Mathieu and christmas tree bokeh

wow... quel detail

I made a stop to Mall today with my kid. A huge christmas tree was in the middle of the place, so i used it for background, took a shot of my kid with the 7D, 70-200mm at 2.8 iso 200. Camera exposure set at -1/3. 1/100 second. flash on ETTL mode. There is a skylight into the mall roof, this is where the hair light come from..

I did put a flash on the ground on his front right, trigger by pocket wizard.

What i think of the 7D, as photo, i like the colors, but it is never really sharp, and i have lots of grain even at iso 200 everywhere and in the bokeh... I will make more test, but i don't know what to say... like the video stuff. but i'm not impress by the photo quality... and i did try most of the options available..

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JdB UK says:

Great colours and light. Brilliant portrait.

I'm only looking on the iPhone screen, so couldn't comment on image quality. I had read that the ISO performance on the 7D was very good?!
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Mô_ (Michelle) says:

Superbe enfant et magnifique portrait !

Quelle clarté !
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

digitaldirectphotos.com says:

The iso does a good job when it is dark, yeah with lots of noise...unless you use the noise reduction, then the photo is blur.... but when it is nice and bright, it is where i have a problem with it...
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

clickclique says:

Beautiful portrait with the darker Bokeh! He sure has nice eyes. Great Job!
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Leonardo Martins says:

The photo is awesome! Very emotive!!!

I couldn't imagine the 7D was this bad...
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Leonardo Martins says:

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Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

digitaldirectphotos.com says:

no, it's not this bad, but it is not a MarkIII and i wonder if a 40D or50D quality is better then the 7D..i don't know, i never had these... but it will not replace my pro cameras for sure..it is all i want to say..
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

beluga 7 says:

Il est beau ............. il doit avoir des traits de sa mère ... cé une joke MIke
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Tengen Toppa Kaitsuu Me says:

what a lightning! I love his expression
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

digitaldirectphotos.com says:

Oui oui Alain, yé beau comme sa mère.. yeux bleus et cheveux blond..mais fin et intelligent comme son père ;-)
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

ANDRÉ C says:

Un futur photographe peut être, peut être acteur de cinéma, il ferait des malheurs....
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Jennifers Photography says:

i think this is absolutely fantastic. He is the most beautiful child and this shot makes his eyes just so awesome
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Color Impact says:

what a beautiful child and a great image Michel
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

DeVärga says:

Il a des yeux Awesome Michel be care to him.
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

aldu says:

Il y a un nouveau firmware pour le 7D. Qui semble-t-il règle quelques problèmes.
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

sageg says:

Gorgeous!

I don't notice noise in my shots. Maybe you got a bad copy?
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

AleCue says:

This is excellent. I like portraits with a little of grain, resembling the film pictures.
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

digitaldirectphotos.com says:

J'ai mis le nouveau firmware la semaine passé.. mais merci Alain..
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Bhanu Devgan says:

Excellent composition..... Lovely capture

Congrats on explore
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

fahadee says:

very beautiful
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

mischiru says:

What a beautiful portrait!
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

68beats says:

he is so hadsome!!

congrats on Explore!!
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Appelsin-piken says:

Oh my! This is completely adorable :) :) He's so cute and beautiful and the whole picture is just excellent :) Well-done on Explore!
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

ristozz says:

Absolute good mood picture.
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Emyan says:

Great feeling, everything is just great! My congratulations:)
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

G_iG_i says:

This an angel!
love the shape of the bokeh
Nice portrait, the subject is just charming.
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

i.rashid007 says:

Brilliant capture !!!
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

der_makabere says:

Wonderful shot!

Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Pete Barr-Watson says:

really beautiful portrait...
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

benitojuncal says:

Gran foto felicidades por el Explore.
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

tschutsch (Marcel) says:

Beautiful eyes and bokeh!

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Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

zuzana_nz says:

perfect light!
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

♥ Lisa says:

Wow! Très beau portrait!
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

[ яσo7яσo7ч ♥ ] says:

gorgeous photo
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

coco77mi says:

Beautiful shot!
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

donnairene says:

Most adorabale little boy ever!

Love the bokeh :)

Congrats on the Explore
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Polaris81 says:

Cute!
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

vishal's photography says:

beautiful portrait and lovely dark bokeh..the boy looks lovely in this pic.bright face against the dark background looks fab..nice framing..
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

that moment says:

belle job, elle est #6 explore
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

digitaldirectphotos.com says:

Merci ...#1 dans mon coeur ;-)
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

deptraisomot60 says:

..Đẹptrai đatình lãngmạng..
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

apetitsbonds says:

Une photo très touchante qui vibre d' émotions à la croisée du regard de ce petit garçon ! Beaucoup de force ! Merci explore de nous la faire partager aussi intensément et félicitation au photographe :)
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

setryalalita says:

W.W.W.dot.com
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

© David J Peacock - www.davidjpeacock.ca says:

Not bad Michel, but the hard shadow rising up from his collar (courtesy of the floor mounted flash) is a bit distracting. :-)
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

maryboz says:

This is so gorgeous! Your kid is the perfect model.
Congrats on Explore!

