Eye Of The Beholder

My Daughter and Grandchildren had come to visit on the first

Weekend in September to celebrate my Birthday. We were having a

relaxing brunch outside on the deck under the Gazebo. My

granddaughter Shaelyn was looking my way and I took this shot.

Afterwards I was so surprised to see the neighbors roofline, edges of

the Gazebo, and much more reflected in her eye. Very little p/p. This

is not meant to be a Glamour Shot by any means, I just wanted to

show the detail captured. (any comments or visits are always

welcomed, many thanks, Gail)

Amazing detail.  

Hi Gail, this is awesome, I guess I see you too in her eye, is that you? Lots of details here, the roof, the sky, you, etc  :) I see why you want to share this image with us. Take care my dear friend!!!!

Warmest regards,

LuDa

Hi Gail,
A++. Why?
1] You learned that using F/2.8 (WIDE OPEN) on a very good Canon 100 mm F/2.8 macro lens does perform the best. Those people that excessive stop down their fine lens should simply sell them to others that will better use them for what they are designed to deliver.
2] You set the camera to ISO 200. This is where your Canon T4i yields the best sensor package characteristics. Forget ISO 100................................The same is true for many other DSLR and mirror-less cameras .
3] You focused precisely that allowed me to find two other people in your image on the left side of the eye reflection. SEE ARROWS.
Also , the excellent clarity level allowed me to show you the check board shirt or sweeter pattern that was worn by the photographer. The camera orientation is clearly seen in the reflection as the it is located to the upper left side of the photographer. SEE ARROW
Warmest Regards, Mike

Excellent result! Nice view!

A beautiful result with very nice details and reflections, Gail!

 

Gail,

You did a fine job, I love mirrors because they somtimes give lovely unexpected insights of information. I think it  an original way of portraying the human eye. The iridologists amon us have a great time to watch. Congratulations!

Kind regards,

Herman

Is a subject I like me too from long time,also looking a portrait the light eyes are always so important.Excellent clarity and details here,same time I read Mike opinion about this lens performance,good to learn and know,plus the amusing in a way Mike ''detective'' exploration that is so true about what can be seen there.

have a nice  weekend Gail

Very clear, sharp and original portrait, Gail. Portrait? Lets call it a portrait.

Best regards Eystein

Wow!  We could see what she sees in her eye.  Your another thought.  Best Regards,

I can't add much to what's already been said.  I'm just amazed by the deail in her eye.  Super sharp.  Very nicely done.

Hi Gail,

  Wow...amazing image with beautiful details.  Take care, Patsy

Same as everyone else!!!  Great detail. Very interesting image.  AJ

Gail,

WOW! Amazing shot with interesting detail!

Best regards,  Tina

Hi Gail

 

Nice and unusual macro result. Congratulations. Roldao

Bravo, Gail! Uncle Mike has taught you well! Wide open lens and the qualities of the pictures are best!

 

Best regards

 

PDE

And we say...the mirror of the soul!

nice use of dof Gail...i like how the eye is looking straight at you...looks like this person will not blink for anything...regards....David

Thank you for your visit and comments David. My granddaughter is always a good 'model'. I have other images of her but this one was the best.

Thank you each one for your appreciation of this image, I never imagined I got such good detail until I saw it on my screen.

With sincere appreciation, Gail

Pierre - yes Uncle Mike has been teaching me well. Sure takes a lot of practice, but has been well worth it. I do not think I would have improved much if it had not been for him!!! Glad you liked the capture Pierre.

Charles - I appreciate you stopping by Charles, I was so amazed myself when I first looked at the image, to see the details reflected in Shaelyn's eye. Never imagined the human eye would do this!

It must be me, Mike identified my checkered shirt I was wearing. Such a surprise, this image was. Many thanks Luisa for your visit.

Yes, I am glad that Mike showed his 'detective skills' here. I knew he has done this type of work for 'investigative purposes' for others, but he has a good eye for identifying many things we would otherwise miss!

Thanks so much for your visit Eystein. I don't know if I would call it a Portrait. I can just hear my granddaughter 'Oh no, my eyes are so bloodshot'!!  She is at that 'age' very self conscious about everything' but then again, I think I've been at that age 'all my life'!!

HERMAN - It's really silly, but I have mostly wanted the eyes to sparkle or especially not had 'red'eye', never thought about the reflective qualities like a mirror!!  Many thanks for sharing your thoughts on this image!

WANHAN - Glad to hear you enjoyed this image. Sometimes I even surprise myself!