Inspiring Photo: The Little Girl in the Garden #10554772

The Little Girl in the Garden

Uploaded: August 05, 2010

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~Zilker Botanical Gardens - Austin, TX~

She wasn't there when I set up to take this shot...and then, there she was in my viewfinder when I was ready to snap the photo...when I looked again to take a few more shots, she was gone. One of those moments that seemed like almost a dream...Happy to get the one shot of her, tho. :)

Reentered into CA 02/12

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 2/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 320, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 38.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Erin L. Perkins-Watry August 05, 2010

Beautiful shot, Valarie! I love the Zilker Botanical Gardens! #1295047

Jeff Robinson August 05, 2010

Enchanting! Wonderful work Valarie! Jeff #8807413

Marcie A. Fowler August 05, 2010

Beautiful. #8807456

Leslie McLain August 05, 2010

Beautiful capture, Valerie. #8807480

Patricia Seidler August 05, 2010

Love the tones and POV leading right up to that little girl Valarie. Maybe Thomas Kincaid would be interested in this to paint - for a price of course! #8807485

John Rivera August 05, 2010

Beautifully composed and captured Valarie! #8807491

R. J. Laudenbacher August 05, 2010

This looks like it is straight out of a fairy tale and you have such an enchanting story to go with it. The tones and your comp on this is gorgeous. #8807517

Robert R. Goodman August 05, 2010

Hi Valarie,beautiful image my friend.LOL!I'm thinking maybe a ghost.I like how green everything is,a color I don't get to see in the desert that much!!! #8807544

Douglas Pignet August 05, 2010

Wonderful capture with great post work as well #8807546

Danny B. Head August 05, 2010

I love everything about this image. The treatment is outstanding as well as the comp. Love the way the eye is lead to the little girl! A fav for me! #8807596

Linda D. Lester August 05, 2010

The thumbnail had my attention and when I opened it it was a big WOW!!! This is a beauty!! #8807601

Vickie J. Jenkins August 05, 2010

Beautiful, enchanting shot. Gorgeous tones. #8807689

Monnie Ryan August 05, 2010

A gorgeous place, Valarie! Maybe this is where Alice in Wonderland surfaces every now and then...?? #8807732

Val Feldman August 05, 2010

The rabbit hole!!!! Thanks, Monnie - it's a good explanation of her disappearance as any! :) :) #8807764

Julie Burnett August 05, 2010

Enchanting, gorgeous, a true fairy tale feel, Val. (I could believe in rabbit holes....) #8807786

Carol Flisak August 05, 2010

Stunning, enchanting image, Valarie! I agree with Danny... I love everything about this. It is an image that I can sit and linger with and look at for a long time. Well done! #8807805

Rolando Rosito August 05, 2010

This is beautiful Valarie! #8807836

Kathleen Rinker August 05, 2010

Gorgeous image!!! She must have been the spirit of the forest!!! #8807880

Nikki McDonald August 05, 2010

Beautiful capture and what wonderful effects -- so rich and golden -- enchanted and enchanting are perfect adjectives for this lovely image, Valarie. #8807883

Jeana Clark August 05, 2010

The enchanted forest!
What a beautiful shot Val!!!
Lucky you to have captured such beautiful light!! The little girl makes this image all the more special!!!
Outstanding!!!
~J~ #8807941

Ruth E. Foster-Lindsay August 05, 2010
Wow Valarie! This looks so magical!
Excellent capture my friend! Wonderful work! #8807961

Kathy Salerni August 05, 2010
Enchanted AND magical are the words I would choose to describe the wonderful image, Val! Terrific treatment and POV with the path leading up to the little girl! I love it! #8808062

Stan Kwasniowski August 05, 2010
Valerie, yours is a work of "art" #8808119

Jack Ryan August 05, 2010
An interesting story and a beautiful, well composed photo. (Apparently well timed as well.) Great work. #8808120

