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The Charmer


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   The Charmer
The Charmer
Photo of my grandson, Isaac, was taken on November 23, 2006 at 12:01pm in Edmonds, Washington
Canon 135mm F/2L lens @ F/3.2, 1/320 second, ISO 1600, available light
Shadow/highlight, cloned, + brightness, + contrast, resized and sharpened in Photoshop CS

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- Evy Johansen

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Gorgeous portrait, Janine!! Beautiful clear eyes!!


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- Su Sana E. P

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  Sweetest capture of little Isaac, Janine!! EYES have it!!


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Julie Robinson
  Lovely portrait capture Janine!


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Paul E. Earl
  I am loving the many moods of Isaac! Another beauty!


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Susie Peek-Swint
  Great series of little Isaac Janine ~ I love the expression you've captured here ~ he is indeed a charmer :)


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Steve Downen
  What amazing clarity and beauty in the eyes. I have never seen eyes captured so well!


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Husain Akhtar
  Your usual best portrait work, Janine!


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Mary K. Robison
  Love his expression, Janine ~ your grandson exemplifies "photogenic"!


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- Rakesh Syal

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  unique light and cute portrait, Janine!


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November 29, 2006

 

Paul Michko
  What a compelling portrait image, Janine. The perfect title.


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November 29, 2006

 

Richard D. Cox
  Great expression and lighting. The eyes are stunning.


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Terri L. Scribner
  Terrific portrait!! I too, am enjoying this series!!


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Alan L. Borror
  Gorgeous portrat, Janine! Detauls and color are perfect.


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Donald K. Cherry
  Adorable portrait, Janine! Perfect focus on the eyes!!


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November 29, 2006

 

Ronald Balthazor
  Great twinkle in those eyes, Janine.


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November 29, 2006

 

Tammy Scott
  Another fantastic portrait of this handsome little guy


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Tammy Scott
  Another fantastic portrait of this handsome little guy


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Tammy Scott
  Another fantastic portrait of this handsome little guy


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Joy Rector
  beautiful shot, gorgeous child


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Tonya R. Boles
  He's adorable.
Nice job.


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Kathy Reeves
  What an adorable shot of this beautiful child Janine!! The eyes with that reflection are fantastic!!


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- Dr Silly

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  Just look at those eyes. Well done. :O)


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Megan p
  Oh my goodness, yes he is a charmer, what a doll!! Love your crop, clarity and lighting!! Wonderful!


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Lynne Morris
  Aw Janine isn't he so adorable, what a gorgeous portrait!


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Melissa A. Mannon
  this is series of portraits is fabulous! what a cutie! wonderful light and capture of his gorgeous eyes


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Ray Thoms
  The title says it all Janine....nicely done!


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Rossella ceglie
  fantastic portrait .. wonderful light in those beautiful eyes


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Michelle R. Kovach
  Too cute Janine! Love the twinkle in his eye!


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Chastity Abbott
  Those eyes!!!!!!
Your lighting is just wonderful as it compliments his skin! Beautiful~


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Denise M. Snyder
  Oh my goodness those eyes are FABULOUS!!! Terrific comp and clarity! He's just beautiful...


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Bambi L. Dingman
  What a devilish little expression, Janine!! Absolutely perfect capture!! Isaac has such beautiful eyes and you capture them so well in all of these portraits!


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Lavone Vannoy
  What a cutie-pie this is!!!! WOW! Super Janine!! :)


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Sherri Gorman
  BEAUTIFUL Janine!!!!


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Julie Monacella
  What beautiful eyes he has. Your shot is so sharp and amazing clarity!


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Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Darling, look at that sweet face and those eyes are just beautiful!


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Monika Sapek
  What a sweet face! His eyes are smiling.
Monika


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- Kay E. Mahoney

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  He is adorable. Love the full frame and the sparkle in his eyes.


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Carol Sawyer
  What a sweet capture of your grandson, Janine!! great series!!


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Linda Blair
  Beautiful eyes Janine!!! Your grandson makes a great portrait, what a cutie he is!! :0)


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Susan M. Hembree
  This is just magnificent! Great timing on the eyes! Perfect caption, too! Great job, Janine!


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Deborah Sandidge
  Gorgeous portrait of this sweetheart grandson, Janine - he's hard to resist photographing I'll bet!


