Day 124 of 366
Manual mode, matrix metering, Nikon D300/grip, hand-held
Sigma 30 1.4 EX, 1/100 sec, f/1.4, ISO 800
SB-800, manual mode, 1/128 power, light stand, 30" shoot-through umbrella, Pocket Wizards Plus II units

Mostly available light, ISO 800 and SB-800 fired through 30" shoot-through umbrella with Pocket Wizards. Kept the flash at the lowest manual setting (1/128) so I could shoot fast moments for recycle time up to 8fps and so it does not annoy the little one or make her blink. Spent about 45 minutes with this 6 month old and liked this shot the best.

Why Compelling
Got to love the moment. This was taken on the floor in a friend's house, so used wide open aperture to take away the background. Used available light for hair light, side light and general ambient light. Used the flash to just perfect the exposure.

Total image count for today: 399

-Landon