Anita Hogue August 05, 2010
All I can say is WOW WOW!!! #8808147

Debra R. Harder August 05, 2010
I believe this would be every little girl's dream! WOW, Valerie! This is truly mesmerizing! Love the lighting, colors, POV and treatment. I'm sure we'll see this beauty again! Deb #8808248

Debra R. Harder August 05, 2010
Sorry Valarie...I meant to type Valarie...not Valerie!! My typing isn't the best...LOL! Deb #8808255

Val Feldman August 05, 2010
No problem, Deb...everyone gets it wrong - I'll go by any version :) #8808258

Dianna Murphy August 05, 2010
I love the treatment Val. The colors are so intriguing. I love the addition of the little girl to lend perspective and proportion. Maybe she was a fairy! #8808417

Bojan Bencic August 05, 2010
Beautiful light and color, Valarie. Dreamy image. #8808444

Gina Cormier August 05, 2010
Oh boy...we'll see this again my friend!!! Simply breathtaking Val!! It pulls you right in and I love the effects too.
I don't think the little girl was actually there...I think you were sipping something!! ;-)
Oh did I say sipping? I meant gulping.... #8808478

Val Feldman August 05, 2010
LOL, Gina!! Nope, not this time! No brandy in my AM coffee, no taste of the vine on my lips, I swear...that little girl vanished into thin air, GG!!!! If it wasn't for the distance in miles between charming old Cape Cod and hot ol' TX, I'd think you were behind this!! #8808507

Alan L. Borror August 05, 2010
WOW!!! What a fantastic image, Valerie! Into my faves! #8808529

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 05, 2010
Dreamy, beautiful image Valarie! #8808587

Gord MacEachern August 05, 2010
A real jaw dropper Valarie, a real pleasure just to view!!!!! #8808630

Carol L. Fowler August 05, 2010
Looks like a page from a fairy tale- spectacular, jaw-dropping, mesmerizing work of art! And the little girl is perfectly placed- more Twilight action! #8808668

Rony Sagy August 05, 2010
What a wonderful visual interpretation of the little girl's appearance in this beautiful spot at Zilker Park. The fantastic colors and effects do make this photo feel like a fairy tale. Art at its best. #8808685

Pamela Shane August 05, 2010
Oh, my Valarie!! This image is simply magical. Outstanding work; perhaps she was an angel?!? So, you are a transplanted Youngstowner? #8808861

Ron McEwan August 05, 2010
Valarie this is one super piece of work. WTG we will see this again, I am sure. #8808928

Sam Britt August 05, 2010
Beautiful image, great composition & treatment, Val. Did you use the Orton Technique on this? #8808980

Ellen Hodges August 05, 2010
Very beautiful little girl that visited your fairy tale image! Soooooo very lovely!!!!! #8808985

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 05, 2010
Incredible capture, Val! Such a beautiful image! Maybe Outer Limits while you are at it! LOL
:-) k #8809037

Thomas E. Hinds August 05, 2010
This image is fantastic, Valarie! Once again, I'm in awe! #8809039

Jean-Pierre Ducondi August 06, 2010
Wow this is really good. Love the dreamy feeling and subject. Great work Valarie.
JP #8809421

Marilyn Cornwell August 06, 2010
Gorgeous image - everything is so perfect! #8809490

Marty Straub August 06, 2010
If only you could see my face right now, there would be no need for me to type here, Valarie. This is the most beautiful, outstanding "Secret Garden" like photo I've ever seen. It now takes the place of the last one that had such a moniker; it, too, was yours. I'm not going to type anymore; just one word: perfect.
P.S. That was NOT a little girl, Val. da-da da-dum, da-da da-dum [TZ theme.] #8809872

Tammy Espino August 06, 2010
Magical~ #8809947

Patrick Rouzes August 06, 2010
Exceptional shades of green, golden tones, lighting, perspective, clarity & phenomenal mood here, Valarie! An enchanting & magical image & story here! I believe she was an angel or a ghost?????
Winner in my books & good luck with this, indeed!
#8810277