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Raymond Pauly
  Wonderful portrait, Janine! Fantastic lighting! I love that shine in his eyes!


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Renee Doyle
  He is growing so quickly! Another beautiful portrait of this gorgeous little guy Janine!


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Anne D. Eigen
  These portraits are wonderful, Janine!!! You have captured a great variety of expression!!! Beautiful work, and you and your family will certainly treasure these!!!


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November 29, 2006

 
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  The whole series is outstanding, Janine, each is a favorite!
-Debby


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November 29, 2006

 

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  These photos are phenomenal Janine. The eyes are so clear, I'm sure I can see the reflection of at least two people in his eyes. Amazing clarity, and such a beautiful little boy. Great work!


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Melissa Farnsworth
  WHAT A CUTIE!!! Love the lighting and the color.


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  Evy, Susana P, Julie, Paul E, Susie, Steve, MH, Mary, Rakesh, Paul M, Richard, Terri, Alan, Donald, Ronald, Tammy, Joy, Tonya, Kathy, Doc, Megan, Lynne, Melissa, Ray, Margy, Michelle, Chastity (the title is from a description you made on one Isaac's other portraits and I thought it was perfect for this image), Denise, Bambi, Lavone, Sherri, Julie, Donna, Monika, Kay, Carol, Linda, Susan, Deb, Raymond, Renee, Anne, Debby, Jennifer and Melissa , I'm overwhelmed by all of your generous and encouraging comments; thanks very much; this image is the last in the series for a while. Isaac has gone home and I'm in Maui for 10 days.


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Hector Contreras
  Janine wonderful series of your cute grandson.
Heco


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  Heco, thanks very much for your kind comments and encouragement.


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Donna M. Whipkey
  The look on his face is just darling. What a cute grandson.


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Bill Wyatt
  Wow those eyes are fantastic! Terrific portrait Janine!!


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  Donna and Bill, thanks very much for your kind and encouraging comments.


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David Whitcher
  Janine, I am sorry I missed this yesterday. Very, very, very captiviating eyes. Great work in PS.


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- Tamara K. Walker

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  Such fantastic eyes, beautiful lighting.


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  David and Tamara, thanks very much for your kind comments and encouragement.


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eileen bedford
  OH, those eyes, 'Charmer' is the PERFECT title for his, so well captured and framing on this...


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December 01, 2006

 
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  Eileen, thanks very much for your kind and encouraging comments.


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Judyann Plante
  I just love these photos of your grandson, Janine! He is just adorable and you have done an outstanding job of capturing his various expressions.

Judyann ><>


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December 02, 2006

 
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  Judyann, thanks very much for your encouragement and kind comments.


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Jenny Bosmans
  Absolutely gorgeous portrait of your adorable grandson, Janine! What a cutie! :)


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  Jenny, thanks very much for your kind comments and encouragement.


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Kaye Burazin
  Those eyes can draw you in and hold you there in that beautiful crystal pool of color. You did a fabulous job on capturing the essence of adorable.


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December 03, 2006

 
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  Kaye, thanks very much for your kind and encouraging comments.


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Nadia W. Smith
  Wonderful clarity. What a cutie!


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December 04, 2006

 
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  Nadia, thank svery much for your kind comments and encouragement.


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December 04, 2006

 

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  Wow! Those eyes are just gorgeous as is the clarity on them. Terrific job!


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December 06, 2006

 
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  Trula, thanks very much for your kind words of encouragement.


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- Sheryl A. Hudson

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  I love the whole series! What a sweet little guy you have!
I agree with Trula, the eyes are fabulous!


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December 07, 2006

 
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  Sheryl, thanks very much for your kind and encouraging comments.


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Sharon Day
  Such an adorable face, Janine!!! You did a great job with his whole series of portraits! He's a beautiful child!


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December 08, 2006

 
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  Sharon, thanks very much for your kind comments and encouragement.


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December 09, 2006

 

Shawn Jennings
  What sweet eyes Janine! Great work with these shots!


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December 10, 2006

 
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  Shawn, thanks very much for your encouragement and kind comments.


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December 10, 2006

 

Vladan D. Djordjevic
  So sweet! I like light!


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December 16, 2006

 
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  Vladan, thanks very much for your kind words of encouragement.


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- Peter Anderson

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  Great clarity and DOF !!


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  Peter, thanks very much for your kind comments and encouragement.


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David Pratt
  Congrats Janine! Terrific image! Great work!


