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Monday, March 23, 2009

No Flash

This week’s I Heart Faces Photography category is “No Flash”. Since getting my new camera, and reading a few books about photography, I am beginning to understand the value of natural light and how much better it can make your pictures look. This picture of Layton is lit mostly by the big bay window at Mama Doris’ and a little by an overhead light bulb. I love how soft it makes his skin look. Doesn’t it make you want to reach out and caress his cheek?

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I don’t normally do an adult entry, because I don’t normally take that many pictures of adults :) But I love this photo. Mainly because I love Mama Doris, but I also love that it was taken in her kitchen, which is her natural habitat. I love the bright morning sunlight shining through her windows. And I love the expression on her face. When I took this picture I told her to smile and she told me she didn’t smile in pictures. But just look at her eyes, don’t they look like they are smiling to you?

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15 comments:

  1. KellyMarch 23, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    I want you to teach me all your secrets you are learning. You are getting so good! I love seeing what you photos you will post next.
    LOVE Grandma. She needs to be in a contest, on a magazine something!

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  2. RebekahMarch 23, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    Both are great pictures!! Good choices for this week

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  3. Julie RiveraMarch 23, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    Mama Doris is a gem! Her etched face can tell thousands of stories. I really, really love that picture.

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  4. UnknownMarch 23, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    LOVE your adult photo! Her eyes do look like they are smiling. Thanks for the comment on mine :)

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  5. UnknownMarch 23, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    What amazing pictures! I gasped out loud at mama Doris! beautiful :-) I love them both -- but especially your adult one - definitely a winner I think!

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  6. GinnaMarch 23, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    nice! Your adult photo is amazing. Older people's faces show so much character and interest I think.

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  7. Becky ShulerMarch 23, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    Oh my! Katheryn, is there anything you can't do well? My favorite picture of Layton is still the one with the apple. In fact, if you don't mind, add that one to the 8X10 photos. I love you and your work!!!!!!

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  8. KathyMarch 23, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    Love BOTH of these entries!!! Yor little man is adorable and yes, I want to pinch his cheeks. The picture of your Grandma really stands out to me. I LOVE it!

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  9. ShaeMarch 23, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    those are both wonderful!

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  10. Through My Own LensMarch 23, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    Love both of these! There's nothing better than that baby soft skin! Such a sweet photo!

    Your adult shot is great!!! The lighting is perfect and the focus is great. I just want to give her a big hug!

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  11. MelissaMarch 23, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    love, LOVE your adult entry! Their is such wisdom in those eyes, and the lighting is gorgeous!

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  12. CarebearMarch 24, 2009 at 1:13 AM

    Wow - Great entries for No Flash week! I love the lighting in both. Really, both are just lovely pictures. Nice job!

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  13. Aprille - The MuddledMarch 24, 2009 at 1:46 PM

    I love your adult entry. Shes beautiful.

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  14. TashaMarch 25, 2009 at 12:28 AM

    sooooo good

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  15. ellieshineMarch 25, 2009 at 1:57 AM

    WOW! I really love your photos!!! The lighting on your little boy is amazing - and the one of Mama Doris is classic. GREAT WORK!

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