• Photos

  • Level

  • Score

Summer Gaze [Photography Contest Pictures of People Babies & Children]

© Jennifer L. Alder

Summer Gaze

Uploaded: July 16, 2007 23:52:32

Description

My niece again- lol! Taken outdoors in the afternoon about a week ago...
I wanted to try a slightly higher key color image of her.
:)

Comments

Su Sana E. P level-classic July 17, 2007

Stunning and absolutely gorgeous portrait, Jennifer!! A favorite for me. #692669

Barbara Waldoch July 17, 2007

Awesome work, Jennifer! #4516581

Evy Johansen level-classic July 17, 2007

Aw... this is so beautiful!! Wonderful portrais of your adorable niece, Jennifer!! #4516582

Angela Azzinnaro July 17, 2007

Another awesome shot of your neice Jennifer! She is just gorgeous... amazing eyes! #4516610

Jennifer L. Alder July 17, 2007

Thanks SuSana, Barbara, Evy and Angela! :) #4516636

Robert K. Bemus level-classic July 17, 2007

Thank you for commenting on my meager little shot today...this, on the other hand, is a very fine portrait of your beautiful niece...very nice work!! #4516650

Jennifer L. Alder July 17, 2007

Meager? I think not, Robert!! Thanks for coming by-- and for the nice compliment! :) #4516655

Mary K. Robison July 17, 2007

Another lovely portrait of that beautiful child!
Jennifer, I don't blame you for using her frequently as a model. The camera most definitely loves her!
And your treatment gives this a high-fashion look. Cool! #4516673

Ray Clarke July 17, 2007

Just beautiful Jennifer!!!(R) #4516678

Brett Dolsen July 17, 2007

Jennifer your photo stood out for me today also.Great Work.
Brett #4516714

Carol Sawyer July 17, 2007

Beautiful portrait of your niece,Jennifer! #4516866

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict July 17, 2007

This is a lovely portrait Jennifer, great work and use of effects...Dominick #4516874

Jennifer L. Alder July 17, 2007

Mary, Ray, Brett, Carol and Dominick-- thanks so much for taking the time to comment-- I appreciate it! :) #4516959

Dr. Harmeet Singh July 17, 2007

She is such a beautiful doll.Gorgeous.. #4516993

Walter Graziano July 17, 2007

Beautiful portrait Jennifer! #4517074

Jessie L. Cole July 17, 2007

Wow she's gonna be a heartbreaker..! Beautiful....! #4517163

Sherri Gorman July 17, 2007

Beautiful portrait!!!! She's adorable!!! #4517231

Chua Wee Boo July 17, 2007

Beautiful & lovely portrait,Jennifer! #4517237

Paul E. Earl July 17, 2007

A really lovely portrait, Jennifer! #4517269

Jennifer L. Alder July 17, 2007

Harmeet, Wally, Jessie, Sherri, Chua, and Paul-- thank you! :) #4517276

Emily E. Bem July 17, 2007

This is BEAUTIFUL... VERY beautiful! The comp is PERFECT! You really nailed this one! #4517296

Colette M. Metcalf July 17, 2007

Beautifully done, Jennifer!! #4517309

Jennifer L. Alder July 17, 2007

Thanks so much Emily and Colette! :) #4517473

Carol Teal July 17, 2007

Beautiful portrait Jennifer! I like the high key look and those eyes are gorgeous! #4517495

Helen N. McHugh July 17, 2007

This is just a stunning capture of this lovely girl, Jennifer! The high key effect is lovely! Just beautiful! #4517598

Aimee S. McMaster July 17, 2007

...what a beauty Jennifer....Aimee #4517638

Amanda Chapman July 17, 2007

She is so beautiful!!
The high key adds a nice touch ;) #4517876

Jennifer L. Alder July 17, 2007

Thanks Carol, Helen, Aimee and Amanda! :) #4517979

Ross Throndson July 17, 2007

Wow....another Amazing portrait, Jennifer.....Beautiful... Outstanding Work!! #4518263

Claudia Kuhn level-classic July 17, 2007

Beautiful portrait Jennifer! #4518311

Jennifer L. Taranto July 17, 2007

Great comp. I love the way her eyes stand out - very captivating!!! #4518418

Karen Engelbreth July 17, 2007

Another beautiful portrait, Jennifer! #4518573

Maria Warren level-classic July 17, 2007

this photo is beautiful wow you did a great job #4518578

Kathy Reeves July 17, 2007

Stunning image and effects~!!!! #4519336

Chastity Abbott July 17, 2007

I love the crop on this and the sweet soulful capture!!!! Beautiful this is!! #4519438

Jennifer L. Alder July 17, 2007

Ross, Claudia, Jennifer, Karen, Maria, Kathy and Chasity -- thank you ALL! :) #4519677

