Sandy Face

wilfredo · 09/08/08, 02:36 AM

Hi All,

Due to time constraints I'm not posting as much as I used to but if I shoot something I think worthwhile, I will post it.

This shot was a challenge because of the bright background against dark the skin, not to mention a restless child. It was done at a beach hence the sandy face. Normally I don't like to see my reflection in the eyes of my subjects, but in this case, I like it. I took this shot with my M8 and 50mm Hexanon.

Cheers,
Wilfredo
Benitez-Rivera Photography

leicamann · 09/08/08, 02:44 AM

Absolutely wonderful..... this has got to be your best.....

Gracias por compartir.

Regards, JRM

wilfredo · 09/08/08, 03:05 AM

JRM,

No hay de que. I'm glad you liked the shot. There is messy magic in childhood.

Cheers,
Wilfredo
Benitez-Rivera Photography

jplomley · 09/08/08, 03:29 AM

Wonderful tones. Stunning image!

roguewave · 09/08/08, 04:34 AM

Hola amigo! Bravo. I see more than just your reflection in his eyes! When are you coming east?

thompsonkirk · 09/08/08, 04:45 AM

Stunning clarity in the eyes - & your reflection there makes it not just a portrait, but a picture of photography!

Kirk

azzo · 09/08/08, 09:34 AM

It's nice to see you posting Wilfredo.

Great shot indeed.

stuny · 09/08/08, 02:21 PM

Wilfredo -

I've missed seeing your posts and am glad that the reason is just schedule and not health issues. But I do miss seeing your photos and comments. This image is superb in framing, subject, contrast, tonal range, detail and moment.

wizard · 09/08/08, 03:19 PM

An absolutely wonderful capture! Kudos to you.

Andy

wilfredo · 09/09/08, 02:42 AM

Thank you all. Life has been busy in other arenas with little time left over for photography. I got this shot while doing a photo shoot for one of the groups I work with called: Orange County for Darfur. How you can help - Orange County for Darfur | Living Ubuntu Last year we did a beach photo with people laying on the sand spelling the word: "ENOUGH !" . This year we did the same thing but spelling the words: "END GENOCIDE NOW!". I'm doing the post-processing for that shot and I hope to be finished with it today. It involves lots of artistic post-processing. The boy in this shot is named Alijah, his grandma is actively involved with OC for Darfur. I did some shots of him about a year ago, and I think I may have posted some on this forum.

Ben:

I probably won't be back on the East Coast until next year. Next time I travel, I'll let you know.

Cheers,
Wilfredo
Benitez-Rivera Photography

imiges · 09/09/08, 06:55 AM

Great photo Wilfredo. Love those eyes and wonderful job in a difficult situation.
Interesting stuff you have been doing. Seems for a very good cost so all is not lost. Will we be seeing some of the photo's from it...

Amado

lanetomlane · 09/09/08, 12:17 PM

Great shot ..... everything, absolutely everything about it is perfect.
_______________________
Regards, Tom

Photography by Tom Lane

MPerson · 09/09/08, 01:27 PM

Wilfredo we may not see so much of you these days but it is always worth the wait. Thanks for taking the time.

wilfredo · 09/09/08, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imiges

Great photo Wilfredo. Love those eyes and wonderful job in a difficult situation.
Interesting stuff you have been doing. Seems for a very good cost so all is not lost. Will we be seeing some of the photo's from it...

Amado

Amado,

If you go to the Living Ubuntu website I mention above, there will be some photos posted there over the next few days.

Thanks again to all. It's great to have this community of shutter bugs to share the photography we all do and have a passion for.

Cheers,
Wilfredo
Benitez-Rivera Photography

eckart · 09/09/08, 09:51 PM

A self portrait in the eyes of a gorgeous kid, that's really great, Wilfredo.
Thanks for sharing
Cheers,
Eckart

wilfredo · 09/13/08, 08:12 PM

Eckart,

Thank you. I just showed this picture to my partner, she hadn't seen it, and she fell in love with the child.

I'm looking forward to snapping the next fulfilling picture...

Cheers,
Wilfredo
Benitez-Rivera Photography

09/08/08, 02:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
leicamann Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 01/20/04 Location: West-Vancouver, British- Columbia Posts: 1,034	Re: Sandy Face Absolutely wonderful..... this has got to be your best..... Gracias por compartir. Regards, JRM __________________ http://www.seaotterstudios.ca Hic et Ubique!!

