Another week, another contest! One thing I LOVE about I ♥ Faces is that it forces me to try new ideas with my camera. First it was silhouettes and now it's "sun flare", which really only ever happens to me on accident and never in a flattering way. So when I looked ahead to this week's contest category I made a point to attempt a purposeful, well-placed sun flare during all my shoots. I was thrilled to achieve the desired look in several images, and though some people, like my mom, still think it's a mistake I should try to correct, I sincerely hope that everyone else thinks it's as cool looking as I do. I personally love the way that you can practically feel the warm sunshine on your face!
(Side note: this little man is holding his beloved "spiderman" action figure in his hand and I didn't have the heart to photo-shop it out... makes his fingers look a little funny, I know...)
My Entry:
Head over to I ♥ Faces to get a much better idea of how neat this effect can be, there are some uber talented folks participating and you are sure to learn a thing or two!
30 comments:
I am so glad you didn't photoshop out spider man! What a cutie! For real. So sweet : )
He looks so happy here! Such a sweet shot
It's hard enough to capture a moving target, and you managed to add sun flare into the mix. You're amazing!
Beautiful shot! And it would be so wrong to photoshop Spiderman out. It really is a perfect moment!
I agree with Drew - this is an amazing shot! Especially when you consider that he is moving. WOWZA!!
I think it's funny that photographers are the ones who love sun flare so much..."regular" people wonder why in the heck we kept that mistake in. LOL!
~Angie
co-founder of I ♥ Faces
Love his expression.. he is definitely a Spiderman boy! Motion AND sunflare.. yes, we all are in awe. And isn't it funny how the very things that win contests are viewed with suspicion and dismay by the average person? My husband thinks I've regressed in my photog skills since I've tried to add things like this to my bag of tricks..
This is so great! And it's funny what your mom thinks--that's what my husband thinks, too. :) What a beautifully compositioned photograph. Well done!
wow! Fall and Flare?!?! I love the gorgeous, glowy, glorious feel of this photo!
I always love your photos. Always.
I love it! And I love it even more because you left the Spidey in there... this tells such a great story :)
I love this capture - the light and the life is expressed well :)
ADORABLE! it looks like he is so happy! This picture just made me feel warm and happy, too!
Lovely sun flare, and great emotion! :)
I just love this one!!
That's beautiful! I love how happy he looks, you captured it beautifully. The sun flare just adds an extra soft touch to the photo, I love it!
Okay, little secret reveal, when processing this picture I used the free action "Old West" from Pioneer Woman's website! Go there and download now! Now, I did customize it and didn't use it at full strength but I am convinced that there is a certain soft element to that action that enhanced this particular flare.
I like it! Great face and sweet, sweet photo! I'm glad you kept Spidey in there! The flare is perfect!
Love that joy. Beautiful!
Very nice! And he must treasure that spiderman! Thanks for capturing our heros.
Love the capture - just so happy and sunny - and natural - and brilliant!! :D
This is pure childhood happiness! And, as everyone else noted, the fact that you did this while he was swinging is even more impressive! But we have come to expect to be impressed, haven't we?
love this happy face :)
Great picture. He's cute and I love your flare.
This photo is fantastic! I love the composition, the expression, the sun flare... It totally seems to capture him :)
love how the sun flare highlights its emotion :)
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What a sweet little boy! He looks so happy, and the colors in the photo add to his smile, and the brightness of the whole thing. Too cute, and nice picture!
Aww he is so cute and I love his smile!!
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What an adorable, warm, beautiful entry - 'm glad it was a winner this week!
Well, how stinkin cool is that? I won third place! Been awhile since I placed and out of 354 entries, and Becker the udge no less, I'm honored. Thanks for all the great feedback!
love this!
beautiful shot! :)
my picture was chosen by the moderators. i was excited! ...one thing i was confused about, though, is that becker mentioned only 200 entries. there was close to double that? interesting...
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