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Comment by bvy:
Perfectly caught.

Fast Moving Subject - Photograph a fast moving subject such as a sprint runner or a cyclist.
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Comment by Art Roflmao:
Way to freeze the action! :)

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Comment by Tommy_Mac:
Love this...10 and a fav!

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Comment by illini75:
Beautifully done

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Comment by mariuca:
splendid portrait - I can imagine you taking shots of him every so often to record his progression
like in the documentary 56 UP

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Comment by HarveyG:
Absolutely love this style and PP technique. There is a hint, and that is all it is, of a smile. Intrepid. Muted. The BG is to die for and the lens must be a f/1.4, possibly one of those new Sigma 85mm's? If not no matter. That top button done up adds a certain innocence, shyness. Perhaps there is no massive and obvious story telling going on which is what I am seeking in this challenge but the quality of the portrait overides perhaps even this bland requirement. Top Marks.

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Comment by Tiny:
The tone of this is superb Clive,in all ways.I would love to see this right up there.

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Comment by Paul:


Awarded for the September 2013 Free Study, for the reasons identified below.

This image has caused me to stop and pay attention. That means it is in my 7-10 voting band. (Voted earlier)

Additionally, it is highly interesting/eclectic meaning it keeps me here long enough to offer a longer comment and a vote of 8 or more.

This is my only 10 - I like it very much. Furthermore I think it enriches the DPC collective portfolio. Put simply, I wish we saw more stuff like this. Let me tell you why it pushes all the right buttons for me:

1. The pan-generational contrast between your dad and daughter.
2. The magic trick of having got this depth of field indoors in natural light.
3. The implicit presence of the TV.
4. The fantastic placement of the mug - domesticating the context so thoroughly.
5. The light, especially how it plays across your dad's face.
6. The overall documentary feel of the image.

Clive, this is superb.

Fast Moving Subject - Photograph a fast moving subject such as a sprint runner or a cyclist.
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Comment by Jules1x:
Made me laugh, cute photo.

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Comment by Leo:
For whatever reason, this gives me the feeling of "The Grapes of Wrath". Maybe its the environment, toned down light, clothing, multi-generation subjects, the sober looks... Very emotive image. B&W hits the mark. Good luck on the voting.