The final Moments

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like a baby drifting off to sleep
Ya might as well view this large since it really should be viewed in full pano glory 😉

I never was much of a kid person 😉 however one of the defining moments for me was (and still is) holding my child (and not so recently version 1 – Chaos) and rocking her to sleep. I love the moments as I gently rock, pat and sooth (i am pretty good at that now 😉 ) and every now and then I catch her eye and a sly smile erupts from her only to have her bury her face in my shoulder – I know sleep is close – this reminds me of the final moments of a beautiful sunset before it disappears for another day. Sleep tight little tickles.

As for Chaos, when she goes to sleep now, its like a tornado going thru the house 😉 (in a good way of course) I guess I'll have to photograph one of those soon 😉

There was not much in the way of clouds this day, however the small amounts of clouds and the classic QLD evening turned on a very nice show of warm and cool colours all within the space of several minutes.

Techie data:
3 shot bracketed panorama (3 sets of 3 images, manually blended together)
D7000 with Nikkor 17-55mm f2.8 @ 17mm- Aperture: f/11 and Shutter Speed: 1/1.5s, 1/6s & 3s
out front – nothing but some light fog

I welcome any suggestions, comments and improvements to my photography, they are always warmly welcomed and I always appreciate the time people take to have a look, plus and/or comment.

61 thoughts on “The final Moments”

  2. Dear Gerhard…I believe you understand the human heart well…your description of your daughter & this final moments is very gripping..enduring..well done!! Thank you!

  13. Well gerald…theres nothing like your babe in your welcoming arms….and its another thing when you love what your doing and have such satisfaction of appreciation on your captures! I'm always thrilled….cuddling dad…lol….

  18. Hiya Gerard, how are ya mate ? I rarely read your intro, describing how the photo moment came to be.
    For, usually, I'm only too eager, to appreciate your work ! However, today, I did…
    I found your words…and felt the sentiment…true and clear
    …akin to this superb shot !
    You do great work and my essence absorbs in appreciation ! Thank You !! 👏👌

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