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Backlit

© Gianna Stadelmyer

Backlit

Uploaded: May 15, 2004 04:42:56

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* Won Best Pictures of the Month Award at photounlim. 6/04:-) *f/4.5, 1/240, ISO 160, outdoor natural light, 4:45 p.m., no flash. Backlit by sun reflecting off of river. Shot in B&W, no post processing. Boy this was hard today...took me two hours to load this photo! Anyone else have trouble?

Comments

Kelly Abernathy level-classic May 15, 2004

Beautiful shot - love it in b&w and the lighting is lovely. What a cutie! Yes, I had trouble too, just kept trying. It was worth the wait, because this is a beauty! -K #127999

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic May 15, 2004

Yeah, everyone had trouble. I love this!!! #541068

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic May 15, 2004

Yeah, everyone had trouble. I love this!!! #541069

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic May 15, 2004

Yeah, everyone had trouble. I love this!!! #541070

Joy Brown May 15, 2004

Wonderful portrait and lighting, Jan! #541096

Allan L. Whitehead May 15, 2004

Jan, looks like there is some sort of 'glitch' with the site this morning. But, certainly not with this photo, my dear friend. I love this. Extremely well done, it was worth the wait - Allan #541133

Marie Fields May 15, 2004

Absolutely beautiful, Jan! Just perfect! #541150

Marie Fields May 15, 2004

Absolutely beautiful, Jan! Just perfect! #541151

Marie Fields May 15, 2004

Absolutely beautiful, Jan! Just perfect! #541153

Kenton L. Elliott May 15, 2004

A beautiful portrait, Jan. I agree with everyone, well worth the wait and frustration... #541219

Susana Matos May 15, 2004

Very beautiful!
Cheers from Portugal, Su #541306

Donna J. Taff May 15, 2004

I had trouble too. Beautiful portrait!!!!!! #541811

Kathleen Clemons May 15, 2004

Very well done, Jan! #541999

Colette M. Metcalf May 15, 2004

Adorable, Jan!!! #542240

William C. Raco level-classic May 15, 2004

She's beautiful.
I love the calm relaxed expression.
She looks very comfortable in front of the camera.

bill #542246

Gianna Stadelmyer May 15, 2004

Thanks everyone for the wonderful comments despite the difficulty today! I really appreciate them. Yes, Bill, I think she's beautiful too, but then again, I'm not impartial since she's my little one:-) She IS quite comfortable in front of the camera though! #542250

Kristen McKain May 15, 2004

adorable! #542386

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic May 15, 2004

Wonderful portrait, Jan. You will have some fantastic albums to show those future boyfriends! #542502

Gianna Stadelmyer May 16, 2004

Thanks Kristen and Bonnie! Yes, my husband is already looking into convents! LOL!!! :-) #543740

Marie Fields June 15, 2004

This is an absolutely beautiful portrait, Jan! Congratulations on this and all SIX of your finalists!!! #595717

Donna J. Taff June 15, 2004

Congrat's Jan!!!! #597094

William C. Raco level-classic June 15, 2004

Wonderful photo of your beautiful daughter, Jan.
I'm certain we'll see her in the finals often in the coming years.
Congratulations,

bill #597607

Gianna Stadelmyer June 16, 2004

Thank you so very much everyone!!! #599070

Kathleen Clemons June 16, 2004

Congrats to you, Jan! #599336

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