Old Friends by Robin Reid

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20-AUG-2006	Courtney

Old Friends

Portola Valley, CA

Bev was my hostess last weekend. You may recognize her from our trip to New Zealand and Australia in the Spring of 2005.

Bev and I met at Cornell College in August of 1965. We’ve been good friends ever since.

She introduced me to my first wife; for which I have forgiven her! ;-)

Technically what strikes me about this image is how narrow the DOF is at f/4.0.

Canon EOS 5D ,Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
1/200s f/4.0 at 105.0mm iso400 with Flash full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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snootydog		25-Aug-2006 01:28
This IS a lovely portrait. I am certain you know this but it bears repeating... your DOF is so shallow at f4 because you are at full zoom there. I think you would have gotten a bit more depth if you were at the wide end of your lens. And, I don't think it is just the depth of field that has your good friend looking a bit blurry... I think she might have moved a bit. Just my 2c worth

Greg Harp		24-Aug-2006 23:58
Wonderful portrait. That is a surprisingly shallow DOF at f/4

Guest		24-Aug-2006 18:56
I looked more closely & Courtney actually took the photograph, but I'm sure that your talent (and the fact that you & Bev were the subjects) contributed to the success of the portrait!

Guest		24-Aug-2006 14:04
Wonderful friendship, wonderful portrait.

Guest		24-Aug-2006 13:10
I remember her from your trip, too. It's a great portrait, Robin. You really have a good eye & a gift for taking great "people shots". Hope you had a good visit.

Zak		24-Aug-2006 10:16
nice portrait!

Bryan Murahashi		24-Aug-2006 04:19
Great portrait of long time friends.

Ron S. Bernardo		24-Aug-2006 04:00
Uh-oh Robin, you got that weird expression and look in your eyes :-)First time I seen you like this. Nice portrait, too bad DOF is shallow.

royalld		24-Aug-2006 02:41
Great portrait.

Pepe Zyman		24-Aug-2006 02:39
Nice portrait!

carol j. phipps		24-Aug-2006 01:53
Lovely friend and portrait.

Coleen Perilloux Landry		24-Aug-2006 01:21
Old friends are the best, usually. And, yes I do remember her from your trip to Australia.

laine82		24-Aug-2006 00:55
A nice capture

Deborah Lewis		24-Aug-2006 00:41
Great photo - but how about changing the caption to "Friends Forever"!

Dan Chusid		24-Aug-2006 00:12
Just like that old Simon & Garfunkel song.

Bob Foisel		24-Aug-2006 00:01
What strikes me is the serious look in your eyes. Great capture Robin.