Touch
Uploaded: September 06, 2008
This image is of my husband's grandfather who passed away this past May at 96 and our niece when she was under a year old. I submitted this the day after he died. I worked on this some more, and I am resubmitting it into the MT. I am hoping it does better this time, bec. it is one of my favorites. :)
Cropped, added contrast, converted to black and white using B's Vanilla Filter.
My first Saturday, and I am playing in a softball tournament all day today! Our school is in our local Battle of the Businesses - Although I have played all my life, I have NOT in many many months...I am going to be just a little sore tomorrow!!!
Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 80.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
MELODIE C. ROBERTS September 06, 2008
You Have a Winner Here.....Melissa Olsen September 06, 2008
I agree...winner....simply beautiful! #6418655Melissa G. Meiselman September 06, 2008
This is an incredible photo taken with great lighting, fine detail and terrific composition, Debbra!! This certainly shows a precious connection and is great for the MT!!Hope you have a great baseball day!! #6418790
Jeanine M. Bailey September 06, 2008
This is certainly MY pic as an MT winner!! One of my faves too!! In fact I NEED this one for Mattie!! :) I think you should add An Everlasting Touch of Love to the title because I think Gramps touched our lives in such a way that will live on for generations to come!!! Okay, made myself cry....can't help it though Gramps was pretty special person!!!Hope you're winning today!!! :) #6419207
Shari Kelly September 06, 2008
YOU KNOW I AM IN-LOVE WITH THIS---HOPE TO SEE IT GO FAR---WITH THE DESCRIPTION-IT MAKES IT EVEN MORE SPECIAL DEB...GREAT EDITING AS WELL---LOVE THE B/W...HIT A HOMER TODAY---Shari #6419287Sherran Andersen September 06, 2008
No real words to describe a photo as touching as this. Well done Debbra. Sherran #6419494Amy E. Schneider September 06, 2008
OUT of this WORLD!Jennifer L. Taranto September 06, 2008
W I N N E R !!! love this - love the emotion, love the tones, love your angle, .... everything is Perfect!! #6419801Shannon D. Miller September 06, 2008
I'm with Jennifer on this one girl! Can you say another WINNER??? This is STUNNING! I am soooo....in LOVE with this photo! To be honest it makes me want to cry that's how touching and meaningful this photo is! I don't know what else to say, other than it is a thing of beauty! Shannon~ #6420627Debbra Bailey September 06, 2008
You have all blessed me soooo much by your commets on this image! I was disapointed when it did not get an EP last time, but I am even happier with it after the additional editing. Thank you ALL for you kind and encouraging words!!! #6421211Chastity Abbott September 07, 2008
I love images that are "real", this brought tears to my eyes...I love it!Amber J. Skene September 07, 2008
Just perfect in every way Deb. Gorgeous tones, fantasic comp, lighting, and POV. And so touching. A great MT entry. #6424795Holly Hitchcock September 07, 2008
FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #6424856Amber J. Skene October 22, 2008
Congrats on your finalist!!! #6639538Michelle L. Frick October 22, 2008
Congratulations Debbra! I'm so happy for you - this is a beautiful memory! #6639741Angie Sidles October 22, 2008
Big Congrats on this beautiful finalist Debbra! SO deserving!! :) #6640195Jeanine M. Bailey October 23, 2008
YEAH!!!!!!!!! I'm SOOOOOO EXCITED!!!!!!!!! You have to send this to LB to see!!!!!! :) WTG!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!! #6643640Terri L. Scribner October 23, 2008
Congratulations! This is a priceless capture and a winner for sure! #6643648M.Christine Duncan October 23, 2008
Debbra, such a moving and honoring image... congrats on it's finalist win!!! Stunning work my friend! Blessings! #6644805Vladan D. Djordjevic October 23, 2008
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Debbra! An amazing image! #6644897Amy E. Schneider October 23, 2008
Yeah for you Deb! I love this portrait, I'm so glad it is going further in the contest for you.Max Aureli October 23, 2008
Great composition and congratulations for your Finalist, Debbra!!! #6645849Shannon D. Miller October 23, 2008
YUP!!! I knew we would see this one again girl it truly has WINNER written all over it!!! CONGRATUALTIONS!!! Shannon~ #6646022Eugenio Diaz October 23, 2008
Congratulations on a beautiful and well deserved finalist #6648414Shari Kelly October 23, 2008
!!!CONGRATS GIRL!!!I am smiling a huge smile for you...
