A Girl's Best Friend....
Uploaded: February 24, 2008 11:35:03
My niece, captured here with her very best friend :)
Natural window light- soft focus- black/white conversion + sepia tone
I entered this in January in the Catch All category,
but have made adjustments and want to
try the People category this time on 03/01.
~~Thanks to Graeme for the crop suggestion! :)
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: fired, auto mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 112.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Jennifer L. Alder March 01, 2008
No need to comment again everyone! :) #866927Derek D. Dafoe March 01, 2008
I missed it the first time around Jenn!! This is a wonderful image!! Super eye contact and composition!! #5577116Tiia Vissak March 01, 2008
cute! #5577202Su Sana E. P March 01, 2008
Jen, I'm glad that you've decided to resubmit this. Excellent choice of category and I hope to see it soon. #5577285Lynne Morris March 01, 2008
This is beautiful Jennifer, the tones, lighting and comp are fantastic. #5577317Paul E. Earl March 01, 2008
A girl and her dog. Perfect combination. Perfect capture! #5577333Mukesh Srivastava March 01, 2008
Beautiful capture Jennifer!!! #5577397Melissa Olsen March 01, 2008
I love this one Jen!Rhonda Burger March 01, 2008
Very nice Jennifer. Rhonda #5577448Shari Kelly March 01, 2008
Jennifer---you know my HEART is all about this one...yep--crop makes all the difference to me now that you've done it...eye contact is RIGHT THERE...Erika Haight March 01, 2008
A great re-submission worthy of great recognition Jennifer! Beautiful! ~ erika #5577801Melissa G. Meiselman March 01, 2008
OHHH this is so precious, Jennifer!! Your compositon and the expression of the two are simply wonderful!!! #5577817Nadya Johnson March 01, 2008
Outstanding, Jennifer! This is beautiful and so endearing! #5578062MELODIE C. ROBERTS March 01, 2008
Afternoon JenMeL #5578281
Christian Rosito March 01, 2008
I missed this one, Fantastic! she seems to be so adorable. Beautiful Portrait. #5578574Carol Sawyer March 01, 2008
Beautiul portrait of your niece and her dog, Jennifer! #5579133Michael Umbreit March 01, 2008
Jennifer - I remembered the old one but I had to take another look at it to see the difference. I am surprised that such a subtle changes does make a difference. Such a precious shot! - Mike #5579427Judi Morrissey March 01, 2008
The crop looks good. This is such a great portrait. Something your niece will always treasure. #5579639Brett Dolsen March 01, 2008
Beautifull attachment between the two.Great capture and rework Jennifer!!Judy A. Lawhon March 01, 2008
Darling image, Jennifer...it's obvious that they are true friends! #5579776Angie Sidles March 01, 2008
I love this one. Glad to see it again Jen! I really like the softness of it. It has such a warm and happy feel!! Beautiful work! #5579849Jennifer L. Alder March 01, 2008
Wow-- what a nice treat to come home to all these super sweet comments after a long day at the hospital-- I appreciate the support guys and gals! #5579955Mary K. Robison March 01, 2008
I love everything about this, Jen, especially the pleasing balance of the composition, with Melanie(?)'s creamy, glowing face offsetting the darker tones of her best friend's fur. A winner in my book! Best of luck with this lovely re-submit. #5580020Joerg Schlagheck March 01, 2008
I missed this the first time around too, Jennifer and it just caught my eye now! I'll have to check your gallery more often. It's always worth it! This is fantastic. The eyes (both sets) make this picture! They don't lie. Nor does your title! :) #5580129Scott A. McDaniel March 01, 2008
Jennifer - You are such a constant. I have to stop looking at your captures, you remind me of how terrible (by way of comparison) I am at photography :)This is just stunning. I would hang it on my wall and she isn't even my niece! #5580253
Marina Moore March 02, 2008
Beautiful capture!!! A true portrait of love and friendship. :) #5580309Margaret R. Barry March 02, 2008
Beautiful, Jennifer. Lovely composition and tones! #5580537Jennifer L. Taranto March 02, 2008
Such a sweet bond you've captured with these 2 cuties!! Love the tones & crop!! #5581418Jeana Clark March 02, 2008
~J~ #5582091
Stefania Barbier March 02, 2008
good luck this time with this wonderful capture!!! #5582398Tressie Davis March 02, 2008
I liked the first one, but this one is even better. Fantastic rework! #5582600Eugenio Diaz March 02, 2008
wow! this is that kind of picture that you can have only once! love it #5583265frank w. degenhardt March 02, 2008
Jennifer- So cute and adorable. I love the black and white conversion and the sepia that you added. As always with your portrait work, everything is so excellent. The natural lighting and clarity are outstanding. The details so well done.Bill Wyatt March 02, 2008
Gorgeous portrait the lighting and composition are terrific! #5583547Cassie L. Woodlee March 02, 2008
Adorable and stunning portrait Jennifer!!!! #5583713Ujjwal Mukherjee March 02, 2008
They both look happy in each other's company and you have captured their feelings so beautifully,Jen! #5583956Michelle L. Frick March 02, 2008
I loved it then, and love it now Jen! Such a beautiful capture of their special bond! #5584119Datha Y. Thompson March 02, 2008
Beautiful and Precious Jennifer!! Love it :0) #5584323Chris Henning March 03, 2008
What a lovely image, Jennifer. I love both of their expressions! So sweet. #5586673William Johnson March 03, 2008
Fantasic Portrait capture of your neice and the dog Jennifer.Lovely POV and details in their eyes. Bill J. #5587508"emmanuel ""nolax""" N. Montemar March 03, 2008
this is really beautiful, Jen!! I love the tones as well! #5588837Colleen Farrell March 03, 2008
I bet this will go far in the People category, Jennifer--fingers crossed for you! Amazing enough to get a beautiful people portrait, but a beautiful pet portrait in addition--well, that's awesome! #5589217Bill Knaps March 04, 2008
Very beautiful portrait Jen. Great lighting. Bill #5590205Nancy (Peaches) Harker March 04, 2008
Trying to catch up here, I love this capture and new crop.Lisa J. Boulden March 05, 2008
I love this, Jennifer!Jennifer L. Alder March 06, 2008
thanks again~~~ :) #5600196Sue Marshall March 06, 2008
I loved this the first time around Jen!Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 16, 2008
You have captured a magical moment Jen, this is OUTSTANDING!!! Good luck!!! #5651613Jane E. Kirn May 06, 2008
The eyes tell the story in this one. Great tones, and I didn't see the first one either. LOVE this photo!! #5893419Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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