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An Intimate Moment with my Father
An Intimate Moment with my Father
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Challenge: Free Study 2008-02 (Advanced Editing VII)
Collection: Challenges
Camera: Canon EOS-5D
Lens: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS
Location: home studio
Date: Feb 10, 2008
Date Uploaded: Feb 26, 2008

 This is my father. He is currntly visitng me at my home after visitng his other son who just shipped off to the Iraq war for 15 months. He was sadden by the prospect of having his son go into war. I was talking with him and shooting his picture at the same time. It took him awhile to let his guard down but when he did his facial expression became relaxed and slight tears formed in his eyes. This was truely and intimate moment with my father.


POST: Thanks for all the wonderful comments. It is my brother who was shipped off to Iraq on Feb. 22nd. This was a very intimate moment to share with my father, and discuss my brohter's future as a soldier serving in Iraq.

Statistics
Place: 17 out of 458
Avg (all users): 6.7469
Avg (commenters): 8.2727
Avg (participants): 6.7928
Avg (non-participants): 6.6471
Views since voting: 1865
Views during voting: 260
Votes: 162
Comments: 19
Favorites: 3 (view)

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AuthorThread
 03/21/2009 07:52:22 PM
This is a great shot. It's great as an image, even better to know the story behind it. I'd love to organize a collection of B&W father shots. See comments in this image...
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 06/10/2008 12:36:36 PM
Wow (I just saw this)!
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 03/11/2008 04:44:25 PM
Honestly, this is one of the finest portraits I've ever seen; reading your story brought tears to my eyes. Your work is superb.
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 03/08/2008 05:43:57 AM
I think you captured your father's mood perfectly in this portrait.
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 03/08/2008 01:09:21 AM
This is superb photography......something which goes beyond just the attainment of technical excellence. It's emotional, intimate, and very moving. You can almost sense the feeling in him, at that tough time. Very very well done.
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 03/07/2008 07:21:57 PM
Absolutely stunning photography!
What a gift to be able to capture such character. One to be cherished for decades & many generations.
Bravo!
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 03/07/2008 07:11:47 PM
Wow, stunning portrait. Sorry to see it didn't ribbon. Shame.
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 03/07/2008 07:08:06 PM
Terrific photo, I think the story makes it all the more appealing. I hope your brother (or half-brother) returns home from Iraq safe and sound.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/06/2008 06:25:12 PM
I think this might be better cropped to a portrait orientation, but nonetheless an excellent portrait.
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 03/06/2008 11:18:48 AM
A very good portrait which I'm hoping you've had printed and framed.
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 03/04/2008 10:48:32 AM
Very strong. Not sure I would ever have been naughty with this man as a father.
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 03/03/2008 07:36:48 PM
Very Nice...perfect lighting! 8
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 03/02/2008 06:49:41 PM
great lighting, great eye contact, well taken...border suits this...8
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 03/01/2008 06:46:44 PM
Excellent lighting and b&w conversion. Very powerful image. Great work.
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 03/01/2008 08:19:15 AM
great show of character 10
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 03/01/2008 04:26:00 AM
Superb portrait. Telling and so honest. The lighting and focus could not be more perfect.
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 03/01/2008 03:28:20 AM
Fantastic portrait. I love the darkness and the contrasting silvery light. Great expression. IMHO the border takes away from this wonderful shot - no border or small black might work better for my eyes. 8
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 02/29/2008 09:26:02 PM
brilliant work - very intimate 10
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 02/29/2008 07:36:27 PM
I like your lighting and composition. I'm distracted by the ?noise over the left face and right mid third. I'll be interested to know if that was intentional or a consequence of PP. The lighting is great! 6
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