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  David, thanks very much for your kind comments and encouragement.


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Jenny Bosmans
  Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Janine! :)


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- Judy V. Kennamer

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  OH Janine - he is a charmer!! Great job!! I love this composition! And congrats on your Finalist -- well deserved!! Judy


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Elizabeth Ruuska
  Wonderful clarity and DOF! Congratulations on being a finalist!


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Marijana Fajgl
  Congratulations Janine on your wonderful finalist!


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Shawn Jennings
  Congratulations on your finalist, Janine!


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Paula Dwyer
  Congratulations Janine!! :)


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Carla Metzler
  Congratulations on your finalist, Janine!


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Paula L. Mackey
  Congratulations, Janine!!!


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Kara L. Hendricks
  Congratulations to you and best of luck!!


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Derek D. Dafoe
  Congrats Janine !! Wonderful shot !!


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Chastity Abbott
  Congrats and the best of luck the next go round on this beautiful image!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU ROCK!!!!!


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Kylie M. Hancock
  Congratulations Janine! His eyes just draw me in. I love it.


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Ken Jarvis
  Congratulations on your finalist, Janine!


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- Laurence Saliba

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  Congrats again Janine!!!


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- Dr Silly

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  Congratulations J9 :O)


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ALLEN O. HOWARD
  Well done, Janine!


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eileen bedford
  Congratulations Janine, fantastic capture...


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Melissa G. Meiselman
  Congratulations on your most deserving finalist!!!


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Deborah Sandidge
  Who could resist those eyes? Congratulations Janine!


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Husain Akhtar
  Very well deserved finalist - big congratulation my friend!


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Milan Banik
  congratulation Janine,deserved finalist.


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Colleen Farrell
  Janine, this is a terrific portrait! I didn't see it when you first submitted it--it's perfect in every way. Congratulations on a well-deserved finalist.


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Candy Avera
  Congratulations Janine. This is adorable.


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December 29, 2006

 

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  Beautiful and well deserved finalist! Good luck to you in the next round!


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Lynne Morris
  Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Janine.


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Candy Avera
  Congratulations Janine. This is adorable.


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- Stephanie Laird

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  So cute! Congratulations Janine!


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Ray Clarke
  Congratulations on this lovely finalist


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Teresa Norris
  Janine, Isaac is so beautiful! What a wonderful image...congratulations on this lovely finalist!


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Lynn Crawford
  Congrats Janine, I am so glad this was a finalist, great work :)


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Denise M. Snyder
  HUGE congrats on this wonderful portrait Janine!!!


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Laura Clay-Ballard
  Congrats!


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- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your adorable finalist. Good luck in the next round.


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Renee Doyle
  So happy to see this one here - congratulations Janine!


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- Terry L. Ellis

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  Janine, an adorable finalist! Congratulations!!!!


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Glenn E. Urquhart
  A big Congratulations on your Finalist Award, Janine!!! Well Deserved! Cheers, Glenn.


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Sheila D. Bottoms
  Way to go Janine!!!! Congrats to you!


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Wayne T. Fisk
  Big congrats on this beauty!...and your other November wins,too!
Wayne


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Tom Andersen
  He has such beautiful eyes, Janine! Congratulations on your finalist!


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- Sheryl A. Hudson

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  Congratulations Janine! You deserved it!


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Julie Monacella
  Congratulations!!!!


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December 29, 2006

 

Cathy M. Gromball
  Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Janine!

Cathy :)


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Karen Beri
  Big congrats to you Janine, on this fabulous finalist!
Karen


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December 29, 2006

 

Karacan Salkuci (Kalacay)
  Spectacular image.Well deserved congradulations.


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Cindy Cone
  Congrats on this well-deserved finalist, Janine!


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December 29, 2006

 

K Aune
  Congratulations Janine! There isn't much to add except to say that I'm charmed! :)


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December 29, 2006

 

Karen L. Sorbello
  Sweet Simplicity!
-Karen


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December 29, 2006

 

Revonda L. Gentry
  Congratulations on this adorable finalist!!


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December 29, 2006

 

Patricia Ronan
  Congratulations Janine,it is a beautiful portrait of Isaac


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December 29, 2006

 

Bill Wyatt
  He is so adorable!
Congratulations on your finalist!


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December 29, 2006

 

Penny Haviland
  He's so cute Janine! Congrats on your finalist! Happy New Year!


