A Moment of Quiet Reflection by TwoPynts
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"Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action." ~ Peter F Drucker
My son Connor at the conclusion of his most recent Taekwondo belt test (he is now blue belt, one stripe). He had just finished the sparring portion of the test and was worn out. The students were lined up and meditation before the belt and certificate award ceremony. The light coming in the window highlighted his face and made for a photogenic moment. I converted the image to a toned monochrome and enhanced the selective focus to give the scene more impact. -----
Thanks for your "lunatic" comments on my previous upload, Moon Through The Tree ----- Panasonic DMC-FZ50 & PhotoshopCS. (1091) Boca Raton, FL, USA 2008 Sponsored by: Kramer Kreations
Comments (36)
Charberry
Wonderful image! You have a handsome son. ;o)
sharky_
Congrats to your son achievements. Aloha
ToniDunlap
I love this. Not just the fabulous photography, but because you share your Connor and his wonderful accomplishment. I am proud with you. And the 'moment' is so special and Dad was able to capture it. How happy you must be. My heart is smiling. Favorite.
Digimon
Wow! Way to make the most of the lighting! Very dramatic!!
marybelgium
wonderful image ! nice to meet your son !
Tanglimara
Great image, your some looks very focussed and relaxed. Tony :-)
Chipka
Stunning. I love the manner in which you've captured the essence of what martial arts really should be...meditation coupled with specific actions. No gloating, no testosterone-laden posturing, simply...contemplation. Great work in capturing and showing this. Your small enhancements work beautifully in this image.
G_Mansco
Splendid moment. Love it ;O)
Debwhosmiles
Beautiful child captured lovingly in a special moment. Your postwork enhances qualities that were already present. Thank you for sharing your son's achievement with us, peace and balance to him always.
francinechristophe
This is a tremendous catch and what a wonderful souvenir !!!
LudyMelltSekher
Hello my dear friend, Absolutely fantastic photography. Marvelous, an excellent composition as usual, Congratulations!! Have a nice day and forgives that I visited you so late, I am travelling by my work and I cannot come so much like before. Gigantic kiss in your heart. Luminous blessings. Ludy Sorry to have that to write the same thing in English to all, but are few the words that I have in English to say,
Fidelity2
Very well done.
awjay
focussed and i perfect focus
Janiss
Fabulous light Kort... a wonderfull capture my friend!
delaorden_ojeda
looks fantastic in b&w, superb capture.
uk601
wonderful image ! excellent capture
mark.spooner
Very nicely done!
lizzibell
great image...
macrowawe
Georgeous !!!!!!
jif3d
Perfect capture in all departments ! Well done Conner on his achievement and keep up the good work ! ~Cheers~
jocko500
wonderful lighting and i happy he doing so good
MrsLubner
great postwork on a really fabulous shot.
sirvictor
Wondeful image, great work
goodoleboy
Excellent Norman Rockwell ambiance in this photo. Mister Miyagi would be proud of this scene. Per chance you used an omni or spotlight filter during your postwork process.
Realm_Of_Illusion
He looks like he is having a very special moment and with the light just on him like this it gives a spiritual feeling to the image. Great shot :)
zep_addict
Awesome photo. Congrats to Connor
Gor111
Wowww congratulation for the blue belt, one stripe! His concentration looks really professional! A fabulous scene you have taken here!!!
huismus
Beautiful image! You tuck this shot at exactly the right moment. Exelent postwork too!
olivier158
hey congrats !!! nice picture my friend ! just the right moment, the right place with the right excellent photograph ;o)
NekhbetSun
Beautiful and serene capture Kort !!