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I've been fitting plug sockets and laminate floor this weekend so haven't managed to get out to shoot anything new. That said, it's the start of the International Fireworks competion this evening (which runs each Sunday for the next five weeks), so I'm hoping to get some decent shots later on.

In the meanwhile, here's one of Finley that I took back in January. From what I can remember I didn't post it at the time as I thought the DoF was probably a bit too shallow. However, having looked at it again, and on the basis that I hardly ever put anything of Finley up, I thought I'd post it.

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comment by Photorama at 06:40 PM (GMT) on 3 September, 2006

The first one to comment... What can I saY... tender and technically perfect... Great job!

comment by kurt at 07:08 PM (GMT) on 3 September, 2006

what a beautiful scene. great dof. perfect.

comment by Anne at 07:49 PM (GMT) on 3 September, 2006

That little hand makes me all weak. I love the photographs of your children.

comment by Claude at 07:55 PM (GMT) on 3 September, 2006

A fabulous photograph. A great moment of tenderness. Nice piece of work.

comment by Trish at 08:07 PM (GMT) on 3 September, 2006

I really like this- I like the contrast of the 2 hands. Very sweet to see your little guy.

comment by mihai at 09:13 PM (GMT) on 3 September, 2006

well, for me this is best photo lately.....amazing work....lovely processed

comment by Thomas Solberg / Project neXus at 09:30 PM (GMT) on 3 September, 2006

The look really nice. I really like the composition. Thumbs up!

comment by nuno f at 10:41 PM (GMT) on 3 September, 2006

I think the shallow DoF makes the photo. Very paternal and great emotion involved. :-)

comment by Roger at 10:56 PM (GMT) on 3 September, 2006

Great shot David. I wish I would have been into photography when mine were this small. Excellent.

comment by ulli at 11:13 PM (GMT) on 3 September, 2006

very lovely!

comment by m i k e b at 11:14 PM (GMT) on 3 September, 2006

I agree with nuno f that the shallow DOF makes the shot. A bit too shallow? Maybe. I would not mind seeing your entire hand in focus personally. Awesome moment captured djn.

comment by Judith Polakoff at 11:21 PM (GMT) on 3 September, 2006

Lovely.

comment by John at 11:58 PM (GMT) on 3 September, 2006

Nice effort. I'd say the depth of field is perfect considering the focus of attention in the photo. Like the toning.

comment by Mike at 03:27 AM (GMT) on 4 September, 2006

I don't think it's too shallow at all, David. Great shot. You must have had your arm stretched way out there for your 50mm to get this coverage!

comment by Kyle at 05:25 AM (GMT) on 4 September, 2006

Please tell me this is a reference to the Explosions in the Sky song :)

comment by John Zeweniuk at 06:44 AM (GMT) on 4 September, 2006

I love the way you master moments as well as image.. wonderful shot

comment by aby at 07:42 AM (GMT) on 4 September, 2006

this is such a heartwarming and beautiful shot! i love how you focused on their hands.

comment by dave at 09:23 AM (GMT) on 4 September, 2006

a very special image I think, The focus works really well :)

comment by PlasticTV at 09:30 AM (GMT) on 4 September, 2006

Really sweet! Although the "big-hand-small-hand theme" has been used many times over, you injected your own meaning into it and created a wonderful image in the meantime.

comment by Noor Hazmee at 09:41 AM (GMT) on 4 September, 2006

I actually prefer seeing your portraits shots more than your landscapes. I love this shot. Simple and honest. Cheers!

comment by m at 10:02 AM (GMT) on 4 September, 2006

Not bad ;-)
But this doesn't qualify as that portrait of Finley you promised.

comment by navin harish at 11:56 AM (GMT) on 4 September, 2006

Great shot and I for one don't have any issues with the DOF being too shallow. It has a hint of all the details required.

comment by Andy@PhotoChron at 02:41 PM (GMT) on 4 September, 2006

Wonderful emotion in this shot. And the theme of old meets new.

comment by jonas at 05:11 PM (GMT) on 4 September, 2006

wonderful!

comment by Jennifer at 05:21 PM (GMT) on 4 September, 2006

Obviously no end to your talent - not only a fab shot - but one handed too :-)

comment by cecille at 05:37 PM (GMT) on 4 September, 2006

emotional photograph. i love it!

comment by Craig Wilson at 05:49 PM (GMT) on 4 September, 2006

Excellent detail in the fingers, love the weathered hand to the soft babies hand.

comment by Jordi Anton at 06:29 PM (GMT) on 4 September, 2006

Awesome.

comment by Karl Baumann at 07:45 PM (GMT) on 4 September, 2006

it's so cute and excellent dof-work

comment by djn1 at 08:11 PM (GMT) on 4 September, 2006

Thanks everyone.

comment by Mary at 02:25 PM (GMT) on 5 September, 2006

Speaking as a mother, this brought tears to my eyes. Speaking as an amateur photographer, beautiful detail in the hands.

comment by pierre at 07:38 PM (GMT) on 12 September, 2006

that's a keeper

comment by Ries at 11:16 AM (GMT) on 26 September, 2006

Two generations... hold by these beautiful hands... awesome...