Julia taking some pics.......

[schmoelzel]

Greetings from London Ontario Canada. Well, it has been a while since I posted (last time I did, there was only a people forum!!). I think I am one of the original members here and I am always impressed with the talent that is present. I am more of a lurker these days and enjoy looking at other peoples work. Anyhow, spurred on by one of your mods here (that's you Maureen!!), I am finally posting a few of my daughter Julia (who is 5 now).....she wanted a camera so she got my old G1 and loves taking pictures! My other daughter Anika (yes, I will post some shots of her!) is harder to get pictures of since she never sits still and always wants to touch the camera buttons!! Anyhow, here are a few of Julia this afternoon in the garden. Critique and comments always welcome and thanks for looking!

http://theteahaus.netfirms.com/Julia-2005/nfpicturepro/albums/userpics/10001/85L-1D-JuliaB.jpg

Camera: Canon 1D
Shutter speed: 1/2000 sec
Aperture: 2.2
Exposure mode: Manual
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Spot
Drive mode: Single frame shooting
ISO: 200
Lens: 85mm
Focal length: 85mm
Subject distance: 38 m
AF mode: One-shot AF

http://theteahaus.netfirms.com/Julia-2005/nfpicturepro/albums/userpics/10001/85L-1D-JuliaA.jpg

Camera: Canon 1D
Shutter speed: 1/3000 sec
Aperture: 2
Exposure mode: Manual
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Spot
Drive mode: Single frame shooting
ISO: 200
Lens: 85mm
Focal length: 85mm
Subject distance: 38 m
AF mode: One-shot AF

http://theteahaus.netfirms.com/Julia-2005/nfpicturepro/albums/userpics/10001/85L-1D-JuliaC.jpg

Camera: Canon 1D
Shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
Aperture: 2.2
Exposure mode: Manual
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Spot
Drive mode: Single frame shooting
ISO: 200
Lens: 85mm
Focal length: 85mm
Subject distance: 38 m
AF mode: One-shot AF

[Maureen Souza]

Oh my GRACIOUS!!!! She is so grown-up and so beautiful!

I know the story about cameras. Aaron, age 6,took a shining to my
S5IS and took first place for his photography in a state wide contest:)

THANKS, MICHAEL!!!! Your photos are as beautiful as always.

[skade]

Wow!! She has really grown!! Still gorgeous as ever!

[oldvultureface]

For anyone not familiar with this gentleman's work. I view these whenever I need inspiration:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2089419&postcount=4

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=4196154&postcount=1

Gorgeous daughter and photos.

[In2Photos]

Wonderful as usual Michael. Julia is so grown up and I can't wait to see Anika.

[snyderman]

My, those are just stunning. Was that the 85L or the straight up 85 f/1.8?

[schmoelzel]

My, those are just stunning. Was that the 85L or the straight up 85 f/1.8?

What is a 85f1.8??;) Kidding of course. If you look at my history, you can tell that I am still smitten by the venerable 85L!! Thanks for the kind comments!

[schmoelzel]

Wonderful as usual Michael. Julia is so grown up and I can't wait to see Anika.

Right, Anika! The kid who doesn't stand still to let her picture being taken! She is a button presser so to get a picture of her in focus, I have use a long lens, and turn off the focus beep. But I will try and post some of her soon.......

[fanorama]

Beautiful pic! http://www.cookiewriter.com/trafficreport/img/3721/j09s0423emrh/a.gif
I really like the first one. "beautiful"

[In2Photos]

Right, Anika! The kid who doesn't stand still to let her picture being taken! She is a button presser so to get a picture of her in focus, I have use a long lens, and turn off the focus beep. But I will try and post some of her soon.......
So Anika is not in your photographic element, eh Michael? :lol: Try AI Servo and stop down a little. I'm sure you will get something "usable". ;)

[MDJAK]

amazing, I just dredged up one of your oldies, then looked up your profile and found this.

Incredible. She's so grown up.

me

[swjim]

Beautiful, as always!

[Chris]

Oh man, those are gorgeous shots.

[nightcat]

nice portraits!

[Flo]

Stunning.

