Safety First...

Steve Parr · 19th of June 2006 (Mon)

I normally don't post photos in this area, but got one today that I really like.

We were at my nephew's birthday party and, despite the overhead sun and some real harsh shadows, I managed to get this one:

My wife and I gave him a tool bench; a miniaturized version of his Dad's. The kid went nuts. He couldn't get enough of the safety goggles.

Shot with the 20D and 70-200mm f/2.8L at ISO 200. Not sure of the exposure...

Dragonfli Spirit · 19th of June 2006 (Mon)

That's cute Steve

A mini "Tim the Toolman..."

goatee · 19th of June 2006 (Mon)

Hehe, we got our son a Black and Decker Toolbench for his birthday - he also loves it. It comes with a squeeze powered cordless drill / driver. Whenever I get the drill out, he runs off to get his drill

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Anthony J Howe · 19th of June 2006 (Mon)

A really nice shot steve. The shadows work quite well in this photo.

AdamJL · 19th of June 2006 (Mon)

Another reason why I want that lens... great shot.

Steve Parr · 19th of June 2006 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamJL

Another reason why I want that lens... great shot.

Thanks.

It's just a tad on the soft side, I think, but I still dig the shot...

goatee · 19th of June 2006 (Mon)

Is it soft because it's not focussing on his eyes, more his cheek (and his collar is also in focus)

AdamJL · 19th of June 2006 (Mon)

Good point. Maybe close the aperture a tad more as well (maybe one stop?)

Steve Parr · 19th of June 2006 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamJL

Good point. Maybe close the aperture a tad more as well (maybe one stop?)

The kid's a stick of dynamite with feet. He doesn't stand still for too long, and rarely is there anything which could be considered a "posed" shot.

This one was shot on the fly, during a second-and-a-half moment of "down-time" for him!

ArcticEOS · 19th of June 2006 (Mon)

Thats a great picture Steve

I can relate to this. Hope you dont mind, i just had to share

ayotnoms · 19th of June 2006 (Mon)

I think this is a fine effort..exposure looks good to me. That accented light on the right side of his face is a nice touch.

Sharpness? eh, who cares. It's a fun photo and he definitely looks like he's happy with his new toy.

Cheers!

Curtis N · 19th of June 2006 (Mon)

Soft? Come on. You can see the fabric fuzz on his shirt!

Nice catch!

19th of June 2006 (Mon)	#1
Steve Parr should have taken his own advice Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 6,593 IMAGE EDITING OK	Safety First... I normally don't post photos in this area, but got one today that I really like. We were at my nephew's birthday party and, despite the overhead sun and some real harsh shadows, I managed to get this one: My wife and I gave him a tool bench; a miniaturized version of his Dad's. The kid went nuts. He couldn't get enough of the safety goggles. Shot with the 20D and 70-200mm f/2.8L at ISO 200. Not sure of the exposure...

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Dragonfli Spirit Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,587 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Safety First... That's cute Steve A mini "Tim the Toolman..." __________________ Donna www.dmlphotography.com.au

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goatee "nice but dim" Join Date: May 2005 Location: North of London, UK Posts: 5,238 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Safety First... Hehe, we got our son a Black and Decker Toolbench for his birthday - he also loves it. It comes with a squeeze powered cordless drill / driver. Whenever I get the drill out, he runs off to get his drill . __________________ D300, 50mm f/1.8, 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5, 70-300mm f/3.5-5.6 VR, SB800 flickr

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Anthony J Howe Cream of the Crop Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rhos-on-sea UK Posts: 6,935 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Safety First... A really nice shot steve. The shadows work quite well in this photo. __________________ Canon 5D + Canon 20D + Canon EOS 300 85mm EF 1:1.8, 24-105 L usm, EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM, Canon 50 mm F1.4 usm Sigma 70-200mm f1.2

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AdamJL Goldmember Join Date: May 2006 Location: 'Straya Posts: 4,304	Re: Safety First... Another reason why I want that lens... great shot. __________________ Gear coming soon

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goatee "nice but dim" Join Date: May 2005 Location: North of London, UK Posts: 5,238 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Safety First... Is it soft because it's not focussing on his eyes, more his cheek (and his collar is also in focus) __________________ D300, 50mm f/1.8, 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5, 70-300mm f/3.5-5.6 VR, SB800 flickr

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AdamJL Goldmember Join Date: May 2006 Location: 'Straya Posts: 4,304	Re: Safety First... Good point. Maybe close the aperture a tad more as well (maybe one stop?) __________________ Gear coming soon

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ayotnoms Perfect Anti-Cloning Argument Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 2,987	Re: Safety First... I think this is a fine effort..exposure looks good to me. That accented light on the right side of his face is a nice touch. Sharpness? eh, who cares. It's a fun photo and he definitely looks like he's happy with his new toy. Cheers! __________________ Steve Gear

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Curtis N Master Flasher Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northern Illinois, US Posts: 18,993	Re: Safety First... Soft? Come on. You can see the fabric fuzz on his shirt! Nice catch! __________________ "If you're not having fun, your pictures will reflect that." - Joe McNally Chicago area POTN events Flash Photography 101 \| The EOS Flash Bible \| Techniques for Better On-Camera Flash \| How to Use Flash Outdoors \| Excel-based DOF Calculator

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