Ann H. Belus August 06, 2010
Wow, Val, this is really, really beautiful! The sunlight streaming through the trees gives it a feeling of the surreal...absolutely fantastic...a place I would just love to sit and absorb the beauty for hours! Catching the little girl in there perfectly completes the scene! Fantastic job, Val! #8810541

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 06, 2010
Totally gorgeous Val, Frame it and Hang It!
Have a great weekend...
jo ann c. #8810949

Tommy E. Burgess August 06, 2010
What an ethereal masterpiece you've captured here Val!!! Normally I would say I hope we see this again, but with this capture I hope we see a first place or better!! Stunning!! #8811229

Nina Shields August 07, 2010
Valarie, this is fantastic; your use of color, lighting and composition totally draw the viewer into the image; truly masterful work; love it!! #8812101

Julianne Bradford August 07, 2010
Nina's right Valarie..this is just fantastic! I love your pov..draws you right in :-) #8812333

Tammy M. Anderson August 08, 2010
This is absolutely breathtaking and a for sure winner, Valarie. Everything is perfect! #8813001

Stefania Barbier August 08, 2010
GORGEOUS! #8813721

Ann Coates August 09, 2010
I don't know what's left to say, everyone has said it, enchanting, breathtaking, fairytale. What a beautiful place and the little girl sets the scene perfectly. Beautifully dreamy Valarie. #8816296

Jim Baines August 09, 2010
This is too much, Val!! I am speechless! #8816554

Val Feldman August 10, 2010
Thank you so much, everyone...I really appreciate your comments. Wish I knew where that little girl went, tho! :) #8817488

Patti Coblentz August 11, 2010
Beautiful, dreamy image, Val...excellent and artistic work!! A favorite for me, too!!!
#8819777

Karen Celella August 11, 2010
Fabulous treatment, Valerie. This could be the cover of the story book of the disappearing little girl. #8819907

Val Feldman August 12, 2010
Thanks so much Patti and Karen! #8822172

Maria A. Gonzalez August 13, 2010
Very moving image,Val with beautiful lighting and story..
Congratulations on all of your finalist and the best in the round.. #8829611

Chuck S. Frizzell August 17, 2010
Wow Valarie, what a beautiful spot, and a great capture. Well done! #8843178

Laura E. Swan August 18, 2010
I love this so much and I love your story, too, Val. I say similar things on MY images but I am just playing make believe. I BELIEVE -YOU-! WOW! Maybe she was an angel in disguise? NEAT!
Instant FAV!
-Laura :D
So nice to have you visiting my work today. Come back anytime!!! :) #8845926

Amanda J. Tanner August 24, 2010
I love this image. It is magical, inspiring and keeps your attention, so much to look at. Beautiful work Valarie...into my favorites. A Winner! #8858586

Rod Partington September 13, 2010
This is Awesome Valarie!
Beautiful light!
The little girl completes this image. Well done! #8897842

Tommy E. Burgess September 15, 2010
I just wanted to say that I'm surprised this didn't make a finalist this month. This was probably my favorite capture I saw all last month and really wanted to see it not only get a finalist, but get a gold. I'd consider a re-submit because 15 of us can't be wrong, right? Have a wonderful day and happy shooting Val.
:) Tommy #8904790

Laura E. Swan September 15, 2010
Huge congrats on your wonderful finalist!!!
-Laura :D
P.S. Okay, okay...you didn't get one...BUT YOU SHOULD HAVE...Like Tommy said!!! (TOTALLY!)
(LOTW here, signing off for the night! Zzzzzz)
_ #8906638

Dayna Cain September 17, 2010
Val, I just keep coming back to this image. VERY mystical feel to it. This is a winner in my book. Beautiful! #8912583

Laura E. Swan September 18, 2010

ON GOING GOLD!!! WHAT ??? NO GOLD ???
RE-ENTER!!! IT IS WORTHY!!!! WE MEAN IT!!!
-Laura :) !!! #8914658

Dayna Cain August 30, 2011
Glad to see this one again, Val. It should have gone gold before. I've got my fingers crossed for this time around. It's to amazing not to win. I love it. I wish you all the luck in the world! #9642331

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