A Moment To Ponder

Pip Gerard

A Moment To Ponder

“Listen a hundred times; ponder a thousand times; speak once.”
- TURKISH PROVERB

My son Kane had no idea I was photographing him at this time…He was just wondering sweetly along a path in a local parkland area when suddenly he stopped and leaned on the fence. I honestly could not believe what I was seeing through my viewfinder when he did it. Then when I saw the photograph it just blew me away.

Kane is 3 years old in this photograph.

This is my all time favourite photograph I’ve taken with my DSLR to date.

Played with the colour version in photoshop and am very pleased with the outcome. (black and white )

This was taken with my 300mm Canon lense.

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  • Colleen Milburn

    Colleen Milburn

    Hi there, Pip – I had a look at the B&W – I like them both very much, but I think the beautiful soft colours in this actually add to it. That’s my opinion for what it’s worth! Well done, indeed :-)

  • Pip Gerard replied

    thanks Colleen… I think so too. thank you :)
    Happy New Year.

  • Colleen Milburn

    Colleen Milburn

    You’re very welcome :-)
    And a happy new year to you, too!

  • Karin Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    ooooh, truly beautiful Pip
    i can see why it’s your favourite!!!
    beautiful beautiful pose and composition…so special knowing Kane had no idea you were shooting this too :)

  • Pip Gerard replied

    He truly blew me away when I saw him doing this pose through my viewfinder… I remember thinking how incredible it was and praying that the photo would turn out and it did! Was like a gift.
    I’m going to blow this one up and hang in our lounge room… I think Kane will love it too when he grows up.

  • Molly O'Bryon-Welpott

    Molly O'Bryon-...

    Fantastic capture and softness with the color against the metal fence, really love it.

  • Pip Gerard replied

    thanks Molly… so wonderful to hear that.
    Happy 2009. :)

  • Lorna Gerard

    Lorna Gerard

    I really love this shot, love the soft colours, it adds to the pose, well done Pip.

  • Pip Gerard replied

    Thanks gorgeous. I like it better too xoxox

  • Cathy Middleton

    Cathy Middleton

    Absolutely delightful. Love it!!

  • Pip Gerard replied

    thank you Cathy. That means a lot from you.. I’ve checked out your portfolio and you’re an incredible photographer!

  • Jane Keats

    Jane Keats

    Aw, that’s a gorgeous photo!

  • michael embelton

    michael embelton

    I aM a real fan of B&W however the mild tone in the colour version i think offer more. Great capture, well done.

  • Pip Gerard replied

    thank you Michael I appreciate it so much.

  • KiimiG

    KiimiG

    what a beautiful shot

  • benthebrown

    benthebrown

    This is a really nice shot, is he very contemplative…or just tired… wow to be a kid again!

  • Pip Gerard replied

    I can honestly say my boy seems to be quite a sensitive soul. I’ve captured quite a few images where he shows this side of himself. He’s a very sweet loving child.
    So I would definitely say this is a very quick contemplative, thinking, and somewhat tired moment all rolled into one (it was a case of blink and you’ll miss it… which is why I was so thrilled to have caught it on camera).

  • Sandy Stewart

    Sandy Stewart

    A lovely candid story depicting portrait capture of your son! A fitting title! One can only imagine what he is thinking and or pondering! Lovely editing on the color too! :)

  • Alan Findlater

    Alan Findlater

    excellent work well done

  • Cindy Olivier

    Cindy Olivier

    this is an awesom portrait, so special well done

  • Pip Gerard replied

    thanks Cindy it’s the best capture I think I’ll ever get of my son… one of those one in a million. It’s enlarged and in our lounge room that’s how special it is to me. Just like the one of you and your boy. :)

  • Cindy Olivier

    Cindy Olivier

    except i have never printed any of my family pics for home, only printed work i have done for other people. go figure hey…. maybe i should make it one of my goals this year….. do some personal work for my home.

  • Pip Gerard replied

    You should… the photo is simply stunning. You can see the love in it.

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b

    extraordinary candid photography and i love the post pro work on it too.
    desaturated colour suits this so much! ;-) xox

  • Pip Gerard replied

    thanks lovely. I thought so too.xo

  • Steve Buffington

    Steve Buffington

    This is a very beautiful capture. Full of emotion and worthy of the features it received. Nice job.

