Visiting Grandma
by MAK

Comment by boone168:
If only you could get more depth of field (using big f/stop), both eyes would be in focus.

Visiting Grandma
by MAK

Comment by bvy:
Great. I like the softness and natural light.

Visiting Grandma
by MAK

Comment by glenfoto:
DNMC

The Smile That Says it All
by MAK

Comment by Melethia:
I quite love shots like this. He looks like someone I'd like to know - very warm, very kind.

The Labyrinth
by MAK

Comment by Melethia:
Beautiful work with this lens, Marac. Fascinating photograph! Just saw your comment about taking it without people... my opinion only is that it works so much better WITH people in it. Without them, I suspect it would still be fascinating, but sterile, if that makes sense. I think they'd like this just as it is.

Message edited by author 2009-04-25 03:04:56.

Visiting Grandma
by MAK

Comment by Teafran:
With proper focus on the entire face, this would have been a sure top ten image and one that would have been talked about - it very well could be an outstanding character candid and a perfect representation of what Grandmothers should be. Unfortunately, the DOF issue detracts from it's artistic perfection and impression. Coulda, woulda, shoulda, a little more time and a DOF preview before capture would have elevated this to ribbon contention easily. Having said that, it's still a worthy entry into the challenge and should place within the top twenty five.

The Great Western Railroad
by MAK

Comment by Rmac:
Congratulations on this well deserved ribbon. Beautiful shot.

Visiting Grandma
by MAK

Comment by JimiRose:
Nice portrait, great DOF, excellent use of (I think!) a window and a darkened room for lighting!

The Great Western Railroad
by MAK

Comment by SandyP:
The crop doesn't look strange to me at all. I have always been a fan of square crops. The pictures look so much bigger and larger than life when they are square. This is amazing. I'm so glad you had a great day, and a ribbon to put the icing on the cake -- or I should say the memory :) Congratulations MAK! You continue to be AWESOME! :)

The Great Western Railroad
by MAK

Comment by Wishingdove:
Fantastic Job!!! Great photograph! To me, it seems to be a photograph that you can just gaze upon for sometime and still find more reasons why this photograph is so great. =)