Touch
Uploaded: September 06, 2008 11:19:33
This image is of my husband's grandfather who passed away this past May at 96 and our niece when she was under a year old. I submitted this the day after he died. I worked on this some more, and I am resubmitting it into the MT. I am hoping it does better this time, bec. it is one of my favorites. :)
Cropped, added contrast, converted to black and white using B's Vanilla Filter.
My first Saturday, and I am playing in a softball tournament all day today! Our school is in our local Battle of the Businesses - Although I have played all my life, I have NOT in many many months...I am going to be just a little sore tomorrow!!!
Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 80.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
MELODIE C. ROBERTS September 06, 2008 0
You Have a Winner Here.....Melissa Olsen September 06, 2008 0
I agree...winner....simply beautiful! #6418655Melissa G. Meiselman September 06, 2008 0
This is an incredible photo taken with great lighting, fine detail and terrific composition, Debbra!! This certainly shows a precious connection and is great for the MT!!Hope you have a great baseball day!! #6418790
Jeanine M. Bailey September 06, 2008 0
This is certainly MY pic as an MT winner!! One of my faves too!! In fact I NEED this one for Mattie!! :) I think you should add An Everlasting Touch of Love to the title because I think Gramps touched our lives in such a way that will live on for generations to come!!! Okay, made myself cry....can't help it though Gramps was pretty special person!!!Hope you're winning today!!! :) #6419207
Shari Kelly September 06, 2008 0
YOU KNOW I AM IN-LOVE WITH THIS---HOPE TO SEE IT GO FAR---WITH THE DESCRIPTION-IT MAKES IT EVEN MORE SPECIAL DEB...GREAT EDITING AS WELL---LOVE THE B/W...HIT A HOMER TODAY---Shari #6419287
Sherran Andersen
September 06, 2008
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Amy E. Schneider September 06, 2008 0
OUT of this WORLD!Jennifer L. Taranto September 06, 2008 0
W I N N E R !!! love this - love the emotion, love the tones, love your angle, .... everything is Perfect!! #6419801Shannon D. Miller September 06, 2008 0
I'm with Jennifer on this one girl! Can you say another WINNER??? This is STUNNING! I am soooo....in LOVE with this photo! To be honest it makes me want to cry that's how touching and meaningful this photo is! I don't know what else to say, other than it is a thing of beauty! Shannon~ #6420627Debbra Bailey September 07, 2008 0
You have all blessed me soooo much by your commets on this image! I was disapointed when it did not get an EP last time, but I am even happier with it after the additional editing. Thank you ALL for you kind and encouraging words!!! #6421211Chastity Abbott September 07, 2008 0
I love images that are "real", this brought tears to my eyes...I love it!Amber J. Skene September 07, 2008 0
Just perfect in every way Deb. Gorgeous tones, fantasic comp, lighting, and POV. And so touching. A great MT entry. #6424795Holly Hitchcock September 07, 2008 0
FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #6424856Amber J. Skene October 23, 2008 0
Congrats on your finalist!!! #6639538Michelle L. Frick October 23, 2008 0
Congratulations Debbra! I'm so happy for you - this is a beautiful memory! #6639741
Angie Sidles
October 23, 2008
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Jeanine M. Bailey October 23, 2008 0
YEAH!!!!!!!!! I'm SOOOOOO EXCITED!!!!!!!!! You have to send this to LB to see!!!!!! :) WTG!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!! #6643640Terri L. Scribner October 23, 2008 0
Congratulations! This is a priceless capture and a winner for sure! #6643648M.Christine Duncan October 23, 2008 0
Debbra, such a moving and honoring image... congrats on it's finalist win!!! Stunning work my friend! Blessings! #6644805Vladan D. Djordjevic October 23, 2008 0
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Debbra! An amazing image! #6644897Amy E. Schneider October 23, 2008 0
Yeah for you Deb! I love this portrait, I'm so glad it is going further in the contest for you.Max Aureli October 23, 2008 0
Great composition and congratulations for your Finalist, Debbra!!! #6645849Shannon D. Miller October 23, 2008 0
YUP!!! I knew we would see this one again girl it truly has WINNER written all over it!!! CONGRATUALTIONS!!! Shannon~ #6646022Eugenio Diaz October 23, 2008 0
Congratulations on a beautiful and well deserved finalist #6648414Shari Kelly October 24, 2008 0
!!!CONGRATS GIRL!!!I am smiling a huge smile for you...
I love this image---reminds me of the CREATION image..have you ever seen it...
I knew this would make it---HOPE TO SEE A WINNER---LOOOOOOOOVE IT!!! Shari #6649533
Usman M. Bajwa
October 24, 2008
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KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. October 24, 2008 0
IT'S A WONDERFUL EXPOSURE.KARU. #6652934
Amber J. Skene October 24, 2008 0
Congrats on your winner! #6653911
Agnes Fegan
October 24, 2008
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Michelle L. Frick October 24, 2008 0
Congratulations on going gold Debbra - this is such a beautiful tribute!! #6654029Cyn Valentine October 24, 2008 0
Beautiful winner Debra..congratulations!! #6654073
Rakesh Syal
October 24, 2008
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Amy E. Schneider October 24, 2008 0
Yeah for gold!!!!Shannon D. Miller October 24, 2008 0
I knew we would see this amazing photo again girl! CONGRATULATIONS!!! On this amazing win and most deserving win! Shannon~ #6654421Shari Kelly October 24, 2008 0
S:o)M:o)I:o)L:o)I:o)N:o)G:o)...hey do you see me smiling...THIS IS SUCH AN AMAZING IMAGE DEBBRA---LOOKS LIKE A SCULPTURE THE MORE I LOOK AT IT...SO VERY PROUD OF YOU...Shari #6654439
Lisa J. Boulden
October 24, 2008
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Elida Gutierrez
October 24, 2008
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!
