A Precious Error

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by Regenia Brabham

Uploaded 26 Nov 2010 — 57 favorites

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Uploaded	November 26, 2010
Taken	November 23, 2010
Make	Canon
Model	Canon EOS 20D
Exposure	1/160 sec at f/5.6
Flash	Compulsory Flash
Focal Length	53 mm
ISO	400

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My white balance usually stays on auto. It is usually much easier to make the necessary adjustments in PS than it is to keep changing it in camera. This shoot was done under all kinds of lighting sources: florescent, tungsten, window, and a little flash for fill. All are different colors of light. It came out slightly yellow and no matter what I did, I could not get the color right. Too bad the flash did not fire and over ride the yellow.The best solution was mono and presto...I love it more.

67 responses

Bob Douglas gave props (26 Nov 2010):
Good choice. Love his expression.
Lynda Jeffers gave props (26 Nov 2010):
This is such a cute shot!!
Robert Sand said (26 Nov 2010):
Wow. We would all love to make such a mistake.
dp * gave props (26 Nov 2010):
ny'eyece
Juanita Vivas gave props (26 Nov 2010):
Definitely precious and I don't see any mistakes !!!
Suzanne McGeady said (26 Nov 2010):
This little one looks in 'full voice'! the best kind of mistake!
Donald Garrett gave props (26 Nov 2010):
Are you teaching how to make mistakes like that in your class? LOL Wonderful portrait
Susan Littlefield gave props (26 Nov 2010):
Don't you just love it when it works out that way? What an adorable capture!!!!
Regenia Brabham said (26 Nov 2010):
LOL Donald. I do teach about the color of light and white balance in my class. I also teach about light direction and control. I am also teaching an editing class. Lot of stuff to teach.
Andrea Petersen gave props (26 Nov 2010):
Oh this is so precious...What a cutie...and what a super shot in spite of the mistake.
Andrew Lorimer (Deleted) gave props (26 Nov 2010):
Too adorable :) well done :)
Gary Cole said (26 Nov 2010):
Precious.
Alexis - Now on Flickr gave props (26 Nov 2010):
What a FABULOUS portrait Regenia!
dana iordan gave props (27 Nov 2010):
So cute! wonderful portrait
John Linton gave props (27 Nov 2010):
M A G N I F I Q U E n t r y !
Richard Knight gave props (27 Nov 2010):
All the qualities of a little roo, I think :)
William Garvey gave props (27 Nov 2010):
I love it B/W too. I also love all the reflections of lights in his eyes. Very, very cool!
Nancy Richard gave props (27 Nov 2010):
Wish I could take lessons from you. Took a studio lighting course years ago but don't remember much. Did some work with models for a week, too.
Bruce Miller (Deleted) gave props (27 Nov 2010):
You do great stuff with kids!!!!!!
JanElle gave props (27 Nov 2010):
Beautiful! His eyes are amazing, love it!
Judy and Wayne Wanamaker gave props (28 Nov 2010):
Those bright shiny eyes are fantastic! What an excellent shot, Regenia!
Zapata Juan P gave props (28 Nov 2010):
Yeah ... this is so great !
Regenia Brabham said (28 Nov 2010):
Thank you so much everyone. If you look close, you can see the lighting in his eyes. The rectangles across the top are the flourescents. The light to the left is the window and the circle is the umbrella from the mono lights. I do have a class you can take Nancy. I can send it to you.
Richard Knight gave props (28 Nov 2010):
I agree with whatever you said!!! LOL
Regenia Brabham said (28 Nov 2010):
LOL BB!!
Leslie Hunziker gave props (28 Nov 2010):
fannnnnntastic!
Mike Melnotte gave props (28 Nov 2010):
Fabtastic. So cute.
peggy maguire said (28 Nov 2010):
