Inspiring Photo: Nap Time #10629194

Nap Time

Uploaded: August 16, 2010 20:56:47

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1/125 Sec - f/2.0 - ISO 100 - 50mm

Exif: F Number: 2, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 50.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Susan M. Reynolds August 17, 2010

This is just too precious for words. He looks so relaxed and comfy looking and I like your composition of placing the sling in the upper corners against the dark background with nothing to detract from your sweet subject.
Only suggesting would be to make the skin a little smoother and more evenly colored even though we know that new-born's skin is almost always a little mottled in coloring that's the only thing I can think of that would improve it and maybe it doesn't even need that, but it's overall a wonderful capture of the sweetness of a newborn baby! I'd like to see what the other Phellos have to say ~ I think it's adorable :) #1299161

Dale Hardin August 17, 2010

Here I go, giving tribute to the man of many identities. At first glance I thought, another winner from Teresa and then there's the Jeff signature!

Too adorable my friend. The isolation of the sleeping beauty in the black background is perfect and the DOF leads you to the precious face.

No suggestions unless you wish to complete the symmetry by cropping a bit off the right to match the edges of the sling with the corners, but really not necessary. A real winner. #8843316

Debbie E. Payne August 17, 2010

This is awesome, Jeff. I love the black background. It sets this beautiful baby off to full advantage. I do agree with Dale on making the symmetry even more stunning! The blue blanket is perfect. I think it would have been just too stark without a bit of pastel in this image. Great job, Jeff. #8843611

Carla Capra Anderson August 17, 2010

Jeff, I find this to be an absolutely lovely image.

My weak area of photography is portraits and I will not make any suggestions here. Leaving critiquing up to those more knowledgeable.

Wonderful image and I've so enjoyed viewing it.
CC #8844103

Michael Kelly August 17, 2010

The portrait itself is a real beauty, but I find the out of focus left side a major distraction. I am odd man out here, so I may be way off base with this. If it was mine, I would do a square crop removing all most all from the left side and just a sliver from the right. Feel free to ignore this however. #8844551

Jeff E Jensen August 17, 2010

Thanks all!

Mike - I see what you are saying on the left side. I'll have to play with it a bit.

Oh, by the way, this is only half of the story. . . . . #8844789

Susan M. Reynolds August 18, 2010

The second two are beautiful also! Love the yawning cutie and the two twins together is just precious!
You are indeed a man of many talents :) #8844953

Christie R. Bielss August 18, 2010

What a couple of cuties! You've done a great job capturing the sweet innocence of these 2 babies. Would have to agree that some skin softening here would be advantageous so as to even out their skin tones. Other than that, I think they are all precious. #8845425

Aimee C. Eisaman August 18, 2010

O Jeff these are adorable. I don't think I've ever seen you do a baby picture. Is this one of Bean's slings? I think the skin tone looks fine and think each shot you have posted here is equally adorable. Seriously are they twins? The one looks so much bigger than the other. I do love the BW of the twin one....classic looking! :~) I think with the first one the DOF could have been a tad deeper if possible. I'm not sure what kind of lighting setup you had. Please share! #8846705

Rita K. Connell August 19, 2010

oh Jeff these are really really darling, you have maded us all do the AHHHH....S on all of these. congrat's on the EP. I would really like to see Mike's suggestion my eyes did notice the unfocus area right away but not enough to ruin this darling pictue. my favorite is the little girl yawning to cute for words. all them are great and very nicely done. these ones to be proud of ..... #8847947

Jeff E Jensen August 19, 2010

Thanks all! I appreciate your kind comments.

Aimee - you are right, I have not done a baby shoot before, and yes, this is one of Bean's creations. Yup, they are twins. They are about 3 weeks old.

These were shot using my hot lights and a fill flash. #8848076

Jillian Danielson August 30, 2010

Sooooooooo cute!! #8871074

Jeff E Jensen August 30, 2010

Thanks you Jillian, I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and comment. #8872116

Carla Capra Anderson September 15, 2010

Wonderful finalist, Jeff.
Congrats,
;) CC #8902566

Michael Kelly September 15, 2010

Great series and another big CONGRATULATIONS! #8902623

Ellen H. Robertson September 15, 2010

Another great one!!
Congrats #8902978

Aimee C. Eisaman September 15, 2010

2 finalists from one shoot and your first time with a baby....awesome!!!! Congrats! :~) #8903131

Dale Hardin September 15, 2010

WTG Jeff. Congratulations on all. Well done! #8903136

Anthony L. Mancuso September 15, 2010

Congrats on this excellent finalist Jeff! #8904726

Jeff E Jensen September 15, 2010

Thanks all! #8904918

Susan M. Reynolds September 16, 2010

How could they not choose this as a finalist? Congratulatios on your score and a very sweet photo, Jeff! #8906902

Carla Capra Anderson September 17, 2010

Congrats on your 2nd place award!
Well done!
;) cc #8912943

Usman M. Bajwa September 17, 2010

HUGE CONGRATZ on getting into the winners circle!!!

UB. #8913036

Aimee C. Eisaman September 17, 2010

Congrats Jeff....way to go for the gold! :~) #8913057

Susan M. Reynolds September 17, 2010

First an EP...then a silver now a GOLD! You are a STAR and one very talented photographer! A heartfelt Congratulations on your win, Jeff! #8913387

Nancyj E. Hovey September 17, 2010

On your Second Place WINNER! 8o) #8913426

Teresa H. Hunt September 17, 2010

Congratulations!!! #8913692

Dale Hardin September 17, 2010

Super Duper Jeff!! Congratulations. #8913807

Patti Coblentz September 17, 2010

One of them had to win...so adorable, Jeff! Congratulations on your win! #8914276

Jeff E Jensen September 17, 2010

Thanks all! #8914526

Ellen H. Robertson September 18, 2010

For your first baby shoot you outdid yourself. Wonderful!!!!!!
Congrats #8914790

Jeff E Jensen September 18, 2010

Thanks you Ellen! #8914836

Jeana Clark September 18, 2010

WOW!!!!!
Precious capture!!!
A huge Congrats for
your outstanding Winner!!!

~J~ #8915528

Teresa H. Hunt September 18, 2010
Congratulations on your win Jeff! These are really adorable shots. :) #8915641

Merna L. Nobile September 18, 2010
Congratulations on your Award Winning photograph... Merna #8915899

Kim Andelkovic September 18, 2010
Absolutely gorgeous Jeff....so precious :-) Congratulations #8916315

Jeff E Jensen September 18, 2010
Thank you ladies! #8916392

Rita K. Connell September 19, 2010
just to cute well deserved.... #8917244

Jeff E Jensen September 19, 2010
Thank you ladies! #8917254

Anthony L. Mancuso September 19, 2010
Congrats on the gold medal Jeff! #8918330

Jeff E Jensen September 19, 2010
Thank you Tony! #8918373

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 20, 2010
How adorable Jeff, congratulations on your win! #8920588

Jeff E Jensen September 20, 2010
Thank you Donna! #8920746

Michael Kelly September 20, 2010
Congratulations on your win Jeff! You are really taking off. #8920805

Jeff E Jensen September 20, 2010
Thank you Mike! I still have a long way to go. #8920818

Rosemary Sampson October 16, 2010
One word, awesome! #8974769

Dominick M. Dimacale November 09, 2010
Jeff, belated congratulations on your Win!!!

Dominick #9022591

Jeff E Jensen November 09, 2010
Thank you Rosemary and Dominick! #9022725

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