Onyx--Down on his Luck
Uploaded: April 21, 2014 | Entered: April 21, 2014 16:58:34
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Actually it was Easter Sunday and Onyx's house was filled with visitors after church. Most of the children were older than he was, and frankly, I think he was too tired to try to keep up with them playing.
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In this grungy shot, Onyx is content to just watch me photographing him through the stair rail on his stoop.
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Used Nik Silver Efex and some OnOne textures.
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[Been a rough week for me--first I was battling some evil malware, and then a major internet breakdown. I think I'm back now!]
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Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 135.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Gord MacEachern April 21, 2014
You sure captured some emotions and feelings here Michelle, very well done, nice treatment also!! #1570707Monnie Ryan April 21, 2014
Well done! #11027657Bonnie C. Lackey April 21, 2014
Wonderful treatment of a great catch, Michelle. #11027695Carol Quina April 21, 2014
What a LOVELY capture. The treatment is nice, the subject is so cute! #11027773Tiia Vissak April 22, 2014
a cute portrait! #11027836Debbie Bray April 22, 2014
WoW Michelle - this is outstanding - absolutely beautiful!! #11027850frank w. degenhardt April 22, 2014
Exception work Michelle. Love the pose through the bars of the rail, especially the eyes. The black and white and the grunge look work perfectly for the picture. Amazing and beautifully done. #11027928Karen E. Michaels April 22, 2014
Wow, indeed.Mitch Spence April 22, 2014
Well, touch as they are, I'm glad the evil things happened computerwise rather than personally. And I'm glad you've conquered the nasty stuff. This is a truly marvelous portrait. I look and look and love it. #11028279Mitch Spence April 22, 2014
Meant "tough," of course. I do wish this site would let one edit one's things after hitting enter. #11028281John Connolly April 23, 2014
A wonderful capture Michelle!Laura E. Swan April 23, 2014
Another winner for me. Same sweet and sad child. :((((I hope he has good things in his future. Not likely. It's so heart breaking.
Excellent reporting and image.
-Laura
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John Rivera April 26, 2014
I think your portraits are above and beyond, to be able to capture the element and emotion all in one. You have a gift Michelle! #11030695Lindley Johnson May 01, 2014
What an expressive face and beautiful eyes! A wonderful portrait, Michelle. #11036371Marilyn K. Lincecum May 02, 2014
Such an adorable little boy with such expressive eyes. Ditto with Laura. #11037069Bill Johnson May 04, 2014
Excellent capture, Michelle. #11038426Ujjwal Mukherjee May 08, 2014
Hope you have seen the 'what next' phase off successfully and settled with your computer now!! :-)Really like the melancholic look/expression of the boy here, your treatment is superb - wonderful portrait work,Michelle!! #11041268
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