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Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

zeppix says:

Fantastic! I love it and what a Cute Kid you have!
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Sylvain Mercier says:

En tout cas il a l'air plus fin que son père...mdr
Superbe portrait, j'espère que l'arbre est pas déjà monté chez vous, ou bien tu avais garder le boite de noël pas trop loin lors du déménagement???
Bonne fin de semaine!
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

ShutterBugBitten says:

Excellent portrait

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Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

blessing14 says:

You look good when you are standing next to that tree but what exactly do you achieve?
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

igievil says:

Great one

adorable cupture
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

nadphoto_pro says:

Very beautiful !
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

ensemble_atk says:

Very Beautiful!!
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

surajit312 says:

his
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Francesco Bertocchini says:

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Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

rusica95 says:

OMG!
What a beautiful portrait!! His blue eyes are amazing!

Great job!
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

DanielKHC says:

Superbe clarte et definition! Un tres beau portrait!
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Chris_B_D (back soon) says:

Beautiful lighting and the colours. A favourite.
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

suryaniendang says:

His eyes...
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

ktania says:

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Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

sea-scape says:

omg ! totally in love!! he is such a sweet boy!! great capture!
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Peep O'Daze says:

Superb portrait, excellent dof & lighting, what's not to like!
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

chitofran (off the grid till Dec 13) says:

this is a great portrait shot. very well lit.

Saw this on Explore
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

calmness ~ [deleted] says:

Cuteness ~
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

macrorain says:

Beautiful shot, very cute kid :)
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

mmmelekkk says:

perfect!

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Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

sparth says:

c'est superbe.
very well done. and i hope you'll find ways to make the 7d work. i was really interested to get one as a second body.

s
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

burcusozen says:

Adorable!
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

bencap2 says:

beautiful! the detail you hv is really wonderful.
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

SVezz.photostockplus.com says:

bin avec la grosseur que je peux voir sa semble vraiment bon !! super les beaux yeux !
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Miss Minie says:

This is just so sweet! Brilliant bokeh!
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

grasshopper25 says:

Really interesting to hear your thoughts on the 7D. I have found that it is not as sharp as the 40D using the 100-400mm lens as it using athe 75-300mm. Thought it was just the added weight (me not being able to hold the weight steady enough) but I am now begining to think it could be the camera. Although the shots I took of the sea gulls were very sharp.
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

betinho_had says:

Bacana a foto.
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

kahuku photography says:

very creative work. the lighting is excellent.
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

kiwi5555 says:

Excellent portrait...love those bokeh. Congrats!! on explore!!
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

LOOK IT'S G! says:

(:
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

cinnamon wish {aka Alle} says:

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Wow! I simply adore this! You have a beautiful little boy :) <3
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

@dy @rt@na says:

brilliant, great color
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ktania says:

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Andrei Linde says:

So beautiful!!!!

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Studio 970 Photography says:

This is one seriously cute little boy - look at those eyes!! You must be very proud. Wonderful portrait - great lighting. PM
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Nino H says:

Excellent shot !
à part la photography, tu fais des beaux enfants. Peut être grâce à ta femme :)
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Natalion says:

so sweet!
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

danieljones. says:

love the bokeh
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

♪♪ SinemDegirmen ♪♪ says:

he is absolutely gorgeous.Such beautiful kid and i love the innocent expression.
Nice shot.
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

sillygoose82 says:

What a sweet boy! The bokeh and colors are really really good! You must be very proud of both the shot and especially the kid!
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Niklas Plessing says:

well done. great pic
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

gregxrichey says:

Amazing portrait!
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

suechen518 says:

great portrait
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Hari.narayan says:

Beautiful.well lite.nice bokeh.
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Chlouzie says:

So beautiful..awesome eyes and dof !!
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Lhenita says:

Increible!!
Posted 4 weeks ago. ( permalink )

cassiering says:

Fantastic portrait!
Posted 4 weeks ago. ( permalink )

lahijadeunminero says:

Great lighting and portrait! Simply lovely! BEAUTIFUL! Congrats on Explore!
Posted 4 weeks ago. ( permalink )

mrs.al-houli>>just.female says:

beautiful boy
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