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In Daddy's Arms
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timfythetoo


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Safety (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-30D
Lens: Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon
Date: Sep 16, 2008
Date Uploaded: Sep 16, 2008

Well I sure didnt see that coming. At 45 votes I had a 5.8. I slowly crept up throughout the week. I do realize that this is similar to a recent entry of mine. But when a challenge has so few entries I have a hard time not entering. And life has been so busy here that I just ran with a simple setup in hopes of breaking a 6. Seems it worked out ok.

And hey - while IreneM is away on vacation I need to do all the catching up I can. ;)

Statistics
Place: 1 out of 86
Avg (all users): 6.6019
Avg (commenters): 7.8500
Avg (participants): 6.2750
Avg (non-participants): 6.6807
Views since voting: 5004
Views during voting: 437
Votes: 206
Comments: 59
Favorites: 5 (view)


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09/30/2008 06:24:52 AM
I think this photo is wonderful. It shows so much emotion, and the technicals are great too!
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09/27/2008 09:34:20 PM
BREATHE TAKING I didn't vote on this one or enter it but hands down this is wonderful!!
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09/25/2008 11:24:32 AM
Awesome photo Tim..great minds think alike :) Even our titles are similar! I like your photo better than mine and can easily see why it was .4 higher...the composition is so much more dynamic. Great job and congrats.
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09/25/2008 07:59:13 AM
i really like this picture..... i can see the emotion that is captured by the father and daughter.... :)
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09/25/2008 01:48:48 AM
Originally posted by cutout:

i mean this is so smalz it makes me PUCK

LOL! I hate it when I puck because of smalz. ;)
09/24/2008 09:11:53 PM
i mean this is so smalz it makes me PUCK
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09/24/2008 02:48:00 PM
Wow you are on a Roll... This is a nice capture. Would work well in B&W also.
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09/24/2008 11:48:45 AM
and this is why you need your camera taken away ;-)
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09/24/2008 10:45:29 AM
poor guy
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09/24/2008 10:45:27 AM
I looked at your profile and saw those 4 straight ribbons and thought I must be sorting by average. Nope, turns out you're just a ribbon hog. Congrats.
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09/24/2008 09:36:38 AM
Excellent take for the challenge Tim, with all the right emotion.
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09/24/2008 06:53:11 AM
awwww that is cute
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09/24/2008 06:02:16 AM
Lovely, Tim. Congrats to you again!
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09/24/2008 05:55:23 AM
Awesome photo Tim! Very emotive! Congrats!
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09/24/2008 05:04:41 AM
You know you're good when your quicky 'simple setup' shots win blue ribbons. Congrats on the blue and a great photo!
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09/24/2008 05:04:13 AM
Congrats! Ribbons all the way!!!!
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09/24/2008 04:31:55 AM
You're on a hot streak. Keep it up!
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09/24/2008 03:50:30 AM
You've got the magic touch, Tim. What I like most is all of the diagonal lines created by your arms. Nicely done.
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09/24/2008 02:47:00 AM
Awesome shot Tim - Very well deserved.
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09/24/2008 02:42:06 AM
Hey man WTG, back to back to back TO BACK.... You go IreneM I mean Tim.... :)
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09/24/2008 02:30:52 AM
Originally posted by K10DGuy:

Hm. I still simply get a feeling of threatening from this, or... if not exactly threatening, like it's a shot post-accident where the parent is hugging the child out of grief.

Does nobody else feel that when they look at this shot?

I can see what you're saying - to me the concern, apprehension is in the pose/expression of the parent, while the child's appearance exudes security, warmth, safety. In that respect, I think this works very well not only for this challenge, but as a metaphor for parenting. So you're not the only one who saw something a bit more edgy or unsettled.
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09/24/2008 02:18:15 AM
I thought you said your 30D was broken.... God help us when you get it fixed then dude... hehehe
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09/24/2008 12:52:10 AM
Tim, you did it again, WTG
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09/23/2008 10:40:47 PM
Congrats Tim, this was a fantastic shot that brought back the lovely warm childhood memories.
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09/23/2008 10:15:43 PM
Loved this shot,it brought back many happy memories for me of my childhood and my wonderful Dad:-)
Well done and congrats on the blue.
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09/23/2008 09:19:29 PM
Congrats Tim, absolutely touching image.
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09/23/2008 08:43:58 PM
I knew this was going to be the 'BLUE', as it was the BEST in the challenge.....

P E R F E C T and so so 'emotive', and I do get a warm fuzzy a feeling of safety in this one, that's for sure......

