March 19, 2010

Almost a Patrick Family Portrait

I am not allowed to show the faces of any of my family members—that is the law from the highest authority in the land. So, this is as close as a Patrick Family Portrait that you will see on my blog.

From top left, we have Miss Chloe (one in pink), Monte, Ana, who is being led by our new team leader Cameron (not shown), Cole (who is probably telling his grandmother about this or that) and finally my bride of 40+ years, Janice.

In this photo, I wanted to show the family and the lights of the rodeo carnival. We spent more than five hours at the carnival chasing Miss Chloe and Master Cole from ride to ride. At the end of the evening, we had four very tired adults and two “still-going-strong children.” Final score for the evening: Children 100, Adults 0.

Enjoy.

Camera settings: Nikon D3, Nikon 28-70mm f/2.8 at 32mm shot at ISO 1,600, f/4 and 1/90th of a second.

Post Processing:

Lightroom—Set black and white points.

Photoshop—used Topaz Adjust pop preset to enhance details.

5 comments:

  1. A photograph that many can relate to. Another example of everyday life. Wish I could have seen everyone's face but I understand.
    Debbie

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  2. Do not come to your blog to see family photos.
    Charles M

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  3. A photograph of your family is not going to generate much interest, unless they are doing something interesting. Walking is not interesting.
    Mel

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  4. Not a great photo, but I like it.
    Ted

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  5. After reading your comments I expanded your photo and chuckled. I was invisioning you giving everyone marching orders as they were leading with their right foot. Good catch.

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