The smallest Santa Claus in the world? by Elcet
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
This is one of the first portraits of my grandson Nicolas, then only aged of 8 days! This summer my wife Marie-Therese (mtc at Renderosity) and me fand this outfit. We considered that it would be great to buy it because this little boy (then simply called "Junior") would be born for December 15th (in fact he was born just one day later, LOL), so he could make a cute little Santa Claus… however we did not know that his name would be Nicolas! Then for Christmas we offered him the little wooden train that you see underneath.
Techdata for the portrait: Nikon D70 with Nikkor 1,8/50 at full aperture, 1/10s hand-held, ISO 800, artificial light balance. Important postwork in Photoshop CS3 Extended: colorization of the hat with a Fill Layer in Hue mode, color correction with a Photo Filter Layer, sharpening of the eyes, nostrils and mouth with the Sharpener Tool (with this newborn baby, you cannot use flash, he must be kept in dim light for most of the time, therefore you have to use a high ISO setting, a fast lens at full aperture, and a slow shutter speed, i.e. far from good photo conditions).
Techdata for the portrait: Nikon D70 with Nikkor 1,8/50 at full aperture, 1/10s hand-held, ISO 800, artificial light balance. Important postwork in Photoshop CS3 Extended: colorization of the hat with a Fill Layer in Hue mode, color correction with a Photo Filter Layer, sharpening of the eyes, nostrils and mouth with the Sharpener Tool (with this newborn baby, you cannot use flash, he must be kept in dim light for most of the time, therefore you have to use a high ISO setting, a fast lens at full aperture, and a slow shutter speed, i.e. far from good photo conditions).

Comments (30)
Excellent foto. Costume & pose are perfect, :o). High 5's for a great shot!
Edouard, you have a right to be proud of this tiny Santa Claus. Excellent photo. And, before I forget I should like to wish you and yours a fantastic New Year!
Aww, he is absolutely precious. Many , many blessed wishes to you and yours this holiday season. Beatiful capture of him. :)
Beautyful portrait, congratulations he so nice looking boy
So cute little Santa Claus. Just beautiful!!!
So very cute.......!!!
Very nice! Very nice photo! Happy holidays!
Congrats Grandpa!! Beautiful child! I have a grandchild too, turned a year old a couple of weeks ago. Can't guess how proud grandparents would act, huh?
What a wonderful image! Such an adorable baby. :)
OH Edouard, This is little Santa just wonderful. Congratulations. I hop he will have a wonderful life. I believe he will be tall. :) CUTE little too too train. :)
What a lovely Santa Claus I love him. I hope he will have a very good and interesting life. I kiss him and his parents.....
Cute!
Très belle photo, faite avec tendresse et passion! Bravo Edouard :-)
Awww such a sweet and beautiful grand baby you have! I know that you are so very proud!
A beautiful portrait to remember this special occasion. I really normally don't think new babies are cute but this is one handsome baby! A happy new year to you and your family my friend.
he is a handsome baby and the toy is really cute
lovely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!welcome Nicolas!!!! ♥HAPPY NEW YEAR 2008 TO YOU & YOURS ♥ Roby ;O)------------------------------------:O)
Lovely!:)
Magnifique bébé, un ange !! Sympathique cadeau que voilà ;-)
a great gift to your grandson. wonderful looking grandson too. we both is grandpa's now lol
Oh oui, il est beau ce bébé ! Excellent ! Bizzzz :)
Gorgeous and excellent picture!
Oh, I think I have missed something. Congratulations Edouard!!!!
Sweet And happy new year erland
Fantastic picture of your grandson:) Congratulations. happy 08
how lovely this is, and I can imagine how you feel, because I had the same experience......lovely baby
What a beautiful grandchild,I cant waite till I have one.
Ahhh!! He is ~Adorable~ God bless Him & his Family always... FANTASTIC!! ^5^
A belated congratulation, Grams hehe.. Cute photo ^¿^
Absolutely adorable :o)