Me and my Buddy
His name is Hudson, but we call him Buddy. We have this ancient radio that has cool details and I had an idea to use it as a backdrop for a portrait photo, but when I asked him to pose for me, all I got was goofy grins and serious self-consciousness until I had the bright idea to give him the remote release and let him do it himself. Once he got going, there was no stopping him! As far as he was concerned, I wasn’t even there. The delight on his face has got nothing to do with quality time with Mom, and everything to do with ‘male-remote-control-delight-response’.....
Canon 400D, natural light.
Me and my Buddy belongs to the following groups:
! 100% !, All Around the Styles, Childhood, DSLR Users Only - 1/24 - Camera & Lens In Description Please., First Things, Live, Love, Dream: , Moms 4 Art, Mood & Ambience - Strictly Photos, Photographers self portrait, Self Portrait and Shameless Self-Promotion
bdazzled
WOW – what a treasure – such a wonderful idea and you obviously know which buttons to press – lol
You both look so beautiful :-)
micklyn replied
Aah, thanks, Kira – you’re always so sweet to me!
Martie Venter
What a wonderful portrait – the light is beautiful and I love your comment about males and remote controls, all too true!
micklyn replied
Thanks, Martie! the light was really low, which is why my camera was tripod mounted in the first place, so I had a really slow shutter speed and my other problem was trying to get him to keep still ( :
Shelly Hiebert
This is so beautiful Micklyn :) Your description made me smile too….how true it is!
micklyn replied
Thanks, Shelly!
wendywoo1972
this is just stunning Micklyn a really treasure
micklyn replied
Thanks, Wendy! such a nice comment ( :
Angel Warda
absolutely beautiful!
micklyn replied
Thanks so much, Angel!!
Karen Scrimes
This is GORGEOUS! I had a good laugh at your description and everytime I look at his little face it makes me smile. :) Beautiful lighting :)
micklyn replied
Thanks! your comment made me smile!
dimsim
great portrait :)
micklyn replied
Thanks very much! and for all your support and encouragement!
Vikram Franklin
Lovely, lovely pic!
But I had a good laugh at the description!! I suffer from severe male-remote-control-delight-response’…..:-)
micklyn replied
So if you do self-portraits using a remote, do you get a similar image?? Thanks Vikram!
Caroline Gorka
What a great photo…and what a lovely folio ..don’t know why i’ve missed it !
micklyn replied
Thanks so much! ( : I’ve only been on the bubble since Feb, still finding treasure after treasure as I look through people’s wonderful work… especially delighted today as I’ve found yours!!!
Vikram Franklin
LOL! – I don’t do very well infront of the camera Micklyn!! No SPs from me ever!
micklyn replied
Awww! bet they’d be awesome!
Ghelly
I love it. Straight to my fav file too.
micklyn replied
Thanks! how nice of you! ( :
Julia Thomas
wow!! beautiful shot – great expression!
micklyn replied
Thanks, Julia!
sticky
This is sooooooooooo beautiful…....... really really fantastic x
micklyn replied
Thank you thank you thank you! ( :
DiannaLee
Now thats clever!!! Must try that with my son, he’s always playing goofy on shots…this shot by the way is wonderful…I love the depth in this..the shades are rich and deep its wonderful!
micklyn replied
Thanks! I think I must try the same thing on some other of my kids who make silly faces when the camera comes out! ( :
natalia martin...
Gorgeous work!
micklyn replied
Thanks again!
Scott d'Almeida
lovely work.
micklyn replied
Thanks, Scott!!
Lorena Maria
Beautiful work and your description… priceless! many congrats!
micklyn replied
Thanks so much, Lorena!
Nicolette Thain
one of the best Mother & Son portraits I’ve seen!!! absolutely awesome :o)
micklyn replied
Thanks!! you’re too kind ( :
Jena Ferguson
Great Idea. Easier than making him sit down and say cheese until you get THE shot
micklyn replied
Definitely!! I think I will use it again in future ( :
Pamela B
Beautiful portrait to treasure forever!!
micklyn replied
Thanks, Pamela!