Message edited by author 2008-09-24 00:46:17.
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09/23/2008 08:39:10 PM
Man, great lighting, particularly on your face. Well done as always.
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09/23/2008 08:16:06 PM
Congrats on the ribbon! Sweet pea looks so comfortable being there. It's adorable. You guys are gonna have one heck of a family album collection.
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09/23/2008 08:13:38 PM
Congratulations. Very nice shot that will be cherished by your family for years to come. Not to mention another fancy blue ribbon.
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09/23/2008 08:12:32 PM
Heh. I actually thought of shooting something similar to your other entry along these lines. Congrats. :)
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09/23/2008 08:10:35 PM
Hm. I still simply get a feeling of threatening from this, or... if not exactly threatening, like it's a shot post-accident where the parent is hugging the child out of grief.

Does nobody else feel that when they look at this shot? Was I traumatized as a child or something that I don't remember and it's coming through sub-conciously?
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09/23/2008 08:03:33 PM
Wow... two in one week! You are steeming ahead Tim...congrats
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
09/23/2008 07:22:47 PM
Very cute. 9
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09/23/2008 05:47:43 PM
Timfythetoo, I find this a wee bit too similar to the shot entered into the your occupation challenge but the idea is really nice.
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09/23/2008 01:38:43 PM
This is one of my favorite images in the challenge. I love the emotion and the lighting. 10! I know i feel safe in my daddy's arms. It has a strong feeling of protection and comfort. Beautiful job. I hope it wins a ribbon. :)
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09/23/2008 09:27:15 AM
The image says it all !
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09/22/2008 03:58:47 PM
Beautiful, Tim. Your children will cherish these images when they're grown. You obviously have a great relationship with them.
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09/22/2008 07:03:37 AM
While this is a good idea, the models just look to posed and awkward to me
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09/20/2008 01:00:40 AM
Ironically, I get a sense of not safety in this shot, but one of threatening. Whether it's a sense of tension in the pose, or something else, I can't really place it, but my first reaction wasn't the one I think you meant.
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09/19/2008 05:28:28 AM
Great shot! Love the angle and the lighting.
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09/19/2008 02:26:30 AM
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09/18/2008 04:45:28 PM
Lovely shot.
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09/18/2008 02:35:41 PM
Meets the challenge: 5
Color and lighting: 1
Focus and DOF: 1
Originality: 1
Camera angle: 0
Aesthetic appeal: 1
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09/18/2008 01:13:13 PM
C'mon Tim - stop with the Judo moves on Rowen - pick on someone your own size :- P
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09/18/2008 12:06:48 PM
Unless he's a ax-murdering child molester! Hey kid, blink twice if you want me to call 911. Just kidding, classic and a perfect photo. Shoe-in for a ribbon. 10
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09/18/2008 10:34:48 AM
This is the winner in my book--love the lighting, facial expressions contrast and exposure are great, 10 from me
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09/18/2008 06:02:27 AM
Tim: An exceptional portrait that can convey many concepts, safety, security, comfort, thankfulness that no one was hurt. I'm about halfway through voting and am starting with a 7 vote for this one. I'll be taking another look at all of my 7's to find and bump my top choices. By what I've seen so far, you will be getting a bump later this week. Good luck.

Back to bump to a 9. This is by far one of the best of the studio shots in this challenge. Nice job.
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09/17/2008 04:59:02 PM
Great photo. I love the lighting in this photo. I can just feel the love in this photo. Awesome capture.
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09/17/2008 02:14:22 PM
awwwww... but no points for you, Too!
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09/17/2008 11:45:51 AM
Aw Tim... You've got the lighting and emotion down. Well done.
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09/17/2008 11:32:24 AM
your pictures always stand out to me. They're always beautiful.
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09/17/2008 08:41:40 AM
I really liked this picture. Nice idea.
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09/17/2008 02:56:42 AM
excellent Tim
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09/16/2008 11:56:42 PM
Timfythetoo if my eyes don't deceive me. Love the way you've lit it. :-)
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09/16/2008 09:01:18 PM
Lovely image Tim.

It's a little dark for the topic I think. Unless, as I look at it further the darkness around the edges are what you're 'saving' her from - and then it's good - GRIN!
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09/16/2008 08:55:38 PM
Dang. I picked the wrong challenge again. This is a wonderful shot and I'm sure after the dust settles you will be at the top.
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09/16/2008 08:54:40 PM
Think I liked the Occupation version of this better. Maybe because of the b/w. Not voting, just passing through. Best of luck.
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09/16/2008 08:25:27 PM
Timmmmmmmmmmmyyyyyy.........
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