Inspiring Photo: - Playful

- Playful -

Uploaded: December 16, 2007

Description

A fun image of my niece with her
favorite blue feathered fan!
The reflective green/brown color in her eye is actually a small hill behind me and her house at the top of it.

Thanks for looking!! :)

Entered : People

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 28.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi

Comments

Jane E. Kirn December 16, 2007

Yet another great photo, they never end with you, vibrant color, every detail. #809178

Marina Moore December 16, 2007

Jennifer this is gorgeous!!! Great job!!! :) #5213740

Deb Koskovich December 16, 2007

Perfectly presented as always -- that blue is absolutely breathtaking, Jennifer!! #5213797

Michelle L. Frick December 16, 2007

She's such a beautiful model, and so cooperative for her Aunt Jennifer (you lucky girl). I love the fan and those beautiful blue eyes! Amazing work Jennifer! #5213929

cheryl m. phillips December 16, 2007

The blue is wonderful against that green, Jennifer! I really like the crop on this one too!
~cheryl #5213938

Laurie Daily December 16, 2007

Incredible, Jennifer! And how you were able to create the detailed reflection in her eye is still amazing to me! beautiful as always! #5213944

Jennifer L. Alder December 16, 2007

THANKS!!
Laurie-- I was lucky with the light that day, the reflection was natural
I appreicate the nice comments all!!
:) #5213987

Margaret R. Barry December 16, 2007

Fantastic portrait, Jennifer. Stunning colors, composition and detail! #5213990

Teresa Burnett December 16, 2007

Beautiful Jennifer!!! You are indeed lucky to have such adorable and willing models!!! Do love the blue in contrast to that gorgeous lush green grass!!! #5214001

Melissa Olsen December 16, 2007

AWESOME!!!!! LOVE IT! #5214007

Joan Kocak December 16, 2007

beautifully composed jennifer, those blues are stunning! #5214024

Melissa G. Meiselman December 16, 2007

Wonderful portrait with dazzling color, Jennifer!! #5214034

Roxanne M. Bubar December 16, 2007

OMGOSH, those are just stunning eyes.
Gorgeous portrait and child. #5214076

Jennifer L. Taranto December 16, 2007

WOW!!!!! That's all I can say LOL - I'm in awe ... #5214090

Jennifer L. Alder December 16, 2007

:))))
Thanks so much ladies! #5214266

MELODIE C. ROBERTS December 16, 2007

Yeah about that reflection
I could actualy tell it was a house before I read your description
This is totally awesome Jennifer #5214291

Ronald F. Fischer December 16, 2007

Stunningly beautiful capture! #5214298

Tamera S. Phillips December 16, 2007

Another stunning portrait for your gallery. I love your comp and of course - those eyes! #5214419

Erica Murphy December 16, 2007

Beautiful portrait Jennifer!! Very striking and dramatic.

Erica #5214446

Nadine A. Lewis December 16, 2007

OUTSTANDING image, Jennifer!!! I LOVE EVERYTHING about this!!!! <>< #5214528

Carol Sawyer December 16, 2007

Beautiful image and great colors, Jennifer! #5214572

Patrick Rouzes December 16, 2007

Sensational tones, colors, detail, lighting, & comp on this incredible captrue!!! Captivating!!! WOW!!! ............................. #5214609

Silvio Grech December 16, 2007

Beautiful portrait, Jennifer. Gorgeous lighting and beautiful blues! #5214712

Angie Sidles December 16, 2007

Gorgeous colors, comp and POV. Love the blue fur. Nice work! #5214882

Janet McNeil December 16, 2007

Beautiful capture of this lovely young girl!! Great pov!! #5214999

Judy A. Lawhon December 16, 2007

Your portrait work is always amazing, Jen....love those eyes!! #5215056

Linda Blair December 16, 2007

Gorgeous image and colors...love the comp!!!! ☺ #5215140

Brandi-Lee Cester December 16, 2007

This is definately one of my favourite Jen, I'm always a fan of the off to the left or right comp, but that feather boa pulls in the other side of the frame beautifully. I adore her eyes, this is really an outstanding photo! #5215183

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 16, 2007

Sparkling beauty, great colors and reflections in her eye!! Very creative and a pleasure to view! #5215229

Lynne Morris December 16, 2007

Wow Jennifer, this is stunning, I love the treatment on this beauty! #5215237

Beverly A. Wright December 16, 2007

I love the geen/blue colors in her eye
matching her surroundings! Great
composition and as always she is lovely!
Beautiful work Jennifer!!!! #5215318

Jessica Jenney December 16, 2007

Gorgeous blues and greens with the blush of her cheek, Jennifer! Exquisite detail in her eye! #5215332

Sam Britt December 16, 2007

Beautiful portrait as usual, Jennifer. You capture eyes like no one else! #5215373