[alessandro2009]

Nice. :)

[schmoelzel]

Thanks for the many kind words!

[whiskaz]

Nice to see her! Hard to believe how big she's gotten! Wow!

[mamabravo]

greeting from guelph!!

nice photos

any pp??

[lmelendez]

schmoelzel,
You are, without a doubt, one of the best child photographers I have seen. Every time you post a picture.... I go WOW... and not only because Julia is a gorgeous girl, your pictures are flawless.

Leo.

[DarthSparky]

Really nice shots

[knight2870]

Great shots!

[oldvultureface]

any pp??

It's from 2005, but as one of schmoelzel's disciples here's his workflow:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=95468

[schmoelzel]

schmoelzel,
You are, without a doubt, one of the best child photographers I have seen. Every time you post a picture.... I go WOW... and not only because Julia is a gorgeous girl, your pictures are flawless.

Leo.

Wow.....you're too kind! It really does help to have a photogenic kid!

[schmoelzel]

It's from 2005, but as one of schmoelzel's disciples here's his workflow:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=95468

There's an oldie but a goody.......still use basically the exact same workflow! It has become such a habit after all these years!

[drisley]

Schmoelzel! Great to see you posting again! This does my heart good to see these, and brings back memories of when I first joined this forum 7 years ago. Seeing the old G1 again REALLY takes me back...

As always these pictures are beautiful, with the classic Schmoelzel 3D look, and I shocked at how much Julia has grown. She's going to be a fantastic model someday with all this practice. :)

[YankeeMom]

For anyone not familiar with this gentleman's work. I view these whenever I need inspiration:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2089419&postcount=4

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=4196154&postcount=1

Gorgeous daughter and photos.

OMG, those are amazing -- esp. the girl in the leaves. UGH. I wonder why I even bother when I see pictures like that? The ones in this thread are outstanding, too. It looks like he has an amazing lens, but I wonder how much PP? It sure doesn't look like much, which would mean he is amazing with PP, too, if he's doing it. :D

[oldvultureface]

... I wonder why I even bother when I see pictures like that? ...

Double LOL.
You too? I thought I was the only one.

[drisley]

OMG, those are amazing -- esp. the girl in the leaves. UGH. I wonder why I even bother when I see pictures like that? The ones in this thread are outstanding, too. It looks like he has an amazing lens, but I wonder how much PP? It sure doesn't look like much, which would mean he is amazing with PP, too, if he's doing it. :D
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=8080187&postcount=23

[YankeeMom]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=8080187&postcount=23

OK, forget photography -- I'm learning Photoshop!! :eek:

[schmoelzel]

Schmoelzel! Great to see you posting again! This does my heart good to see these, and brings back memories of when I first joined this forum 7 years ago. Seeing the old G1 again REALLY takes me back...

As always these pictures are beautiful, with the classic Schmoelzel 3D look, and I shocked at how much Julia has grown. She's going to be a fantastic model someday with all this practice. :)

Yes, the G1 has been resurrected and is being put to good use!! I did have to buy new batteries for it though since the original didn't hold much charge anymore!! It is amazing how huge this site has become since we signed up!! I think I am still one of the earlier members, and only because of Pekka's great G1 gallery!!

[schmoelzel]

OMG, those are amazing -- esp. the girl in the leaves. UGH. I wonder why I even bother when I see pictures like that? The ones in this thread are outstanding, too. It looks like he has an amazing lens, but I wonder how much PP? It sure doesn't look like much, which would mean he is amazing with PP, too, if he's doing it. :D

It does help to have good glass (85L) and the old 1D sure helps IMO!!

[drisley]

Yes, the G1 has been resurrected and is being put to good use!! I did have to buy new batteries for it though since the original didn't hold much charge anymore!! It is amazing how huge this site has become since we signed up!! I think I am still one of the earlier members, and only because of Pekka's great G1 gallery!!
I thought I joined early, in 2002, but you beat me by over a year!
I had the S30 first, then the venerable G3, finally graduating to my first DSLR, the 300D Rebel. In that time I've owned the S30, G3, 300D, 20D, 1DMK2, 1DMK2N, 1DMK3, and my fondest memories are from the G3 and 20D (now the 1DMK3 is making a new place in my heart).

