DailyPhotos > popular all-time > February 6, 2009

Lonely - but hopeful?


edited to add - thank you to everyone who commented.  I had held on to this photo for a few weeks now - it is very personal for me.  Has been kind of a rough 6 months for me emotionally and this photo really hit at my core.  I wasn't sure I was going to post it - but for some reason this morning - it was ok and I did.   

I guess this is just one of those rare photos that reaches into you (the person taking it) deeper than many others and becomes special because it really speaks to you.  We all like most of our photos - otherwise we wouldn't share them - but for me - as I am sure it is for all of you - we have the one or two rare and special ones.  That is what this one is for me.  

I really wasn't sure what the reaction to it would be - your  comments, your kindness, your encouragment and inspiration mean so very much to me.

Thank you.
DailyPhotos > popular all-time > 11-08: Friday afternoon I took a walk along the river near a place called Legacy Park in Fort Collins. I had never been ther e before and I found it to be another very beautiful and peaceful place!
DailyPhotos > popular all-time > A Sandhill Crane strutting along.
DailyPhotos > popular all-time > Frozen by Padonna - Jan 10 2009

While shooting all kinds of frozen things (there's not much more to shoot now) this back lit spider web was screaming for attention. Natures simplicity can be so beautiful...
DailyPhotos > popular all-time > "Those Eyes"
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While walking through my kids TV room last night I noticed a great beam of natural sunlight coming through the front window as the sun was going down and then saw my daughter Alexa's eyes catching the light as well. So I made her get off the couch (I know I'm a terrible Dad LOL) and had her stare out of the window. I should have went to get my 50mm Nikkor or 90mm Tamron for this Portrait to get a sharper image but I was lazy and stuck with the 18-200 VR that was on the body but I think it did a fine job, impressed me really. When seen as large as possible you can see each individual eye lash reflected on her retina, pretty cool!

I then hit this with my normal Portraiture work flow & slight glamour treatment, removed a bunch of small hairs in between the nose, shaped her brows and did some very minor burning to bring out her cheek bone a little bit and that's it. The shadow is all natural just using proper exposure settings and shooting tight to prevent any of the background in the room from showing. Alexa's eyes are usually a nice blue but she was wearing a purple shirt which turns them a wild greenish aqua blue seen here. She's my favorite model and loves to have her photo taken so we both make out on the deal whenever I want to do a portrait to keep my skills sharp ;) I like this one so much I'll be ordering it in a large format lustre print or possibly a canvas to hang on my office wall! ~I just love my kids ~
Hope you all like it, Have a Great Day everyone !

PS: This image has been the #1 Rated photo on my site since it's post date. Please click on the 'Green Thumbs Up' sign over the image if you agree to keep it rated #1 

~Bill~
DailyPhotos > popular all-time > "The Foggy Lake"
I couldn't decide on which version of this image I wanted to put up today so instead of going nuts I decided to place them BOTH in my daily gallery since I was a day behind on my listings anyway. This is the COLOR version that has been processed using NIK COLOR EFEX PRO 3 and then adding some minor Contrast & sharpening. The B&W version of can be seen as the next image in this gallery or if you can here by way of the Daily main page you can CLICKING HERE

Let me know which one YOU like the best !

Enjoy Folks !
Bill Pador
DailyPhotos > popular all-time > October 1, 2007

My fav spot at the lake.
Rick your right, I can't seem to get enough of these shots.
DailyPhotos > popular all-time > John 14:2
In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

I was playing around a little yesterday and thought of this scripture when I was done.
DailyPhotos > popular all-time > 2007-05-24 Silky Steamy Saffron Sunrise
October 1, 2007

My fav spot at the lake.
Rick your right, I can't seem to get enough of these shots.
 > October 1, 2007

My fav spot at the lake.
Rick your right, I can't seem to get enough of these shots.
October 1, 2007

My fav spot at the lake.
Rick your right, I can't seem to get enough of these shots.
Photo by: TheCuriousCamel • see photo in gallery

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