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My son the portraitist

Discussion in 'People' started by Mitchell, Mar 28, 2007.

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  1. Mitchell

    Mitchell Subscribing Member

    8,124
    May 27, 2005
    Clearwater, Florida
    My 9 year old son takes better portraits than I do. He even made his old man look presentable on this one.

    I love his composition. It cracks me up that he moves the focus reticle around to suit his needs. Takes him some time, but it usually works. My radiologist wife can't figure out the focus "thing"!

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    Mitchell, Mar 28, 2007
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  2. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

    1,011
    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    Zowie. Did you tell him about the Rule of Thirds, or is this composition just due to his feel for layout? Either way, that's a killer shot.
     
    Uncle Frank, Mar 28, 2007
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  3. Mitchell

    Mitchell Subscribing Member

    8,124
    May 27, 2005
    Clearwater, Florida
    Frank, I'm telling you the kid's a natural with composition. We haven't had that father/son rule of thirds chat yet.:redface: I'm waiting until he's old enough!
     
    Mitchell, Mar 28, 2007
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  4. dtbh

    dtbh

    2,124
    Mar 9, 2006
    Malaysia
    Is this compo thingy an instinctive human trait or what? My niece (2+) takes photos with great composition too! Of course your son's capture of you is much better. Tell him that ok? Thanks Mitch!
     
    dtbh, Mar 28, 2007
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  5. j_b_l

    j_b_l

    4,291
    May 1, 2006
    Youngstown, Ohio
    Mitch, your son certainly has the "eye"...great shot.
     
    j_b_l, Mar 28, 2007
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  6. Gr8Tr1x

    Gr8Tr1x Guest

    Thats a great shot. I wouldn't bog him down with rules. It looks like he's figuring it out on his own.
     
    Gr8Tr1x, Mar 28, 2007
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  7. Czechman01

    Czechman01

    4,010
    May 20, 2005
    Youngsville (The edge of nowhere), North Carolina
    That's a natural talent.
     
    Czechman01, Mar 28, 2007
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  8. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

    33,086
    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    What a great shot, congratulation to your son.
     
    greyflash, Mar 29, 2007
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  9. topher04r1

    topher04r1 Guest

    very very nice !!!! mad props !
     
    topher04r1, Mar 29, 2007
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  10. lowlight_junkie

    lowlight_junkie

    353
    Nov 28, 2005
    I'd have to agree, the kids got moves! Let him develop his own style. Rules at this stage would just cramp his progression. I'd love to see more from the little guy!
     
    lowlight_junkie, Mar 29, 2007
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  11. 4labs

    4labs

    2,667
    Apr 8, 2005
    New York/North Carolina
    Keep a camera in his hands Mitchell. What a great shot.
     
    4labs, Mar 29, 2007
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  12. stephen.s1

    stephen.s1

    3,178
    Jan 13, 2006
    Southern CT
    Super portrait. Keep the camera available to the lil bugger.
     
    stephen.s1, Mar 29, 2007
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  13. Jetta32696

    Jetta32696

    3,342
    May 26, 2006
    New Brunswick, New Jersey
    That's outstanding for a 9 yr old. That image is just about perfect!!!! What camera/lens combo was used for the shot?
     
    Jetta32696, Mar 29, 2007
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  14. pjwarneka

    pjwarneka

    106
    Oct 30, 2006
    yeah, screw the child labor laws! ;} Hire your son.


    Great shot!
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Mar 29, 2007
    pjwarneka, Mar 29, 2007
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  15. Frits

    Frits

    12,515
    Mar 25, 2005
    near Montreal, Canada
    Future Nikon Cafe member at work - excellent!
     
    Frits, Mar 29, 2007
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  16. Mitchell

    Mitchell Subscribing Member

    8,124
    May 27, 2005
    Clearwater, Florida
    Thanks for looking, Keith.

    This was taken with the D200 and 28-70mm, f2.8 lens.
     
    Mitchell, Mar 29, 2007
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  17. Terri French

    Terri French Subscribing Member

    16,603
    May 5, 2005
    Idaho
    Tell him he did great. Looks like he is a natural. Nice to see such a wonderful portrait of you!
     
    Terri French, Mar 29, 2007
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  18. Mitchell

    Mitchell Subscribing Member

    8,124
    May 27, 2005
    Clearwater, Florida
    I'm thrilled with all the kind words and will pass them on to my son. He's had a little fuji P&S which he uses all the time. Lately he's been more interested in my old D70.

    He took three shots of me by this stream. All three are quite good. I then took about 10 shots of him at the same location. None of them are particularly noteable.:frown:

    We were just killing time while the ladies were in a clothing store doing some shopping.
     
    Mitchell, Mar 29, 2007
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  19. Beth

    Beth

    120
    Nov 13, 2006
    Kansas
    Beautiful! It is a very flattering shot of you.
     
    Beth, Mar 29, 2007
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  20. P'Cola-Roy

    P'Cola-Roy

    2,096
    Jan 2, 2006
    Pensacola, Florida
    time for his own gear!
     
    P'Cola-Roy, Mar 29, 2007
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