First Exposure

© Laura Clay-Ballard

First Exposure

Uploaded: May 14, 2005

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** BP May 2005 Finalist - People **

Comments

Roger Bernabo May 14, 2005

grandma Laura is so nice! very cute shot! #248973

S J May 14, 2005

Perfect gift for a upcoming photographer, Laura!! Very cute and very nice title too!! #1350528

Kerby Pfrangle May 14, 2005

Laura great child capture.

This will be a treasure for years to come.

Grandma can help him learn about photography.

Kerby #1350562

Bob Cournoyer level-classic May 14, 2005

Wonderful image, Laura!!

Bob #1350570

Carla Metzler May 14, 2005

Wonderful image, Laura! Great gift! #1350604

Laura Clay-Ballard May 14, 2005

Thanks, everyone. I gave cameras to all 3 grandchildren. What an interesting time seeing the developed film and how they see the world. It was their FIRST experience(s) with a real camera. What fun we had! #1350625

Donald K. Cherry May 14, 2005

Its never too early to get started in this great hobby (passion) that we all share! I can remember my first camera was a kodak instamatic with the flash cubes that snapped on the top and rotated to the 4 different positions! What a long way we've come since those days!!

Great image, Laura!! #1350675

Debra Booth May 14, 2005

Super capture, Laura! Love the color coordination of the camera and clothes as well as the border! #1350780

Cindy Paquette May 14, 2005

What a wonderful shot Laura and really wonderful gift you gave your g-sons!! #1350782

Kara L. Hendricks May 14, 2005

Great shot and one fantastic hobby!! Wonderful to see when they take our love and run with it!! #1350802

Leonard Pierce May 14, 2005

Wonderful shot Laura!!! You'll have to post some of his shots so we can see them too! #1350824

Sandra Wehrman May 14, 2005

so cute! great capture with color and clarity! #1350847

Alisha L. Ekstrom May 14, 2005

Laura very well done. You are a nice grandma!!! That white background just makes the red POP out...nicely done. My 5 year old would LOVE that camera..SPIDERMAN!!!!:) #1351113

Laurence Saliba level-classic May 14, 2005

LOVELY!!!!!!!!!! #1351131

Laura Clay-Ballard May 14, 2005

You all are so kind. And, it never is too early. I'll go through his photos and find the one or two I found the best and post them later today! #1351227

Shirley L. Carpenter May 14, 2005

Excellent image with great color and composition Laura!!! #1351267

DiAnna F. Paulk May 14, 2005

Laura, this is WONDERFUL!!! I can't imagine this one not winning! I'm glad you were able to get away for Mother's Day in the midst of your moving! #1351399

Brian Cassar May 14, 2005

I like the idea laura! #1351423

Laura Clay-Ballard May 14, 2005

Thanks, everyone! I'm in the process of scanning in some of his images for posting. I think I might do a collage?? hum... #1351444

Elisabeth A. Gay May 14, 2005

Wonderful image Laura, so great when the little ones want to get involved isn't it? :)
Ann #1351656

Laura Clay-Ballard May 14, 2005

Here's a snapshot of the collage I put together this afternoon. A bigger image is in my gallery. #1351785

Linda D. Lester level-classic May 14, 2005

Fantastic shot, Laura...Love all that red! #1351863

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 14, 2005

Fabulous, great rich colors and lighting. Great to start out young!! #1351941

Stephen Zacker May 14, 2005

Good for you giving him a camera
:-) Nice portrait #1352092

Laura Clay-Ballard May 14, 2005

Thanks to everyone! You can see his first photo shoot collage in my gallery. :>) #1352111

William C. Raco level-classic May 14, 2005

Wonderful photo, and how exciting to see the kids embark on such a great hobby.
I love the collage, too!
Enjoy

bill #1352217

Kathleen K. Parker level-deluxe May 14, 2005

I just love this photo, Laura! You'd better blow that up into a huge poster for his room!
Kathleen
#1352470

