A Moment of Quiet Reflection by TwoPynts

Photography • Atmosphere/Mood • posted on Feb 26, 2008

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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

11:14AM | Tue, 26 February 2008

Wonderful image! You have a handsome son. ;o)

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sharky_

11:38AM | Tue, 26 February 2008

Congrats to your son achievements. Aloha

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ToniDunlap

12:01PM | Tue, 26 February 2008

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.

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Digimon

12:11PM | Tue, 26 February 2008

Wow! Way to make the most of the lighting! Very dramatic!!

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marybelgium

12:16PM | Tue, 26 February 2008

wonderful image ! nice to meet your son !

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Tanglimara

12:37PM | Tue, 26 February 2008

Great image, your some looks very focussed and relaxed. Tony :-)

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Chipka

12:58PM | Tue, 26 February 2008

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.

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G_Mansco

1:03PM | Tue, 26 February 2008

Splendid moment. Love it ;O)

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Debwhosmiles

1:59PM | Tue, 26 February 2008

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.

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francinechristophe

2:03PM | Tue, 26 February 2008

This is a tremendous catch and what a wonderful souvenir !!!

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LudyMelltSekher

3:18PM | Tue, 26 February 2008

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,

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Fidelity2

3:33PM | Tue, 26 February 2008

Very well done.

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awjay

3:35PM | Tue, 26 February 2008

focussed and i perfect focus

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Janiss

3:48PM | Tue, 26 February 2008

Fabulous light Kort... a wonderfull capture my friend!

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delaorden_ojeda

3:50PM | Tue, 26 February 2008

looks fantastic in b&w, superb capture.

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uk601

4:30PM | Tue, 26 February 2008

wonderful image ! excellent capture

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mark.spooner

4:40PM | Tue, 26 February 2008

Very nicely done!

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lizzibell

4:55PM | Tue, 26 February 2008

great image...

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macrowawe

5:22PM | Tue, 26 February 2008

Georgeous !!!!!!

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jif3d

5:42PM | Tue, 26 February 2008

Perfect capture in all departments ! Well done Conner on his achievement and keep up the good work ! ~Cheers~

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jocko500

5:48PM | Tue, 26 February 2008

wonderful lighting and i happy he doing so good

MrsLubner

6:05PM | Tue, 26 February 2008

great postwork on a really fabulous shot.

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sirvictor

6:33PM | Tue, 26 February 2008

Wondeful image, great work

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goodoleboy

7:41PM | Tue, 26 February 2008

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

8:14PM | Tue, 26 February 2008

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 :)

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