Roxanne M. Bubar July 17, 2007

Outstanding work.
Stunning portrait of this precious child. #4519966

Jennifer L. Alder July 17, 2007

Thanks, Roxanne! :) #4520119

Derek D. Dafoe July 17, 2007

Really great shot Jennifer!! I love the light skin against the darker lips and eyes.. #4520128

Ujjwal Mukherjee July 17, 2007

Beautiful portrait of your beautiful niece,Jennifer! Love it!! #4520734

Jennifer L. Alder July 17, 2007

Derek and Ujj-- thanks !! :) #4520749

Autum Rhoades July 18, 2007

Fantastic image, Jennifer! She is lovely! #4521633

Laurie Daily level-deluxe July 18, 2007

This is beautiful, Jennifer. I love the color tones. You have some wonderful portrait images in your gallery! #4521942

Janet McNeil level-classic July 18, 2007

This is a beauty!! Tones are gorgeous! #4522342

Jessica Jenney July 18, 2007

gorgeous image, Jennifer! Wonderful high key effects, skin tones and crop! #4522544

Datha Y. Thompson July 18, 2007

BEAUTIFUL!!! Love the lighting and tones Jennifer :0) #4522848

Jennifer L. Alder July 18, 2007

Autum, Laurie, Janet, Jessica and Datha-- I appreciate your kind words! :) #4522910

Nancy (Peaches) Harker July 18, 2007

I don't know what to say that anyone else hasn't, beautiful potrait Jennifer. I agree, such a beautiful subject for you to shoot. Keep em coming! #4523219

Jennifer L. Alder July 18, 2007

Thanks, Nancy! :) #4523504

Dominique Declerck July 19, 2007

Wonderful portrait!!! #4525166

Hendrik Storme July 19, 2007

Gorgeous portrait! Love it, excellent Jennifer! #4525687

Jennifer L. Alder July 19, 2007

Dominique and Hendrick- Thank you for your kind words! :) #4526057

Karen Slagle July 19, 2007

She's a doll and so photogenic, Jennifer. I really like this high key portrait with the soft colors. Very well done indeed... #4526411

Dianna Hauf July 19, 2007

OMGoodness!!! Stunning portrait!!! She is a beautiful subject and her eyes are just riviting here! Love the high key as well, so perfect here! Your portraits are incredible Jennifer, simply incredible! #4527355

Jennifer L. Alder July 19, 2007

Karen and Dianna-- wow, Thanks! :) #4528035

Lorri Shane July 19, 2007

A truly beautiful child and a great portrait! WOW! #4528997

Jennifer L. Alder July 20, 2007

I really appreciate it, Lori! Thanks :) #4530789

Tressie Davis July 20, 2007

Excellent comp, and love the digital work done on this - beautiful portrait. #4530863

Jennifer L. Alder July 20, 2007

Tressie-- thanks so much! :) #4533773

Kristi A. Howson July 21, 2007

The intensity you've captured in her eyes is just awesome Jennifer. I love this! #4535939

Jennifer L. Alder July 21, 2007

Thanks, Kristi! #4536182

Jenny Bosmans July 21, 2007

Superb portrait capture, Jennifer...very beautiful! :) #4536628

Joerg Schlagheck July 21, 2007

Awesome portrait, Jennifer! Love everything about it! #4537433

Inge Linden July 22, 2007

Wonderful portrait!!!!!!!!!very well done, Jennifer. #4538993

Jennifer L. Alder July 22, 2007

Jenny, Joerg,and Inge-- thanks so much! :) #4540282

Terry L. Ellis level-classic July 24, 2007

You achieved it, Jennifer! Truly beautifully done! #4549787

Jennifer L. Alder July 27, 2007

Thanks, Terry! :) #4567755

Marijana Fajgl August 27, 2007

Big congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Jennifer! #4704999

Amanda Chapman August 27, 2007

CONGRATS AGAIN JENNIFER!!!

You're on a roll :) #4705203

Jeana Clark August 27, 2007

WAY TO GO!!! AWESOME CAPTURE JEN AND A WELL DESERVED FINALIST!!!

