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A Girl's Best Friend....

© Jennifer L. Alder

A Girl's Best Friend....

Uploaded: February 24, 2008 11:35:03

Description

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

Comments

Jennifer L. Alder March 01, 2008

No need to comment again everyone! :) #866927

Derek D. Dafoe March 01, 2008

I missed it the first time around Jenn!! This is a wonderful image!! Super eye contact and composition!! #5577116

Tiia Vissak March 01, 2008

cute! #5577202

Su Sana E. P level-classic 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. #5577285

Lynne Morris March 01, 2008

This is beautiful Jennifer, the tones, lighting and comp are fantastic. #5577317

Paul E. Earl March 01, 2008

A girl and her dog. Perfect combination. Perfect capture! #5577333

Mukesh Srivastava March 01, 2008

Beautiful capture Jennifer!!! #5577397

Melissa Olsen March 01, 2008

I love this one Jen!
I think it will do well in "people" :) #5577425

Rhonda Burger March 01, 2008

Very nice Jennifer. Rhonda #5577448

Shari 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...
Precious..you're a GRRREAT Aunt, I can tell....
have a great weekend...Sharon
going to go shoot some SISTA-HOOD Shots... #5577599

Erika Haight March 01, 2008

A great re-submission worthy of great recognition Jennifer! Beautiful! ~ erika #5577801

Melissa G. Meiselman March 01, 2008

OHHH this is so precious, Jennifer!! Your compositon and the expression of the two are simply wonderful!!! #5577817

Nadya Johnson March 01, 2008

Outstanding, Jennifer! This is beautiful and so endearing! #5578062

MELODIE C. ROBERTS March 01, 2008

Afternoon Jen
All Four Eyes are Screaming "Loyalty!"!!!!
Terrific Once again!!

MeL #5578281

Christian Rosito March 01, 2008

I missed this one, Fantastic! she seems to be so adorable. Beautiful Portrait. #5578574

Carol Sawyer March 01, 2008

Beautiul portrait of your niece and her dog, Jennifer! #5579133

March 01, 2008

Great the second time around also! #5579157

Michael 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 #5579427

Judi Morrissey March 01, 2008

The crop looks good. This is such a great portrait. Something your niece will always treasure. #5579639

Brett Dolsen March 01, 2008

Beautifull attachment between the two.Great capture and rework Jennifer!!
Brett #5579652

Judy A. Lawhon March 01, 2008

Darling image, Jennifer...it's obvious that they are true friends! #5579776

Angie Sidles level-classic 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! #5579849

Jennifer 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! #5579955

Mary 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. #5580020

Joerg 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! :) #5580129

Scott 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. :) #5580309

Margaret R. Barry March 02, 2008

Beautiful, Jennifer. Lovely composition and tones! #5580537

Jennifer L. Taranto March 02, 2008

Such a sweet bond you've captured with these 2 cuties!! Love the tones & crop!! #5581418

Jeana Clark March 02, 2008


I missed it the first time but am glad to see it this time!!!
IT'S EXCELLENT Jennifer!!
A beautiful portrait that will be seen again!!
Excellent Work!!

~J~ #5582091

Stefania Barbier level-classic March 02, 2008

good luck this time with this wonderful capture!!! #5582398

Tressie Davis March 02, 2008

I liked the first one, but this one is even better. Fantastic rework! #5582600

Eugenio Diaz March 02, 2008

wow! this is that kind of picture that you can have only once! love it #5583265

frank 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.
Marvelous work.
Have a great day, take care #5583519

Bill Wyatt March 02, 2008

Gorgeous portrait the lighting and composition are terrific! #5583547

Cassie L. Woodlee March 02, 2008

Adorable and stunning portrait Jennifer!!!! #5583713

Ujjwal Mukherjee March 02, 2008

They both look happy in each other's company and you have captured their feelings so beautifully,Jen! #5583956

Michelle L. Frick March 02, 2008

I loved it then, and love it now Jen! Such a beautiful capture of their special bond! #5584119

Datha Y. Thompson March 02, 2008

Beautiful and Precious Jennifer!! Love it :0) #5584323

Chris Henning level-classic March 03, 2008

What a lovely image, Jennifer. I love both of their expressions! So sweet. #5586673

William 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! #5588837

Colleen 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! #5589217

Bill Knaps March 04, 2008

Very beautiful portrait Jen. Great lighting. Bill #5590205

Nancy (Peaches) Harker March 04, 2008

Trying to catch up here, I love this capture and new crop.
Beautifully done, love the eye contact of both!!! #5592826

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic March 05, 2008

I love this, Jennifer!
Both your daughter and your dog show such love for one another with their expressive eyes!
~Lisa #5594491

Jennifer L. Alder March 06, 2008

thanks again~~~ :) #5600196

Sue Marshall March 06, 2008

I loved this the first time around Jen!
There is nothing sweeter then a little girl with her best friend!
Wonderful image!! :-)
#5601032

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 16, 2008

You have captured a magical moment Jen, this is OUTSTANDING!!! Good luck!!! #5651613

Jane 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!! #5893419

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