Brothers
Uploaded: December 09, 2008
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Two of my "Steps!" Even in middle-age, these two men live only blocks apart. Their children are best friends. But, OH! can they disagree!
Chum, in the foreground, appears to be rooting for "brother on the left."
Their Dad, and one of their sons can be seen in the mirror above the mantle.
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Raw Format, Shutter Priority. Shot indoors at night. ISO:1600, F4, 1/60s, 58mm. No flash. Converted to B&W and applied a dose of LucisArt.
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Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1600, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 58.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D
Manuel Barrera December 09, 2008
just a touch made it just right, hope we see this one again, Michelle #1048678Lynn M. Whitt December 09, 2008
I love this Michelle, it has such a warm feeling to it... #6870079Douglas Pignet December 09, 2008
Just the right use of filters here Michelle, great in B&W,Doug #6870085Brett Dolsen December 09, 2008
Awesome Michelle I can relate to this image well!!Great tones and fantastic composition!Brett #6870087Aimee S. McMaster December 09, 2008
.....excellent candid portrat work Michelle....thanks for pointing out the reflection in the mirror above, makes it even more special....Aimee #6870096Bill Knaps December 09, 2008
Michelle this really touches my heart. Makes me think so much of my Dad and his oldest brother. They both played the guitar and sang....Bill #6870108Carolyn M. Fletcher December 09, 2008
Looks like they are enjoying the arguement (if any).. I know I do.. #6870132Alan L. Borror December 09, 2008
Love this one, Michelle! Lots going on in the frame... great capture! #6870146Mike Clime December 09, 2008
Love this capture, Michelle, it kind of reminds me of what Norman Rockwell might have painted! #6870178Joseph N. DiGilio December 09, 2008
At first glance I thought they were singing a duet. After reading your description I looked again and again and this shot is full of good stuff. Lots and lots of detail; Chum, the fire place, lines, pictures on the mantle. I thought the mirror was a picture too. The mirror is a nice touch as is your name on the little rocker. The best though is the body language and facial expressions of the brothers engaged in verbal combat. The audience seems to be engrossed. Yes, we'll see this again I'm sure. #6870182Deb Koskovich December 09, 2008
Wow, there is SO much to look at here...you have captured an amazing amount of 'real life' in this shot...I am still staring at it! The focus and tones are absolutely perfectly done, presenting this in sepia was pure genius on your part. It just emphasizes the 'down home' feel of this shot...this goes straight into my faves! #6870243William C. Raco December 09, 2008
This is such a wonderful and warm photo, MichelleTammy M. Anderson December 09, 2008
This is fantastic, Michelle. Perfect presentation here. #6870349Claudia Kuhn December 09, 2008
There's so much going on in this image, great story telling photo. #6870506Avril Young December 09, 2008
wow! a masterpiece Michelle, so much story telling going on here...I also thought they were singing a duet...fantastic photo...great warmth going on in this family...so much fun too...you are blessed...great photo, clever photography! #6870566Bill Wyatt December 09, 2008
Fantastic work! Gorgeous tones, light and contrast a real story telling image!! #6870585Agnes Fegan December 09, 2008
A terrific family image Michelle...I'll bet a lot of good songs were the result of a good argument! #6870586Michelle Alton December 09, 2008
Behind the scenes note: Later that evening, we had a "contest" to see who could sit down on that little chair, and get up....without taking the chair with them! Guess who almost had to take the chair home! (Well, it wasn't THAT bad...really!)Terri L. Scribner December 09, 2008
This is just great! #6870772Howard B. Cheek December 09, 2008
This looks great in B&W Michelle.Jim Baines December 09, 2008
Camera artistry supreme, Michelle! #6871089Ron McEwan December 09, 2008
They may disagree, but don't you take a side. A great shot here. Going with B&W makes for more interest here. I first thought that they were singing. #6871091Mukesh Srivastava December 09, 2008
An eye catching warm expressions of two brothers.... Lovely tones and great work, Michelle!!! Sure to see this again.... #6871202Nancy (Peaches) Harker December 09, 2008
A Fantastic capture Michelle!!! #6871653Mitch Spence December 09, 2008
Oh, boy, I like what you've done with this. The perfect "moment," of course. The folks in the mirror, which looks sort of like a displayed photo of them. The absolutely great and gently applied effects. The overall color tones. The viewer engaging composition. Well, I could go on and on. I love this photo and now it's in my favorites. #6871701John Connolly December 09, 2008
Good to see family spending quality time together, Michelle! A great capture in every respect! #6872276Barbara Waldoch December 09, 2008
This is great, Michelle!Jennifer L. Alder December 09, 2008
EXCELLENT work on this one, Michelle.Beverley Scott December 09, 2008
An excellent candid portrait, Michelle! The composition, tones and details are wonderful and there is so much going on here that you want to keep coming back to study it more. #6872800Sirsendu Gayen December 09, 2008
Excellent B/W portrait. #6873413Deborah C. Lewinson December 09, 2008
Wonderful image, Michelle, love the interaction and the dog looking into the scene - very well done!Ujjwal Mukherjee December 09, 2008
Fantastic composition and B&W tone here,Michelle! #6873643Jessica Jenney December 09, 2008
Terrific capture, and interaction, Michelle! Beautiful tones and detail! #6873687ROLAN NARMAN December 09, 2008
Lovely family imaage with beautiful tones and details Michelle! Well done! #6873929Robert K. Bemus December 09, 2008
Super candid portrait, Michelle!! Looks like Dad and the son have heard it all before... #6873930Bill Knaps December 09, 2008
I dare not say who almost took that little chair home with them. No Way. LOL Bill #6873992Shane J. Harrison December 10, 2008
Great image Michelle cheers shane.... #6874282Sandy Powers December 10, 2008
What a fun photo, Michelle! If this doesn't say togetherness, I don't know what does :)#6875097
Tiia Vissak December 10, 2008
a cool capture! #6875671A P December 10, 2008
Done perfectly in B&W Michelle. This could have taken 20-40-60 years ago or yesterday. Outstanding!! #6877557Susie Peek-Swint December 11, 2008
Brilliant capture Michelle .. just the right amount of fx ~ timeless and a winner! #6879119Renata Gusciora December 13, 2008
Fabulous scene capture with awesome tones and composition,Michelle!Super!! #6886530ALLEN O. HOWARD December 14, 2008
Absolutely wonderful, Michelle. I love it presented in B&W! #6892246Philippe Vieux-Jeanton December 16, 2008
Love the warm feeling.. Superb image, Michelle! #6901390Mark S. Cox December 19, 2008
Outstanding. This is definitely on its way to becoming a classic. Congrats. #6911541Amber Kennedy January 05, 2009
great tones and story..love this image! #6983999Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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