Assignment: "B&W Portraits" June 24- July 8

[ggannell]

Assignment:BW Portrait Taken 4/7/09

My dad is 85, and no longer knows who I am. But he still likes seeing me, provided I bring a nice cake! After he enjoyed his cake, and before he went back to sleep, I was able to hold up my camera and snap this man who was once a colossus, but is now a frail little man; a man who once cared wonderfully for his family, but who now needs full time care; a man who doesn't understand that his wife of 60+ years died just a few short months ago, but who is still known by all as a gentleman's gentleman. My dad, whom I love.



Camera: Sony DSLR-A700
Exposure: 0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 100 mm
ISO Speed: 500
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Auto, Did not fire

[KylesKorner]

ggannell

Absolutely love your portrait & description.

[kansasA]

Originally Posted by SusanH1970

That's GORGEOUS. What an amazing shot. I love it!

Thanks Susan, it took quite a few

[mr_joshua101]

This is my son's game face before his first rodeo advent.



Camera: Sony DSLR-A350
Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 60 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: +0.7 EV
Flash: Auto, Did not fire

[JamieK]

My daugther taken this week while we were camping up in the White Mountains in Arizona.




Camera: Olympus E-500
Exposure: 0.025 sec (1/40)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 45 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Auto, Did not fire

[vije]

Taken 20 june 09
camera nikon coolpix4300

[kansasA]

Originally Posted by ggannell

My dad is 85, and no longer knows who I am. But he still likes seeing me, provided I bring a nice cake! After he enjoyed his cake, and before he went back to sleep, I was able to hold up my camera and snap this man who was once a colossus, but is now a frail little man; a man who once cared wonderfully for his family, but who now needs full time care; a man who doesn't understand that his wife of 60+ years died just a few short months ago, but who is still known by all as a gentleman's gentleman. My dad, whom I love.

Oh my this really made me tear up... makes me think of my own Dad who died at 58 years old, he's been gone for 9 years and I miss him terribly. Great picture and a wonderful story.

[janie1624]

nikon D40 auto setting

[superduperwesman]

New to the forum and photography, but I figured I'd get in on the action ahah Suggestions for improvement are welcome



Camera: Nikon D90
Exposure: 0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture: f/5.0
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No Flash

[livia]

took this way too long ago to be eligible, but i love this shot, so decided to share it