Heartfelt Joy

© Ellen Hodges

Heartfelt Joy

Uploaded: November 18, 2012 13:33:19

Description

Dear friends have an adorable new addition to the family! Have a great day, friends!

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/25 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 640, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 28.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Tiia Vissak November 19, 2012

a wonderful scene! #1499256

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 19, 2012

Wonderful comp. and light. Ellen. I bet they love this picture. #10425451

Lindley Johnson level-classic November 19, 2012

Beautiful black and white tones, and wonderful facial expressions, Ellen. #10425461

Leslie McLain level-classic November 19, 2012

Beautiful capature and use of B&W, Ellen. Very well done. #10425470

John Connolly November 19, 2012

A beautiful portrait of this tender moment Ellen! This one works so well in B&W! #10425594

Ann Lyssenko level-classic November 19, 2012

Mugging for the camera already! What a cutie. You have captured an intimate moment to treasure. Ann #10425862

Carol Flisak level-classic November 19, 2012

What a beautiful moment you captured, Ellen... precious, perfect light and excellent use of black and white! Well done! #10425869

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe November 19, 2012

What a gorgeous portrait Ellen. Really does convey such "heartfelt joy"!

Hope your week is not too busy, the countdown begins. #10426073

Connie J. Bagot November 19, 2012

So sweet and very beautiful---your b/w skin tones are to die for! #10426104

Mary K. Robison November 19, 2012

Such a lovely and love-filled portrait, Ellen! The lighting and b&w are marvelous together. #10426213

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic November 20, 2012

Love this tender moment captured in this intimate portrait. It gives a heart warming feeling indeed. #10427226

Ellen Hodges November 20, 2012

Super pillow with beautiful design and color, Tiia!!! #10427267

Rona L. Schwarz November 20, 2012

A most special moment you've captured here, Ellen and so beautifully! Your B&W skin tones are wonderful! #10427599

Avril Young November 20, 2012

wow, stunning and outstanding portrait Ellen..and just so cute too.. #10427618

Lynne Morris November 21, 2012

Beautiful work Ellen. #10427644

Robert R. Goodman November 21, 2012

Hi Ellen,Beautiful capture and a big congratulations to you and your family!!!! #10428168

Linda S. Smith level-classic November 26, 2012

Congrats on your new arrival Ellen! This is such a beautiful moment in time that you and the family will treasure for years! Love the b&w processing! #10433784

Ann Coates level-classic December 28, 2012

Congratulations on your gorgeous finalist Ellen. #10481985

Robert R. Goodman December 28, 2012

Hi Ellen,Congratulations on this beautiful finalist!!! #10482302

Ellen Hodges December 28, 2012

Thanks so much BP for choosing this image and thanks so much for the kind comments, friends!! #10482316

Leslie McLain level-classic December 28, 2012

Congrats on your portrait finalist, Ellen. Way to go. #10482378

Marilyn Cornwell December 28, 2012

What a striking image! So full of Joy! Congratulations, Ellen! It's a wonderful Finalist! #10482404

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe December 28, 2012

Congrats on a beautiful finalist. #10482418

Carol Flisak level-classic December 28, 2012

Huge congrats on your wonderful finalist, Ellen! Good luck in the next round! #10482618

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer December 28, 2012

What a wonderful and special moment so beautifully captured, Ellen.
Huuge congratulations on all of your finalists this month. I hope to see gold on each. #10482800

Lynne Morris December 28, 2012

Huge Congratulations on your finalist Ellen, this is beautiful. #10482846

December 28, 2012

Beautiful. #10483317

Kathy Salerni level-classic December 28, 2012

Huge congrats and good luck in the next round, Ellen! #10483502

Connie J. Bagot December 28, 2012

Congratulations Ellen---wonderful finalist! #10483638

Tiia Vissak December 28, 2012

Congratulations! #10484040

frank w. degenhardt December 28, 2012

So touching Ellen. Love the black and white. Annie and I congratulate you on another beautiful Finalist dear friend. #10484209

Emile Abbott level-deluxe December 28, 2012

Another fantastic and touching finalist, Congrats again Ellen. #10484438

John Connolly December 28, 2012

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Ellen! Well done!
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JO ANN CLEVELAND December 28, 2012

Congratulations on this awesome finalist Ellen, it is soo sweet!

jo ann c. #10484632

Tammy Espino December 28, 2012

Congrats on this adorable finalist! #10484926

Debra R. Harder December 28, 2012

All your finalists are GOLD winners in my book, Ellen! Huge congratulations!! #10484966

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic December 28, 2012

Such a wonderful portrait, Ellen. Congrats on this touching finalist! #10484969

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic December 28, 2012

Congratulations on your adorable finalist, Ellen. #10485073

Linda S. Smith level-classic December 28, 2012

Huge Congrats on this beautiful finalist Ellen!!! #10485299

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict December 28, 2012

Congratulations on your addition and gorgeous finalist, Ellen!

Debby #10485849

a2o akmal aini othman level-classic December 29, 2012

Huge congratulations on this lovely finalist Ellen! Very well presented! #10486308

Marcel J. Fernandez December 29, 2012

Congratulations, Ellen on your three Beautiful Finalist. #10486647

Ann Lyssenko level-classic December 29, 2012

Congratulations Ellen on this beautiful images capturing a loving moment being a finalist! Ann #10486661

Nancy L. Green level-classic December 29, 2012

CONGRATULATIONS Ellen on your wonderful finalist, WTG my friend!!! <>< #10486891

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe December 30, 2012

Congratulations on this special portrait! A beautiful finalist! #10488901

Phyllis H. Burchett December 30, 2012

Congrats on this wonderful finalist Ellen! #10489459

Lindley Johnson level-classic December 30, 2012

Congratulations on your sweet finalist, Ellen. #10489983

Mary K. Robison December 31, 2012

Congratulations on this lovely portrait becoming a Finalist, Ellen! #10490794

Phyllis A. Houghton January 02, 2013

They will treasure this always. Congratulations Ellen! #10495758

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic January 02, 2013

Congratulations Ellen! A beautiful portrait! #10496247

Rona L. Schwarz January 03, 2013

I knew we would see this again, Ellen! It is such a special image! Congrats on the Finalist and sorry I am so behind in commenting! #10498282

Merna L. Nobile January 20, 2013


January is a month of reflection for me, I remember how privileged I was to observe all the outstanding work and beautiful photographs of the past year. For the last time this year, I would be honored to congratulate you for your spectacular work and willingness to share with all of us, Happy New Year, Merna Nobile
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