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Cosmic
Feb-16-2005, 04:38 AM
Snapped this shot about a month ago. It was my neighbours son's fourth birthday, and when he couldn't blow out his candles by himself, dad decided to give him a hand :)

I changed the shot to B/W, as the cake was very colourful, taking away the focus from the people. I don't care for those shadows in the background, but it was a quick snapshot and the boy was urgently awaiting his cake, I couldn't "fuss" too much :lol3

ISO 100; portrait mode; had to use flash as not enough natural light. Converted to B/W with PSP7.

And for anyone that's interested... it was chocolate cake with ice cream cones on the side. Totally sinful... just the way I like it! :binge
Nir
Feb-16-2005, 04:51 AM
I love this photo Cosmic!

A little too contrasty for me but a great capture!
lynnma
Feb-16-2005, 05:17 AM
yeah.. great shot.. lovely moment.. I agree with Nir re the contrast, I'd like to see if softer..:clap
LiquidOps
Feb-16-2005, 05:59 AM
Softer would be a nice touch... Very nice capture though :)

Steven
ginger_55
Feb-16-2005, 06:15 AM
Love it!:clap How many times have I seen that happen and not thought to capture it. Great thinking!

The contrast doesn't bother me for what it is. You can soften it, if you want, get rid of the shadow, whatever, but the treasure of the moment........you can't make that in PS.

Love it!

ginger (We need a smilie thing of me slapping myself in the face for not thinking to take things like this shot. After 4 children, 8 grandchildren, I waited for the father to move. Slap me in the face, please.:rolleyes )
LiquidOps
Feb-16-2005, 06:25 AM
(We need a smilie thing of me slapping myself in the face for not thinking to take things like this shot. After 4 children, 8 grandchildren, I waited for the father to move. Slap me in the face, please.:rolleyes )
:bash

how about this one? :-D
Cosmic
Feb-16-2005, 06:25 AM
Is this one any better? Honestly? :scratch

I bite at adjusting contrast -_-
Cosmic
Feb-16-2005, 06:27 AM
ACK! It looks even worse! :wxwax

lol @ Ginger... well if you still have eight grandchildren... you could still have the opportunity? :D
Cosmic
Feb-16-2005, 06:33 AM
If at first you don't succeed...

bang your head repeatedly... :bash