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Manly Afternoon

Postby Heath Bennett on Mon Sep 24, 2007 10:37 pm

Had the weekend at Manly to unwind. Here are some pictures of friends' children making the most of it.

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edit - wrong colour profile pic no 1.
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Postby Reschsmooth on Mon Sep 24, 2007 10:41 pm

The third is a standout for me. I like the effects you have gone for here.
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Postby iposiniditos on Mon Sep 24, 2007 11:17 pm

great atmosphere. i love your work.

#4 is perfect!
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Postby jben_net on Tue Sep 25, 2007 6:03 pm

nice post bro :)
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Postby Geoff on Tue Sep 25, 2007 6:41 pm

Beautiful portraits Heath.
The bokeh in the first one is delicious!
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Postby Patrolman Pat on Tue Sep 25, 2007 7:25 pm

A wonderful series, 2 and 3 stand out to me, but they're all excellent and capture the joys of childhood beautifully to me.
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Postby Critter on Tue Sep 25, 2007 9:11 pm

these would look great as canvases - terrific shots, and great treatments as well - well done!
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Postby Heath Bennett on Wed Sep 26, 2007 5:46 pm

Thanks everyone for the comments. I have been playing with a few different techniques after seeing James trying some new ones out.

Geoff - the bokeh in number 1 appeals to me also - however it isn't (as you would know) the soft bokeh people are always after.
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Postby PiroStitch on Wed Sep 26, 2007 5:51 pm

the last one is the best as you can see the faces and their emotions.
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