Eleanor in 2022
So I decided to review all of the photos we took of our daughter in 2022 and here I have put all of the best photos from 2022.
January
Nikon Z7, 35mm, f2, 1/320 of a second, ISO 3600.
I love this photo. She was very difficult to photograph as she kept moving very erratically, but I managed to get this one shot. Her outfit, facial expression and background all work really well together I think.
February
Xiaomi Civi Phone
This is a photo Rhea captured with her smart phone and it really needs no explaination as the photo says it all!
March
Nikon Z7, 50mm, f2, 1/640 of a second, ISO 64
Eleanor decided to snatch this leather dog toy from a shop and then ran down the street as fast as possible. I ended up having to buy the toy. Eli was so happy and I captured the moment when she decided to sit down and enjoy her new toy.
April
Nikon Z7, 200mm, f4, 1/320nd of a second, ISO 280
I took this photo with an old vintage lens. I love the determination on her face. Maybe she will make it to the top this year.
Xiami Civi Phone, 5mm, F1.8, 1/100th of a second
Again a photo that needs no explanation. The sheer joy of seeing Eleanor develop her own sense of humour is enough.
May
Nikon Z7, 50mm, f2, 1/100th of a second, ISO 220
At last my obsession with taking my camera everywhere paid off. I could not have posed Elanor any better if I tried. The way Eleanor is looking at the end of the slide, her flushed cheeks, the leading lines and the separation all came together, but maybe I love the photo because I am a very proud dad!
June
Nikon Z7, 50mm, f2, 1/250th of a second, ISO 64
A candid moment with Rhea and Eleanor on a beach in Qingdao when the Sun finally came out!
Nikon Z7, 24mm, f4, 1/1250th of a second, ISO 64
Another photo from Qingdao where Eleanor got to enjoy her obsession with both Dinosaurs and Bubbles.
Nikon Z7, 52mm, f4, 1/800th of a second, ISO 64
Another photo from Qingdao with Eleanor and Alexa sharing their stroller which perfectly depicts the extremly foggy and grey conditions of our last day in Qingdao.
July
Nikon Z7, 45mm, f4, 1/125th of a second, ISO 140
A photo of Eleanor at No 5 Valley in Zhangjiejae. I love the light and contrast in this one.
Nikon Z7, 51mm, f4, 1/200th of a second, ISO 2200
It took many failed attempts to get this photo. Eleanor could not stop laughing as we were running up and down this little path, but most of the time I could not get to the right position to take a photo in time. This perfectly captures her mischievous behaviour and sense of humour.
Nikon Z7, 75mm, f4, 1/200th of a second, ISO 1400
While Eleanor was always smiling while she was in Zhnagjiejae she was not so good at standing still and the only way we managed to get her to sit still for this fraction of a second was with Rhea distracting her off-camera. It required a lot of patience but the photo was so worth the effort.
Nikon Z7, 51mm, f4, 1/500th of a second, ISO 1800
Eleanor loved running up and down all of the old streets in Fenghuang and I loved this moment where I captured her dancing on the street. A little Marilyn Monroe in the making!
Xiaomi 11 Ultra, 8mm, f2, 1/800th of a second, ISO 50
This photo was taken on the one small patch of grass in the 798 Art district and this is again a photo I could not have posed her any better. A natural!!
August
Nikon Z7, 85mm, f4, 1/160th of a second, ISO 64
This is one of my absolute favourite photos of the year. Rhea's loving embrace mixed with Eleanor’s fascination with the earring. The colours and contrast also works really well. This should remind me to get the studio photography equipment out more often as I absolutely love it. However, this is the one and only time we could get Eleanor to sit still in front of the camera.
Nikon Z7, 115mm, f8, 1/250th of a second, ISO 160
While we wanted to go to the Temple of Heaven Eleanor was determined to go in the opposite direction.
September
Nikon Z7, 135mm, f2.8, 1/400th of a second, ISO 320
This is another one I took with one of my old vintage lenses. I love the softer look and colours of this one.
Nikon Z7, 85mm, f1.8, 1/400th of a second, ISO 64
Eleanor is very popular with all of the local people here and this is the first occasion where she turned round to talk to these ladies. I have no idea what she said, but they loved it.
October
Nikon Z7, 120mm, f4, 1/200th of a second, ISO 200
This is another one of my favorite photos of the year. I was finally able to capture Eleanor so deep in thought with one of her daydreams. I am also really happy with my use of the railing as a leading line and the beautiful colours in the background. Love this photo!
Nikon Z7, 100mm, f2.8, 1/250th of a second, ISO 10000
The only photo that I am really happy with the Autumn colours this year was with Eleanor enjoying the colours and the bubbles that are floating in the air. She was so happy.
November
Nikon Z7, 135mm, f2.8, 1/160th of a second, ISO 64
This is definitly not a great technical photograph, but it is one I love as it expresses her funny and playful character. Sometime I can become obsessed with technical details, but this is often at the expense of making an intresting photo.
December
Nikon Z7, 49mm, f4, 1/125th of a second, ISO 100
This one was taken in one of the beautful Buddhist temples in Xishuangbanna. We could not resist getting her one of the local dresses and it suited her so well. Then there is that smile.
Nikon Z7, 91mm, f4, 1/320th of a second, ISO 560
A candid affectionate moment between Rhea and Eleanor.
Nikon Z7, 35mm, f1.8, 1/125th of a second, ISO 900
This was taken at Xishuangbanna’s night market and this was taken just after Eleanor saw all those lights and she turned round to say “WOW”. It was an amazing night market and a wonderful evening.
Nikon Z7, 35mm, f1.8, 1/125th of a second, ISO 560
Another photo from the Night Market. I love the focus on Eleanors face, the surroundings and the local trying to sneek a photo of Eleanor.
Nikon Z7, 35mm, f1.8, 1/125th of a second, ISO 900
Our final.family photo of 2022. It was a tough year but it ended well.
