Aiden (the farmer) @ 15 months

very, very nicely done

 

Thanks for your visit & your favourable comment.  I'll tell you all about the session next time we have coffee. Soon?  His big sister's photo, at a similar age can be found here. Best, LM.

An expensive photo by a cheap camera.

I guess it may be 10% effective than the same shot with M9 camera,just a rough estimate.

Except in a much larger print version I doubt I could have done any better with the Leica.  I rarely print larger than 8"x!10" so there's more than enough info for a quality photo in the Canon A540.  Most important is to capture the expression.  After that comes the sharpness & contrast issues.  Also, a little post processing, done with a light hand, goes a long way to boost quality.  There's truth to the old adage "...Your camera doesn't matter...."  Best, LM.

This looks so professional!  I love the boy's expression, his pose, the rich detail and texture.  Well done my friend!

 

Thanks for your feedback on my purple iris too!

Farmer?  I see a Race Driver!  It is very well captured and you got a great expression. I like the very rich and deep blacks. All the very best,

Hi Len

Good communication in a gentle smile toward the lens with not forgetting to play with his toy, and let's not forget what Kathy said about the boy expression. All that met in a 15 months child photo, definitely a professional work. Best regards

Thanks for your input.  In truth I think he was intent on scrambling off the set.  Hard to keep toddlers of this age still for even a few seconds.  I only had time for two shots before his patience ran out.  (about 10 seconds total) One light only with a shoot-through umbrella.  Best, LM.

Yah, a race driver.  The image of speed suits the model.  "No time for a photo Grandpa.  Gotta go change my oil."  :-)  Thanks for your thoughts.  Best, LM.

Thanks for the validation.  Not too hard for me to get a smile out of this little guy.  He's very good natured and we've bonded since day one! Getting him to sit still is another matter.  :-)  Best, LM.

The exposure and contrast are just right, perfectly composed, priceless expression, yes, and light like in $10,000 studio set. Len, you are killing big Canon-Nikon rigs!

Good of you to take the time & effort.  If the P&S is as satisfying as I've indicated why do I still have the 'hots' for a D7100?  :-)  To be fair, the $10,000 lighting rigs you speak of do have more versatility due to their superior power.  The Vivitar 283 I use is at it's maximum power here @ f5.6 which would possibly give me DOF issues with a full or DX frame camera.  So this setup is optimum but only with my P&S.  Then again, the D7100 would allow me to up the ISO and thus use a smaller f stop, restoring my DOF.  Hmmmm!  Best, LM.

D7100?  Last I knew you were pining for the D7000!  LOL  Either one will be a winner in my book! 

 

I attribute my credit card debt to "pining" for new camera bodies.  It never ends, does it?  :O)

A beautiful and lovely shot, Len!

 

By the time I actually get around to parting with my cash (Suzie doesn't allow me to have credit card debt) I'll probably be pining for a D7200.  :-)  Thanks for your thoughts.  Best, LM.

Your validation is much appreciated.  Thanks.  Best, LM.

Len, I admire this image for the smile of the child , sharpness and superb tonal contrast.

I must say I admire it for the same reasons.  Not straight out of the camera though.  A bit of Photoshop hanky panky to enhance the contrast & sharpness but I never mess with nature's natural smile.  :-)  Thanks for commenting.  Best, LM.

The image indeed is testament to that excellent link you kindly provided "Your camera doesn't matter" I read it with great interest, it really brings everything down to a more level playing field.

Lovely expressive B & W photograph!

Best Regards

 

Alf

Playing Devil's Advocate, if your camera doesn't matter why won't you trade your D800 for my Canon A540?  :-)    Seriously, more expensive cameras simply make it easier for us to get those great images and allow them to remain great as we make them bigger & bigger in size.   Thanks for your thoughts.  Best, LM.

What a beauties of grandchildren you have !and a very good photographer, they have!

The light is perfect,as well as his pose and smile, that hints of his smiley character.Very sweet Len, you can be proud! ( and probably are...!)

 

They will  appreciate them later on in the future.

As for the photographer rating:  well, luck is a major element.  But I do agree on the rest of the points you make.  And I have fun too.  Win, win!  Thanks for your always welcome visits.  Best, LM.

Wonderful picture, Len, he's a real charmer. The range of tones here is perfect and makes for a dynamic image/portrait.

'A real charmer', as you said.  He was crying for some unknown reason at home the other day and his 4 yr. old sister said to her mother, "maybe he needs his Grandpa".  Now I had tears in MY eyes.  :-)  I felt this presented better in B&W, thus the conversion.  Thanks for the visit & the observations.  Best, LM.

This tender portrait show us a captivating expression. Well done work!!!! Congrats Len.