Marsha S. Smith May 14, 2005

This shot is sooo cute. I love everything about it - the cute little photograper, the bright red cap and the spiderman camera. He did really well too, Laura - his shots are great - very creative! #1352622

Olivia Navarro May 14, 2005

Laura, not only is it cool that you bought him a camera but you bought him a SPIDERMAN camera!!!! You must be the coolest Grandma EVER! :) My Adam (and my Michael) would absolutely love it! #1352642

Rob T. Henry May 14, 2005

Great photo, Laura!!! And what an awesome hobby to get him started into. #1352693

Laura Clay-Ballard May 15, 2005

Y'all are great and thanks so much for the comments. Have a great sunday! #1353370

Judith G. Secco May 15, 2005

This is so cute, Laura, and what a great gift for him.
Judy #1353528

Lisa Deaton May 15, 2005

So fantastic Laura. I love the colors and the way you brightened the bg. How exciting to see your grandson shooting. Great job!!! #1355000

Claudette Foote May 15, 2005

Wonderful shot Laura! So cute.. love the colors.. #1355191

Rhonda Smith May 15, 2005

How cute Laura.... the way he's looking over the top of the camera... ;o) #1355385

Laura Clay-Ballard May 15, 2005

rhonda, I know! That's what I find so charming about this. He has all the right moves (little finger sticking up, etc) but his eyes are on Grandma Laura!
Thanks to everyone and I will certainly let Adam know what everyone said next time I see him. #1355398

Jane Summa May 16, 2005

This is a really kool image, Laura! For a few seconds I thought he was pretending to take pics with a stack of his own photos that he had taken with the camera you've describe in your short story and the photos are facing us! When I looked at what he's holding in his hand it almost looks like inside a surgery room so didn't think my thought was correct! LOL he looks like a natural the way he's holding the camera! Great shot! #1357110

Bryan Yates May 16, 2005

The clarity on this one is Wonderful! I like it! #1357230

Laura Clay-Ballard May 16, 2005

Thanks, Bryan and Jane! #1357237

Cathy Barrows May 23, 2005

this is so cute...i can't wait until Andrew is old enough #1385023

Laura Clay-Ballard May 23, 2005

Thanks, Cathy! #1385044

Karen Engelbreth May 23, 2005

Wonderful image, Laura! #1385106

Darla Cobus May 26, 2005

this is GREAT!!! #1397850

Laura Clay-Ballard May 26, 2005

Thanks, Darla and Karen. #1397928

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe June 21, 2005

Many Congrats Laura #1498365

Alisha L. Ekstrom June 21, 2005

Congratulations Laura!!! Good Luck!! This again is a very wonderful image!!:) #1498883

Steve Mescha June 21, 2005

Nice going, Laura. Congradulations! #1498968

Colleen Braun June 21, 2005

Congratulations... #1498994

Margot Petrowski June 21, 2005

GREAT ONE, LAURA!!!!! CONGRATS!!! #1499524

Laura Clay-Ballard June 21, 2005

THanks to all of you! you're the best! #1499603

Claudette Foote June 21, 2005

Congratulations on this terrific finalist...Laura. #1499606

Tom Andersen June 21, 2005

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Laura! #1499625

Gail Vitikacs level-classic June 21, 2005

Wonderful capture! CONGRATULATIONS! #1499856

Laura Clay-Ballard June 21, 2005

thanks, claudette, tom and gail! #1499993

Pamela K June 21, 2005

Great capture! Hope he has fun!

Congratulations!

Pam #1500004

Anita Hogue June 21, 2005

A Big grantulation on this awesome finalist, Laura!!!!! I love this!!! #1500107

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic June 21, 2005

Congratulations Laura!,
Amalia #1500317

Tammy Scott June 21, 2005

Congratulations on an EXCELLENT finalist, Laura!!! #1500369

Sharon Day June 21, 2005

Cute capture, Laura!!! Big congratulations and good luck next round! #1500414

Tammy McAllister June 21, 2005

BIG Congrats to you Laura on your first finalist....such a big thrill!
Tootles #1500552

