cute and adorable but I agree, the pouting beauty makes the image even more precious. Great work Michelle! #6831664

Graeme yew Chow November 30, 2008

Lovely and cute shot, the exposure and detail is amazing, Michelle. The dog reminded me of Cyn Valentine dog. #6831774

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict November 30, 2008

Adorable and powerful story telling image, Michelle, outstanding image!

Debby #6831904

Joan Powell November 30, 2008

so adorable #6832398

Robert K. Bemus level-classic November 30, 2008

Great work, Michelle!! #6832543

SaMi Martin December 01, 2008

Just adorable! #6834135

Steven W. Lepak December 01, 2008

Bravo Michelle! Love it - great title, the dog beside the boy is perfect. Keep up the great work. Best Regards, Steven #6834843

Mary K. Robison December 02, 2008

A darling child and dog, Michelle. Your treatment and muted colors give this image such a beautiful antique look. Turning his sister "invisible" must've taken quite a bit of work! Great job! #6837844

Renata Gusciora December 02, 2008

I love it,Michelle!Wonderful portrait with super pov,tones and presentation! #6839083

Patti Coblentz December 02, 2008

So cute...wonderful portrait. Our dogs always stick with us, don't they? Great capture...a real treasure! Patti #6839217

Dianna Murphy December 02, 2008

Very cute, love the color and details! #6839736

Evy Johansen level-classic December 02, 2008

Oh... this is so adorable, Michelle!! #6842368

Mitch Spence level-classic December 03, 2008

Oh, that is such a thorough time out for the sister, LOL. But I love the title for what remains, and I love the color palette, and it's so much fun wondering what the boy and dog did that got them this most photogenic time out. :) #6844877

Cassie L. Woodlee December 03, 2008

OUTSTANDING work Michelle on this adorable portrait!!! #6845571

Peggy J. Maguire December 03, 2008

Awesome Michelle,I love both of them!!!!!!!! #6846081

william r. griffin December 04, 2008

wonderful shot Michelle, love the composition and the tones you used , really make for interesting shot. #6851441

Steve M. Harrington December 12, 2008

A fine image with a great feeling of depth, Michelle.
Steve #6885463

Renae Newman December 15, 2008

Awesome image! I first thought it had to be the Westie in "time out" I like both before and after editing photos. Good job! #6894582

Debra R. Harder December 18, 2008

OMGOSH, Michelle! This is priceless! Fantastic moment you've captured here. The tones, lighting, composition and details are perfect! Winner all the way! Deb #6906090

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic December 18, 2008

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on the EFP - well deserved...8o) #6906307

A P December 21, 2008

CONGRATUALTIONS Michelle on this wonderful finalist #6921597

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic December 21, 2008

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your FINALIST... 8o) #6921671

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic December 21, 2008

Lovethis!
Big congratulations on your FINALIST!
~lisa #6921767

Colleen Farrell December 21, 2008

Very cute, Michelle! Big congratulations on your finalist! #6921868

Nadya Johnson December 21, 2008

This is such a fantastic shot, Michelle! Congratulations on your wonderful finalist! #6921956

Amanda Cass December 21, 2008

congrats Michelle on your gorgeous finalist image and a merry xmas from me :) #6922104

Renee Doyle December 21, 2008

THis is so wonderful Michelle!!! Congratulations!! #6922210

Teresa Burnett level-classic December 21, 2008

Huge congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Michelle!! #6922283

Paul E. Earl December 21, 2008

Huge congratulations on this well deserved finalist. #6922478

Lynne Morris December 21, 2008

Huge congratulations on this beautiful finalist Michelle, beautiful work. #6922482

Stefania Barbier level-classic December 21, 2008

Congrats on you gorgeous finalist Michelle! #6922622

Graeme yew Chow December 21, 2008

Well done my friend. I like this shot alot, Michelle. #6922641

Bojan Bencic level-classic December 22, 2008

Congratulations on your finalist, Michelle! Good luck in the next round. #6923199

Douglas Pignet December 22, 2008

Congrats Michelle,Doug #6923723

Anne M. Young level-addict December 22, 2008

Congratulations super work.... #6923998

Bill Wyatt December 22, 2008

Congratulations Michelle this is terrific! #6924094

Stephanie Frey December 22, 2008

Congratulations, Michelle! I was hoping we would see this again. #6924190

Renata Gusciora December 22, 2008

This is so wonderful!Happy to see it finalist!Huge congratulations,Michelle!!!Good luck in the next round! #6924217

Beverley Scott December 22, 2008

Congratulations Michelle on this great Finalist! #6924416

Patti Coblentz December 22, 2008

Congratulations, Michelle!
Patti #6924501

Deb Koskovich December 22, 2008

Hooray, hooray, hooray!! I am SO happy to see a badge hung on this incredibly endearing image, Michelle...congrats! #6924502

Susie Peek-Swint December 22, 2008

It's great to see this one again Michelle ~ many congrats on this terrific finalist! #6924661

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic December 22, 2008

Lovely Finalist. Congratulations.