The site sure is different now, but for the most part it retains that "small town", "family" friendly feel that NO other forum even comes close to. That's why I'm so glad to see you posting on here again. It's like hearing from a long lost relative :)

[tommykjensen]

I can't really say anything that hasn't been said already. As always your photos are great and I always look forward to seeing new photos from you.

[YankeeMom]

It does help to have good glass (85L) and the old 1D sure helps IMO!!

Oh, I'll have to dream about an 85L for a looong time! . . . :D

[chioque]

I know I am late to the party, but.. oh how she has grown up, kids do grow up fast nowadays. I'm always looking forward to your always stunning pictures of Julia, especially taken by the 85L

[k-style]

amazing sharpness....that 85L is a piece of glass!

i dont wanna get thrown in the pit of lava, seems like you are a very respected member of this community, but why take away from such beautiful pictures with the tacky framing?...:o

[swoCanuk]

Great photo! Any suggestions for a photo shoot in the fall in London, ON besides Springbank park? I live about an hour sw of you and have family there.

[schmoelzel]

amazing sharpness....that 85L is a piece of glass!

i dont wanna get thrown in the pit of lava, seems like you are a very respected member of this community, but why take away from such beautiful pictures with the tacky framing?...:o

Personal preference!

[schmoelzel]

Great photo! Any suggestions for a photo shoot in the fall in London, ON besides Springbank park? I live about an hour sw of you and have family there.

Sorry, never saw your question! My time here is sporadic unfortunately! Even though fall is kind of done, I really like the ponds as you drive toward Lucan on highway 4........over on the right side as you leave Masonville area. Always nice backgrounds there..........

[Sam]

Nice to see you posting, Michael! Your pictures of Julia are part of the reason I joined the forum at all!

[abs01]

Beautiful shots and great light, I love my 85, its a magical lens!

[Kristy]

WOW! She is still as beautiful as always, and of course your images are simply stunning. I was so inspired by your work when I first came on here.... it is always a treat to see your post. Time for you to come back and be part of the community again. You set the bar pretty well for the rest of us. :)

[MDJAK]

Your talent has obviously slipped from lack of posting ;)

Amazing as usual. One of the original members here? I'd say, with a 2001 join date. I think you were probably only a teenager. :lol:

mark

[swoCanuk]

Thanks for the suggestion on Hwy 4 by Lucan. I'll keep that in mind for the future. My family is closer to the Lambeth end - I was thinking Sharon Creek or the Westminster pond area although I haven't been to either.

[schmoelzel]

Thanks for the suggestion on Hwy 4 by Lucan. I'll keep that in mind for the future. My family is closer to the Lambeth end - I was thinking Sharon Creek or the Westminster pond area although I haven't been to either.

Both those areas are nice; Westminster Ponds are nice in the fall but a bit dark!

[schmoelzel]

Thanks for all the pleasant feedback! I should post more often but I do lurk just about everyday looking at the great photos that are posted here! I am busy with the 2 girls, one of which doesn't like to have her picture taken!! (it's not Julia!!) I am getting a new camera (new for me) later this week so maybe there will be a flurry of posting from my end since getting a new toy always inspires a ton of shots!!

[tommykjensen]

Thanks for all the pleasant feedback! I should post more often but I do lurk just about everyday looking at the great photos that are posted here! I am busy with the 2 girls, one of which doesn't like to have her picture taken!! (it's not Julia!!) I am getting a new camera (new for me) later this week so maybe there will be a flurry of posting from my end since getting a new toy always inspires a ton of shots!!

I am looking forward to that. Its always a pleasure to see your photos.

[schmoelzel]

Your talent has obviously slipped from lack of posting ;)

Amazing as usual. One of the original members here? I'd say, with a 2001 join date. I think you were probably only a teenager. :lol:

mark

No, not from lack of posting but using ancient technology!! ;) Thanks for the compliment and yes, I think I am one of the real early members.......was totally smitten by Pekka's G1 gallery and had to get a G1 of course. Funny, the shots just never looked as good as that gallery!! I was a teenager......now I'm middle-aged!!:D