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12 Hours Old, A Young Couples Worst Nightmare......Sign Here
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Challenge: Backlighting II (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Lens: Sigma 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical HF for Canon
Location: Helen Ellis Hospital, Tarpon Springs Florida
Date: Jan 9, 2006
Aperture: f5.6
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/80th sec
Galleries: Family, Photojournalism
Date Uploaded: Jan 10, 2006

 POST CONTEST:

Madion is doing fine and due home tomorrow. For those who did not like the shot or were disturbed by it, I am sorry but this is life. We have no control and I was trying to convey that.




I am glad that this explanation can not be seen till the voting is over. Don't want any sympathy votes.

The young man is my 24 year old son, Adam. The young lady is my 22 year old Daughter in Law, Amber. The child is my first grandchild, Madison Jami Ann, born January 9, 2005 at 12:17 am. She was full term.

The only reason I am using this photo is that I was just told that she is going to be fine and will be released on Monday.

Madison had complications during birth and in this photo she had a collapsed lung, aspiration of amniotic fluid during birth and retarded liver function. I am told that it is not uncommon for a child to have one of these events because no birth is perfect. All three obviously triples the odds that this would not turn out the way we wanted.

As she was being born the umbilical cord was wrapped around her neck and when she took her first breath, she held it due to the pressure of the cord. Mom pushed at the same time and this caused one of her lugs to pop, like a balloon. Something they tell me is unavoidable, if the timing is wrong, and should heal on its own.

She is improving daily.

The photo depicts Madison on a breathing tube, with a chest catheter and a helicopter nurse trying to soothe her. My son and daughter in law are being asked to sign papers to allow her transport and treatment by the helicopter crew who were to take her to Tampa General Hospital, one of the best hospitals in the state. By ground, 90 minutes, by chopper, 12 minutes. I truly believe this saved her life.

Anyway I was limited on the photos and locations of them this week. The backlight was there and this photograph just jumped out at me after I downloaded the group of photos I took that day.

This is not for score, this is for me.

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Statistics
Place: 228 out of 324
Avg (all users): 4.7973
Avg (commenters): 5.7692
Avg (participants): 4.5893
Avg (non-participants): 4.9239
Views since voting: 991
Views during voting: 442
Votes: 296
Comments: 20
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Nikon D700
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro for Nikon
 09/23/2008 07:25:18 PM
Ok, if this shot doesn't touch people who view it, something is wrong. I know those are very strong words but I will stand by them. So the shot is not technically sound but under those circumstances I know I would not have done anything different. I'm happy to learn that your granddaughter is now healthy. Great shot.
Nikon D90
Quantaray AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC for Nikon
 09/23/2008 06:43:50 PM
Wow, was searching for "paper tubes" on the site, and this popped up. Absolutely heart wrenching. Was simply hard to swallow for a moment. One of the most honestly powerful shots I have seen on this site.

Good job and God bless. I hope that Madison is doing well.
Canon EOS-40D
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
 01/18/2006 03:52:46 AM
Glad to hear that Madison is going to be going home. Frightening, no doubt, for all involved.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-40D
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon
 01/17/2006 02:13:38 PM
Powerful. I really hope all went well.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon Coolpix 5700
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6D ED
 01/17/2006 02:03:24 PM
Interesting but not enought backlight.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D70s
 01/17/2006 11:53:41 AM
This is an extremely powerful photo. I hope all is well with the baby now.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
 01/17/2006 07:05:58 AM
oh God!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D70s
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6G ED
 01/15/2006 10:28:04 PM
Wow, good picture, very dramatic. Good color and focus.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II
 01/14/2006 10:35:13 PM
To be honest I dont like this picture. sorry:(
I dont see how it goes with the challenge.
But I hope the little baby is sweet and sound:)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Pentax *ist DL
Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF
 01/14/2006 03:06:05 AM
This shot upsets me and I think this moment in their lives does not need to be judged or scored. So I did not vote.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 01/13/2006 03:33:38 PM
Wow, great shot! All that action - AND it's backlit! Nicely done.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Panasonic Lumix G VARIO 14-45mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Mega O.I.S lens
 01/13/2006 03:21:47 PM
What a touching photograph. Don't know how you happened to be here but you captured a strong emotional moment.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1
 01/13/2006 10:46:30 AM
exciting pic
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-20D
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
 01/12/2006 03:57:25 PM
how sad....i will pray for them! 10
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-7D
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon
 01/11/2006 01:43:02 PM
This is excellent photojournalism. The DOF is good and it has alot going on and tells quite a story. I hope the baby is ok!! Good job. 7
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
 01/11/2006 12:44:09 PM
It´s not a nice shot, not a nice theme.
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Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Tamron SP AF 24-135mm f/3.5-5.6 AD Aspherical IF for Canon
 01/11/2006 11:18:58 AM
This gives me chills. I hope everything was okay. If not, I'm sorry.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Pentax K100D
Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF
 01/11/2006 10:34:19 AM
There's "too much" in this picture imo.. I don't know what to focus on - the doctor's hands, the baby, the couple, the hoses, or the pen and form? (Yes, I see that your focus is on the baby). Also, the subject, which I guess is the baby as it's in focus, isn't very backlit.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Tamron AF 100-300mm f/5-6.3 for Canon
 01/11/2006 09:36:48 AM
Very touching image
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D800
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 01/11/2006 04:46:21 AM
great shot
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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