UB. #6925073

Vladan D. Djordjevic December 22, 2008

Congratulations on your wonderful Finalist! #6925462

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic December 22, 2008

A huge congrats on this wonderful finalists, Michelle. #6925563

Marcel J. Fernandez December 22, 2008

Congratulations Michelle, on a wonderful capture and your Finalist selection. #6925857

Derek D. Dafoe December 22, 2008

Congrats on a terrific Finalist!! Good luck in the next round!! #6926190

Mitch Spence level-classic December 22, 2008

Michelle, I do love this so much--and I'm so happy to see it with its finalist button. #6926325

frank w. degenhardt December 22, 2008

Michelle- This is just so adorable and so well done with your fantastic and talented work. I can see why it got a finalist. Congratulations on this so well deserved Finalist. #6926409

Ujjwal Mukherjee December 22, 2008

Outstanding finalist,Michelle!! Congratulations!! #6926441

Kaye Burazin December 22, 2008

Superb Michelle..a heartfelt congrats! #6926516

Debra R. Harder December 22, 2008

I knew we'd see this one again, Michelle! Love, love, love this! Congratulations on your outstanding finalist! Deb #6926794

Eugenio Diaz December 22, 2008

Huge Congratulations on your AMAZING Finalist…WTG! #6926980

ROLAN NARMAN December 22, 2008

Huge Congratulations on your superb finalist! #6927401

Steven W. Lepak December 22, 2008

Bravo Michelle! CONGRATS on this terrific finalist - on to a win! Keep them coming. Best Regards, Steven #6927703

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 22, 2008

Congratulation on this wonderful finalists!!!!! :-) k #6928423

Steve M. Harrington December 22, 2008

Good on you, Michelle! This finalist is richly deserved!
Steve #6929132

Dianna Murphy December 22, 2008

Awesome! Big congrats! #6929403

Patricia Ronan December 22, 2008

Congratulations Michelle! Gorgeous image:) #6929498

Laurie Daily level-deluxe December 22, 2008

A huge congrats on this wonderful finalist, Michelle..thanks for sharing the details...loooks like a long afternoon for the kids...What a great story telling image you have here!

#6929626

Mike Clime December 22, 2008

Congratulations on your finalist! You're on a roll! #6929686

Walter Graziano December 22, 2008

Congratulations Michelle, excellent work! #6930021

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 22, 2008

Outstanding work Michelle; congrats on your Wonderful Finalist! Jeff #6930028

Larry L. Redmon level-classic December 22, 2008

Great job on this, Michelle! #6930266

Ken Smith level-classic December 22, 2008

Nicely done, Michelle. Congrats to you! #6930441

Gail Vitikacs level-classic December 22, 2008

Congratulations! #6930495

Patrick Rouzes level-classic December 22, 2008

Well ,Michelle Alton, another one!!! WTG!!! Huge CONGRATULATIONS!!! #6930940

Daniella Puente December 22, 2008

WONDERFUL photo Michelle, congrats on this selection :))) #6931041

Howard B. Cheek December 22, 2008

Congrats Michelle..
I really liked this one from the moment I laid eyes on it :)
Merry Christmas,
Howard #6931409

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic December 22, 2008

Congrautlations again on your fianlist. It is so cute !! #6931688

Elizabeth A. Marker level-deluxe December 22, 2008

Congratulations on your Finialist!! #6932076

Barbara Waldoch December 22, 2008

Congratulations on your Finalists, Michelle! #6932257

ALLEN O. HOWARD December 23, 2008

A wonderful and spontanious capture, Michelle. The effects applied are great. Congratulations!, Allen #6934119

Lynn M. Whitt December 23, 2008

Congratulations on your finalists Michelle.... #6935312

Debra P. Chenault December 24, 2008

Awwww, I just love this photo! Great title too! #6937556

Leland N. Saunders level-deluxe December 24, 2008

Michelle, this is an absolutely precious photo ... the look on the little guy's face is priceless ... That's how I feel after Thanksgiving Dinner ...

Congrats on the Finalist ... Well deserved ....

Lee #6939159

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton December 25, 2008

Big congratulations,Michelle on this Splendid Finalist.
Merry Christmas to you. #6940598

Donna R. Wageman December 27, 2008

SO FETCHING - CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #6947992

Jenny D December 28, 2008

Congratulations!! you have a wonderful gallery! #6949801

Tiia Vissak December 28, 2008

Congratulations! #6949991

Carol Engstrom level-classic January 25, 2009

Love this shot, Michelle. Great job! #7087208

Christine Lobsinger level-classic August 26, 2009

OMG Michelle, this is adorable!!!! I'm smiling ear to ear...
WOWO!!! A huge congrats to you and your lovely treatment/and creative works...
Amazing!!! I'm glad I found you/your work!!
CONGRATULATIONS HERE!!!
INTO MY FAV'S

SMILING AGAIN
CHRISTINE #7890207

Jean E. Hildebrant August 28, 2009

Oh my goodness, Michelle! This is just the cutest image! What a wonderful pair! #7895373

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