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May 2007 Winner - Soft

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Old 28-05-2007, 11:00 AM   #1
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May 2007 Winner - Soft

Hi all
I've really struggled this month. Especially as there are so many good ones posted already (and many themes already taken )
I thought of this right at the beginning of the comp, but thought it might be a bit risqué for this forum. I came back to it today after running out of time. Hopefully it's tasteful enough not to worry anyone.



Photoshop work involved putting a new layer over the top, using the median filter on it and then erasing through to the original around the areas I wanted to keep in focus. I also worked on the eye a little to bring out the whites.

Here's a link to the Flickr Exif page:
http://www.flickr.com/photo_exif.gne?id=517630303
I used my 50mm f/1.8 prime.

Hope you like it!
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Old 28-05-2007, 11:14 AM   #2
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Re: The Softest Place on Earth

That's a really sweet shot mate. Lovely. Not too risque to my eyes.
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Old 28-05-2007, 11:24 AM   #3
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Re: The Softest Place on Earth

Well thats made my vote made alot harder this month, what a lovely picture.. beautifully captured.. with a lovely soft touch to it.. I really like it.. well done.
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Old 28-05-2007, 11:29 AM   #4
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Re: The Softest Place on Earth

Fantastic, love it
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Old 28-05-2007, 11:44 AM   #5
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Re: The Softest Place on Earth

Lovely dreamy soft shot
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Old 28-05-2007, 12:11 PM   #6
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Re: The Softest Place on Earth

Nice one...would be interested to see this in mono.
well done
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Old 28-05-2007, 12:56 PM   #7
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Re: The Softest Place on Earth

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Nice one...would be interested to see this in mono.
well done
Thank Vulkan. I had mono in mind when I shot this, but in the end it just didn't look as soft, so I thought colour might be better for the comp.

I wont post it though, as you're bound to say the usual...
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Old 28-05-2007, 1:04 PM   #8
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Re: The Softest Place on Earth

Very nice shot, a brave post that deserves to do well

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Old 28-05-2007, 2:03 PM   #9
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Re: The Softest Place on Earth

Thats a beautifully composed photograph mate and really portrays the competitions theme
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Old 28-05-2007, 4:20 PM   #10
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Re: The Softest Place on Earth

Stunning. Your timing reminds me of the Wallabies' try against Wales on Saturday....
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Old 28-05-2007, 4:26 PM   #11
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Re: The Softest Place on Earth

Fantastic shot really great timing
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Old 28-05-2007, 4:32 PM   #12
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Re: The Softest Place on Earth

I'm not usually impressed with nudity when composing photos, but this one has to be an exception.

I think this photo is very well composed and beautifully taken.

One of my fav so far.

Look forward to voting
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Old 28-05-2007, 4:45 PM   #13
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Re: The Softest Place on Earth

Fantastic capture Very natural and soft ahhhhhhhhh Voting will be very hard this month
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Old 28-05-2007, 5:19 PM   #14
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Re: The Softest Place on Earth

Nothing risqué about this one at all. It's completely natural and very tastefully photographed.

Might have been nicer to have a dark background instead of white, but it's just beautiful as it is.

Thats just made my choice very easy.
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Old 28-05-2007, 5:29 PM   #15
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Re: The Softest Place on Earth

I think I agree about the background. It looked fine through the viewfinder, but once I came to edit it, I thought the same.
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Old 28-05-2007, 5:30 PM   #16
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Re: The Softest Place on Earth

As a father of four, your picture almost made me cry!

It's beautiful and not risque in the slightest. It has a natural look reflecting the bare truth of nature itself.
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Old 28-05-2007, 5:35 PM   #17
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Re: The Softest Place on Earth

Just to echo a few other post, not risquee at all in my eyes. I think it is a very natural shot and may just of swung my vote + it is my other halfs favourite pic!
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Old 28-05-2007, 5:49 PM   #18
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Re: The Softest Place on Earth

Lovely image.... would make a very good image for the "Breast is Best" campaign for the promotion of breastfeeding

Risqué...?? not in the least

Great image??: without a doubt .. and spot on for the theme
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Old 28-05-2007, 8:04 PM   #19
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Re: The Softest Place on Earth

Brilliant shot mate - my Mrs thinks it is beautiful too.

You have my vote
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Old 28-05-2007, 8:07 PM   #20
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Re: The Softest Place on Earth

Hi ya


Great shot mate


Cheers Holo
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Old 29-05-2007, 12:12 PM   #21
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Re: The Softest Place on Earth

You just saved me hours of agonising over who to vote for !

Very nice shot indeed. Wonderful expression on the little'un, and the skin tones are perfect. Glad to see you resisted the b/w option, as the colour is perfect.

I personally hope you win this month, just so that you get a nice framed copy of this for keeps, as I think it will be one of those images that define a very special moment in your lifes.

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Old 29-05-2007, 12:17 PM   #22
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Re: The Softest Place on Earth

Thank you very much for your kind words. I didn't think we had as many mums and dads on this forum as we obviously do.
I think I'm going to continue exploring natural light portraits as since taking this, I've seen loads on Flickr that I like the look of.

Thanks again
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Old 31-05-2007, 7:22 PM   #23
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Re: The Softest Place on Earth

Great shot, you got my vote....
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Old 11-06-2007, 12:37 PM   #24
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I think it's a great picture of mother and child .

The skin tones appear so soft.

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Old 15-12-2007, 10:37 AM   #25
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Re: May 2007 Winner - Soft

I'm just passing my Saturday morning by looking through this years comp winners. What a fantastic shot. Fortunately you won without needing my vote.
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Old 15-12-2007, 10:39 AM   #26
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Re: May 2007 Winner - Soft

Have to agree - in the short time I have been a member of these forums, this gets my vote as all-time winner.

Should maybe have an annual competition for the best of the best so to speak. The twelve monthly winners up against each other for the coveted annual award?
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Old 15-12-2007, 10:42 AM   #27
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Re: May 2007 Winner - Soft

Thanks for the kind words guys.
Last year there was indeed a 'vote for your fave winner of the year'. Just for fun though I think.
It might even still be active.
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