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Published: 2005-05-18 10:26:55 +0000 UTC; Views: 811; Favourites: 15; Downloads: 110
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Description we all strive to protect the ones we love...

For some reason, recently, I've been thinking about having a child of my own (haha, I need help in that department, since I can't just make a baby by myself). But more so, I think I actually want to adopt a kid sometime later in my life.

This picture shows how great paternal love is... I hope I'll be a good father one day.

To appreciate the feeling in this picture and the moving rain, full view please!
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Comments: 46

TheMetronomad [2007-06-20 16:05:05 +0000 UTC]

hi this is featured here. [link]

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lambelkip [2007-05-19 17:59:46 +0000 UTC]

Amazingly beautiful, so much emotion in the picture, I cried when I saw it. Definitely one of the best photos I've ever seen.

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Ryivhnn [2005-08-10 12:43:07 +0000 UTC]

maybe it's because i do have a baby. but this shot struck nice and deep where all good works of art should it's a beautiful picture, well done on capturing it if it's candid or staging it if it wasn't

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lingk99 In reply to Ryivhnn [2005-08-17 02:24:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you and I'm glad you liked it. I was simply lucky to catch them in the rain. It's definitely one of my most favorite pics in my own gallery.

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alysen [2005-07-01 23:23:56 +0000 UTC]

Wow. Very striking photograph. I adore it.

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lingk99 In reply to alysen [2005-07-20 01:56:09 +0000 UTC]

hehe, it was more or less a lucky shot .

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TheInvisibleFriend [2005-06-23 18:39:04 +0000 UTC]

wow... what a touching emtional piece... It's absolutely perfect ^_^.

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lingk99 In reply to TheInvisibleFriend [2005-06-24 10:56:35 +0000 UTC]

I love this too! I was pretty lucky to capture have captured it. Since that day, I haven't gone out to do more photojournalistic stuff.

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TheInvisibleFriend In reply to lingk99 [2005-06-24 18:29:41 +0000 UTC]

^_^. what was your inspiration for this piece? Or was it more a spurr of the moment type photo? I really think this is a great work. I wouldn't have it any other way.

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lingk99 In reply to TheInvisibleFriend [2005-06-25 06:32:18 +0000 UTC]

This was simply a lucky catch with some careful color adjustments to bring out the rain. It's hard to catch such emotions from posed models...

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TheInvisibleFriend In reply to lingk99 [2005-06-25 20:53:12 +0000 UTC]

indeed. You did well on this piece.

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Ice-Minus [2005-05-25 07:56:13 +0000 UTC]

I like this kinda photos, simple, but they speak for themselves. Reminds me of my childhood

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lingk99 In reply to Ice-Minus [2005-05-25 08:24:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the on it! Sadly, I don't go out to take more of these journalistic photos often. Been too busy working with models lately...

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zquan85 [2005-05-23 11:43:47 +0000 UTC]

wow this is ver emotional ...love the pic . and you are a great artist

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lingk99 In reply to zquan85 [2005-05-23 11:48:54 +0000 UTC]

You have really cool portrait work too! I like the candid feel of your portraits... esp. the Calvin Klein one and the twins series (and onto my list you go)

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zquan85 In reply to lingk99 [2005-05-23 12:58:01 +0000 UTC]

haha thanks a lot

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Misantropia [2005-05-22 10:55:42 +0000 UTC]

Nothing like a fathers/mothers love...
Amazing shot!

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lingk99 In reply to Misantropia [2005-05-23 01:46:04 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I was lucking to get the right timing!

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Misantropia In reply to lingk99 [2005-05-23 08:44:13 +0000 UTC]

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wildplaces [2005-05-20 10:24:49 +0000 UTC]

Very emotive image. . . Is this a candid?

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lingk99 In reply to wildplaces [2005-05-20 10:25:57 +0000 UTC]

Oh yeah, this is a candid.

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wildplaces In reply to lingk99 [2005-05-20 10:36:13 +0000 UTC]

Candid moments can be wonderful.

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lingk99 In reply to wildplaces [2005-05-20 10:47:33 +0000 UTC]

This one was... so much emotion in a single picture. I know it's not by any means original, but it's one of my favorite shots taken on my camera.

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wildplaces In reply to lingk99 [2005-05-20 10:50:00 +0000 UTC]

Certainly. . . Well done.

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EyeThought [2005-05-19 05:25:18 +0000 UTC]

I love this shot!! Most excellent, one of your best in my opinion, and love the rain captured in the shot!! Wonderfully captured and nice edit!! Well done!

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lingk99 In reply to EyeThought [2005-05-19 19:34:59 +0000 UTC]

Haha, you give me too much credit ... I was just lucky to be able to snap this fast enough before they dissappeared into the subway. Thanks for the fav on it too! I'm looking forward to seeing your new photos!