  • Pip Gerard replied

    thanks Steve… I really appreciate it.

  • Stephen Thomas

    Stephen Thomas

    Sweet photo! Stephen Thomas

  • Samantha Lewandowski

    Samantha Lewan...

    The desat/vintage treatment you have done to this image is just gorgeous!... I love the emotion. Everything about this is PERFECT!!!!!

  • Pip Gerard replied

    wow thanks Samantha!! That means alot! xo

  • Helen Chierego

    Helen Chierego

    The tonal quality of this image matches his pensive mood perfectly. Lovely capture!

  • Pip Gerard replied

    thanks Helen… I think the de-saturated colours work well too. :)

  • Elana Bailey

    Elana Bailey

    Great pensive portrait of your son. Well done.

  • Pip Gerard replied

    thanks Elana… I think it will always be one of my highlight photographs… a true one in a million capture.
    appreciate you letting me know your thoughts. Pip :)

  • Danielle Espin

    Danielle Espin

    Like this one, nice work

  • Pip Gerard replied

    thanks Danielle… so glad you like it.

  • Aimelle

    Aimelle

    I’ve looked at b&w version and I think I prefer this one… the colors add even more emotion maybe… anyway both awesome expressive portrait ! lovely composition as well

  • jenxie

    jenxie

    love the muted colors, the daydreaming expression, and the contrast of the wire to the softness of the child. Nice.

  • Priscilla Rodriguez

    Priscilla Rodr...

    beautiful

  • NomadicGoddess

    NomadicGoddess

    What an absolute poppet, I am fortunate to have a little boy too, arent we blessed :-), Great Shot

  • Pip Gerard replied

    truly blessed!!
    thanks for lovely comment

  • mimi yoon

    mimi yoon

    how precious… kane is a handsome little sweetie pie (deep and philosophical thinker too ;P)... and what a perfect moment… : )

  • Pip Gerard replied

    Thanks so much for taking the time to look at my work. This is definitely my favourite portrait I’ve taken (so far) :D

  • TREVOR IRWIN

    TREVOR IRWIN

    Pip, this is a real gem of time perfectly captured. Kane will never pose exactly like this again, and you have caught this so well. Its a treasure to have in any family album, and a joy to see such a wonderful candid moment. http://www.philadelphia33.org/

  • Pip Gerard replied

    what a wonderful comment… thanks Trevor :D

  • Alan Findlater

    Alan Findlater

    excellent work

  • Taylor Sawyer

    Taylor Sawyer


    Congrats! This image will be featured with the top ten and two honorable mentions. You will also be the featured member for a week! You are now invited to submit this work to the group so that it may be featured!

  • Pip Gerard replied

    wow. thanks Taylor that’s fantastic news!!!
    have submitted image to the group. :D

  • Kevin Means

    Kevin Means

    Stunningly adorable. Love the desaturation. You really captured the moment.

  • Pip Gerard replied

    thank you Kevin.. it was a real one in a million moment too.

  • bubblehex08

    bubblehex08

    Congrats on woinning the challenge! It simply was the best!

  • Pip Gerard replied

    thanks so much… to think that many believed that and voted that way makes me feel amazing.

  • Lois Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    just gorgeous!!! congratulations on your challenge win!!! VERY deserving!!!!

  • Pip Gerard replied

    Thanks Lois… I’m just over the moon with this win :D

  • Buckwhite

    Buckwhite

    Very nice, well done and congratulations on being featured.

  • KasRybka

    KasRybka

    gentle colors in this image create this special mood/feelabout it…beautifull boy and the capture !

  • Pip Gerard replied

    Thank you Kas… I’m so glad people feel the emotion in this photograph.

  • betha

    betha

    Brilliant shot, I so wish I had had a better camera when my kids were this young!

  • Pip Gerard replied

    I know what you mean… I can’t tell you how thankful I am that I took the plunge and purchased my DSLR when he was 1… I feel like the memories I’ve created for him are a little extra special.

  • Jolie

    Jolie

    They are both wonderful! I especially love the natural feel you’ve been able to capture & the innocence of childhood contemplation strike the viewer!

  • Pip Gerard replied

    Thanks Jolie. What a fabulous comment :D

  • Ruth Vilmi

    Ruth Vilmi

    Beautiful pose, colours, model, feelings, everything:) Well done:)

  • Pip Gerard replied

    I’m truly overwhelmed by the response to this one… I feel very blessed to have captured this very special moment.

