Detail of a son

My middle son is leaving tomorrow to go and live and study in Wellington city.

This photo reminds me that he will always be my boy, but he is now his own man.

[Yao RL]

He has selected the most exciting city to live!

[Graeme Stevens]

This is a great portrait, love the lighting

[kali]

@yaorenliu he spent three months there a year ago, and loved it., this time for at least a year, and then why would he want to come back to
Greymouth!

[kali]

@graemestevens Thankyou Graeme, natural window light on an over cast day, does special things to portraits I find. oh that and a play with silver efex ;-)

[Graeme Stevens]

@kali66 Sometimes even I use natural light, even although it does burn almost as badly as holy water ;)

[belinda]

Like this one too, especially the blurry effect. He looks a bit more serious in this shot.

[emily tull]

lovely shot, thoughtful

[Krista Marson]

fabulous.

[Heidi]

Great shot. Shows a lot of tenderness toward him. And then there is the fleeting perspective. It can be hard to let people go....

[Bernadette]

I can see a boy, I can see a man. Splendid.

[Rachel]

Wonderful portrait and light. Great low key

[Jasper]

What a moment in life that is for both of you! Best wishes. The image is a strong way to mark it.

[Dan]

beautiful light! fav

[Michael Van Krey]

wonderful portrait. you'll be very glad to have it!

[Jo Smith]

Nice photo

[Stephanie Swift]

Very moody and tender portrait. Fav for me.

[Annie D]

@graemestevens hahaha - oops sorry - it made me laugh

[Annie D]

beautiful portrait

[Call me Joe]

favulous:)

[Jocasta]

The greatest gifts we give our children are roots and wings. Love the lighting. Hope he has a wonderful time.

[☠northy]

Wonderful moody low key portrait

[Shepherdman's Wife]

It's sad when they leave home. Nice shot