{H} creatives Photoblog
Work Hard Play Hard
Posted by {H} creatives (San Francisco Bay Area, United States) on 15 June 2007 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
Thank you so much for all of your kind comments and words on this series. As I stop by your p-blogs in return - I continue to be inspired by the talents that exists out there in this community I'm continuing on this theme originally urged by Simon on my previous blog and to end it on Father's Day this coming weekend.
Fatherhood have so far taught me unconditional love, helped me appreciate this miracle called life, opened up the meaning of "to serve" , showed me how to practice grace, and urged me to be still and know that someone is watching over me whenever I feel less than adequate.
Fatherhood also taught me to work hard and play hard. There's nothing like having a child to slap you with the real meaning of "responsibility." I know in a sudden why I wake up every morning to get to that office. But there's nothing like the sweet joy of hearing my daughter's spontaneous burst of laughter during play time that dissipates the tiredness in my bones when I return from the office. It is these moments that makes it all worthwhile.
@Teng Tan: Thanks Teng Tan. Appreciate the kind comment.
ling from KL, Malaysia
now, isn't he s cutie. You captured this shot really well. Can see how excited he is...er...he's a he right?
15 Jun 2007 7:55am
@ling: Hi Ling...small world....so you are celialee's sister. This is a shot of my daughter following her "head-shaving ceremony'" by my mum-in-law. B-) She has grown her hair since then, however, and have grown beautifully to look much more like her mom - thank God! B-)
@Erik: Yup! Thanks Erik!
@HorseRotorVator: Thanks, buddy! Take care...
Jen from Jessup, United States
This is absolutely adorable and makes me smile!
I always got in a good mood when I heard my kids laughing when they were babies...well even now too...it's just pure joy!!!
15 Jun 2007 10:49am
@Jen: Thank you Jen. I think children are such blessings, aren't they?
martineb from France
Only one word: marvellous..., adorable!!... and good Father's Day...
15 Jun 2007 11:55am
@martineb: Merci beaucoup mon ami!
@Shrig: Thanks Shrig!
Stunner from Kingston, Jamaica
This is absolutely a wonderful portrait! Beautifully captured!
15 Jun 2007 1:59pm
@Stunner: Thanks Stunner...appreciate the comment!
Gonçalo from Lisboa, Portugal
What a beautiful portrait! I bet you're a proud parent!
15 Jun 2007 2:10pm
@Gonçalo: Hi Goncalo...yes you are right...thanks for stopping by!
Laurie from Lincoln, United States
That is one happy baby! Excellent portrait! Excellent work! Now go play!
15 Jun 2007 4:20pm
@Laurie: Hi Laurie...thanks for the comment.
##AMIT## from Santa Clara, CA, United States
You have become master in taking baby's photos...very cute...it is not easy to take kid's shots...it is hard to get their attention towards your lens
15 Jun 2007 4:39pm
@##AMIT##: Thanks Amit! Interestingly enough, my daughter have a fascination with lenses even at a young age....call it a blessing! B-) Cheers...
@hamidreza: Thanks Hamidreza!
Kheoh Yee Wei from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
this is a lovely shot with a sweet smile,just melt my heart ;) Nice shot.
15 Jun 2007 6:05pm
@Kheoh Yee Wei: Wow thanks for the kind words, Kheoh Yee Wei!
@badala: Thanks Badala. Appreciate the comment.
MaryB from United Kingdom
What a wonderful portrait and such a beautiful smile too! :)
15 Jun 2007 9:30pm
@MaryB: Thanks MaryB!
@Still: Merci Still!
Michel [Une photo, vite et reviens tard] from Cergy (near Paris), France
What happiness! Superb picture..
15 Jun 2007 9:59pm
@Michel [Une photo, vite et reviens tard]: Merci Michel!
bronzebilly u.k. from cardiff, United Kingdom
hey {H}--great smile on this cutie--good timing--it's a different story ,however,when the anklebiters reach they're teens--all to come pal;-))--bily
15 Jun 2007 11:57pm
@bronzebilly u.k.: Hi Billy - thanks for the "heads-up"! Gotta get ready already...and I'll probably be e-mailing you at that time for advises...B-)
Levine from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Hey Henry, u and ur creative shots again. Really great timing in this shot man. Very easy to miss but u manage to capture it perfectly. Well done. Very cute too! :)
16 Jun 2007 6:29am
@Levine: Hi Paul, your words are always kind. Thanks, buddy!
@pisces: Thanks pisces! Appreciate the comment!