~Jeana~ #4705523

Marylee Pope August 27, 2007

Oh Way to go! Congrats again! #4706871

Jennifer L. Alder August 27, 2007

I am just thrilled, thanks so much!
:) #4707123

Michelle L. Frick August 27, 2007

Congratulations Jennifer! #4707232

Steven E. Ray August 27, 2007

And this one I had no doubt, it was winner material from post date. Congratulations again and again :) #4707649

Cynthia L. Deters August 27, 2007

Jen - Congratulations on your finalist! #4708106

Nancy (Peaches) Harker August 27, 2007

WTG JENNIFER, I KNEW this one HAD to be a winner...BIG CONGRAT'S and good luck in the next round, I got 3 myself, MY FIRST ONES WHOOO HOOOOO #4708323

Angie Sidles level-classic August 27, 2007

Congrats Jennifer!!!! #4708401

Anna Diederich August 27, 2007

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Jennifer! #4708540

Evy Johansen level-classic August 27, 2007

BIG congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Jennifer!! #4708654

Jennifer L. Alder August 27, 2007

OH MY---
THANKS ALL!
:) #4709121

Sam Britt August 27, 2007

What a fantastic month July was for you, Jennifer. Congratulations again!! #4709188

Carol Teal August 27, 2007

WTG Jennifer! I really love the tones in this one, and of course, those eyes! Congrats again! :) #4709904

anonymous August 28, 2007

What a Beautiful image Jennifer! Congrats on your finalist! B- #4710510

Ross Throndson August 28, 2007

Lovely Finalist, Jennifer....Beautiful Work....Congratulations!! #4710935

Kathy L. Clark August 28, 2007

Congrats Jennifer on this well deserving finalist. #4711015

Su Sana E. P level-classic August 28, 2007

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Jennifer!! Winner for sure. #4711201

Glenn E. Urquhart August 28, 2007

A Big Congratulations on your award, Jennifer!!! Well Deserved! Cheers, Glenn. #4711260

Sherri Gorman August 28, 2007

Congratulations again!!! This is beautiful!!! #4711529

Jennifer L. Alder August 28, 2007

Thanks all!!!!
I really appreciate it
:)))))) #4712018

Jessica Jenney August 28, 2007

Wow, Jennifer! You are the star of the month I see! Congratulations on all your finalists! #4713872

Tarun Bose August 28, 2007

Big congrats on your yet another finalist, Jennifer. #4713983

Judyann Plante August 28, 2007

Jennifer, Congratulations on this awesome finalist!

Judyann <>< #4714106

Judyann Plante August 28, 2007

Jennifer, Congratulations on this awesome finalist!

Judyann <>< #4714114

Suzanne L August 28, 2007

Absoultely beautiful Jennifer! Congratulations and good luck with this one! #4714219

Christopher Jamison August 28, 2007

holy cow! give some of the rest of us a chance already! LOL...j/k of course!

fantastic as always...and congrats...AGAIN! ;) #4714313

Renee Doyle August 28, 2007

Fantastic work Jennifer!! Big congrats once again!
#4714406

Jennifer L. Alder August 29, 2007

Awww--- thanks all!!
LOL, Chris-- you are a winner all the way!
;) #4715898

Barbara Waldoch August 29, 2007

Well done, Jennifer! #4716117

Sherry Stricklin Boles level-classic August 29, 2007

Congratulations, Jennifer! #4721785

Ujjwal Mukherjee August 30, 2007

This is such a beautiful image,Jennifer! Congratulations again!!! #4722188

Jennifer L. Taranto August 30, 2007

BIG congrats again!!! #4724017

Alex T. Mizuno August 31, 2007

Nice effect on this lovely portrait! And congratulations on this Finalist Jennifer!! #4729557

Jennifer L. Alder August 31, 2007

THANKS YOU GUYS!! #4729937

Katarina Mansson October 10, 2007

Jennifer, you have so many beatiful pictures and portraits in your gallery. This one is just an example. I love the expression you so brilliantly have captured, the effects, composition and colors. A belated congratulations on the finalist! #4905759

November 10, 2007

Jennifer, love this just as much as the B&W later version. Beautiful image! #5054335

To discuss, first log in or sign up (buttons are at top center of page).

Get Constructive Critiques

Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.


 

Did You Know?

Discussions by Category: You can view photo discussions on various themes in the Community > Photo Discussions section of the site.

BetterPhoto Websites: If you see an orange website link directly under the photographer's name, it's totally okay. It's not spam. The reason: BetterPhoto is the one that offers these personal photography websites. We are supporting our clients with those links.

Unavailable EXIF: If there is no other information but 'Unavailable' in the EXIF (meaning no EXIF data exists with the photo), the 'Unavailable' blurb is not displayed. If there is any info, it shows. Many photos have the EXIF stripped out when people modify the image and resave it, before uploading.


 

The following truth is one of the core philosophies of BetterPhoto:

I hear, I forget.
I see, I remember.
I do, I understand.

You learn by doing. Take your next online photography class.

5

You & 5

Love It!
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist


Copyright for this photo belongs solely to Jennifer L. Alder.
Images may not be copied, downloaded, or used in any way without the expressed, written permission of the photographer.
Log in to follow or message this photographer or report this photo.