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22-NOV-2003 Nugar

Pondering (*)
Fifth Place

Pedregal, Panama

This I consider my best picture of 2003. When I took it, I had just bought my G3 and was beginning the long trek of learning how to use it (I'm still walking that trek). When I saw this picture my jaw dropped.

It is my 8y/o son, Humberto. The pic was taken with available light while he was on a Karate lesson.

Canon PowerShot G3
1/80s f/4.0 at 28.8mm (hand held) hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time22-Nov-2003 12:56:36
MakeCanon
ModelPowerShot G3
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length28.8 mm
Exposure Time1/80 sec
Aperturef/4
ISO Equivalent
Exposure Bias
White Balance (-1)
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality (6)
Exposure Program
Focus Distance

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Nugar17-Mar-2004 11:27
Gracias Jose! Ahora voy a intentar cazar a mi hija!
Guest 17-Mar-2004 01:10
Felicitaciones por una excelente foto. Tienes razón por estar muy orgulloso de ella y que sea tu favorita del 2003. Todavía no tengo hijos, pero ya puedo imaginarme estar tomando miles de fotos de ellos. Combinar dos cosas que amas: La fotografía y los hijos. Que gran satisfacción! Saludos para ti y para "Beto". José Pablo.
Nugar15-Mar-2004 17:53
Thanks, Paul and Bee!
Paul Sumi12-Mar-2004 19:04
Very good portrait of your son, his expression shows a great deal of determination and focus.
ctfchallenge12-Mar-2004 17:06
This is very well composed and a great image of your handsome boy - is he thinking about his next move?:-)...Bee
Nugar08-Mar-2004 15:54
Thanks both. Imagine how I felt when I got that picture knowing even less than I know about composing a picture (which is very little now to begin with, LOL). My first thought was WOW, this camera certainly takes good pics :)
ctfchallenge08-Mar-2004 01:34
A beautiful portrait--the lighting, the color, and even the background all add to this picture of a very thoughtful looking boy. I like the "empty" space that takes up most of the right half of the photo. It somehow makes the composition feel more dynamic. --flowersand
ctfchallenge07-Mar-2004 02:58
This is a truly wonderful portrait. Technically it is perfect and the boy has the most wonderful expression on his face. Great job. Ann C
Nugar06-Mar-2004 18:48
Thanks! I have since printed it and have it in my living room :) And so far I haven't been able to get a good picture of my daughter... Hmm, maybe I ought to try that for the elegible section...
ctfchallenge06-Mar-2004 16:46
I still love this shot. Absolutely gorgeous! ~ Lonnit