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We went to a wonderful wedding on Saturday where the reception was at Kelmarsh Hall (I had not been before but it is a beautiful house). Long before the Bride and Groom took to the floor for their first dance, Evie did so. This was completely unprompted, and I'm really glad I was there to witness it. Clearly I am biased, but I rather like this, and I hope you do too.

Title:The First Dance
Username:Nigel_95 Nigel_95
Uploaded:15 Nov 2011 - 7:24 PM
Camera:Canon EOS 5D
Lens:EF50mm f/1.8
Recording media:RAW (digital)
Date Taken:12 Nov 2011 - 3:34 PM
Tags:Black and white, Kelmarsh hall, Portraits / people
Votes:73

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Daisymaye
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15 Nov 2011 - 7:29 PM
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I can see why you like it. Its really delightful. Lovely mono and dof, I love it.............Sandy

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Scottishlandscapes
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15 Nov 2011 - 7:42 PM
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The sort of image the official photographer often misses, sadly. Well done Nigel.

Dougie

Nigel_95
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15 Nov 2011 - 7:44 PM
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Thank you Sandy and Dougie.

Nigel

Sezz
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15 Nov 2011 - 8:03 PM
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Nigel this is absolutely delightful and perfect in mono - perfect timing too and beautifully produced.
This is why I don't do weddings, I would just want to take lovely candids like this and not the formal stuff one usually has to do!

Sarah *

scrimmy
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15 Nov 2011 - 8:04 PM
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classic, the inclusion of the piano in the background enhances this

Nigel_95
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15 Nov 2011 - 8:23 PM
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Thank you Sarah and Ian. Sarah, I was lucky to be here at the right time, Ian, I wish I hadn't missed the top of the lid.

Nigel

mrswoolybill
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15 Nov 2011 - 8:25 PM
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Beautifully composed, and taken, just that hint of motion blur and the softness of the piano in the background. A gem of a shot.
I like Sarah's comment above - this is I want to look for at weddings, but I think this sort of image is more important than the formal shots, it's real.
Moira

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dmhuynh72
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15 Nov 2011 - 8:26 PM
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Precious moment captured Nigel, and worked so well in mono well done.
regards
Yung

Nigel_95
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15 Nov 2011 - 8:41 PM
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Thank you Moira and Yung. Thanks to everybody for the nature of the comments, I'm so glad this is being seen by others as I saw it.

Nigel

rontear
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15 Nov 2011 - 11:11 PM
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A moment of freedom Nigel, a cracker !!
Ron.

Chant57
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15 Nov 2011 - 11:14 PM
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This is so lovely Nigel and as has been already said , one that could easily have been missed but one that captures the very essence of candid wedding photography. I do hope this will be printed!
C

Nigel_95
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16 Nov 2011 - 9:37 PM
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Thank you Ron and Chant. Chant, I havn't printed it yet, but probably will.

Nigel

Richsr
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17 Nov 2011 - 12:35 PM
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Good time to have the camera ready, makes a good image Nigel
Regards Richard

mrswoolybill
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20 Nov 2011 - 9:24 AM
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Couldn't give my award until today, but I keep coming back to this one. It's so complete, it creates its own little world.
Moira

mrswoolybill
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20 Nov 2011 - 10:14 AM
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And I got in just ahead of Pete (I always was a trail-blazer... ). Many congratulations on the EC, well deserved.
Moira

Buffalo_Tom
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20 Nov 2011 - 10:14 AM
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Beautiful capture Nigel.
Congrats on the award to.
Tom.

Chant57
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20 Nov 2011 - 10:31 AM
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Congrats on the EC Nigel . Thoroughly deserved. Have my UA- and please get this printed!!!
C

Nigel_95
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20 Nov 2011 - 12:58 PM
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I decided to have a quick browse whilst I eat lunch. What a lovely suprise! Thanks Moira, Pete and Chant. We like this shot whatever, but I do also like the fact that my opinion is shared by others. Thanks again. Chant, I will print this I promise!

Nigel Smile

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wyatturp
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21 Nov 2011 - 7:33 AM
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Great picture, well doneSmile

Coleslaw
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21 Nov 2011 - 9:29 AM
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Well done on the POTW, Nigel, well deserved.

