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Family time during the holidays

© Randy D. Dinkins

Family time during the holidays

Uploaded: December 14, 2011

Description

Posted this last December for the MT "Things we want", where I stated that I wanted: to be able to stop and enjoy some time with family. Was a POTD on BetterPhoto right around Christmas time, for which I was very honored. I would like to use this image as my statement on the Family MT, again this time of year, as we tend to concentrate on "things" during the coming holidays. It's the little things done, a touch, a hug, holding hands to show we care, that make a difference in the lives of those around us.

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/30 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic December 14, 2011

Beautiful and heartwarming, Randy!
~♥~Lisa #1430142

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe December 14, 2011

Lovely MT capture, Randy. #9864474

Monnie Ryan December 14, 2011

Just wonderful and perfect for the MT, Randy! #9864624

David Phalen December 14, 2011

Perfect for the season and MT!! #9864718

Karen Bacon December 14, 2011

this is what the holidays should be about.a very touching presentation Randy.happy holidays to you! #9865857

Renee Doyle December 15, 2011

Just perfect Randy!!!! #9867750

Chris Schlosser December 15, 2011

What a wonderful capture, Randy! #9867934

Cheryl Winn December 16, 2011

Delightful image, Randy! #9871539

Karen Celella December 18, 2011

Heartwarming, Randy! I hope you get your wish! #9875499

Marilyn Cornwell December 23, 2011

Wonderful, Randy, that your wish is the POTD! Congratulations! #9883364

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe December 23, 2011

Congrats on a beautiful POTD, Randy. #9883385

Joy Rector December 23, 2011

congrats on the POTD #9883393

Karen Celella December 23, 2011

Congratulations on your touching POTD, Randy! #9883398

Courtenay Vanderbilt December 23, 2011

Awww, Randy this is priceless! Congratulations! #9883453

Joseph T. Pilonero December 23, 2011

Great hands shot, Randy. Just had a recent photo club contest on hands - this probably would have won. Love the bokeh of lights in background, too. TED #9883461

JO ANN CLEVELAND December 23, 2011

How appropriate Randy, love this..Congrats on this meaningful POTD!

Merry Christmas!

jo ann c. #9883462

David B. Spooner December 23, 2011

A good photograph always tells a story and this one tells a very good one....
Merry Christmas!! #9883491

Patti Coblentz December 23, 2011

It tells a beautiful story, Randy! Merry Christmas and congratulations on this wonderful POTD! #9883532

Terry Cervi level-deluxe December 23, 2011

Congrats on your beautiful POTD, Randy! #9883550

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 23, 2011

Congrats Randy on this fantastic POTD!! #9883561

Pamela Koch December 23, 2011

Congratulations on this beautiful capture. One feels the emotions in this photo. Merry Christmas to you and your family. #9883572

Jessica Jenney December 23, 2011

Congrats, Randy on your beautiful POTD! Happy Holidays! #9883606

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 23, 2011

WTG on this wonderful POTD, Randy!:-) k #9883625

Sharrie Thomas December 23, 2011

This is a wonderful shot, so much meaning in the photo. It deserves POTD.

#9883672

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic December 23, 2011

Congratulations on your lovely POTD!
~♥~Lisa #9883702

Julianne Bradford December 23, 2011

Congrats on this wonderful POTD Randy and Merry Christmas! #9883743

Nancy L. Green level-classic December 23, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS Randy on this wonderful POTD, WTG!! <>< #9883774

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic December 23, 2011

Thanks everyone for your comments. Very happy to say that my holiday wish is coming to pass. Hope the same is true for all of you. Randy #9883862

Stephanie Halstead level-classic December 23, 2011

Great image, refreshing to see a different type of Christmas photo. #9883869

Michele Peterson level-classic December 23, 2011

Wonderful Christmas wish. And a wonderful photo! Congratulations on your POTD! #9883957

Nadia Paul December 23, 2011

Beautifully done Randy - congrats on your POTD! Merry Christmas! #9884063

Kathryn Wesserling December 23, 2011

Oh, man - is this ever a heart-grabber. I wish the same for you and your family. #9884294

Stefania Barbier level-classic December 23, 2011

WTG congrats on your POTD!!! #9884410

Ellen Hodges December 23, 2011

Huge congrats on a fab POTD, Randy!!! Merry Christmas to you and yours, Randy!!! #9884523

Ron Livingston level-deluxe December 23, 2011

You photo speaks volumes Randy....Congratulations on the Photo of the Day. #9884547

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic December 23, 2011

Great connection feel here, Randy. CONGRATZ on the POTD!!!

