"Baby talk"

Mike McCarty · 08-22-2004, 10:47 PM

A few more baby pictures taken today at my house. I used my Nikon D70 with an ISO setting of 500.

The last image here was a commentary on something, I'm not sure what.

Mike McCarty · 08-22-2004, 10:51 PM

And a few more ...

The first is after I told her there were no bathroom breaks.

Chris Saper · 08-22-2004, 11:31 PM

Wow. Wow. These are gorgeous images. Keep us posted.

Cynthia Daniel · 08-22-2004, 11:52 PM

I love that 2nd one with the leopard and green plant behind. Such delicious lighting.

Mike McCarty · 08-23-2004, 12:25 AM

Thank you ladies,

A couple more then it was time to dance. And finally I said "I'm outa picture juice," and she broke out in applause.

Michele Rushworth · 08-23-2004, 10:27 AM

Gorgeous! I look forward to seeing some paintings based on these some day.

I particularly like the effect you've achieved with the warm light on one side and the cool light on the other. Was she in between a window and a table lamp?

Sharon Knettell · 08-23-2004, 04:55 PM

Mike,

The one holding a Teddy Bear (the close-up profile) is exquisite, one of the best children's shots, I have ever seen. Beautiful, but not cloying and icky, like so many of the usual ones you see.

You must have parents screaming for these.

Jean Kelly · 08-23-2004, 05:19 PM

Mike, I didn't make myself clear about the "rejects". Of all these pictures, if I to choose one it would be difficult because there are so many good ones. Your photos that are not chosen would make any parent delighted, after you weeded out the "true rejects". As a grandma and parent, I would kill for photos like these.

Your close up is amazing, I want a new camera now. I can only get close to that quality with 50 ISO, good light, and the highest resolution.

I want to see this painting evolve.

Jean

Mike McCarty · 08-23-2004, 06:31 PM

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I will be a grandmother for the first time

Patricia,

And so, the dreaded grandparent notice. I haven't had the honor of that just yet. These little carrot headed, blue eyed girls are something special. As I look at your mug shot I can see that you might project a similar aura.

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You must have parents screaming for these

Sharon,

To my eye, I think the one you mention is the best. There is a certain simplicity of design, and charm about it. If I attempt this painting I think I would reverse the bear, as I have done below. And thank you for that wonderful compliment.

I do have the gift of making people scream. Parents, children, and especially the many, many ex-wives which populate this great land of ours. Actually only two, but they are particularly gifted screamers. Once again I am reminded of the perfectly composed image below.

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Your close up is amazing, I want a new camera now. I can only get close to that quality with 50 ISO, good light, and the highest resolution.

Jean,

This Nikon D70 (and more accurately the larger pixel chip which seems to only come with the digital SLR's) is a low light machine.

I have always pressed these circumstances to their limit and I find that I now have another 30-40% to explore.