Laura Clay-Ballard June 21, 2005

THanks to everyone! :>) #1500623

Cindy Paquette June 21, 2005

WHOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOO LAURA!!! Your first finalist and I'm sure not to be the last one either!!! A HUGH and very warm congratulations!! #1500637

Debra Booth June 21, 2005

Big congratulations on your first finalist, Laura!! WTG!! #1500767

S J June 21, 2005

Congratulations on this superb Finalist, Laura!! #1501018

Rhonda Smith June 21, 2005

Big HUGS and Congrats to you my friend.. I this this will go all the way.. you deserve this !! Awesome shot Laura! #1501311

Laura Clay-Ballard June 21, 2005

thanks to all! :>) and to all a good night! whew! what an exciting day! #1501453

DiAnna F. Paulk June 21, 2005

I hate to say I told you so....but see my earlier comment please :) Many congratulations on your well deserved finalist medal!!! #1501560

KHAWLA Haddad June 21, 2005

Congratulations this beatfiul finalist Laura well don !!! #1501743

Jennifer Rennison June 21, 2005

Cute capture of this future photographer, Laura! Congratulations on your finalist! #1502115

Brian Cassar June 22, 2005

Congratulations. Good luck for next round! #1503212

Evy Johansen level-classic June 22, 2005

Many congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Laura! Wonderful image! #1503394

Laura Clay-Ballard June 22, 2005

Good morning! and thanks to everyone for responding! #1503638

Bryan Yates June 22, 2005

Congrats Well deserved!!! #1504001

June 22, 2005

Nice shot Laura!
Congrats on this beautiful finalist! #1504038

cj patterson June 22, 2005

Congratulations on this well deserved finalist!!! #1504405

Andrea W. Hedgepeth June 22, 2005

Congratulations Laura. This is a great image. #1504461

Olivia Navarro June 22, 2005

Laura, I'm so happy and excited for you!!!! What a great shot this is! Big congratulations on this great finalist! #1504533

Laura Clay-Ballard June 22, 2005

thanks to all of you! :>) #1504696

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic June 22, 2005

YAHHHH...Congrats!!! Happy for you..love the pic!! :) #1504751

Wendy Stevenson June 22, 2005

WTG Laura on making the finals with this GREAT portrait!! So sweet! Best of luck in the next round!!! #1504860

Laura Clay-Ballard June 22, 2005

Thanks, Shelly and Wendy! #1505036

Laurence Saliba level-classic June 22, 2005

Congratulations Laura!!!! #1505391

Susan T. Evans level-classic June 22, 2005

congrats #1505685

Jill Flynn June 22, 2005

Congratulations on this terrific finalist Laura! #1505784

Laura Clay-Ballard June 22, 2005

thank you. thank you. thank you!!!!!! #1505819

Luis Louro June 22, 2005

Congratulations, Laura!!! #1506097

Terry L. Ellis level-classic June 22, 2005

Hey, Laura, I must have missed this wonderful image! It's terrific! Congratulations!!! #1506130

Judy S. Fung June 22, 2005

Congrats, Laura! #1506160

Rob T. Henry June 22, 2005

Congratulations, Laura on this great shot!! #1506198

Laura Clay-Ballard June 22, 2005

thank you all so much :>) #1506301

Goshka G. June 22, 2005

Congrats on this wonderful finalist, Laura!! #1506508

Ermanno Radice June 22, 2005

Many congratulations, Laura! #1506533

Walter Graziano June 22, 2005

Congratulations Laura! #1506562

Alan L. Borror June 22, 2005

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Laura!!! #1506601

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic June 22, 2005

Congratulations Laura. Good luck in the next round. #1506716

Laura Clay-Ballard June 22, 2005

thanks to all of you! :>) #1506744

Kerby Pfrangle June 22, 2005

Laura

Congratulations on your finalist.

Good luck in the next round.