I love this image---reminds me of the CREATION image..have you ever seen it...
I knew this would make it---HOPE TO SEE A WINNER---LOOOOOOOOVE IT!!! Shari #6649533
Usman M. Bajwa October 23, 2008
Wow.. this is an awesome Finalist. Congrats.UB. #6649773
KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. October 24, 2008
IT'S A WONDERFUL EXPOSURE.KARU. #6652934
Amber J. Skene October 24, 2008
Congrats on your winner! #6653911Agnes Fegan October 24, 2008
Beautiful ... congratulations on your winning photo !!! #6654010Michelle L. Frick October 24, 2008
Congratulations on going gold Debbra - this is such a beautiful tribute!! #6654029Cyn Valentine October 24, 2008
Beautiful winner Debra..congratulations!! #6654073Rakesh Syal October 24, 2008
Heartiest congratulations on this amazing win, my friend! #6654283Amy E. Schneider October 24, 2008
Yeah for gold!!!!Shannon D. Miller October 24, 2008
I knew we would see this amazing photo again girl! CONGRATULATIONS!!! On this amazing win and most deserving win! Shannon~ #6654421Shari Kelly October 24, 2008
S:o)M:o)I:o)L:o)I:o)N:o)G:o)...hey do you see me smiling...THIS IS SUCH AN AMAZING IMAGE DEBBRA---LOOKS LIKE A SCULPTURE THE MORE I LOOK AT IT...SO VERY PROUD OF YOU...Shari #6654439
Lisa J. Boulden October 24, 2008
Gorgeous!!!Elida Gutierrez October 24, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
A Special Trophy for
"September Winners"
#6654952Vladan D. Djordjevic October 24, 2008
congrats on your gorgeous win!!!#6655064
Jeanine M. Bailey October 24, 2008
YEA! YEA! YEA! YEA! YOU KNOW I'M HAPPY ABOUT THIS WINNING!!!!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!! :):):):):):) #6655121Sam Britt October 24, 2008
Congratulations on this second place win, Debbra! #6655222Colette M. Metcalf October 24, 2008
Congratulations!!!! #6655346Daniella Puente October 24, 2008
BIG CONGRATS on this wonderful and priceless favorite of you and many more Debbra!!!!!!!!! GREAT WINNER :)))))) #6655910Carmody Baker October 24, 2008
I love this. Great Job!!!Debbra Bailey October 24, 2008
Thank you ALL for your encouraging comments, your thoughts, your congrats... I appreciate them all! You are all so inspiring! #6656046Sherran Andersen October 24, 2008
Congrats on your win Debbra... one of my favourites. Sherran #6656164frank w. degenhardt October 24, 2008
Debbra- A fitting tribute to your husbands grandfather. I know he would be proud. I am to of your work. Congratulations my friend. Enjoy and savor the moment. #6656403Max Aureli October 25, 2008
Congratulations for this Winner Debbra!!! #6657586Terri L. Scribner October 25, 2008
Told you this was a WINNER! #6657743Holly Hitchcock October 25, 2008
Not surprising, Debbra. I LOVED this when I first saw it!!! Congratulations!! #6657943Usman M. Bajwa October 25, 2008
WTG. Congrats. on striking GOLD.UB. #6659046
M.Christine Duncan October 25, 2008
YEEEEEESSSS! Congrats Debbra on this wonderful win... I had no doubts m'dear! #6659191Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 25, 2008
Congratulations on your win Debbra, how sweet! #6660699Denny E. Barnes October 26, 2008
Congratulations on your winning GOLD, Debbra! It's well deserved!! #6664287Dominick M. Dimacale October 27, 2008
Congratulations Debbra on your Win.Dominick #6665517
Debbra Bailey October 27, 2008
Thank you to everyone for their congrats! I am so thankful for all of the encouraing, kind and talented friends I have made on Betterphoto! #6666310Rick Clark October 27, 2008
Debbra - What a wonderful family image, well done! #6669257Debbra Bailey October 27, 2008