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Kunoichi-Usagi [2005-05-18 20:01:31 +0000 UTC]

WOW. This image is soooo powerfully emotional I can barely comment on it. :shock: I really love the look of determination in the father's expression - even though his eyes carry warmth, you can tell he will stop at nothing to protect his child. The rain in the picture adds so much to your theme - parents will always be there no matter what happens. This is DD worthy - and a must !!

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lingk99 In reply to Kunoichi-Usagi [2005-05-18 23:31:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for such kind words! I definitely don't deserve DD's yet... I have a long way to go in comparison to some of the truly amazing artists on this website.

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Kunoichi-Usagi In reply to lingk99 [2005-05-19 01:31:53 +0000 UTC]

Oh please! You're too hard on yourself. Just wait - I'm sure the photography administrators will love your work just as much as I do in due time!

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lingk99 In reply to Kunoichi-Usagi [2005-05-19 01:45:47 +0000 UTC]

You know... I really like your vector art! I wish you can teach me how to do something like that!

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Kunoichi-Usagi In reply to lingk99 [2005-05-19 01:49:15 +0000 UTC]

Aww thanks! I've had a few others ask me about the process of vectoring something, so I've decided to do a tutorial on it. I'll probably do a more simpler one with animation style first, and then another on realistic portraits. If you want I can note you when I post it.

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NoirFeu [2005-05-18 19:02:02 +0000 UTC]

Oww.. such lovely concept.
But as regards the photo I would make a bit brighter maybe..

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NoirFeu In reply to NoirFeu [2005-05-18 20:26:08 +0000 UTC]

Hmm.. thanks for explanation.
Now I see your point, it was a good choice to make it darker in this way..
But monitor's settings are horrible to me.. I never can set them properly _-_
Either way - the concept is wonderful

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lingk99 In reply to NoirFeu [2005-05-18 20:13:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Though, I specifically made it darker, to make the world seem harsher and the father more protective. Darker colors also bring out the rain more in this picture. I did try to make it bright... and it didn't work that well. However, a lot of it may be our monitor calibration too. My monitor may have a higher brightness/contrast setting than yours.

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NUdES [2005-05-18 18:14:38 +0000 UTC]

brilliant! wonderful

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orcaline [2005-05-18 17:26:35 +0000 UTC]

this photo is so emotionnal ... it shows all the love father and son ...

anyway, good luck if you want to adopt a child ... i heard it was quite difficult ... :/

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lingk99 In reply to orcaline [2005-05-18 17:55:47 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I heard so too... good thing I'm not ready for one yet. But I do want to someday...

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Minoda [2005-05-18 15:19:50 +0000 UTC]

I hope I'll be a good mother one day too
Thats so emotive picture.......
I love the way U took this picture..... it shows emotions and moveof rain so great......
I like it so much....... Awesome job !!!!!!!!
keep it up....

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lingk99 In reply to Minoda [2005-05-18 18:14:41 +0000 UTC]

I worked on this photo very little yesterday... I had a friend over and then had to go through a ton of deviant messages. Phew... these things are really hard to keep up. I dread the 2 weeks that I'll be gone in July.

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ntora [2005-05-18 14:19:48 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful shot, great feeling.
I would slightly increase the contrast and perhaps dodge the fathers face to bring it out more.
Really nice.

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lingk99 In reply to ntora [2005-05-18 18:17:01 +0000 UTC]

Ok, I'll try that a little bit. I did find this to be the best contrast though... since any higher and I started to lose definition in the father's hair and cloth (I really like to keep it navy blue). I will dodge the face to see how that works. Currently, there is a good contrast in the faces between the father and the child. I think most of my picture is focused on the child and the father's body protecting the child. That's why I cropped more of the father's head away.

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Ariyst [2005-05-18 14:09:54 +0000 UTC]

Awww...so cute photo! I very very like it ^^ I love the pose of the person and child's face. Good work. And I support adoption

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lingk99 In reply to Ariyst [2005-05-18 18:17:17 +0000 UTC]

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ShearerM4 [2005-05-18 10:53:57 +0000 UTC]

I hope i'll be a good father too.

There's nothing more rewarding and fulfulling than taking care of people you love and being there for them when they need you to make them happy.

Fantastic picture mister

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lingk99 In reply to ShearerM4 [2005-05-18 18:20:30 +0000 UTC]

Thank you sir! You should check out Daniel Chui's stuff. I think he has a similar picture to this, and is definitely one of my inspirations. His journals, comments, and descriptions are all great reads too!

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rachyroos [2005-05-18 10:35:08 +0000 UTC]

This is, well, beautiful. Theres nothing quite like held by your Mum or Dad. Is this candid or slightly candid? both ways its brilliant. either because of the capture or by the direction. well if this picture is anything to go on (not knowing anything else about you) I'd say you've got the makings of a great father!

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