Kylie Greenan Photography
~Papa Bear~
Posted by Kylie Greenan (Hunters Hill, Australia) on 16 August 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
My beautiuful Dad, also known as "Papa Bear". My best friend Nellie gave him the title, and now the whole family calls him Papa Bear. A little camera shake in this image but I love it anyway, I feel it captures the kind hearted cuddly bear that he is!
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Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States
Hey, Kylie - thanks for the introduction to 'Papa Bear'. It is a really good image and sparkles with spirit.
16 Aug 2008 5:30am
@Stephen Phillips: You're welcome and thanks so much for your lovely comment Stephen!
Arps from Hyderabad, India
Hello "Papa Bear". Kylie.. good image reflecting his happiness and the feeling of content...he is adorable
16 Aug 2008 6:24am
@Arps: Thank you Arpita, I think he is gorgeous too but I am very biased. Thanks for dropping by and for your comments.
@Nicolas Marguerie: Thanks Nicolas!
@Ana Lúcia: He does have a beautiful smile, Thank you Ana!
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
yes!! i knew even from the thumbnail who this was!!! :) it was instantaneous! a joyous and soulful portrait!! it just glows with inner beauty! :D
16 Aug 2008 7:22am
@dj.tigersprout: Hahha, thanks DJ, he does have such an inner beauty, the most amazing and kind hearted man I know!
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Oh yes it's in his beautiful, warm kind eyes, magnificent portrait Kylie, How do you do Sir Papa Bear :)
16 Aug 2008 8:56am
@Lorraine: Thank you so much Lorraine, I am sure he will be chuffed to meet you also ;o)
Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States
What a happy 'Papa Bear'... tell this Papa Bear you love him all the time... mine died in 1978 just after my 9th b-day... hugs to Papa Bear
16 Aug 2008 9:22am
@Fliss: You are gorgeous Fliss, I tell my Papa Bear I love him every day. I lost my mum when I was 17 and know how precious every day is. Dad.. when you read this I LOVE YOU DEARLY! Thanks for visiting Fliss and for your lovely comments.
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
What a nice portrait, full of tenderness !
16 Aug 2008 10:16am
@Calusarus: Thank you for your lovely comment Frederic, appreciate you stopping by.
jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand
What a beautiful smile papa bear has. I looked at this photo after a harrowing day at work and it bought a big grin to my face. Don't they say simle and the whole world smiles with you
16 Aug 2008 11:42am
@jamesy: Sorry to hear you had a harrowing day at work, so glad this image made you smile... yes, you are right, smile and the whole world smiles with you! Thanks so much Jamesy!
ordinaryimages from Kentucky Bluegrass, United States
comfortably candid! best...jerry
16 Aug 2008 12:42pm
@ordinaryimages: Thanks Jerry!
@Pavla: He does yes, thanks for your comments Pavla!
@kerfendal: Thanks so much for your lovely comment Kergendal!
@gbe: Thank you Grant.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
Ahhhhhhhh, who wouldn't love your Papa Bear; what a wonderful face and sparkling eyes!
16 Aug 2008 5:06pm
@Judy: Thank you Judy, I think he has also, thanks for stopping by!
@Observing: Thanks so much Mike, appreciate your comments greatly.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
The name suits him so well. What a wonderful kind face he has and such sparkly eyes. No wonder you adore him so.
16 Aug 2008 5:50pm
@Marion: You can't help but adore him, thanks for you lovely comments Marion!
Eric Fry from Houston, TX, United States
Mike has it exactly right, a genuine portrait showing his true spirit. He has such a welcoming and endearing smile!
16 Aug 2008 8:12pm
@Eric Fry: Thank you for visiting and for your great comments Eric, much appreciated.
maxine from Rangiora, New Zealand
Lucky girl to have such a lovely Papabear, i can see why you love this photo of him, relaxed ,happy .intelligent and very contented knowing he is so well loved!
16 Aug 2008 9:23pm
@maxine: Such a warming comment, thank you Max, so appreciated!
@Mary: Thank you Mary!
Rui from Leiria, Portugal
Very expressive. His eyes seem to smile for you, saying "I'm proud of you". Good work Kylie
16 Aug 2008 11:02pm
@Rui: Rui that is such a lovely thing to say, I think you are very perseptive, my Dad actually helped buy me this camera, he knew it was my dream, and I had it out taking some images at my birthday lunch, and I think he was proud and happy to see me having so much fun! Thanks for your lovely words Rui, much appreciated!
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
What a beautiful, moving shot Kylie:-)) The shot shows a gentle, loving, genuine person and how lucky are you that he's you're Dad:-)) Then again...like Father like Daughter:-)) Thanks for sharing Kylie and say Hi to Papa Bear:-)))
16 Aug 2008 11:41pm
@Linerberry: Ohh, Liners you are gorgeous, I am very touched by your comment, thank you and I am very lucky the he is my Dad... well he's my Mum and my Dad really all rolled into one and he is the most amazing kind hearted beautiful soul. Thanks for stopping by Liners, hope you had a great weekend!
Earnest from Oklahoma, United States
A great portrait... and I think you are right about the capture.
16 Aug 2008 11:42pm
@Earnest: Thank you Earnest.
One from Açores, Portugal
Excellent work, magnificent portrait and good light, very good shot.
17 Aug 2008 12:27am
@One: Thank you Leone, you are very kind!
Siam from Chaingrai, Thailand
your dad resembles an American actor Kris Kristofferson, where c' is him? A face photogenic. You were right to put this photograph, very beautiful homage, with a man who is your dad…
17 Aug 2008 12:39am
@Siam: Ahh, Siam qu'oui je connais l'acteur vous parlez de, il était dans le " de film ; Une étoile est born" ; avec Barbara Striesand. Je suis sûr que mon papa sera très flatté. Merci pour vos beaux commentaires, espèrent que tout est bien avec toi Saim.
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
PS, you're welcome K. I lost my Dad 6 years ago and my Mum is my Mum and Dad and best friend all rolled into one:-)) So I know how you feel. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday:-))
17 Aug 2008 1:09am
@Linerberry: We are lucky aren't we to have such wonderful best friends! Thanks Liners!
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
The shot packs love. The processing really brings out a soft nature. Gentleness. He looks like he could give a daughter a great hug.
17 Aug 2008 4:22am
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
What a beautiful image of this beautiful spirit ... a lovely portrait, Kylie!
17 Aug 2008 12:21pm
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
I love the eyes and the smile! And the friendly atmosphere around his face!
19 Aug 2008 7:00am
Mandy Provan from Johannesburg, South Africa
It's a cool shot Kylie, you can feel the love. Nice to meet you Papa Bear
19 Aug 2008 6:50pm
Margie from Auckland, New Zealand
This nickname seems really appropriate from this portrait and I can see why you love this photograph. I meandered here by way of your Red Door photo (also very cool) because I was curious about "Papa Bear".
:)
You have some great shots in your portfolio.
20 Aug 2008 9:51am
Canon EOS 40D
1/20 second
F/5.6
ISO 800
100 mm
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