Boy and Toy by lauriehiggins

Boy and Toy

I spent the afternoon with my son at the doctor's office where he had an EKG. It was fine, but he's been having weird heart symptoms and his heart rate and BP were elevated. So up next: blood tests and an echocardiogram. When we got home, he and I played around with some of the new filters I bought this week for my 50 mm lens. This was his favorite shot.

Thank you so much for all your comments, faves, support and friendship. I've had to work four out of the past five nights this week and I'm woefully behind in checking out all your awesome photos. I'm looking forward to catching up this weekend.
I like this one a lot! Is he O.K.? Is this with your 50 mm lens, you make me want to get one ASAP!
February 25th, 2012  
I hope all is well with your son. Gotta love those 50mm lenses....great DoF!
February 25th, 2012  
Awesome shot!!! Love the dof here! I need to get me some filters too! I have been dying to take some slow shutter speed shots of waterfalls!
I sure hoe your son is ok and the tests reveal what may be causing his symptoms. I know the waiting game can be difficult.
February 25th, 2012  
very delicate touch, this. Hope the tests prove there is no real problem!
February 25th, 2012  
We're still in the testing stage and I'm not sure what to think. We went in as a walk-in but Bob called Barry in on it for a consult. I'm trying to be thankful that the doctors at BMA are being so thorough, but it also kind of freaks me out because of Steve's heart defect and open heart surgery. And yes, this is the 50 mm lens, taken at 5:30 p.m. with natural light from the lamp. Tommy was fascinated by the new filters, so I took test photos with all three.
February 25th, 2012  
I hope his health is alright & gets straightened out. Even without seeing the others I can say he chose his favorite well!
February 25th, 2012  
It's a beautiful shot. Hope everything is ok with your son. Scary.
February 25th, 2012  
Love your DoF Laurie. Hope everything turns out normal on the medical tests.
February 25th, 2012  
yikes hope they can find out what is wrong with him.. take care
February 25th, 2012  
@lauriehiggins oh sorry to hear about family heart problems, hope Steve is well now and hope Tommy was just very nervous which is enough to increase his HR and BP. Thinking of you xxx
February 25th, 2012  
Wow! That is a little scary! I hope everything is ok, Laurie!! I love the lighting and focus in this shot! Cant wait to see some shots with your new filters!
February 25th, 2012  
Hope all goes well and nothing too scary is found to be the problem. In the mean time, enjoy that lens! Love the focus on this shot.
February 25th, 2012  
Terrific dof seeing his face looking, but clarity of fingers and filter. Hope everything goes well medically
February 25th, 2012  
Fantastic shot! The DOF is perfect! I'm sorry to hear your son's been having such odd symptoms. I hope they're able to figure out the cause and get him all fixed up soon.
February 25th, 2012  
Prayers go out to him. Hope they find out soon
February 25th, 2012  
That's scary, I hope everything is okay and it's just stress(?) I like your DOF in this photo--very fitting
February 25th, 2012  
Great photo Laurie, looks great. And also, sending prayers for your Son. Can be a bit scarey not knowing what is happening.
February 25th, 2012  
Really nice shot of him. Best wishes for good results on his tests.
February 25th, 2012  
what a great shot Laurie. How nice that he is interested as well. As others have mentioned, the DOF on this is terrific. I hope all goes well with your son.
February 25th, 2012  
Great shot, Laurie. I have been wanting to get some filters myself but just haven't. What ones did you get? I am sorry to hear about your son's heart issues. I am sending prayers your way for him and you all!
February 25th, 2012  
Oh no! Not my Tommy! Let us know if there is anything we can do. Beautiful photo! Tommy is very dear.
February 25th, 2012  
Nice one like the DOF. Hope everything gets better.
February 25th, 2012  
Love the focus on the lens and his hands, with him obscured in the background. Very nicely done. I hope everything's okay with Tommy. I'll keep him in my thoughts and prayers.
February 25th, 2012  
Gorgeous composition, lighting and DOF. Thinking of you and your son--hope the doctors figure it out and help him be better soon.
February 25th, 2012  
this image is so amazing- the light and focus are just completely captivating. I'm so sorry for what you guys are going thru. I am sure he will be okay but I hope the road from worry to okay is a short one. xo
February 25th, 2012  
LH--Keeping you, your son and family in my prayers! Big love to you! What a fab shot! Hugs hugs hugs! :-)
February 25th, 2012  
I hope all his tests come out fine! I have no clue why to use a filter or how they affect a photo really....I need to learn!
February 25th, 2012  
Tell him it's the vegetarianism. Hearts run on MEAT!
February 25th, 2012  
He looks very focused on this filter (or whatever it is). Nice composition and DOF.
February 25th, 2012  
@sabanford In a weird coincidence, Tommy started eating meat again around the same time as the trouble began. We're not sure if or how it's related.
February 25th, 2012  
this is really cool - love the focus - hope you find out what is up with him soon. I went through a weird irregular heartbeat thing when I was 17...the docs never found anything and I grew out of it! Hope it's something simple for him!
February 25th, 2012  
i hope that he is ok....that is alarming...please keep me posted...and amazing shot...and omg Jess...she has skills too.
February 26th, 2012  
this is a very cool shot! i hope you like your new filters:)
laurie, i pray that all will be OK with you son, and i'm sure it will be. I know you must be worried sick. you will be in my thoughts!!
February 26th, 2012  
Wow the 50 mm lens is fab!
Hope that everything is OK with Tommy.
February 26th, 2012  
How worrisome! Hope these issues with your son's health get better soon.
February 26th, 2012  
awesome pic! Hope all turns out to be well- sending good vibes from the west coast :)
February 26th, 2012  
Yet another great shot, Laurie. Sure hope all turns out well for your son.
February 26th, 2012  
Really great! Love the lighting, dof and composition. I also love his glasses! I hope everything is okay with your son! Glad you got to share a nice moment with him to capture this shot.
February 27th, 2012  
@espyetta Filters seem so much easier than lenses. You just screw them on your existing lens. I need to keep notes, though, because I have no idea which lens I used for this photo.
February 27th, 2012  
Oh no! I hope everything turns out OK, Laurie! The lighting, focus and dof in this shot are great.
February 27th, 2012  
wonderful shot! hope all is ok ❤
February 28th, 2012  
hope your son is doing well Laurie
I love this shot
gotta love the 50mm!! what kind of filters did you buy? I just have a standard UV filter to protect it more than anything else
February 29th, 2012  
I am sure that is so worrisome for you. May God watch over your son and be with you.
February 29th, 2012  
Yikes. Just caught wind of this. It's the biggest kind of thing to deal with. I hope he is fine and a fluke happened.
March 1st, 2012  
there are times when i forget to focus on the photo, which in this instance, happens to be great!
March 1st, 2012  
Oh, no! I hope he's OK!!! That must be such a scary thing to go through! For you and him! I'll be praying for him!
March 2nd, 2012  
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