@Shuva Brata Deb: Thanks Shuva...and thanks for faithfully dropping by and commenting. It's an honor coming from a "veteran" like you! B-)
@MARDOOK: Thanks Mardook.
@chacha: Thank you Chacha!
donh from Spokane, United States
A superb shot of a wonderful laugh and expression. A wonderful keepsake picture...great now, priceless in the future.
16 Jun 2007 2:31pm
@donh: Thanks don...I shall cherish this one! B-)
tyan from Singapore
she looks really happy!Happy to see daddy!Such a golden moment.Yeah you are right,one reason why i decided to stay home was i couldnt put a monetary value to my children's happiness and nurture.It is really a blessing from God how he has blessed us with the gift of children.:)
16 Jun 2007 2:58pm
@tyan: Well said, tyan! Blessings to you and your endeavor in raising the two boys - cherish each moment! Thanks for dropping by.
@tyan: Thanks...sent my regards to your hub! Happy Father's Day, Law!
@Celialee: Thanks Celia...hey I ran into your sis here! "It's a small world after all"....B-)
Lucca from Cologne, Germany
ha, this is really beautiful and very different to the usual baby-pictures I've seen. Great!!!
16 Jun 2007 4:35pm
@Lucca: Thanks so much for the comment...!
@Jean-Marc: Merci beaucoup, Jean-Marc!
@jelb: Merci beaucoup, jelb!
Roland from BESANCON, France
Oh yeah : what a nice smile : this is the kind of laugh that makes laugh ! I like that !
16 Jun 2007 6:19pm
@Roland: Merci Roland! Merci pour les commentaires agréables!
Behrooz from Tehran, Iran
So natural, so professional and so well processed. What else should one ask for!?
16 Jun 2007 6:43pm
@Behrooz: Behrooz, you are too kind! Thanks for the comment and for stopping by.
Ashish Sidapara from Singapore, Singapore
Lovely portrait. its all about the smile!
16 Jun 2007 6:47pm
@Ashish Sidapara: Hi Ashrish - thanks for stopping by and the comment!
@Henri Rabagny: Merci pour les commentaires agréables
Inés from Namur, Belgium
That is life !!! all the hapyness in this shot !!! really great portrait !
17 Jun 2007 5:21am
@Inés: Bonjour Ines, merci beaucoup mon ami!
Ginnie from Atlanta, GA, United States
Happy Father's Day! Your words are perfect in every way. Enjoy your daughter today!
17 Jun 2007 7:10am
@Ginnie: Thanks Ginnie for the kind wishes. Cheers...
@Manuela Photography: Thanks!
@[terrorkitten]: Thanks for stopping by and for the comment, [terrorkitten]!
shahab from Qazvin, Iran
Very well done! good contrasted specially on eyes,nice shot.
17 Jun 2007 9:41pm
@shahab: Thank you Shahab!
Vahid from Bø, Norway
wow, pure happiness! Thanks for sharing this lovely shot! It totally changed my mood!
17 Jun 2007 9:49pm
@Vahid: Thank you Vahid...I'm glad that the photo reached out to you in a positive way! B-)
@Maria: Thank you, thank you, thank you B-)
Yvon from Meerkerk, Netherlands
This photo must bring a smile to everyones face and will let the hart of the parents beat faster. Excellent shot!
18 Jun 2007 8:05pm
@Yvon: Thanks for your kind words Yvon!
Vikram from Mesa, United States
So happy!!! Very cute baby!!!
Very well captured!!!
18 Jun 2007 10:48pm
@Vikram: Thanks Vikram...thanks for stopping by often B-)
@jump: Thanks Jump! Appreciate the comment!
newbie from Karachi, Pakistan
there can be nothing wrong with this picture.... amazing... picture perfect!
21 Jun 2007 4:46pm
@newbie: Thanks Newbie...appreciate the comment!
Robert from Hamburg, United States
you've got the cutest little baaaaaaaaby faaaaaaaace !!! very cute picture , love b&w .....awesome !
22 Jun 2007 1:22am
@Robert: Thanks Rob...that's me when I was 2. LOL B-)
Hoirkman Szeßht from Beandoaf, Germany
This is pure zest for life! My favorite picture in your collection. Well done!
24 Jun 2007 1:38pm
Imran from Los Angeles, United States
beautiful picture!! helped me start my day with a smile
1 Jul 2007 10:10pm
Veerendra from Pune, India
cuuutttttttteeeeeeeeee ... pic !!
great expressions !
16 Jul 2007 10:28am
Nikon D100
1/125 second
F/1.4
75 mm (35mm equiv.)