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21 Nov 2011 - 9:46 AM
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well done Nigel Smile

mrswoolybill
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21 Nov 2011 - 11:23 AM
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Many congratulations on POTW, one of Pete's best choices!
Moira

Chant57
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21 Nov 2011 - 11:26 AM
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Had to add my congrats for POTW. well done!

jeanie
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21 Nov 2011 - 11:43 AM
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Well done on POTW Nigel... a lovely image Smile

Mike Otley
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21 Nov 2011 - 12:13 PM
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Well done Nigel... Congratulations. Grin

Nigel_95
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21 Nov 2011 - 12:53 PM
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Oh my! I sat again for my lunch, and now I have a really big grin on my face. Smile Thanks Pete, and thanks for all the congratulatory comments. Smile Smile Smile

Nigel

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21 Nov 2011 - 2:42 PM
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Go On you beauty.
Wink

A lovely candid shot. Well done.

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21 Nov 2011 - 5:05 PM
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Thank you Keith and Pamela.

Nigel

dmhuynh72
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21 Nov 2011 - 7:37 PM
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worthy POTW Nigel, and congratulations.
regards
Yung

agingrocker
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22 Nov 2011 - 8:59 AM
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Beautifully captured
Antony

Sezz
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22 Nov 2011 - 10:26 AM
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Nigel, my congrat's, so pleased that this got the recognition it deserved - please accept my award too Smile

S*

Hoffy
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22 Nov 2011 - 11:12 AM
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Brilliant. paul

Nigel_95
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22 Nov 2011 - 8:26 PM
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Thank you for your user awards Douglas and Sarah. Thanks too for your votes and comments, Yung, Antony and Paul. Smile

Nigel

Mari
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23 Nov 2011 - 9:42 AM
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I've only just seen this Nigel, its such a beautiful image, many many congrats on EC, UAs and POTW, really well deserved.

Mari Smile

Nigel_95
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23 Nov 2011 - 7:48 PM
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Thank you Mari, I'm glad you like it.

Nigel Smile

martin.w
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23 Nov 2011 - 8:34 PM
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As Mari, only just spotted this. A lovely image, one to treasure for years to come Smile

Grin Wonderful, I thinks its a different proud to be a father having Doughter,
I am missing it, Sad
Lovely capture and And exact shutter speed with nice controlled deapth______milinda

rontear
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24 Nov 2011 - 8:31 AM
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Congratulations Nigel, deserved image of the week Grin
Ron.

Nigel_95
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24 Nov 2011 - 7:38 PM
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Thank you Martin, Milinda and Ron.

Nigel Smile

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25 Nov 2011 - 11:52 AM
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Totally delightful Nigel - it is just one of those images that had to be captured and you did it perfectly. It does not matter if the viewer does not know the circumstances of the image, it is just so totally complete and tells a wonderful story of its own. Completely marvellous. Congrats on your awards and PoE - so well deserved. Sue

kinfatric
25 Nov 2011 - 7:43 PM
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Well done all round Nigel.

Well done Nigel, very well deserved. Smile

Nigel_95
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25 Nov 2011 - 9:14 PM
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Thank you very much Sue, Kin and Kris.

Nigel Smile

Nigel_95
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25 Nov 2011 - 10:49 PM
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Thank you for your user award Nick, I really appreciate it.

Nigel Smile

tuhin
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Great shot.
Tuhin

bliba
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26 Nov 2011 - 10:34 PM
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brilliant

Maiwand
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27 Nov 2011 - 9:46 AM
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Got to have pride of place in any family album Nigel. A superb shot.
Ron

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27 Nov 2011 - 9:33 PM
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Great moment captured well done!

Nigel_95
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2 Dec 2011 - 1:35 PM
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Thank you Tuhin, Oliver, Ron and Barry. Thanks too for your user award Barry Smile Smile

Nigel Smile

Great pic Nigel, beautiful subject

ianspc
1 Jan 2012 - 11:12 AM
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fantastic, well done

SGIBBONS
4 Jan 2012 - 6:36 PM
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Belated congratulations Nigel on a wonderful mono image. Well deserved ! Sam Smile

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21 Feb 2012 - 10:49 PM
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Love this !

Nigel_95
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23 Feb 2012 - 8:46 PM
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Thanks Gav, Ian, Sam and Steve.

Nigel

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SuperRoo
27 Feb 2012 - 12:13 AM
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Well captured and processed... its wedding shots like this that I love.

Paul

Nigel_95
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29 Feb 2012 - 9:47 PM
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Thanks Paul.

Nigel

1881
27 Apr 2012 - 7:42 PM
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Really a superb image.
SANJEEV

Nigel_95
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4 May 2012 - 6:54 PM
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Thank you Sanjeev.

Nigel

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