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December 29, 2006

 

Nan Fischer
  Excellent portrait, Janine! The eyes and the dof are perfect. Congratulations!


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December 29, 2006

 

Susan Fox
  Another adorable shot! Congratulations Janine!!!


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December 29, 2006

 

Sharon F. Morris
  Congrats Janine on this great image. Love the eyes he is adorable. :-)
Love all your work :-)


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December 29, 2006

 

Cheryl E. Molennor
  So So beautiful Janine.Congratulations to you


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December 29, 2006

 

Monika Sapek
  This little guy has such a sweet face! My heartiest congratulations on your finalist and even bigger on your new granddaughter! I cannot imagine a better and more precious Christmas gift than such little darling, Janine! She is beautiful! Once again congratulations!
Monika


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December 29, 2006

 

Linda Blair
  Congraulations, Janine, what a cutie pie!!! :0)


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December 29, 2006

 

Mary K. Robison
  Love this so much, Janine ~
CONGRATULATIONS on your finalist! Best of luck next level up!!
And Congratulations on the birth of your new granddaughter!


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December 29, 2006

 

Tracy Jones
  congrats on this amazing shot!


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December 29, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Great portrait Janine, congratulations on your finalist win!!


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December 29, 2006

 
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  A beautiful portrait, Janine. Congratulations!


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December 29, 2006

 

Karen Slagle
  Big congrats, Girl. I just knew this would make it to the finals...


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December 29, 2006

 

Anne D. Eigen
  Big congratulations, Janine! So happy to see this recognized and I wish you the best with it in the next round!!!


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December 29, 2006

 

Cesar J. La Rosa
  Another beautiful portrait of Isaac! I'm so glad to see this photograph among the Finalists, Janine. Congratulations!!!


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December 29, 2006

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Janine!


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December 29, 2006

 
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  Big congratulations, and Happy New Year!

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December 29, 2006

 

Anita Hogue
  You're photography is so fabulous, Janine! This is just wonderful! Congratulations on this and all your finalist!........... Actually contratulations on all your images (finalist or not) they are all so fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!........anita


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December 29, 2006

 

Barbara Sharts
  Janine - another absolutely fabulous composition. Congrats on finalist!!!


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December 29, 2006

 

Kimberly J. Whipps
  MY OH MY...what a beautiful photo. AMAZING clarity. Fabulous.


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December 29, 2006

 

Rick Clark
  Janine - Stunning photo, congratulations on finalist!


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December 29, 2006

 

Lorraine A. Cook
  Congratulations, Janine!<:))


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December 29, 2006

 

Kristi A. Howson
  Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist and best of luck in the next round Janine. What a cutie and love his expression!


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December 29, 2006

 

William88
  Janine, congratulations on your finalist!! Good luck in the next round.


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December 29, 2006

 

Karim Abiali
  Congrat on your finalist Janine.


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December 29, 2006

 

Steve Downen
  My congratulations to you


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December 29, 2006

 

Hector Contreras
  Congratulations on your finalist
Heco


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December 29, 2006

 
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December 29, 2006

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  Soooo Sweet and Special Janine!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! :0)


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December 29, 2006

 

Raymond Pauly
  BIG congrats, Janine!!


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December 29, 2006

 

Jolynne Woodcock
  Grandson's are the greatest! Beautiful!


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December 29, 2006

 
- MARLON IGNACIO

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  So cute! And the clarity is excellent. Congratulations, Janine!


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December 30, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Janine, congratulations on your finalist!! Good luck in the next round.


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December 30, 2006

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Janine, little Isaac must be very thrilled to see this photo. Congratulations again!!


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December 30, 2006

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  Congratulations Janine!! This is wonderful!! <><


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December 30, 2006

 
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  Datha, Raymond, Jolynne, Marlon, Rakesh, Susana and Nancy, thanks very much for your encouragement and congratulations.


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December 30, 2006

 
- Ken Smith

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  Very cute! Congratulations!


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December 30, 2006

 

Tarun Bose
  My dear friend Janine, congrats for a very deserving finalist.


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December 30, 2006

 

Jennifer Rennison
  Congratulations on your finalist, Janine! Such a sweet portrait of your grandson!


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December 30, 2006

 

Nadya Johnson
  What a darling! A wonderful portrait, Janine! Congratulations on your outstanding finalist!