A Special Trophy for
"September Winners"
#6654952Vladan D. Djordjevic October 24, 2008 0
congrats on your gorgeous win!!!#6655064
Jeanine M. Bailey October 24, 2008 0
YEA! YEA! YEA! YEA! YOU KNOW I'M HAPPY ABOUT THIS WINNING!!!!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!! :):):):):):) #6655121Sam Britt October 24, 2008 0
Congratulations on this second place win, Debbra! #6655222Colette M. Metcalf October 25, 2008 0
Congratulations!!!! #6655346Daniella Puente October 25, 2008 0
BIG CONGRATS on this wonderful and priceless favorite of you and many more Debbra!!!!!!!!! GREAT WINNER :)))))) #6655910Carmody Baker October 25, 2008 0
I love this. Great Job!!!Debbra Bailey October 25, 2008 0
Thank you ALL for your encouraging comments, your thoughts, your congrats... I appreciate them all! You are all so inspiring! #6656046
Sherran Andersen
October 25, 2008
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frank w. degenhardt October 25, 2008 0
Debbra- A fitting tribute to your husbands grandfather. I know he would be proud. I am to of your work. Congratulations my friend. Enjoy and savor the moment. #6656403Max Aureli October 25, 2008 0
Congratulations for this Winner Debbra!!! #6657586Terri L. Scribner October 25, 2008 0
Told you this was a WINNER! #6657743Holly Hitchcock October 25, 2008 0
Not surprising, Debbra. I LOVED this when I first saw it!!! Congratulations!! #6657943
Usman M. Bajwa
October 25, 2008
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M.Christine Duncan October 25, 2008 0
YEEEEEESSSS! Congrats Debbra on this wonderful win... I had no doubts m'dear! #6659191Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 26, 2008 0
Congratulations on your win Debbra, how sweet! #6660699
Denny E. Barnes
October 27, 2008
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Dominick M. Dimacale
October 27, 2008
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Debbra Bailey October 27, 2008 0
Thank you to everyone for their congrats! I am so thankful for all of the encouraing, kind and talented friends I have made on Betterphoto! #6666310Rick Clark October 27, 2008 0
Debbra - What a wonderful family image, well done! #6669257Debbra Bailey October 28, 2008 0
Thank you Rick! #6669459Ron Evans October 29, 2008 0
I'm not the most emotional person but this is truly gripping. It cuts to the core and I think it's one of the best examples in this genre I've seen. I am particularly drawn to the texture and grit of the grandfather's hand. It tells a story, or allows for me to develop one on my own which is truly special. Wonderful capture and congrats! #6679947Ron Roberts November 07, 2008 0
ALL OF THE ABOVE AND MORE BEAUTIFUL GALLERY...RON... #6719190Debbra Bailey November 16, 2008 0
Thank you Ron and Ron! I really appreciate your comments! #6759613Dr. Harmeet Singh November 16, 2008 0
Very beautiful image and dedication..This really deserved to be a winner.Congratulations.. #6760527Maria A. Gonzalez November 16, 2008 0
Wonderful moment you capture here.This image has a lot of feelings to it.The old and the young,the size difference,all around a wonderful photo and intimate moment.Congratulations Debbra. #6761490Denise M. Snyder November 22, 2008 0
Debbra... I was just looking at your gallery and this amazing image just jumped out at me... congrats on this most deserving winner... what a touching, wonderful image this is... definitely going into my favs! #6789894
Laura E. Swan
January 30, 2009
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Rod Partington February 08, 2009 0
Fantastic picture here,Debbra! Congrats on the awards,totally deserves it! You really have some awesome images in your gallery! #7142321Esther R. Tinz April 03, 2009 0
Came across this image while checking out your gallery - beautiful - just beautiful! #7368473
Shelia Earl
March 17, 2010
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I just saw the photo that was on SnapShot and went to your site to see your other work. This is the most beautiful photo! It tells such a story. Even though you won months ago, I could not help but write and tell you how much I love this photo.
Shelia Earl #8461282
Debbra Bailey September 07, 2012 0
OK, I am so cheating on this month's challenge! This is by far my favorite image of hands :) It is my now deceased Grandfather in law (My husband's, mom's dad) and Bean's daughter Mattie when she was very little. Gramps was a Nascar driver and a bus mechanic, and I just love the deep dark wrinkles on his skin :) #10312979Jeff E Jensen September 07, 2012 0
Well, I'll allow it cause it is freakin fantastic! #10313036
Michael Kelly
September 07, 2012
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Teresa H. Hunt September 07, 2012 0
Deb, this is an amazing image!! I love it :) #10313406Beth Spencer September 08, 2012 0
Amazing!! I love it!! #10313596Anthony L. Mancuso September 08, 2012 0
That is an amazing shot Deb...congrats on the well deserved gold...that must have been an oversight that it didn't get an EP the first time you entered it.. #10313609Dale Hardin September 08, 2012 0
Simply wonderful Deb. A true winner, and a welcome and winning entry for the challenge. #10313688
Rita K. Connell
September 09, 2012
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lisa anderson September 09, 2012 0
Beautiful shot :) #10314765Debbie E. Payne September 09, 2012 0
It's already been said. A very compelling and emotional image. A very deserving image as well as perfect for the challenge. #10315752Peter W. Marks September 10, 2012 0
No words for this one Debbra. Way too thought provoking. #10316859Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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