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Day 16 - Best Seat in the House
Day 16 - Best Seat in the House
Ken


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Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Location: St. Joseph, MI
Date: Feb 16, 2008
Aperture: F/2.8
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/160
Galleries: Emotive, Candid
Date Uploaded: Feb 17, 2008

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 We went today to the Magical Ice Carving Festival in St. Joseph, Michigan. It's amazing what they can do with ice. What I really liked was that there were quite a few people and many taking pictures. I used this as an opportunity to try some candid shots, something a little out of my comfort zone.

While the girls were in a building getting free popcorn, I stood in the doorway and got about half a dozen shots. I saw this guy carrying his (grand?) daughter about 25 feet away and knew this was the shot to get. I quickly pre-focused where I thought they would be. I miscalculated their trajectory and had to refocus at the last second. This was my only shot and is a bit blurry, taken at F/2.8.

Even at that, I really like this. This guy was walking with a purpose and seemed really focused. The girl was enjoying the ride. I love the contrast between their expressions. He's showing that life's beat him up a bit; it hasn't quite done that to her yet.

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Edit: That's a genuine Five and Dime in the background! But they added a $ to the end of it - gotta love inflation.

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 02/19/2008 10:52:24 PM
Fantastic candid capture. The little girl is so cute and seems to be really enjoying her ride. It seems the gentleman is enjoying giving the ride just as much. I like the overall softness of the picture and the tight crop. It really draws the eye inward to the expressions on the faces.
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 02/18/2008 04:26:03 PM
I like this candid. Wonderful expressions!
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 02/17/2008 09:19:44 PM
Awesome candid - love the expressions on all three people's faces. Very nicely seen.
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 02/17/2008 08:37:29 AM
Absolutely fantastic capture , Ken !!! The expressions are the best part :)
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 02/17/2008 07:03:46 AM
that sean is a funny guy ..
brilliant shot ken .. love the candid pose and loved reading your story ..
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 02/17/2008 02:07:29 AM
It is 1 in the morning where you live, go to sleep already!

Love the shot of the little girl on her daddy's shoulders. Everyone is looking a different direction, where is the real action? Love it!

Why did you mention popcorn, now I have to make some and eat it in honor of this shot. Go to bed before you cause more trouble! lol, lol, lol!!!!!!!!!
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