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December 30, 2006

 

Tonya R. Boles
  Congrats.


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December 30, 2006

 
- Virginia Leone

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  Big congrats on your fine finalist photo! Good luck!


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December 30, 2006

 

Megan p
  GORGEOUS Janine, he is such a doll. Congratulations


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December 30, 2006

 

HSIHAO LUNG
  Janine, congratulations on this wonderful finalist. He is really cute.


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December 30, 2006

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Congratulations on your awesome finalist! Good luck in the next round!


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December 30, 2006

 

Kathleen Roughan
  Congratulations!!


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December 30, 2006

 
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  Ken, Tarun, Jennifer, Nadya, Tonya, Virginia, Megan, HSIHAO, Linda and Kathy, thanks very much for your encouragement and congratulations.


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December 30, 2006

 
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  CONGRATULATIONS JANINE
JOHN


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December 31, 2006

 
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  John, thanks very much for your congratulations.


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December 31, 2006

 

Douglas Currie
  Congratulaions Janinie, this is an absolutely wonderful image.


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December 31, 2006

 
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  The "Eyes" have it in this capture and finalist. Congratulation yet again Janinne.


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December 31, 2006

 
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  Douglas and Emile, thanks very much for your encouragement and congratulations.


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December 31, 2006

 

randy dannheim
  Ok lets make this congratulations #3


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December 31, 2006

 

Darryl Wilkinson
  Sweet portrait, Janine. Congratulations!


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December 31, 2006

 
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  Randy and Darryl, thanks very much for your encouraging comments and congratulations.


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December 31, 2006

 

Susana Ms Heide
  Those eyes are enchanting and so incredibly sharp! And I love that hint of a smile! What a little tease :o) CONGRATULATIONS Janine!!


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January 01, 2007

 
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  Susana, thanks very much for your kind comments and congratulations.


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January 01, 2007

 
- Susan Jane Allen

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  Adorable capture!


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January 02, 2007

 
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  Susan, thanks very much for your encouragement.


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January 02, 2007

 

RC Fritz
  Beautiful light and cute portrait, Janine. Congrats on your Finalist!


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January 03, 2007

 
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  RC, thanks very much for your congratulations and encouragement.


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January 03, 2007

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  "Soooo" adorable and those eyes are spell binding !!! Congratulations Janine on your fantatic win and fianlist this month. They are well deserved !!!


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January 04, 2007

 
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  Marilyn, thanks very much for your enocuragement and congratulations.


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January 04, 2007

 

Stacey A. Quattlebaum
  WOW! Perfect close-up. How did you get the eyes to look so shiny and clear? What program/effect could I use to acheive this?


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January 16, 2007

 
photosbyjanine.com - Janine Russell

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  Stacey, thanks very much for your kind comments and encouragement; I use Photoshop CS for my postprocessing; If you don't want to spend as much, Photoshop Elements is a pared-down version and fairly inexpensive for what you get. The first key is to focus on the eyes when taking the photograph. Then in post-processing of this image, I used the shadow/highlight tool, which helped lighten up the dark parts of the image. I also adjusted the brightness and contrast. I then resized and sharpened using unsharp mask and Photokit Sharpener (which allows for selective sharpening) and then USM once more if needed.

Here's the link for Photokit Sharpener for more information

https://store2.esellerate.net/store/checkout/CustomLayout.phpx?s=STR5228953526&pc=&page=MultiMoreInfo.htm&SkuRefNum=SKU6415280749


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January 16, 2007

 

L. Michelle . Bashore
  Congrats on a wonderful image!


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January 24, 2007

 
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  Michelle, thanks very much for your kind and encouraging comments and congratulations.


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January 24, 2007

 

Linda Blair
  Congratulations, Janine, he is so adorable!! :0)


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January 27, 2007

 
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  Linda, thanks very much for your encouragement and congratulations.


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January 27, 2007

 

Karolyn J. Seeley
  Janine.....Doubt you need yet another comment on this special capture, but I just love it! He is adorable and you really grabbed the moment. I want to do more with my own grandkids, it's rare I get a really nice one of them...they wiggle and move so, so fast, but I will keep trying have only a few posted on my gallery of them....


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February 16, 2007

 
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  Karolyn, thanks so much for your encouragement and kind comments; I know what you mean about grandchildren moving fast - they are a challenge to capture.


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