I love this one too and I have been in this fix also....Peggy
Carlo Pagan gave props (28 Nov 2010):
Great shot!! Fantastic eyes!!!
Ron LaFond gave props (28 Nov 2010):
And what is not to love? What a face. This is truly a "million dollar" photo, Regenia! You definitely need to add "serendipity" to your class curriculum too. ;-) R
Patty Gross gave props (28 Nov 2010):
Just look at the beautiful and joyful expression you captured on this innocent little baby's face. Your lighting is magnificant!!! I think his photo could be entered for a baby commercial. What a sweet little charmer he is. I love the reflections you captured in his eyes too!!!! Fantastic portrait, Regenia!!!
Shirley Valencia said (28 Nov 2010):
What a great shot............ love it . the eyes have it..
Maura Wolfson-Foster gave props (29 Nov 2010):
I love it, too....!!!! :)
Karen Menyhart gave props (29 Nov 2010):
Great pic, and by the way, awesome to have you back!
Chris Sanford (Deleted) gave props (29 Nov 2010):
Great b&w work, Regenia!
Regenia Brabham said (29 Nov 2010):
Thank you so much and it is good to be back Karen.
Brooke Walker gave props (29 Nov 2010):
The parents will definitely remember that one!
Dunja Kolar gave props (1 Dec 2010):
lovely shot!like it
Tara Moreau gave props (1 Dec 2010):
this is perfect! such a cutie....and those eyes!! well done
Joy B gave props (2 Dec 2010):
So cute!
Ioana Caravan gave props (2 Dec 2010):
Instant fav!
Danica Radman gave props (3 Dec 2010):
fav fav fav fav :))))))
Ann Reece gave props (3 Dec 2010):
This is SOOOOOOOOOOOOO adorable!!! It could never be a mistake to get that expression, even if the lighting was wrong : )
Jean Pierre Vacherot (Deleted) gave props (4 Dec 2010):
Cool !
Warren ~Mangione~ gave props (5 Dec 2010):
Cute! I like all you can see in his eyes. Yes, I have recently started using auto white balance. It is hard to get it right using settings so I let the camera decide. LOL
Al Gieryna gave props (5 Dec 2010):
Precious indeed!
dawn duffield gave props (6 Dec 2010):
Just look at those eyes!!!!!
Laurie Search gave props (8 Dec 2010):
Ohhhh, this is absolutely precious and gorgeous!!!
Ricardo Travantine (Deleted) gave props (9 Dec 2010):
belongs on a magazine cover! how perfectly captured this is!
Steven Schutz gave props (10 Dec 2010):
Whatta look!..the reflections in the eyes are cool...
John Beamish gave props (11 Dec 2010):
Wonderful shot, instant fav. Can,t stop chuckling. :)
Scott A. Willman gave props (14 Dec 2010):
what an expression beautiful shot
stuart page gave props (17 Dec 2010):
Amazing eyes.
Micheal Cain gave props (18 Dec 2010):
Great capture, I love how it looks like you startled him but he isn't scared. Great job
Leanne Silva gave props (24 Dec 2010):
Hee, hee, hee! This is great!
CJC gave props (28 Dec 2010):
you should definately submit this photo to baby magazines
Regenia Brabham said (28 Dec 2010):
Thanks so much guys!!
Lori D'Ambrosio gave props (4 Jan 2011):
THIS IS INDEED PRECIOUS!
Loraine Reynolds said (5 Jan 2011):
I love this!
roger cossey (Deleted) said (6 Feb 2011):
Super shot, so sharp.
Etwin Aslander said (12 Feb 2011):
Lovely portrait, well done !
Robert R. Gaines gave props (16 Mar 2011):
I agree, a most fortunate accident, You have turned your sour lemons turned to delicious lemonade.
gus hart gave props (20 Apr 2011):
Love it! Voted!
Jean Creamer gave props (24 May 2011):
awesome picture! Great subject too!
Roxana Brivent-Barnes said (25 May 2011):
Delicious!
Adam Gopsill gave props (23 Jun 2011):
Great expression, one shot in a million
Nicolette de Joncaire gave props (30 Dec 2011):
Great, just great