Monday, February 21, 2011

I Heart Cell Phones

Okay, so yes, I do love my iPhone but that is not where I am getting at here. 

This week's theme at I Heart Faces is all about using your cell phone camera to get a great picture. Now, I will admit that until I got my iPhone 3 in late 2009 I was not very good at using my blackberry's camera (maybe because it stunk).  Then with the iPhone the picture quality improved ten fold and I began to use it to take pictures here and there. Now with the iPhone 4 I feel like the camera can give my Nikon a big run for it's money! 
Now I tend to use my phone's camera for random pictures, like a product at the store, something I want to text or email instantly, etc, etc. But looking through my phone the other day I found this picture!
I took this at Kensico Dam Park in Westchester, NY.  There is a great park right in front of this massive dam (small compared to the Hoover Dam, of course).  The exact center of Westchester County also happens to be at the park and they built a beautiful September 11th memorial for the people who died that day from the county right over that spot.
I think I took this on July 4th when we were there for the great firework display.  I just love how I captured (successfully) a sun flare - and that the flare shows the shmutz on my phone's camera lens, ha!  Also I love how the lights in the concrete are reflecting onto the kids' faces.


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26 comments:

  1. KalaFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    this is so beautiful anyou got a su flare!

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  2. hayley at shutterfliesFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    I love the concentration on all of their faces

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  3. Megan EvansFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    I so want to get the iPhone4 just for the picture quality. Sigh... Awesome, awesome picture!

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Awesome cell picture.

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  5. Kelly SchwarkFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    I love the light, but especially love the combination of hard lines from the sculptural piece with the sweeping curves found in the round pavers, ground lighting, soil, wispy grass, and even the lines found within the clothing of the little ones. Gorgeous shot! (A great place too!)

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  6. MPE by IrelaFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Beautiful!! Love the sun flares... <3

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  7. Holly ThompsonFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    They look like are having a grand adventure! I love that they are so absorbed they don't even notice you! Great light, especially love the reflective quality of the ground lights.

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  8. pyjammy pamFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Wow, that is stunning!

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  9. Samantha {Moody Mama}February 21, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    I love the lighting in this picture!

    Thanks for visiting & commenting on my blog :)

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  10. Lisa @ MMTFebruary 21, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Neat! I like the unique lighting in this photo! The kids look like they are having fun :)

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  11. CatarinaFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    I love the light and cirkels dat are in the pic. Realy nice. :)

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  12. Abbey Knoll PhotographyFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Great lighting! Its amazing what cell phones can do now!

    Maura
    http://abbeyknoll.wordpress.com

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  13. annalynFebruary 21, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    it doesn't look like you took them from your iphone..they are just perfect!

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  14. KimberlyFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    What a great shot. Love the flare!!!

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  15. Chie Sipin - BjarenasFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    first of all, that flare IS a beauty! secondly, i love the way you were able to compose the whole shot! the lines, the rhythm... and also, the moment! good work!

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  16. MargaretFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    What a great photo. It looks like such a nice park and the children all seem to be enjoying themselves.

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  17. LisaFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Cool flare!

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  18. ShellyFebruary 22, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Great pic! They look like they're having so much fun!

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  19. SusanFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    This really is a fun picture.

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  20. SerlineFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Excellent photo, even for regular camera! Such little angels...

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  21. BuckeroomamaFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    This is such a wonderful capture! I love the light on the little ones --both from above and from under their feet. Totally makes me smile. =)

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  22. noreenFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    those are beyond beautiful facial expressions!!! great catch on this!

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  23. NessaFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    What a great picture! The lighting is beautiful :)

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  24. RayFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Wow, great capture!

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  25. UnknownFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    yea im gonna say... that's an awesome cell pic! lol my phones pics are crap but if it's the only thing i have.. better to have a crap of something than nothing... right? lol

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  26. DenaFebruary 24, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I love the little ducks in a row capture! Great picture!

    Thanks for the sweet comments on my pic!
    http://denaspictures.blogspot.com
    Dena

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