  • sonjas

    sonjas

    So cute and beautiful

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    outstanding work

  • John Platt

    John Platt

    A lovely moment captured Pip, you should be proud. Wonder what he ’s thinking.

  • Charlie08

    Charlie08

    OMGosh this is just too precious!! I can see why its your all time fav..

  • Yves Rubin

    Yves Rubin

    Wow, this is a great moment and expression captured. Beautiful!

  • Marjorie Wallace

    Marjorie Wallace

    Precious image. So glad to see you have gotten so much recognition with it. Just priceless!!!

  • Evita

    Evita

    Beautiful child and capture !!!Congrats on your feature !!! :D

  • Carmen Cilliers

    Carmen Cilliers

    Pip – this is such a poigniant beautiful photograph – you could make a lot of money doing portraits like this for people. Just beautiful!

  • Pip Gerard replied

    I wish it were something I could get all children to do… but I really feel this one a real lucky catch.
    thanks for your comment Carmen… I appreciate it.

  • CapturedByKylie

    CapturedByKylie

    Congratulations on the “Portraits” Home Page feature! April 25th/26th 2009.

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b

    pippy, congrats babe, well done. this is so lovely! ;-) xox

  • Pip Gerard replied

    I’m in shock!!
    Mum just rang me to say it was on the homepage!! I was blown away and so excited.
    thanks sweet Ag… I just cannot believe the positiveness I’ve received of late for my works… I’m just so grateful.
    To see my little sunshine on the homepage is extra extra special though I must say.
    He recognised himself on the homepage… he pointed to himself and said “Kane” and then clicked the mouse on his own picture :D

  • JenniferB

    JenniferB

    Congrats on making the home page! So well deserved, this is a really beautiful shot! :-)

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Stunning emotive image. Well done on the HP.

  • Kevin Means

    Kevin Means

    Whoops, can’t “fav” it again, Congrats Pip!!

  • Fiona Christensen

    Fiona Christensen

    this is beautiful!!!

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b

    oh how gorgeous, he has his 15 minutes of fame at such a young age! hehe
    so beautiful ;) xox
    btw, i love how your mum had to ring you up!!!! that’s so funny, and very coool! ;    ) xox

  • Jing3011

    Jing3011

    I love everything about this.

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    CONGRATULATIONS on your Home page feature

  • montdragon

    montdragon

    Big smile…big sigh…superb…your little guy…that very moment and just at that moment…great photo a keepsake for that moment and just at that very moment for the moments to remember that day when you reminisce “when you were little.”

  • Christian Zammit

    Christian Zammit

    WELL DONE for featuring on the redbubble homepage.
    your work is really great
    Christian Zammit

  • tracyxkeema

    tracyxkeema

    the best x

  • Jan Timmons

    Jan Timmons

    Quite often I prefer the original, but I think you added to the appeal of this beautiful photo. (Thank you for the opportunity to compare with a b/w!) Such a winsome expression that you heightened, I think, by doing something in Photoshop.
    I’m bogged down at the portrait section of my photo course, and this is a beautiful example to spur me on. Love the light and shadows you captured.

  • Pip Gerard replied

    wow!! what a truly special comment… thank you Jan! that means so much to me.

  • Waleska Luker

    Waleska Luker

    Stunning, it fits perfectly in our First Things Group!

  • Pip Gerard replied

    thank you. will do.
    At the moment I’m having problems with my computer and cannot edit any of my work… so will add to the group in the near future.

  • Angel Perry

    Angel Perry

    Adorable! Brilliant treatment too! Congrats on your home page feature.

  • down23

    down23

    Woo hoo! You made the Home Page AGAIN!!!! Yay!!!! Big congrats to you my friend! =)

  • Pip Gerard replied

    I still can’t believe it myself!!
    Am sending out buckets of gratitude to the red bubble universe! :D I’ve been shown a lot of love of late… it’s quite overwhelmiing. I’m truly thankful.
    Thanks Robbi for your continued support. Hope all is well with you and the family. :D xo

  • nikkidahl

    nikkidahl

    love the processing!

  • Terri~Lynn Bealle

    Terri~Lynn Bealle

    What a precious moment captured!!! I love those shots when the subject isn’t posing or looking right into the camera… You’re son is so cute. Congratulations on you homepage feature!!!!!!