Heide Buescher Stevenson December 16, 2007

LOVE the color! Really vibrant and eye catching. #5215378

frank w. degenhardt December 16, 2007

Jennifer- what fasinating colors. I still have this one in my favorites.
I just love the detail, especially in those blue eyes. Tones are outstanding.
Super work.
Have a great day, take care of yourself, be safe, enjoy #5215430

Bill Wyatt December 16, 2007

Gorgeous I love the eye amazing! #5215463

Jennifer L. Alder December 16, 2007

Thanks very much everyone!
Frank it is actually a completely different photo of her with the fan, lol! I appreciate it :) #5215466

Barbara Waldoch December 16, 2007

Super work, Jennifer, those eyes and the fan, gorgeous! #5215575

Michael Umbreit December 16, 2007

Jennifer - The reflection is fantastic! Wonderful composition! - Mike #5215733

Eugenio Diaz December 16, 2007

This is an awesome shot. Love her pose expression the colors are fun and vibrant.. really well done..Beautiful beyond belief! #5215795

Su Sana E. P December 16, 2007

Well..Jen, you've nearly made me speechless with this beautiful portrait!! I just love looking at her blue eye and I see a whole new world... You NeVeR fail to impress me.
#5216016

Robert K. Bemus December 16, 2007

Adorable portrait, Jennifer! #5216058

Graeme yew Chow December 16, 2007

Lovely image and like your new ideas putting her face at one corner, Jennifer. #5216070

Amy JACKSON December 16, 2007

Wonderful portrait, Jennifer! #5216132

Pat Gamwell December 16, 2007

Breathtaking perfection, Jenn! #5216226

Nancy (Peaches) Harker December 16, 2007

Well, first thing that came to mind was Breathtaking, gorgeous color and super capture!!! #5216452

Jennifer L. Alder December 16, 2007

THANKS!!! :) #5216527

Evy Johansen December 17, 2007

Absolutely beautiful, Jennifer!! #5216603

Ujjwal Mukherjee December 17, 2007

GORGEOUS portrait,Jen! You continue to amaze us,my friend! #5216619

Stefania Barbier December 17, 2007

STUNNING Jen!!!!!! amazing vivid colors and gorgeous crop and portrait!!! #5216639

Laurence Saliba December 17, 2007

Wow this is super beautiful Jennifer!!!! #5216654

Cindy Bendush December 17, 2007

Jen - This is outstanding!!! What can I say that hasn't already been said??? You're the master of eyes and this beautiful image showcases your talent fabulously!!! #5216660

Brett Dolsen December 17, 2007

I agree with Cindys comments Jennifer!!
Have a very Merry Christmas.
Brett #5216777

Jim Huffield December 17, 2007

GORGEOUS!!!!!! #5217108

Kathy Reeves December 17, 2007

Wow!! Jennifer this is absolutely gorgeous!!! #5217476

Shannon D. Miller December 17, 2007

STUNNING Jennifer! I just love the blues and the POV. What a BEAUTIFUL capture! Shannon~ #5217492

Tiia Vissak December 17, 2007

Beautiful! Great colors! The eye is fantastiv! #5217603

Emily E. Bem December 17, 2007

Wow....it almost looks like a porcelin doll face! Your editing is always soooo fastidious! GREAT saturation and dreamy colour! #5217634

Aimee S. McMaster December 17, 2007

....stunning Jen....Aimee #5217664

Jennifer L. Alder December 17, 2007

Thanks all!! :) #5217745

Mollie Kendall December 17, 2007

Wow. We'll see this again I'm sure! GORGEOUS Jennifer!!! #5217990

Girish Vaghela December 17, 2007

Beautiful balance of blue, absolutely beautiful, Jennifer!! #5218009

Debra R. Harder December 17, 2007

You've successfully turned your niece into a MOVIE STAR, Jen! I love this...PERFECT like all the others! Deb #5218602

Chastity Abbott December 17, 2007

I have been so busy, as you probably are too...:)
I just took a look through your recent work and I just have to say, you get better and better with each one!!! Keep inspiring!

I really like the crop on this, the light and those gorgeous colors....beautiful work!!! #5219610

Claudia Kuhn December 17, 2007

Beautiful blues! Wonderful capture Jennifer! #5219838

Sue McLeod December 17, 2007

Another stuuning image, Jennifer! I love the green background as a contrast to her eyes! :) #5219894

Nancy L. Green December 17, 2007

Gorgeous capture Jen, I ador that blue next to her wonderful blue eye, very beautifully done!! <>< #5219950

Erin Appelbaum December 17, 2007

Great composition and SC. Awesome blue. Peter #5220189

Bill Knaps December 17, 2007

More beautiful work by you Jennifer....Bill #5220981

Melissa McCabe December 17, 2007

Ya - what they said!!!!!!!
I love this!!! -mm #5221107

Kara L. Hendricks December 18, 2007

Look at the color and detail here... WOW!!! I love this Jennifer..:) #5221987

Christopher Jamison December 18, 2007

two words....

