Reading By Flashlight
Uploaded: March 18, 2008
f/2.8, 1/8, ISO 800, Nikkor 80-200.
This is my girls and my wife trying to make the most of it while
our lights were out for several hours during violent spring storms in May 2007.
The only light is being provided by the flashlight.
Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/8 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 80.00 mm, Model: NIKON D70
Anne McKinnell June 16, 2010
Another beautiful moment. I really like how you can just barely make out the little guy holding the flashlight. It's an incredible story-telling photo! #1279360JO ANN CLEVELAND October 29, 2012
Now that is kool! Big congrats on this original finalist!jo ann c. #10391628
Mary L. Olson October 30, 2012
Great image, Don. Congratulations on the finalist. #10394050Susan D. Royce October 30, 2012
Very cute! Congratulations on your finalist! #10394177Don W. Chamblee November 04, 2012
Thank you everyone for this surprising win. It is obviously one of my personal favorites due to the subjects involved, but I am also fascinated at what just a flashlight can do in the way of illuminating a scene. #10403539JO ANN CLEVELAND November 06, 2012
WOWZA!Congratulations on this awesome Gold, 2nd Place Win ... great clarity and perspective!
jo ann c. #10407231
Merna L. Nobile November 13, 2012
Receiving an award from Better Photo is just like unwrapping a gift, the thrill is always the same! It is also exciting to be able to send my personal congratulations to each and every one of you and I look forward to seeing the gold though out the galleries. Merna
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