Photographer’s Choice – Gerhard Kalmus

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Lush Growth and a Caribbean Sky

Gerhard Kalmus - Tropical Growth in Dominican Republic

Gerhard Kalmus - Tropical Growth in Dominican Republic

Gerhard recently traveled to the Dominican Republic as part of a team from Jefferson United Methodist Church to construct latrines and pour concrete floors in huts in Batey #9, one of the sugar cane centered “towns” populated mostly by Haitians, and one of the poorest areas of the Country. At the end of a week of work, the group was treated to a visit to one of the nearby tropical parks where this photo was made. The scene is well composed with a tree limb serving as a frame to emphasize the hanging vines. One can almost hear the nature sounds in the background.
The photo was taken with an older Nikon ES200 with a pixel rating of only 3.2 megapixels which is certainly sufficient resolution for posting on the web. The ISO was a low 50, the shutter speed 1/150 sec at an aperture of f/5.6

Photographer’s Choice – Nancy Bowers

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Celebrate With Heels, Tiara, Veil – and a Doll

Nancy Bowers - Granddaughter Lanie Dances in the Light

Nancy Bowers - Granddaughter Lanie Dances in the Light

Since the early days of photography, capturing the fleeting days of childhood has been a family mainstay with a Brownie and the occasional trip to the studio. Today there are undoubtedly more shots taken than ever before, the vast majority of no interest beyond the immediate family. But this image strikes a universal chord, the quintessence of joyful youth and the dreams of lasses the world over. The dark background and back lighting are perfect to capture the swirling gown and stray hairs. The softly lighted grass in the foreground adds emphasis to the main subject. In Lanie’s left hand however, the worn doll reminds the viewer that Lanie, imagining a moment far into the future, is only four years old. A crop shows just how much that doll is treasured. As Nancy says, “The doll never leaves her and is much loved”.
Lanie's Baby

Lanie's Baby

Camera: Nikon D80 with 105 mm f/2.8 lens. Exp: 1/320 sec at f/4.5. ISO: 200