AWE-SOME!

really really cool portrait! #5222391

Dominick M. Dimacale December 18, 2007

Beautiful image, Jennifer.

Dominick #5222581

December 18, 2007

Wow, this is beautiful. AWESOME JOB!!!!! :-) #5223318

Maria Warren December 18, 2007

this is just so gorgeous! great job:D #5223375

Melissa Olsen December 18, 2007

:) #5224000

Sue Marshall December 18, 2007

Beautiful work Jen! :-) #5224216

Cassie L. Woodlee December 18, 2007

Beautiful Jen, the blues are amazing!!!!!! #5224472

Arnie Horwitz December 18, 2007

Great portrait, Jennifer! #5225002

Carol Teal December 18, 2007

Oh my Jennifer! How gorgeous is this! I love the blue fan and the comp and blue in her eye that matches the fan so well. This is such a perfect portrait! I bet we see this again!! #5225133

Yulianto Soeroso December 18, 2007

wawwwwwwww speechless jennifer ! #5225233

Amanda Chapman December 19, 2007

That eye is GORGEOUS!!!!
Great work Jennifer!!!!
Hope to see this one again my dear :) #5226790

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton December 19, 2007

Great use of the rule of thirds. A very original portrait. Well done Jennifer! #5227148

Guy D. Biechele December 19, 2007

Very creative portrait. Love the colors! #5227672

Elida Gutierrez December 19, 2007

Congrats for your Editor's Pick!!!!. And wait for moreeeee..... #5229316

Jennifer L. Alder December 19, 2007

THANK You very much everyone! It is so nice to see so much support when I am going through some crazy times! I appreciate it
:) #5231054

Lisa J. Boulden December 29, 2007

Hope to see this one again, Jennifer!
Wonderful color and texture!
--Lisa #5265124

January 04, 2008

Another pretty photo!
her eye is so good =] #5289691

Aimee C. Eisaman January 04, 2008

Fantastic composition and the editing is magnificent.....love the reflection in her eyes! That is just awesome! #5292934

January 09, 2008

Great Comp..Just
Beautiful! :) #5317016

Jennifer L. Alder January 13, 2008

Thanks ladies-- this was very fun for us!! :) We had incredible light that day as well #5334976

Alison Krylowski January 25, 2008

A huge congrats on this amazing finalist, Jennifer! Your composition and effects are just fantastic! #5392621

Michelle L. Frick January 25, 2008

Congratulations Jennifer!!! #5392688

Margaret R. Barry January 25, 2008

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Jennifer! #5392781

Aimee S. McMaster January 25, 2008

....much congratulations on your lovely finalist Jen...Aimee #5392807

Dianna Hauf January 25, 2008

STUNNING capture and a heart felt congratualtions Jennifer!!! #5392885

Dr Silly January 25, 2008

Congratulations Jennifer on your wonderful finalist. :O)
#5392937

Danielle Fuller January 25, 2008

This one was my fav from your gallery in December! Good luck in the next round! #5392948

Elida Gutierrez January 25, 2008

Congrats in you finalist!!! #5392952

Pat Gamwell January 25, 2008

You go girl! Big congrats! #5393010

Jennifer L. Alder January 25, 2008

Thanks so much everyone! It really is an honor to be recognized today. I appreciate it. :) #5393035

Jeana Clark January 25, 2008

Took me 10 minutes to get to the bottom of all your comments Jen!!!
FANTASTIC FINALIST!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
~J~ #5393048

Datha Y. Thompson January 25, 2008
WooooHoooo WTG Jennifer!!! Beautiful :0) #5393061

Karen Engelbreth January 25, 2008
Congratulations, jennifer! #5393210

Jessie L. Cole January 25, 2008
Congrats Jennifer...! Thanks for the look through and advice..! :) #5393218

Nadya Johnson January 25, 2008
Congratulations on your fantastic finalist, Jennifer! Best of luck in the second round as well! #5393221

Lester A. Garcia January 25, 2008
Congratulations Jennifer on this Finalist! #5393302

Gail Vitikacs January 25, 2008
Well deserved! Congrats! #5393328

Mollie Kendall January 25, 2008
Awesome shot Jennifer! Congrats to you :) #5393381

Melissa Olsen January 25, 2008
...a winner in my book!! Congrats Jen :) #5393398

Stefania Barbier January 25, 2008
WTG Jen Congratulations on your gorgeous finalist and good luck on next round!!! #5393428