  • CATNIPMEOW

    CATNIPMEOW

    HE is so very beautiful…..............love the tones and the emotion

  • Roz McQuillan

    Roz McQuillan

    Beautiful image, Pip!

  • jacqleen

    jacqleen

    A GREAT GREAT Capture here…..........just PERFECT…and CONGRATS on your many well deserved FEATURES… ! :))

  • JuliaWright

    JuliaWright

    Awesome capture!!

  • MuscularTeeth

    MuscularTeethVoted Most Helpful Bubbler

    great photo there pip

  • Pip Gerard replied

    thanks MT… I really appreciate it :D (just a bit slow with my replies aren’t I!!)

  • Cathy Beharriell

    Cathy Beharriell

    Wow! This is one of those images you’ll treasure forever. You have captured the absolute essence of childhood.

  • joyousmoon

    joyousmoon

    Fantastic! Congratulations on your Feature!

  • janegullison

    janegullison

    That photo is the most beautiful photo i have ever seen. Congrats, it is truely amazing.. I love it

  • Pip Gerard replied

    Wow!! that’s got to be the best comment I think I’ve heard on my work!! I’m so chuffed!! thank you.

  • Patricia Gibson

    Patricia Gibson

    Perfect candid, great work! Thank you for your comment! : ) Pat!

  • kathy archbold

    kathy archbold

    like the muted colour!

  • Australis

    Australis

    Ditto .. Love it.. This one way over the Black and White.

  • brigusser

    brigusser

    Fantastic capture…...a real cutie.

  • Cee Neuner

    Cee Neuner

    Absolutely adorable and a cutie pie.

  • Kseniya Beliaeva

    Kseniya Beliaeva

    very nice

  • AngelPhotozzz

    AngelPhotozzz

    Congrats on the Challange win.. beautiful work.. well done!

  • Pip Gerard replied

    Thank you Angel. this win means so very much to me because of how much this photo means to me. And because of the incredible photo’s in the challenge and the Live Love Dream group. Thanks so much for taking the time to congratulate me.

  • syd baker

    syd baker

    I’ve been a dreamer all my life, there is so much going on in that growing mind, he’s putting the pieces of the great puzzle together I think. You deserve the win with this one!!

  • Pip Gerard replied

    I feel like I’m a bit of a dreamer to Syd. :D
    thanks so much for your lovely words… I truly appreciate them.

  • down23

    down23

    Yay Pip! Congrats on your very well deserving win! =)

  • Pip Gerard replied

    thanks Robbi! Thrilled doesn’t even really describe how I feel with this one!! ♥♥♥

  • Jenni Atkins-Stair

    Jenni Atkins-S...

    Gorgeous shot! So nicely done. Love it! ;)

  • Pip Gerard replied

    thank you Jenni ♥

  • Tenee Attoh

    Tenee Attoh

    T H I S is B E A U T I F U L – work

  • Pip Gerard

    thank you Nancy. It means so much to me that others love this photograph. Hope you’re well. ♥

  • Stephen Thomas

    Stephen Thomas

    Great capture of this cute child in thought

  • Pip Gerard replied

    thank you Stephen… I really appreciate your comment.

  • LoreLeft27

    LoreLeft27

    oh wow this is so cute fantastic love the old feeling to it

  • Pip Gerard replied

    thank you. :D

  • TaniaLosada

    TaniaLosada

    I love it, it’s a wonderful portrait and a very well-done work!!!!

  • GrandmaKnitting

    GrandmaKnitting

    This really is a lovely, lovely shot. I’m not surprised it’s your favorite!

  • Ingz

    Ingz

    This is so beautiful Pip and so deserving of all the features and many more xxx

  • Pip Gerard replied

    thank you so much ♥

  • Matthew Dawkins

    Matthew Dawkins

    Wonderful capture.

  • A.M. Ruttle

    A.M. Ruttle

    Pip, I’m SO glad to see this magical image made it to the Home Page… you’ve hit the BIG TIME!

  • Pip Gerard replied

    It was an incredible feeling. thank you so much ♥

  • hsien-ku

    hsien-ku

    really sweet portrait! i love the soft colour

  • Pip Gerard replied

    thank you so much. Its my favourite photograph I’ve ever taken :D

  • Evita

    Evita

    ♥ Beautiful image !!! Congratulations on your feature !!! :D ♥

  • Rosina Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    fantastic

  • Jane Brack

    Jane Brack

    This is so sweet! I love the tones and the way you post processed. Beautiful!