09/08/08, 03:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
wilfredo Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 03/31/04 Location: California Posts: 2,097	Re: Sandy Face JRM, No hay de que. I'm glad you liked the shot. There is messy magic in childhood. Cheers, Wilfredo Benitez-Rivera Photography

09/08/08, 03:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
jplomley Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 11/23/06 Posts: 441	Re: Sandy Face Wonderful tones. Stunning image! __________________ ---------------------------- Jeff JBP Gallery@LFI

09/08/08, 04:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
roguewave Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 01/13/08 Location: NYC Posts: 5,004	Re: Sandy Face Hola amigo! Bravo. I see more than just your reflection in his eyes! When are you coming east? __________________ Ben ~~~~ _/) ~~~ Roguewave @ LFI Gallery

09/08/08, 04:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
thompsonkirk Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 05/27/03 Location: CA Posts: 877	Re: Sandy Face Stunning clarity in the eyes - & your reflection there makes it not just a portrait, but a picture of photography! Kirk

09/08/08, 09:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
azzo Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 09/10/06 Posts: 8,983	Re: Sandy Face It's nice to see you posting Wilfredo. Great shot indeed. __________________ Regards, Ivan (Azzo) Azzopardi.

09/08/08, 02:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
stuny Moderator Join Date: 11/08/04 Location: New York Posts: 19,374	Re: Sandy Face Wilfredo - I've missed seeing your posts and am glad that the reason is just schedule and not health issues. But I do miss seeing your photos and comments. This image is superb in framing, subject, contrast, tonal range, detail and moment. __________________ Stuart www.barbara-and-stu.com

09/08/08, 03:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
wizard Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 12/05/02 Posts: 2,274	AW: Sandy Face An absolutely wonderful capture! Kudos to you. Andy

09/09/08, 02:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
wilfredo Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 03/31/04 Location: California Posts: 2,097	Re: Sandy Face Thank you all. Life has been busy in other arenas with little time left over for photography. I got this shot while doing a photo shoot for one of the groups I work with called: Orange County for Darfur. How you can help - Orange County for Darfur \| Living Ubuntu Last year we did a beach photo with people laying on the sand spelling the word: "ENOUGH !" . This year we did the same thing but spelling the words: "END GENOCIDE NOW!". I'm doing the post-processing for that shot and I hope to be finished with it today. It involves lots of artistic post-processing. The boy in this shot is named Alijah, his grandma is actively involved with OC for Darfur. I did some shots of him about a year ago, and I think I may have posted some on this forum. Ben: I probably won't be back on the East Coast until next year. Next time I travel, I'll let you know. Cheers, Wilfredo Benitez-Rivera Photography Last edited by wilfredo : 09/09/08 at 02:48 AM.

09/09/08, 06:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
imiges Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 05/25/06 Posts: 2,558	Re: Sandy Face Great photo Wilfredo. Love those eyes and wonderful job in a difficult situation. Interesting stuff you have been doing. Seems for a very good cost so all is not lost. Will we be seeing some of the photo's from it... Amado

09/09/08, 12:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
lanetomlane Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 02/28/08 Location: Earith, Cambs, UK Posts: 175	Re: Sandy Face Great shot ..... everything, absolutely everything about it is perfect. _______________________ Regards, Tom Photography by Tom Lane

09/09/08, 01:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
MPerson Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 01/09/08 Location: Londinium - Albion Posts: 297	Re: Sandy Face Wilfredo we may not see so much of you these days but it is always worth the wait. Thanks for taking the time. __________________ TTFN  Andy  Per Mare, Per Teram

09/09/08, 09:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
eckart Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 02/24/06 Location: Berlin Posts: 2,673	AW: Sandy Face A self portrait in the eyes of a gorgeous kid, that's really great, Wilfredo. Thanks for sharing Cheers, Eckart

09/13/08, 08:12 PM	#16 (permalink)
wilfredo Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 03/31/04 Location: California Posts: 2,097	Re: Sandy Face Eckart, Thank you. I just showed this picture to my partner, she hadn't seen it, and she fell in love with the child. I'm looking forward to snapping the next fulfilling picture... Cheers, Wilfredo Benitez-Rivera Photography

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