Sue Kane
Terrific work…....l love the remote story…males love them…lol!
micklyn replied
Thanks, Sue! they do, don’t they? you just have to understand them and then work it to your advantage…lol
Roka
Beautiful! Very creative and what a treasure!
micklyn replied
Thanks, Roka, thanks for having such a good look around!
CATNIPMEOW
Gorgeous portrait !
Love the lighting and tones….......
I too have found that out….......tee hee boys/men and their remotes :)
micklyn replied
Thanks so much! yes, boys need toys… actually, it’s his birthday in the morning, just finished wrapping his gifts. Don’t know who is looking forward to it more, me, him, or his brothers (15, 14 and 11 years old.) There are definitely a couple of remote related presents coming his way in the morning, lol.
Ingz
such a lovely mum and son portrait Micklyn… I love what you have written and so true men and boys and remotes, they never grow up do they
xxxx
micklyn replied
No, they don’t grow up ( : But hey, they say it’s good to be a child at heart!! thanks!
Ingz
i have no idea why there is a little red cross there all i did was a ? !!! xxx
gato
beautiful portrait/self portrait micklyn! you both look beautiful! ;)
micklyn replied
Aah, you’re so sweet! Thanks a bunch ( :
Cathleen Taraw...
You have great ideas; and I love the anecdote. The joy of the button lol.
micklyn replied
Thanks, Cathleen! Yes, the button is a blessing ( :
Laurie Search
Oh, this is just wonderful!!! So precious!!
micklyn replied
Thanks, Laurie! this is a special one to me ( :
Reynaldo
Lyn great pose, good locking boy, beautiful mom, great capture cheers
micklyn replied
Thanks a bunch, Reynaldo ( :
Karen Tillotson
Just fantastic again…wonderful portrait…great idea letting him control the moment too!
Ingenious!
micklyn replied
*( : * Thanks so much, Karen!
Simon Whittaker
What a beautiful portrait. Great construction and capture too. Another fav for me.
micklyn replied
Thanks so much!
Lachinov
this is gorgeous. your son is just smashing and your eyes are stunning. he looks very at home with the camera. its not posed or fake. i love it. its really a lovely portrait. something to treasure, blow up and put in the family room.
micklyn replied
Maybe I should do that!! haven’t made a print of this yet ( : Thanks very much for your comment!
Rosemary Scott
So beautiful!!! Whatever your means were to get him to pose for the shots it turned out brilliantly!!
micklyn replied
Thanks again, Rosemary, and for the favouriting!!!
ldeiter78
This photo is a treasure!!! You are very beautiful and your son is so cute. Wonderful image!
micklyn replied
Thanks! (isn’t photoshop kind to us ladies?? although my son is cute for real, lol!)
sterenborg
really a great picture
micklyn replied
Thanks very much, marja ( :
Matt Bottos
wonderful portrait & great idea with the remote release!!
micklyn replied
( : thanks for looking, matt!
Amy-lee Foley
Aww beautiful!
micklyn replied
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x- pose Klaus ...
This is so gorgeous, Micklyn!!!
micklyn replied
Thanks very much for your comments!!!
Sonia de Maced...
i can see you loved that ‘male-remote-control-delight-response’ moment too.. your eyes are so happy ;-) another magic moment… you’re gorgeous !
micklyn replied
wow, thanks for your comment, Sonia! I’m sorry for this late reply, I must have missed it somehow!
annie curry
What a wonderfully proud looking capture….I love it! A budding photographer in the making!!!!! :-)
micklyn replied
thanks, Annie!
Caroline Gorka
Beautiful ..what a wonderful folio to have ..made me smile lots of times looking through it properly :))
micklyn replied
thank you so much for having a look, Caroline! and for all your kind and encouraging comments! ( :