If you follow me on Facebook you'll know that I haven't had an especially great day. Finley, our almost four year old, hacked a huge lump of hair from the back of his head with the kitchen scissors, and ended up looking like he'd been run over by a lawnmower; Tabby emptied the cat litter tray all over the floor; a pane of glass fell out of one of the balcony doors; and Libby is still in the UK. All in all, it's been rather stressful.
Anyway, after mopping the floor and cleaning up the broken glass I took Finley round to a friend's house for a haircut. I don't have any "after" shots - he ran off as soon as it was done - but here's one that was taken while he was having it trimmed. Unfortunately, he likes his new short hair - which means that he probably won't have learnt much from today - but at least I ended up with something to blog :-)
As I mentioned, Libby's still away, but will be back late Wednesday evening with my new 5D Mark II, so hopefully I should have something half-decent to post by the end of the week. If I can find some time in the meanwhile I'll blog some shots of the kids, but don't hold your breath – I'm find sole-parenting a bit of an all-consuming struggle at the moment :-)
And finally, on a totally unrelated note: it's just over two years since we launched our Photoshop Tutorials and to celebrate we're giving away ten lifetime membership upgrades between now and the 22nd of August. If you're interested, there's some more info here:
captured camera aperture shutter speed shooting mode exposure bias metering mode ISO focal length flash image quality RAW converter cropped?
3.03pm on 16/8/09 Canon G9
f/4.0
1/160
aperture priority
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Lightroom
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comment byScott Webb at 06:44 PM (GMT) on 16 August, 2009
quality is bang on. this is one of the reasons I joined your membership for tutorials. I love the processing and look that you add to your portraits. I'm doing a shoot for a couple ladies from work today and I really hope I dont bugger up and come away with atleast a few good ones for them. I really like the tight portrait here too. I hope they are cool with me experimenting. Crazy story and hope your day improves!
comment byNicki at 06:51 PM (GMT) on 16 August, 2009
Nice to see you playing with the G9 - my favorite daily toy. And of course, your result fits absolute to the need of a great shot and postprocessing. Fine. I can't wait to see your shots of the 5D - great decision :D.
comment byKevin H. Stecyk at 08:28 PM (GMT) on 16 August, 2009
Beautiful photograph. I smiled as soon as I saw your picture of Finley. Everything about the pictures says youth and mischief.
I hope your day improves. I can only imagine the increased stress with each small disaster.
comment byJW Stovall at 09:46 PM (GMT) on 16 August, 2009
Outstanding capture.....exactly why I follow your blog...for inspiration.
comment bypernilla at 10:07 PM (GMT) on 16 August, 2009
The bad day ended up in a really beautiful portrait!
comment byDan Kaufman at 12:23 AM (GMT) on 17 August, 2009
WOW, the clarity of focus in the eyes !!! I can even see your reflection !!!
Now just think of all the tremendous smile-making memories you will have from your "Dad Home Alone" adventure !!!
comment byAkshat Gait at 07:11 AM (GMT) on 17 August, 2009
Adorable!! Love the expression on her face.
comment byChris at 11:18 AM (GMT) on 17 August, 2009
I can sympathize David. I have 3 and when my wife is traveling or focused on her class (outside a full time job) it is VERY difficult for me to muster any energy to shoo. You did well on this one!
comment byCarlos Garcia at 01:04 PM (GMT) on 17 August, 2009
Those eyes... wonderful portrait! Hang in their Mr. Mom!
C.
comment bylapsus at 12:55 AM (GMT) on 19 August, 2009
Nice shot
comment byJaol at 11:41 AM (GMT) on 21 August, 2009
Buf, too much time without a portrait! And now you've posted this impressive one...Wow all my admiration to your work!
comment byFramed and Shot at 04:09 PM (GMT) on 21 August, 2009
Excellent portrait! Sharp but still soft, her eyes are sparkling, and her expression is a bit like Mona Lisa ;-) not sure if she is angry or not....
Great work! The left eye is so fascinating, would have liked to see a crop of just that....
comment byAngel Conde at 02:53 PM (GMT) on 22 August, 2009
Lovelly portrait, amazing eyes.
comment bydjn1 at 10:34 AM (GMT) on 23 August, 2009
If you follow me on Facebook you'll know that I haven't had an especially great day. Finley, our almost four year old, hacked a huge lump of hair from the back of his head with the kitchen scissors, and ended up looking like he'd been run over by a lawnmower; Tabby emptied the cat litter tray all over the floor; a pane of glass fell out of one of the balcony doors; and Libby is still in the UK. All in all, it's been rather stressful.
Anyway, after mopping the floor and cleaning up the broken glass I took Finley round to a friend's house for a haircut. I don't have any "after" shots - he ran off as soon as it was done - but here's one that was taken while he was having it trimmed. Unfortunately, he likes his new short hair - which means that he probably won't have learnt much from today - but at least I ended up with something to blog :-)
As I mentioned, Libby's still away, but will be back late Wednesday evening with my new 5D Mark II, so hopefully I should have something half-decent to post by the end of the week. If I can find some time in the meanwhile I'll blog some shots of the kids, but don't hold your breath – I'm find sole-parenting a bit of an all-consuming struggle at the moment :-)
And finally, on a totally unrelated note: it's just over two years since we launched our Photoshop Tutorials and to celebrate we're giving away ten lifetime membership upgrades between now and the 22nd of August. If you're interested, there's some more info here:
camera
aperture
shutter speed
shooting mode
exposure bias
metering mode
ISO
focal length
flash
image quality
RAW converter
cropped?
Canon G9
f/4.0
1/160
aperture priority
+1/3
pattern
80
29mm
no
RAW
Lightroom
1x1
quality is bang on. this is one of the reasons I joined your membership for tutorials. I love the processing and look that you add to your portraits. I'm doing a shoot for a couple ladies from work today and I really hope I dont bugger up and come away with atleast a few good ones for them. I really like the tight portrait here too. I hope they are cool with me experimenting. Crazy story and hope your day improves!
Nice to see you playing with the G9 - my favorite daily toy. And of course, your result fits absolute to the need of a great shot and postprocessing. Fine. I can't wait to see your shots of the 5D - great decision :D.
Beautiful photograph. I smiled as soon as I saw your picture of Finley. Everything about the pictures says youth and mischief.
I hope your day improves. I can only imagine the increased stress with each small disaster.
Just a beautiful portrait.
Outstanding capture.....exactly why I follow your blog...for inspiration.
The bad day ended up in a really beautiful portrait!
WOW, the clarity of focus in the eyes !!! I can even see your reflection !!!
Now just think of all the tremendous smile-making memories you will have from your "Dad Home Alone" adventure !!!
Adorable!! Love the expression on her face.
I can sympathize David. I have 3 and when my wife is traveling or focused on her class (outside a full time job) it is VERY difficult for me to muster any energy to shoo. You did well on this one!
Those eyes... wonderful portrait! Hang in their Mr. Mom!
C.
Nice shot
Buf, too much time without a portrait! And now you've posted this impressive one...Wow all my admiration to your work!
Excellent portrait! Sharp but still soft, her eyes are sparkling, and her expression is a bit like Mona Lisa ;-) not sure if she is angry or not....
Great work! The left eye is so fascinating, would have liked to see a crop of just that....
Lovelly portrait, amazing eyes.
Thanks everyone :)
perfect pic...love this