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My Dad - 80 Years Old, Scratch Golfer
My Dad - 80 Years Old, Scratch Golfer
scarbrd


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Portrait Of The Elderly (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Lens: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS
Location: Houston, TX
Date: Dec 25, 2008
Aperture: 5
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/200
Galleries: Family, Portraiture
Date Uploaded: Dec 29, 2008

 Golf is his life. He still plays a mean game. He's won 5 senior tournaments in the Houston area over the years.

He is on a tee box which allowed me to get low to get the sky in the background. I still had to lay down on the grass to get the shot.

Used a flash from the right to balance with the late evening sky

Statistics
Place: 27 out of 79
Avg (all users): 5.8388
Avg (commenters): 7.3636
Avg (participants): 5.7667
Avg (non-participants): 5.8491
Views since voting: 844
Views during voting: 404
Votes: 242
Comments: 11
Favorites: 0

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/04/2009 09:25:05 PM
Brilliant - scratch eh! Certainly looks very fit. 8
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 01/03/2009 12:39:58 AM
God Bless your Dad, he looks very Smart, Like your angel
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/02/2009 11:40:53 AM
Lovely shot. I love the viewpoint. It really makes him stand proud. 9
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 01/02/2009 09:31:50 AM
Good to see a full-body, environmental portrait. A well-done character shot.
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 01/01/2009 01:20:17 PM
Great shot, love the use of location and golf club to add to the shot. I like the angle as well, makes him look more imposing which compliments the proud look.
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 01/01/2009 10:20:02 AM
What a great statement of authority this shot has. I love the POV of the camera. The shadow from his left arm is the only technical distraction in this shot.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 12/31/2008 02:56:54 PM
great photo and what a golfer
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 12/31/2008 02:17:15 PM
Keep it up, Dad! You're looking great.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 12/31/2008 12:30:11 PM
How I hate your dad!! Just one round under 90 would do me.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 12/31/2008 02:42:59 AM
He's in great shape for 80! I like the warm light and the full body composition. The upper sky is a bit grey... not sure what your options were there. Nice warm, soft, side lighting. Well done!
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 12/31/2008 01:01:51 AM
Good effort for both the photograph and your dad
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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