johnmerrell
johnmerrell
Papa

Papa



cameraCanon EOS 7D

settings Aperture f/8.0 ISO 100 Shutter 1/50 Focal Length 105/1 

upload_dateFeb, 2015

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Awards

Winner in Grandparents with their Grandchildren Photo Challenge
People's Choice in Black and white photos that tell a story Photo Challenge
Peer Award
thatunicorngal AGMAZOGRAPHY photoABSTRACTION billwagner Hellrach zoemeadows kurtvolkle +3
Superb Composition
VladimirBukharin traceymcdonald edandaniphone LAWeston snevetsasil joycealicesmith jeanetteotoole +2
Top Choice
marnie333 evapollick Tompotato
Superior Skill
jdmarks64 Shutterbum
Magnificent Capture
annalambertsonphotography michellehansenburgess
Absolute Masterpiece
WilmaWolf DaveLoucks
Outstanding Creativity
pikkiewolmarans

Emotions

Impressed
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Top Ranks

Where Is The Face Photo ContestTop 20 rank
Special Moments Photo ContestTop 20 rank
Special Moments Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Once Upon A Time Photo ContestTop 20 rank
Once Upon A Time Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
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Youngsters Photo ContestTop 30 rank week 1
Funday Photo ContestTop 20 rank
Walk Away Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Black and White City Life Photo ContestTop 20 rank
Black and White City Life Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
3 Comments | Report
PatricaK
 
PatricaK March 02, 2015
soooo cute
joycealicesmith
 
joycealicesmith December 15, 2015
Wonderful image! Congratulations on winning People's Choice!
WilmaWolf
 
WilmaWolf May 18, 2017
Love this!

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Behind The Lens

Location
This was captured in Old Town, Quebec City.
Time
We had been fighting crowds most of the day in the touristy areas of Quebec City. Late afternoon on a narrow alley in Old Town I spotted this doting grandfather/granddaughter pair enjoying a day out together. The crowds of the day magically parted for a few seconds letting me capture the pair relatively isolated.
Lighting
The diffuse light was a result of the lowness of the sun and the narrowness of the alley. Light reflecting from the tops of the buildings illuminated street scenes.
Equipment
Canon 7d, 24-105L lens. This is my normal setup if I am on the street.
Inspiration
The impeccably dressed grandfather was 100% engaged with his granddaughter as they enjoyed a day on the town. This image just captured the intimacy of the moment for me.
Editing
Converted to B/W. Some dodging and burning to better isolate the subject and, voila!
In my camera bag
Besides my camera (Canon 7d) I usually have a 24-105L and a Tokina 11-16 lens. (If I expect to be doing wildlife I pack the 100-400L). I always have a speedlight and wireless trigger, CP filter, ND filters, spare batteries for camera and flash, and an intervalometer. Depending on what I expect to be shooting I have either a walking stick monopod or a carbon fiber travel tripod (Sirui) - or both.
Feedback
Be prepared for the spontaneous opportunities that arise. Don't forget to turn around and see what's behind. It is too easy to get focused on something about to happen in the front while something really special is happening behind.

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