The Absolut Dad: Always Fun and Drinks Responsibly
by Ddhjoker

Comment:
One more note: I wanted to stand the lego Absolut bottle up but it was in two pieces split down the middle so I would have had to hold it and without someone to press the shutter I had to lay it down because I wanted to hold the lego shot glass and had to hold the camera remote in the other hand.That is why the shot is from a high angle, to show the bottle.

The Absolut Dad: Always Fun and Drinks Responsibly
by Ddhjoker

Comment:
I can't remember if I used a flash. I don't normally use a flash when I have time to set the camera but because the kids and I were in the shot I set it to auto so the flash may have gone off creating more shadows. The room has what some friends call french fry lights, recessed lighting in the ceiling which caused some shadows too. I have some hot lights but without help I could not set them up. There was alot of light in the picture, the white plates were blown out and so were alot of the tea set objects before editing.

The Absolut Dad: Always Fun and Drinks Responsibly
by Ddhjoker

Comment:
It is tough working with children, even your own. I had to move fast and didn't have alot of time to set up the camera. I thought it was a great concept that missed in the delivery. I really needed another adult to work the kids. I snapped about 15 shots with a remote in my hand then reframed the shot and snapped 10 more. Only one, the last one, was the remote out of the picture. The kids were done so I had to go with it. I wanted some things you see on a table when people are having a drink together. It's a tea party, so cell phones for everyone, sunglasses, plates with desserts and purses on the bench seat. Each daughter wanted thier own tea set so it is cluttered. The scattered legos in the foreground were to represent a car crash type of link to the bottle for irresponsible drinking. low light on me like a dimly lit bar, I just wish the couch wasn't there but something more of a barlike look to give a transition. Bright and colorful on what is important, my girls. I'm looking at the lego shot glass as a kind of acceptance to the sacrifices that are made for being a responsible parent that can still have fun. Too bad my daughter on the left side looked away at the tv and had a binky in her mouth. I'm traing them to play to the camera so they will get better and so will I. Thanks for all your kind comments.

Angels Banking
by JarHead

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Great shot, nice score!

Flower Power
by JarHead

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Great detail, no brightness!

Proud Marine Corps moment
by JarHead

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Sweet score! Nice choice for BW. A little flat because of the lack of contrast. Looks slighly slanted too, lower on the left.

Blending in.
by JarHead

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Great shot! Advanced editing robs you...

Beach Bird
by JarHead

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Pretty nice shot! Advanced editing probably prevented it from scoring higher.

When I was a Kid.......
by JarHead

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Interesting bronze statue but trying to find something I like about the picture. No pop, looks flat. Light cast on kids head, flash or sun? Distracting background store window makes me want to window shop and forget it was a phone challenge especially since the phone unit is out of focus or appears to be because of light reflection shining off it. Didn't even notice the phone in the kids hand at first. Looks like the other is having trouble hitting the coin slot. Was this taken in shadows or at night?

Dandy Morning
by JarHead

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Takes a minute to appreciate(can be a good thing, surprise). Off the bat, out of focus then it forces you to look for focus and you find the leaf below. You notice the stem and draw up to the lower blue tip green in the dandy. Then a look at the dandies brown center. Pretty cool! Surrounded by the white shell it takes on an otherworldly appeal. Nice softness to the interior white then a sharpness on the exterior white like an atmosphere or a protective shell. That said, too much of nothing above the dandy. Dull grass blade blur I would have traded for more dandy, two thirds not half. Maybe if the blade was not so blurred and a little greener or more blades...but what do I know. Makes me want to buy a macro!