Jessica Jenney January 25, 2008
Congratulations again, Jennifer! A gorgeous finalist! Good luck! #5393514

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton January 25, 2008
Congratulations Jennifer for this sweet finalist!! #5393670

Tressie Davis January 25, 2008
YES! Congratulations my friend!! #5393778

Laurence Saliba January 25, 2008
Congratulations again Jennifer!!!!!!!! #5393815

Nancy (Peaches) Harker January 25, 2008
WHOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOO
BIG Congrats on your beautiful finalst!!! Best of the luck in the next round!!! #5393987

Lynne Morris January 25, 2008
Hue congratulations on this beautiful finalist Jennifer! #5394013

Marina Moore January 25, 2008
Congratulations Jennifer!!!!! This is really gorgeous!!!!! So well deserved!!! :) #5394056

Christy B. Anderson January 25, 2008
Congrats Jennifer! Stunning! #5394105

Teresa Burnett January 25, 2008
Congratulations Jennifer!! Best of luck in the next round!! #5394124

Melissa McCabe January 25, 2008
Congrats again, I love this one!! : ) -mm #5394199

Jim Huffield January 25, 2008
Congratulations, Jennifer. Jim #5394313

MELODIE C. ROBERTS January 25, 2008
Yippee Skippee!!
It took Jeana 10 it took me 20....;0) #5394522

Jean-Pierre Ducondi January 25, 2008
Another big congrats. Beautifully done.
JP #5394689

Erin Appelbaum January 25, 2008
Congrats Jennifer. Peter #5395108

Laurie Daily January 25, 2008
YAY!!!Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Jennifer! #5395296

Cheryl E. Davis January 25, 2008
Congratulations Jennifer! I love this one! #5395456

Mary K. Robison January 25, 2008
Love the colors in this wonderful finalist, Jennifer!
CONGRATULATIONS to you AND Melanie, and best of luck to you in the next round! #5395620

Janet McNeil January 25, 2008
Congratulations (no surprise here!!) #5395714

Renee Doyle January 25, 2008
Big congrats to you Jen!!! #5395924

Sam Britt January 25, 2008
Congratulations again, Jennifer! #5396033

Eugenio Diaz January 25, 2008
Congratulations one more time!!!! #5396231

Barbara Waldoch January 25, 2008
Congratulations on this fantastic finalist, Jennifer! #5396628

Su Sana E. P January 25, 2008
Congratulations on this terrific Finalist, Jen!! So lovely!! #5396733

Sherry Karr Adkins January 25, 2008
Congrats, Jennifer, on your finalist. #5397124

"emmanuel ""nolax""" N. Montemar January 25, 2008
WOW!! CONGRATS again my friend!! #5397270

Debra R. Harder January 25, 2008
BIG CONGRATS again, Jen! Your portrait work is ALWAYS THE BEST! Deb #5397315

Ujjwal Mukherjee January 26, 2008
Glad to see it again,Jen! Congratulations on this beautiful finalist!! #5397708

Jeff Robinson January 26, 2008
Congrats Jennifer on this Excellent Finalist! Jeff #5398156

Deb Koskovich January 26, 2008
Congrats again, Jen!! Gorgeous Finalist! #5398161

Anna Diederich January 26, 2008
Congratulations on your finalist, Jen!! #5398312

Angie Sidles January 26, 2008
I had a feeling about this one! I'll bet we see some gold on it tomorrow!! Congrats girl! #5398544

Les Rhoades January 26, 2008
Congratulations on your FINALIST! #5398550

Linda Blair January 26, 2008
Congratulations Jennifer...absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!! ☺ #5400235

Tonya Shackelford January 26, 2008
Beautiful...love the colors! Congrats, Jennifer!!! #5400379

Cheryl E. Molennor January 26, 2008
Congratulations on your great finalist! #5400769

Graeme yew Chow January 26, 2008
Congratulations!my friend. Excellent finalists. They selected much less finalists and I prefer this way. #5400964

Ken Smith January 26, 2008
Jennifer, congrats to you!! #5401977

Brandi-Lee Cester January 27, 2008
I knew I would see you with finalists or even wins. Your work is awesome, congratulations! #5402518

Cassie L. Woodlee January 27, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! Jennifer #5402641

Patrick Rouzes January 27, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS,my friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #5402728

Guy D. Biechele January 27, 2008
Congratulations on this finalist, Jennifer! #5403728

Carol Teal January 27, 2008
So adorable Jennifer, and a HUGE congrats on your finalist! #5405872

Girish Vaghela January 28, 2008
Outstanding, Congratulations on this finalist, Jennifer! #5407564

Kathy L. Clark January 28, 2008
Congrats Jennifer on your beautiful finalist. She is so pretty. #5410847

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