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13-APR-2005	Shu

....at Grandparents Day in school.
(Did you ever hug a 9-year-old in front of his friends?)

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janewigginsphotography		24-Apr-2005 05:38
The expression on your grandson's face is priceless!!! Your expression portrays your content in loving hin. Grandparents' Day is a lovely event and not always an easy one to get to. Very much on topic for the line you chose!! jstrong

Canon DSLR Challenge		24-Apr-2005 04:17
I just got back from vacation in time to vote! Yes, Shu is a nickname......my grandsons used to call me "Grandma Shooey" (couldn't say "Grandma Shirley.") The name was shortened to "Shu" by my man-friend. Shu

ctfchallenge		21-Apr-2005 03:30
Nice contrast in expressions! Nice to meet you and Nic too -Cat

Guest		19-Apr-2005 15:20
Shu, very nice shot, the expressions are great...I had the idea you were male... nice surprise... about the hug, oh yeah, I remember...didn't like then at all in front of my friends... and with the age it just gets worse.... ;-)

Andy		18-Apr-2005 21:58
Lovely shot. Fantastic expressions

ctfchallenge		18-Apr-2005 20:40
finally get to see you Shu. Hi! :) expressions and composition are the strong suits of the shot. i am not very thrilled about the motion blur though. it doesnt spoil the shot for me in any respect. -Abstract

ctfchallenge		18-Apr-2005 18:50
The two opposing expressions make this picture. \Oved

Nugar		18-Apr-2005 14:03
Pleased to meet you, Shu! Somehow, I had the idea that your were male. I think the name mislead me! Is that your complete name, or a nickname?

Techo		18-Apr-2005 00:45
Yep, I rather like the closed eyes aswell. You know that strong hug you get, well closed eyes add to the love ;-)

Guest		17-Apr-2005 22:15
Good shot Shu, you appear to be hanging on to the moment before it slips away. Rich

ctfchallenge		17-Apr-2005 11:44
Closed eyes was not the result of camera flash, but, rather, the fact that I always close my eyes when I hug........I had my arms around him. A hug like this is sooo special and I was enjoying it, in spite of his uneasiness. Grandparents have certain rights....LOL Shu

aam1234		17-Apr-2005 07:52
Clarification: I should have said the suggestion is for future photo opportunities, not this one. This one is fine as it is.

Guest		17-Apr-2005 07:52
Hello Shu! Nice to finally meet you face to face, so to speak...

aam1234		17-Apr-2005 06:53
Agree with eoasman's suggestion (looking down at him with a smile). That hug must be brutal in front of his friends :) Nice to put a face to your name.

Guest		17-Apr-2005 05:54
Very appropriate title for the occasion. I would like to see you with your eyes open tough (maybe looking down at him). Nice job!

Techo		17-Apr-2005 03:45
Love the two expressions. Yours as a Grandma is perfect and so is Nic's. I can feel the love you have and what he's feeling at the moment. I wasn't one of those shy kids in school but I guess it all depends on the friends who stare back ;-) There is some motion blur but the faces are sharp is what counts. The more I think about it, the more I like the extra motion blur. It adds more emotion to the photo

ctfchallenge		17-Apr-2005 01:39
Your's truly with Nic! Shu

Nugar		17-Apr-2005 01:33
Is that you Shu?

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