Friday, March 30, 2012

quarterly top 5

It's time to share my favorite photos of Alec and Mason from the first quarter of the year. This time only the first one was taken with my dslr. The rest are iphone instagram pics. I am a lucky mom to have boys that humor me with my photography obsession. Thanks, guys, for putting up with my frequent, "just one more" request. :)











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35 comments:

  1. BreeMarch 30, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    I love this idea! You have two very handsome boys with such beautiful smiles. Also your photo's are very lovely!

    **I am your newest follower!
    xoxo, bree

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  2. Mona's PicturesqueMarch 30, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    These are fantastic! The first one is my favorite. Wow ♥

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  3. SusanMarch 30, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    A lucky Mom indeed! I love that first one...beautiful light! And they are very handsome boys. Your instagram photos are always amazing, how do you get them so sharp??

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  4. TexWisGirlMarch 30, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    such handsome young me. :)

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  5. SusanMarch 30, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    These are great! Especially love the instagram ones.

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  6. TexWisGirlMarch 30, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    that was MEN!

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  7. Gina @ Gigi Marie PhotographyMarch 30, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    My goodness Deb- what handsome young men you have! I really love that first one. That bond is incredible.

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  8. StephanieMarch 30, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    Great idea and gorgeous guys you have! well done deb! And good for you for continuing to document their everyday - it's so easy to stop when they get big, isn't it?

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  9. Ashley SiskMarch 30, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    Your boys are so handsome - I really love that first shot. Great capture!

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  10. AnonymousMarch 30, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    Your iphone photos are so sharp and clear. I feel like mine come out shaky and blurred. Maybe I need some more "iPhotography" practice!

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    1. deb dutyMarch 30, 2012 at 4:02 PM

      Having good light and making sure you're still (or your subject is still) are the only things I can think of that help with the sharpness. I also sharpen the images after they are sized for web so that helps too.

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    2. Mrs. BreezyMarch 31, 2012 at 12:22 PM

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    3. AnonymousMarch 31, 2012 at 12:25 PM

      How do you sharpen a photo on the computer?

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    4. deb dutyMarch 31, 2012 at 12:47 PM

      In photoshop, I use the unsharp mask. The settings I use are for images that have been sized for web viewing at 725 pixels on the long side. I click on filter, sharpen, unsharp mask and enter 500% for the amount, .2 pixels for the radius and 0 for the threshold. I believe these steps are similar if you have photoshop elements. Also I do this step on a duplicate layer so I can decrease the opacity or mask out some of the sharpness in certain areas if needed. I hope this makes sense!

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  11. LeoviMarch 30, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    Delicious, these portraits radiate ease and good cheer.

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  12. AmberMarch 30, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    Oh Deb, it is so great to be visiting you again. I have really placed blogging on hold, which means blog hopping has been on hold even more. However, it is great to see some of your wonderful photos. I know I have said it before, but your boys are so handsome!!!

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  13. MimiMarch 30, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    wow! it must have been a long time since i have stopped over here or have your boys just really grown?! great photos, I love them all, but i'm partial to the basketball one...hee hee

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  14. TeshaMarch 30, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    Love these, beautiful lighting! Boys are awesome!

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  15. MelanieMarch 30, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    You are SO talented Deb! LOOOOVE the 1st one, especially!

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  16. SusanMarch 30, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    Wow...those were great!! You need to make the first one a canvas!

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  17. AndreaMarch 30, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    Awesome photos! Love that dirt bike one. :)

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  18. Barb PhillipsMarch 30, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    love you B&W conversion photo it's so crisp and sharp. You do great work.

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  19. AnonymousMarch 30, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    These are soooo awesome. Even your instagram shots. They are really great. Your boys are so handsome.

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  20. Mom of M&MsMarch 30, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    Great.. and that second one is my favorite that you have ever taken. Just love the mood of it..

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  21. BransonMarch 30, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    That first one is just stunning! Amazing b/w!! The second one is so full of personality! Awesome set, Deb!

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  22. Pieces of SunshineMarch 31, 2012 at 2:34 AM

    Great set of photos. Your boys are well practiced at posing for you, wonderful relaxed and happy faces.

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  23. tinajoMarch 31, 2012 at 3:19 AM

    They are so handsome and the pics are all great, I love the one with the motorcycle a little extra!

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  24. Mama ZenMarch 31, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    Lovely pictures!

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  25. EllieMarch 31, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    These are all great - you have two happy, good looking boys there. :))

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  26. Marvett SmithMarch 31, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    So handsome! Their smiles are contagious!

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  27. el-mundo-en-coloresApril 1, 2012 at 6:31 AM

    nice portraits! I have to practice more with portraits :)

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  28. missing momentsApril 1, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    Great photos and handsome boys!

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  29. ShelApril 2, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    Lovely photos. Your boys are a bit more willing participants than my son is! ;-)

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  30. Elaine A.April 4, 2012 at 10:05 PM

    Gosh, I sure hope mine continue to indulge me and let me take their photos too... great shots! And with your PHONE!! ;)

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  31. Becky HoychickApril 11, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    Love these pics of Alec and Mason!

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