  • Pip Gerard replied

    Thank You Jane.

  • Karen Tillotson

    Karen Tillotson

    This is definitely a “blow away” photo..how totally perfect that you could capture this wonderfully profound moment in your child’s life!! It goes so well with this very wise proverb indeed…(amen to that.)
    Exceptional work Pip, and you have a beautiful son…

  • Pip Gerard replied

    Thank you Karen.. I appreciate your wonderful comment so very much.

  • Kate Rohrich

    Kate Rohrich

    This is such a cute photo.
    Lucky of you to have captured it.
    Very nice work.

  • Pip Gerard replied

    very lucky. Was a blessing that day. Thank Kate :D

  • Jenni Atkins-Stair

    Jenni Atkins-S...

  • Judy Will

    Judy Will

    Simply beautiful image.

  • Pip Gerard replied

    thank you Judy.

  • nishagandhi

    nishagandhi

    awesome shot!! natural shot is always the best!!

  • Pip Gerard replied

    I completely agree : ) thank you so much for the fave.

  • Emma Collins

    Emma Collins

    Such a beautiful photograph, he looks so thoughtful – I find it impossible to get pics of my son doing anything but running and jumping!!

  • Pip Gerard replied

    Thanks Emma :) Yeah.. this photo was between a few hours of skateboarding or on the playground (bit of a breather between all the action) : )

  • Jeff Burns

    Jeff Burns

    adorable shot

  • Liane Pinel

    Liane Pinel

    Perfectly wonderful!! I wonder what he is thinking of…what am I going to be when I grow up or where did mom hide the smarties?

  • Pip Gerard replied

    I’ve wondered the same thing… smarties is probably close to the mark LOL : )

  • chloemay

    chloemay

    Fantastic image…so innocent!!!!
    cheers

  • Pip Gerard replied

    thank you Chloe : )

  • Belinda Fletcher

    Belinda Fletcher

    What an amazing photo! You have captured Kane beautifully. Love the colour and fence in the photo. I’m not the only one to agree, it took me almost 5 minutes to get to the bottom to comment. Keep up the great work, instant favourite. Congratulations on all the features, homepage, etc. Bin xo

  • Pip Gerard replied

    this is my most popular photograph of all in my portfolio… and my own favourite. Thank you so much for your lovely words Bin : ) x ♥

  • AmandaH

    AmandaH

    Gorgeous capture!!!

  • Marion Cullen

    Marion Cullen

    Yes, this is very special for sure, not just the photograph but the feelings and emotions it embodies …it has the power to transport the viewer and just captures the very essence of childhood. Wonderfully treated!

  • Pip Gerard replied

    thank you Marion… I’m especially proud of this one. It was kind of like a photograph that was meant to be. I’d only had my first SLR camera for a few weeks when I took this one and I just couldnt believe I’d managed to capture the split second moment and it was beautifully in focus and all. It really did blow me away.

  • Dyle Warren

    Dyle Warren

    How adorable!! Priceless image of your boy and a most memorable photograph!

  • Pip Gerard replied

    thank you Dyle… I will treasure this photo forever. It proudly sits on our family room wall at home. : )

  • Paul Thompson Photography

    Paul Thompson ...

    Great capture!

  • stumbelina

    stumbelina

    I love the colors in this. Beautiful work

  • Pip Gerard replied

    thanks Stumb :)

  • valzart

    valzart

    Brilliant capture sweetheART ;} happy hippy hugglez

  • Jean M. Laffitau

    Jean M. Laffitau

    What a wonderful capture!

  • micklyn

    micklyn 27 days ago

    this is an absolutely awesome image, sooo beautiful!

  • BrookeJanis

    BrookeJanis 23 days ago

    Great image..what a cutie

  • Pip Gerard replied 22 days ago

    thanks Brooke… appreciate you checking out my work.

  • Lorena Maria

    Lorena Maria 23 days ago

    Nah! what a precious capture! WonDerFuL !!

  • photomaniac

    photomaniac 23 days ago

    Innocence well captured. Good colours and detail.

  • Pip Gerard replied 22 days ago

    well captured innocence – I like that :)

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