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His Eternal Smile
His Eternal Smile
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Challenge: Free Study XII (Advanced Editing IV*)
Camera: Canon EOS-30D
Lens: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS
Location: Surrey Memorial Hospital
Date: Aug 1, 2006
Aperture: f/4.0
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/50
Galleries: Portraiture
Date Uploaded: Aug 29, 2006

 Grandfather, Liver Cancer.

This is one of the last photographs I've ever taken of my grandfather in the hospice. It was my father's birthday and I caught his expression as the cake was brought in. It was also the last time that he was ever fully conscious. He fell into a coma an hour after this photo, and passed away very peacefully five days later.

This is dedicated to him =)

Statistics
Place: 258 out of 684
Avg (all users): 5.8091
Avg (commenters): 7.4286
Avg (participants): 5.7989
Avg (non-participants): 5.8462
Views since voting: 766
Views during voting: 369
Votes: 241
Comments: 16
Favorites: 2 (view)

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 02/28/2010 12:42:01 PM
amazing and worthy tribute, thanks for sharing the story. Photos like this are so special
 09/08/2006 06:32:16 PM
What a wonderful portrait and opportunity you had to take it - thank you for sharing the story of it. I'm sorry for your loss, but I'm certain if this picture is any indication, he was very well loved and will be fondly remembered.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
09/07/2006 05:20:46 PM
Wonderful Portrait! Very Moving. Torn between liking the tonal grey and wanting more contrast, can't decide, but REALLY like it!
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 09/07/2006 04:36:36 PM
Very moving photo!
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 09/07/2006 09:17:33 AM
A fine character study!
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 09/06/2006 05:56:24 PM
look at that smile...love the polaroid look you have here! such a wonderful image...have to add it to faves! 10
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 09/06/2006 12:39:47 AM
Nice black & white with excellent tones & details.
I have the feeling this is a family member or friend, and was taken in the Hospital? The title and this shot have a certain emotional content, even to someone like me - a total stranger. Well done!
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 09/05/2006 10:33:23 AM
Very touching image.
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 09/05/2006 07:30:08 AM
Wonderful shot. Very emotive and warmed my heart. His smile is eternal for sure
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 09/04/2006 09:01:37 AM
Poignant. The photo makes me want to hear his story.
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 09/04/2006 08:36:52 AM
not a fan of the border btu the photo tells a ncie story and that is such a nice smile.
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 09/03/2006 05:20:56 PM
fantastic sharpness and border to make this look like a poster style photo. 8
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 09/02/2006 09:34:38 AM
Highly emotional. Strong impact.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/02/2006 07:57:37 AM
Very nicely taken photo. Your subject is probably exceptional as well - his dignity and humour are obvious.
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 09/01/2006 12:42:09 PM
Composition: 6 - There's nothing particularly wrong with the composition here, it shows everything it needs to very well. I'm just not a fan of how there is so much white space at the bottom of the border.
Technical: 6 - Very nice B&W work, but just lacks a little contrast in my opinion. I'd brighten up the whites a little.
Creativity: 7 - Very emotive portrait. The setting along with the expression of the man bring up a lot of questions.
Appeal: 7 - It gives you a lot to think about, and has great little details which keep me looking a long time.

Overall Calculated Average Score: 6
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 09/01/2006 06:34:46 AM
obviously someone you dearly love...a lovely capture and nice as a b and w
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