Photo Stream /pics/dimaging/Portrait and Studio Framing a subject. Nikon D1H in manual settings - 28mm - Bumped the contrast a notch with Photoshop 7. http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=101514&1=1 Harris Hawk http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=101463&1=1 I love this shot of the girls. I didn't crop it as I think the background really adds some atmosphere. http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=101444&1=1 3 great faces. My youngest, our last exchange student, and my oldest (just prior to getting braces off) http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=101443&1=1 Foray into potraits of people. Photo of a friend's daughter. I'd appreciate feedback. http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=101279&1=1 At the end of our day in Chicago this past June. She said she really wanted a photo by the sign at the Harvard IL train sta. Not sure why but when you have a subject like this whay pass it up? http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=101258&1=1 Just before our last student (from Cologne) left I took her to Chicago as a special gift. Just the 2 of us. We were walking N on Michigan Ave. and I stopped this officer for this photo. I really wanted the horses face too but it turned just as I shot. The funny thing is the camera doesn't quite relate how pretty this girl is in person. So when I shot this I heard the clicks of at least 5 more cameras shooting her. http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=101219&1=1 This is a shot of our current exchange student from NE Germany. I think it captures her "playful" side. Shot in the belltower of the Cathedral in her village. http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=101217&1=1 This was taken at Pizzaria Due' in Chgo. From L-R my oldest and youngest followed by our exchange student from Italy. When I took this I didin't notice Mayor Daley (Hizzoner) in back but after I took it I found I had framed it perfectly. I think it captured the moment perfectly. http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=101216&1=1 This is one of my 17 yo when she dressed up for homecoming costume day. She really "looks" the part...huh? http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=101070&1=1 This is just about one my favorite photos from our (my 15 yo and me) trip to Europe. It was taken in the mountains in northern Italy (near Switzerland). The guys are our Exchange students "real" dad and her maternal grandfather. I didn't pose them. I called to them and they turned around. I saw a "picture" and shot. I think it embodies everything I loved about her family and Italy! http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=100876&1=1 Forgot to put htis in proper category so reposting. This photo is one of my favorites of my oldest girl. She played Adelaide in Guys & Dolls this past spring. The hair is a wig btw. Her bud with her played Benny. They had a wonderful time and did a wonderful job. It's a stage cigar btw not real. Anyway I thought it was really a fun shot. Color balance is due to the lights in the high school. http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=100818&1=1 Screech Owl http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=100769&1=1 A simple image of my niece in a fairy tale type of way! http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=100606&1=1 Just some fun with lighting. http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=100573&1=1 Another of my favorite model... http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=100569&1=1 http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=100425&1=1 Immortalized as a Bobblehead! http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=100377&1=1 woodstock? no, it's yardstock http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=100242&1=1 can't...hold...much...longer http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=100241&1=1 Picture of my light in my room. http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=100229&1=1 My foray into portraits. The MSPCA asked me to take pics at thier annual fundraiser. I'd appreciate comments. http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=100137&1=1 Portrait of a Stilt http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=99936&1=1 My grandson Justin in a rare moment of quiet thought.. http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=99883&1=1 http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=99863&1=1 A Cat Named Brad http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=99765&1=1 Testing the waters... I love horses, want to learn to shoot horses and riders... comments and edits welcomed. http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=99255&1=1 http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=99060&1=1 More snowmen :). http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=99047&1=1 http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=99043&1=1 Happy snowman! http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=99041&1=1 Blue eyes http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=98888&1=1 http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=98837&1=1 Great Egret http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=98727&1=1 My little cousin Ashley. Picture taken with a Canon 20D. http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=98679&1=1 My little cousin Ashley. Picture taken with a Canon 20D. http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=98678&1=1 The wife and one of our four legged children. http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=98661&1=1 Anakin and Padame http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=98640&1=1 Seduced by the Darkside of the Force. http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=98639&1=1 another hawk http://www.dslreports.com/showpic/dimaging?lid=98458&1=1