UB. #9884554

Steve M. Harrington December 23, 2011

A wonderful and moving POTD, Randy! Merry Christmas!
Steve #9884607

Cindy Bendush level-classic December 24, 2011

Wonderful shot Randy! Big congrats on your POTD! #9884667

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict December 25, 2011

Congratulations Randy on your POTD Win!

Dominick #9885895

Richard D. Love December 28, 2011

Congratulations, Randy. Gorgeous and powerful. Well done!

Rick #9889942

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic November 24, 2012

Posted this last December for the MT "Things we want", which I stated was that I wanted: to be able to stop and enjoy some time with family. Was a POTD on BetterPhoto right around Christmas time, for which I was very honored. I think that I would like to use this image as my statement on the Family MT, again this time of year as things get crazy about "things" during the coming holidays. It's the little things done, a touch, a hug, holding hands to show we care, that make a difference in the lives of those that we care about. #10431828

Nancy Marie Ricketts December 28, 2012

Congratulations, Randy, on this superb finalist! #10482817

Patti Coblentz December 28, 2012

A lovely, heartwarming image, Randy...congratulations on your finalist! #10483078

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe December 28, 2012

Congrats on a great finalist. #10484764

Katherine Kuhn December 28, 2012

Wonderful! Don't know how I missed this for POTD! Congrats yet again! #10485466

Patrick Rouzes level-classic December 29, 2012

Hey, man, you cleaned it this month- GOOD for you!!!!
#10486987

Stefania Barbier level-classic December 31, 2012

Adorable winner Randy, congratulations!!! #10490630

Colette M. Metcalf December 31, 2012

WTG! Congrats to you!!!! #10490830

Deborah Lewinson level-addict December 31, 2012

Congrats, Randy, on your heartwarming winnner!

Debby #10491005

Joseph T. Pilonero December 31, 2012

Really nice interpretation of the Theme, Randy. Congratulations on the Gold Badge. #10491211

Monnie Ryan December 31, 2012

Another outstanding capture, Randy - congratulations on your win! #10491232

Kathryn Wesserling December 31, 2012

The image and your explanation are both Gold-Worthy. Congratulations, Randy. #10491617

Debra R. Harder December 31, 2012

This is brilliant photography, Randy! Huge congratulations on another OUTSTANDING GOLD WINNER!! #10491813

David Phalen December 31, 2012

BIG Congrats on a beautiful Winner!! #10492005

December 31, 2012

A Very BIG congrats to you for your outstanding 2nd Place Gold Randy. I am so Happy you Won For This Image. All of you images are Simply Outstanding #10492380

Ellen Hodges December 31, 2012

Huge congrats and very best luck on this adorable and awesome winner, Randy!!! #10492501

Anita Hogue December 31, 2012

Oh, just absolutely fabulous, Randy! Congratulations on your winner! #10492684

Carol Eade level-classic December 31, 2012

A wonderful winner, congratulations Randy! #10492977

JO ANN CLEVELAND January 01, 2013

Great month Randy! Congrats on this wonderful Gold 2nd place winner

jo ann c. #10493754

Julianne Bradford January 01, 2013

WTG Randy!! Congrats on your winner..spending time with people you love is always a winning event! #10494683

Mary L. Olson level-classic January 03, 2013

Congratulations on another award for this lovely image. Fantastic.

#10497333

Renee Doyle January 06, 2013

Perfect mt winner Randy!! COngratulations! #10502651

Linda D. Lester level-classic January 09, 2013

Perfect is right....Congratulations on your win! #10506586

Merna L. Nobile January 20, 2013


January is a month of reflection for me, I remember how privileged I was to observe all the outstanding work and beautiful photographs of the past year. For the last time this year, I would be honored to congratulate you for your spectacular work and willingness to share with all of us, Happy New Year, Merna Nobile
#10524747

Chris Schlosser January 29, 2013

What a heartwarming capture Randy! Congrats on your well deserved win! #10543891

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