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11-JAN-2006 Robin Reid

January 11: Three Funerals and A Wedding

San Diego, CA

I rarely wear a coat and tie (see below) except for funerals and weddings. Today I attended my third funeral in one month. Sami's wedding was way back in September.

We celebrated the life of a fine man, Armand Campillo, who had a great zest for life and unimpeachable integrity. He was our client and friend.

Photographically speaking I wasn't quite clear which one made the better PaD … top or bottom? Otherwise, as promised yesterday, no trickery.

Canon EOS 5D ,Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
1/400s f/10.0 at 24.0mm iso400 -- Curves, USM, Minor straightening hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time11-Jan-2006 10:10:50
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 5D
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length24 mm
Exposure Time1/400 sec
Aperturef/10
ISO Equivalent400
Exposure Bias
White Balance (-1)
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality (6)
Exposure Programmanual (4)
Focus Distance

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Focus12-Jan-2006 19:10
Sorry for your losses.....but I too am glad that you celebrated his life and not mourn his passing. I also vote for the more powerful bottom image.
Guest 12-Jan-2006 15:30
I prefer the bottom. Strong image.
Breland12-Jan-2006 15:04
I pefer the bottom one . Sorry for the loss of a friend.
Stu12-Jan-2006 14:09
Sorry to hear about your loss. I think the bottom image is more powerful.
coaster12-Jan-2006 06:07
I too am sorry for your losses.

The bottom shot is great.
Pepe Zyman12-Jan-2006 04:13
Sorry for your losses. The bottom one gets my vote.
Gary Winters12-Jan-2006 03:33
I like the top shot best.
Gayle P. Clement12-Jan-2006 03:20
To lose so many friends in such a short time is a really somber thing.


I like the bottom one more, Robin, even though I love the clear California light of the one on top.
Karen Leaf12-Jan-2006 03:18
Sorry for your recent losses Robin. Seems like you've had your share, 3 in a month :(
Bottom one gets my vote. Simple, humble and very good.
markvm12-Jan-2006 01:29
Robin, no one ever said living, or dying for that matter was going to be easy. Life goes on and at least you have something to remember your good friend by. Good of you to take the time and forethought for this image. Top one gets my vote...literally.
don nieman12-Jan-2006 01:26
Robin, looks as if it was a beautiful day for a rememberance and celebration. I would select the Bible photo if I were forced to make a selection.
Dougie Young11-Jan-2006 22:44
My condolences for your loss, sounds like Armand had a good life:> Both fotos are great.
royalld11-Jan-2006 22:05
My condolences for your losses.
It was good to read that you celebrated his life, not just mourned.
I like the messages in both pictures.
It shouldn't break any rules to have a two picture day.
Bob Foisel11-Jan-2006 21:32
I hope Gail is right, I'll hang mine up too. Nice capture of this scene, I've never seen wheels like that on a Hurst. I didn't hear you celebrate any over your computer did I miss something.
Coleen Perilloux Landry11-Jan-2006 20:42
My sympathy to you on the loss of a friend. I am sure he would be pleased with this photo.
Gail Davison11-Jan-2006 20:38
They say death comes in threes so let's hope you can put the coat and tie away for a while! I love the shot with the bible.
Gary Blanchette11-Jan-2006 20:29
Both are equally great shots Robin. Trying to convince my wife the 5D should be my next investment.