Kerby #1507055

Laura Clay-Ballard June 22, 2005

Thanks, Kerby! You, too! #1507487

Claudia Kuhn level-classic June 22, 2005

So cute Laura, congrats on your finalist and good luck! #1507788

Lani T. Broadbent level-classic June 22, 2005

Laura, Wonderful Capture! Congrats on the award! #1507936

Lisa Deaton June 22, 2005

I told you before and I'll say it again, Love this shot!! Congrats to you!!! #1508067

Nobu Nagase June 22, 2005

Way to go, Laura, and hooray for the young photographer!!!
Many congratulations!!! #1508091

Laura Clay-Ballard June 22, 2005

Thanks to all! and to all a good night! :>) #1508203

Lise Butler June 22, 2005

Hi Laura-
I love it!! How adorable! Congrats!
Lise #1508287

Melissa L. Zavadil June 22, 2005

OH this is just fabulous! Congrats on your finalist!! How very very cute is this! #1508454

Danilo Piccioni June 22, 2005

Fantastic! Big CongratulationsSSSSSSS!!!!!! LOL : ) #1508633

Laura Clay-Ballard June 23, 2005

Thanks, Lise, Melissa and Dado! #1509417

Sherri Conley June 23, 2005

Congratulations, Laura, on this superb finalist! It is adorable! #1509923

Lori Carlson June 23, 2005

What a special photo Laura! He is so well coordinated with his colorful camera! :0) Love how you see his eyes looking over the camera....TOO CUTE!! Congrats on your Finalist win!! How exciting!! :0) #1511396

Cynthia A. Gallo Callan June 23, 2005

Been offline for a couple of days --- congratulations on your finalist standing! This certainly is a winning photo and cute too!!! :-) #1511647

Laura Clay-Ballard June 23, 2005

Thanks, everyone! #1512475

Dominique Declerck June 23, 2005

Great portrait!!!Congratulations, Laura!!!!! #1512908

Laura Clay-Ballard June 24, 2005

Thanks, Dominique! #1514137

Mary N C. Taitt June 24, 2005

Congratulations on this terrific and well-deserved finalist!!!! YAY! #1514270

Laura Clay-Ballard June 24, 2005

Thanks, Mary! #1514384

Phil Sauvey June 25, 2005

Laura,

A BIG Ak congrats on your finalist!!This is such a cute photograph. #1519433

June 26, 2005

Congrats Laura!!! Great photo. #1522203

Laura Clay-Ballard June 26, 2005

thanks,y'all! #1522267

SaMi Martin June 27, 2005

What an adorable shot...Congratulations! #1528187

Laura Clay-Ballard June 27, 2005

Thanks, SaMi! #1528609

Darla Cobus June 28, 2005

What a super cute shot, sorry for the late congrats! #1530182

Laura Clay-Ballard June 28, 2005

thank you, Darla! #1530230

Vicki Hunt June 29, 2005

Congratulations on this WONDERFUL image as a finalist! #1535480

Bianca B. Steinfeldt July 23, 2005

Congratulations!!! Great portrait!!! #1627889

Laura Clay-Ballard July 23, 2005

thanks, vicki and bianca! #1627974

Elisabeth A. Gay July 23, 2005

And I am sure more than Grandma Laura is happy that this one is a finalist! Congratulations Laura!!
Ann #1628022

David G. Ziegert July 26, 2005

Great shot! I HAVE to know where you got that camera. My 3-year old keeps taking my G3 and shooting away and he loves Spiderman!! #1642539

Laura Clay-Ballard July 27, 2005

thanks, Ann and David! #1643846

April Riggs August 25, 2005

Congrats Laura, this is a GREAT shot! #1765474

Laura Clay-Ballard August 25, 2005

thanks, april! #1765673

Lori L. Thomas September 07, 2005

So incredibly cute! #1811841

Laura Clay-Ballard September 07, 2005

thanks, Lori! #1811871

Stacey M. Seufert September 12, 2005

GREAT COLOR, LAURA! CONGRATS ON YOUR FINALIST!!! THIS ONE IS TOO CUTE! :) #1828331

Sandra Freyler October 25, 2005

Congratulations! Great shot! Very nice image! :) #1998278

Laura Clay-Ballard October 25, 2005

Thanks! He is a little camera buff! #1998305

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