Thank you Rick! #6669459Ron Evans October 29, 2008
I'm not the most emotional person but this is truly gripping. It cuts to the core and I think it's one of the best examples in this genre I've seen. I am particularly drawn to the texture and grit of the grandfather's hand. It tells a story, or allows for me to develop one on my own which is truly special. Wonderful capture and congrats! #6679947Ron Roberts November 07, 2008
ALL OF THE ABOVE AND MORE BEAUTIFUL GALLERY...RON... #6719190Debbra Bailey November 15, 2008
Thank you Ron and Ron! I really appreciate your comments! #6759613Dr. Harmeet Singh November 15, 2008
Very beautiful image and dedication..This really deserved to be a winner.Congratulations.. #6760527Maria A. Gonzalez November 16, 2008
Wonderful moment you capture here.This image has a lot of feelings to it.The old and the young,the size difference,all around a wonderful photo and intimate moment.Congratulations Debbra. #6761490Denise M. Snyder November 22, 2008
Debbra... I was just looking at your gallery and this amazing image just jumped out at me... congrats on this most deserving winner... what a touching, wonderful image this is... definitely going into my favs! #6789894Laura E. Swan January 30, 2009
This is better than great. We will see this again!!! -Laura #7107267Rod Partington February 08, 2009
Fantastic picture here,Debbra! Congrats on the awards,totally deserves it! You really have some awesome images in your gallery! #7142321Esther R. Tinz April 03, 2009
Came across this image while checking out your gallery - beautiful - just beautiful! #7368473Shelia Earl March 17, 2010
Debbra,I just saw the photo that was on SnapShot and went to your site to see your other work. This is the most beautiful photo! It tells such a story. Even though you won months ago, I could not help but write and tell you how much I love this photo.
Shelia Earl #8461282
Debbra Bailey September 07, 2012
OK, I am so cheating on this month's challenge! This is by far my favorite image of hands :) It is my now deceased Grandfather in law (My husband's, mom's dad) and Bean's daughter Mattie when she was very little. Gramps was a Nascar driver and a bus mechanic, and I just love the deep dark wrinkles on his skin :) #10312979Jeff E Jensen September 07, 2012
Well, I'll allow it cause it is freakin fantastic! #10313036Michael Kelly September 07, 2012
Such a powerful image. Well done! #10313068Teresa H. Hunt September 07, 2012
Deb, this is an amazing image!! I love it :) #10313406Beth Spencer September 07, 2012
Amazing!! I love it!! #10313596Anthony L. Mancuso September 07, 2012
That is an amazing shot Deb...congrats on the well deserved gold...that must have been an oversight that it didn't get an EP the first time you entered it.. #10313609Dale Hardin September 07, 2012
Simply wonderful Deb. A true winner, and a welcome and winning entry for the challenge. #10313688Rita K. Connell September 08, 2012
totally awesome debra, well deserve of the gold indeed. I hope your sister or brother has this hanging in their home. #10314696lisa anderson September 08, 2012
Beautiful shot :) #10314765Debbie E. Payne September 09, 2012
It's already been said. A very compelling and emotional image. A very deserving image as well as perfect for the challenge. #10315752Peter W. Marks September 10, 2012
No words for this one Debbra. Way too thought provoking. #10316859Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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