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Portrait of My Grandfather

© Richard B. Hallick

Portrait of My Grandfather

Uploaded: December 01, 2009 07:35:13

Description

I captured this image when he turned to look out the window to see children playing on the sidewak.

Comments

Mary Alston December 01, 2009

Beautiful shot! I love the lighting, the composition and the expression on his face. #1211388

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict December 01, 2009

Lovely capture, Richard.

Dominick #8182384

Karen Celella December 01, 2009

Wonderful lighting and choice for B&W Richard. #8182665

Bonnie Gearhart December 01, 2009

This is such a beautiful capture of your grandfather, a true winner! Something I know you will cherish forever. #8182778

Bonnie Gearhart December 01, 2009

This is such a beautiful capture of your grandfather, a true winner! Something I know you will cherish forever. #8182797

Alexis Yobbagy December 01, 2009

This is what it's all about!!! Just really great photography!!! #8182878

Richard B. Hallick December 01, 2009

Thank you all very much for the generous comments! #8182912

Julianna J. Collett December 01, 2009

Touching image-love the light! #8182917

Sherran Andersen level-classic December 01, 2009

I really like this Richard. Sherran #8183355

Marta Alvira-Hammond December 03, 2009

This is absolutely beautiful. It's so simple but I feel like there is so much complexity and emotion oozing from the frame. #8188275

Richard B. Hallick December 03, 2009

Thank you, Julianna, Sherran, and Marta. When you post images of your own family, it is really nice to get such positive response. #8188366

Nikki McDonald level-classic December 05, 2009

I love the lighting here, Richard, and the moment you have captured. Great composition, too. #8193497

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 29, 2012

Terrific work, Richard! Both back in the day, and bringing it into the digital era. #10298125

Michele Peterson level-classic August 29, 2012

I really like this, Richard, the light is so perfect. These are the moments we are to capture, and you really captured this beautifully. #10298127

Nikki McDonald level-classic September 24, 2012

Wonderful image, Richard - one of my favorites both because it speaks to me on an emotional level and because it warms my heart to think how special this image must be to you and your family. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round. #10335631

Nancy Marie Ricketts September 24, 2012

Congratulations, on this beautifully endearing portrait finalist of your Grandfather-a keepsake to be sure. #10337618

September 24, 2012

Wonderful B/W rendition and window lighting! #10337728

John Singleton level-addict September 25, 2012

Touching. Beautiful B & W. Not only a very nice photo, but a wonderful memory for you and family! #10340206

Mitch Spence level-classic September 25, 2012

A wonderfully moody study, Richard. Congratulations. #10340676

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 25, 2012

Congratulations on your super finalist
Richard!

jo ann c. #10341127

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 25, 2012

Congratulations, Richard! #10341267

Michele Peterson level-classic September 25, 2012

I am glad to see this get a finalist! Congratulations, Richard! #10341633

Errick L. Cameron level-deluxe September 27, 2012

Superb lighting! Well done and Congratulations! #10343552

Carol Quina level-classic September 27, 2012

I love this one Richard! Congratulations on the finalist for this! #10344379

Merna L. Nobile October 01, 2012

I heard the good news…and could not be happier for you! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna
#10349382

Gayle Johnson October 01, 2012

An outstanding portrait of your Grandfather. A photo that will have such meaning to you and your family for many years to come. This is what photography is all about. #10349727

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