Continuum

Informal and handheld at f2 one cold and grey January morning three

weeks ago in Dublin. Title comes from the fact that this is

daughter, mother and grandmother.

The lighting is beautiful, as is the moment. I would crop some of the black off the right side of the photo. It does nothing to add to the photo and trys to pull your eye away from the baby. well done.

Damn, you are right, Michael. I didn't see that coming. I've changed the displayed photo to include your suggestion and the composition lines up much better. It follows the arc of eyes from left to right more naturally. I thought it would pull the middle figure into the center too much, or look too square, but it didn't.

An excellent picture in every aspect, Peter, especially since it could easily sink into sentimentality. I think what really appeals to me is the new Grandma's cooly admiring gaze.

Wonderful light and composition, Peter. The relationship, or should it be interrelationships, is evident. The lighting is very well handled, too. Nice work.

You captured a very special moment full of love, nicely done! Lovely lighting too :-)

 

 

Any time you want to post some new pictures is all right with me.

It's a really nice shot, Peter. I still feel you didn't go far enough with the crop. The light vertical bars on the left and the slightly disproportionate hand

and baby booties, are a bit distracting. For me, the expressions are everything.

Your crop idea is very interesting. I like it. My intention in keeping things more full frame was to slightly de-focus the scene and show some of the distractions in that single moment of time. The hands the little feet, etc. The mother's right hand is part of a vertical that ends at her face.

 

But when I saw your crop, I felt like I was facing the truth of the image. I think I might take your suggestion. Thanks.

Peter , what a wonderful image ! I love the title too. And Your bio !

Take care, cheers Jana

Beautiful black and white photo. I can just imagine the feelings this Grandmother is experiencing. Been there!

A really beautiful shot. It is tender without being sentimental.