Visiting Grandma
by MAK

Comment by auntpolly:
she is beautiful

The Great Western Railroad
by MAK

Comment by PenelopeK:
Congratulations on getting a ribbon for this lovely shot. Just the colors/colours of the engine and carriages take me back to the train rides of my youth growing up in the West of England. If you had been able to include primroses in flower along the rail embankment, now that would have made the memory complete!

Message edited by author 2009-04-27 21:11:40.

Visiting Grandma
by MAK

Comment by mindbottling:
Beautiful portrait. It looks more posed than candid, but I'll give you the benefit of the doubt.

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.