Inspiring Photo: Here comes the Sun... #6070188

Here comes the Sun...

Uploaded: April 27, 2008 11:53:37

Description

This is a candid of my niece enjoying the sun yesterday afternoon in a field of dandies
...soft focus, very little editing done here.
I will be sharing lots from this shoot-as they are my favorite to date of her.
My little princess makes her First Communion today. :)

~~~Thanks for loooking~~~

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 135.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi

Comments

Jennifer L. Alder April 27, 2008 0

Thanks all for the following comments! :)

Beautiful !
4/27/2008 3:44:25 AM

Colette M. Metcalf

Contact Colette
Colette's Premium Gallery

member since: 4/29/2003 Adorable!!!

4/27/2008 3:46:32 AM

Barbara Waldoch

Contact Barbara
Barbara's Premium Gallery

member since: 3/24/2006 Gorgeous shot, Jen, love the colours and her hat!

4/27/2008 3:47:17 AM

Paul E. Earl

Contact Paul
Paul's Premium Gallery

member since: 3/18/2005 Very cute! A lovely portrait!

4/27/2008 3:55:25 AM

Ujjwal Mukherjee
Contact Ujjwal
Ujjwal's Premium Gallery

member since: 3/21/2001 Beautiful portrait with fabulous skin tone and treatment,Jen!!

4/27/2008 4:05:43 AM

Carol Sawyer

Contact Carol
Carol's Premium Gallery

member since: 7/3/2006 Very beautiful capture, Jen!!

4/27/2008 4:19:50 AM

Carolyn Fletcher

Contact Carolyn
Carolyn's Premium Gallery
PickYourShots.com

member since: 10/6/2001 Just beautiful!!!

4/27/2008 4:23:33 AM

Renee Doyle

Contact Renee
Renee's Premium Gallery

member since: 1/16/2005 Absolutely gorgeous Jen!!

4/27/2008 4:27:59 AM

Bill Knaps

Contact Bill
Bill's Gallery

member since: 10/12/2007 Beautiful as always Jen. Bill

4/27/2008 4:30:03 AM

Janet McNeil

Contact Janet
Janet's Premium Gallery

member since: 8/16/2006 Lovely dreamy capture - hope to see some First Communion photos!!

4/27/2008 4:33:15 AM

Jennifer L. Alder

Contact Jennifer
Jennifer's Premium Gallery

member since: 1/11/2007 Thanks very much all! :)

4/27/2008 4:34:07 AM

Michelle Alton

Contact Michelle
Michelle's Premium Gallery

member since: 5/3/2007 Really beautiful...like from Little House on the Prairie!
Michelle

4/27/2008 4:53:38 AM

Respond Contest Gallery Discussions Report as Malicious Thread

#909316

Dominick M. Dimacale April 27, 2008 0

Amazing portrait and treatment, Jennifer.

Dominick #5847212

Kathy Reeves April 27, 2008 0

One of your best yet Jen!!! Outstanding as always! #5847231

Loannah Bautista-Foti April 27, 2008 0

Hi Jen, she's sooo pretty!

Btw, what lens did you use? #5847244

Jennifer L. Alder April 27, 2008 0

Thanks much.
Loannah- I used my 28-135 on this one. #5847272

Loannah Bautista-Foti April 27, 2008 0

Thanks Jen. I'll add u to my favorite photographers list and I'LL check back for your latest entries.

See u around! #5847294

Claudia Kuhn April 27, 2008 0

This is so sweet and has a great carefree feeling to it. Wonderful portrait Jennifer! #5847295

Judi Morrissey April 27, 2008 0

Beautiful capture, Jen! The color and lighting are great. #5847329

Lynn M. Whitt April 27, 2008 0

beautiful image, love the softness.... #5847406

Amy JACKSON April 27, 2008 0

Beautiful portrait, Jennifer!! Great shot! #5847443

Michael G. Marshall April 27, 2008 0

Beautiful image Jennifer! The soft light is magical! Michael #5847493

Keith Butler April 27, 2008 0

excellent Jennifer,as usual. Keith #5847494

Jessica Jenney April 27, 2008 0

This has to be oneof my favorites of yours..and there's alot to choose from! This portrait spells Springtime, Jennifer! She looks so carefree! Beautiful lighting, colors and clarity! #5847525

Michael Umbreit April 27, 2008 0

Jennifer - There is something special about this shot!! I think that hat makes for some perfect diffused lighting on her face! Right into my favorites! - Mike #5847659

Debra R. Harder April 27, 2008 0

OMGOSH, JEN!! You've really caught something special here!! BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL!!! The lighting, colors, DOF, details...PERFECTION AS ALWAYS! Deb #5847683

Robyn A. Terrell April 27, 2008 0

Jennifer, my mouth just dropped when I saw this, and I stared at it for the longest time. This is off the charts gorgeous!!!
Robyn #5847705

Linda D. Lester April 27, 2008 0

I love candids!!! She is beautiful! #5847715

Patrick Rouzes April 27, 2008 0

Captivating in every way,Jennifer, & we will see this again,my friend!!! #5847733

Erin Appelbaum April 27, 2008 0

Very well captured Jennifer. Love the softness of it. Peter #5847795

Mike D. Perez April 27, 2008 0

Awesome portrait, Jennifer! Great colors! #5847839

Deb Koskovich April 27, 2008 0

What a sweet, sweet portrait, Jen -- the softness is perfect, and I love her expression... #5847869

Melissa G. Meiselman April 27, 2008 0

Beautiful dreamy portrait with great expression, wonderful colors and terrific lighting, Jennifer!! #5847899

Graeme yew Chow April 27, 2008 0

Beautiful dreamy photo and excellent composition, Jennifer. I already booked my other departure flight to seattle and Louisiana. #5847961

cheryl m. phillips April 27, 2008 0

JENNIFER!!!!!!
I have to say that this is probably one of my all time favorites of yours!
I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS!!!
Uh...I think we have a WINNER!
WOW!
Rockin' the lighting big time here woman!
BEAUTIFUL!!!!
~cheryl #5847997

Teresa Norris April 27, 2008 0

Jennifer, this candid is so lovely...the colors, her gentle expression, just everything. And blessings to your family on her first communion. #5848113

Teresa Burnett April 27, 2008 0

Ok Jennifer, this is another one of those shots that I could just sit and stare at all day!! Mel is such a beautiful girl, and this shot is stunning!! I love the natural look, and I love her expression, like she doesn't even know you are there!! Incredibly beautiful shot!! I definitely think WINNER!!! #5848477

Karen Engelbreth April 27, 2008 0

Wonderful and very cute portrait, Jennifer! #5848566

Nancy (Peaches) Harker April 27, 2008 0

I can tell this is going to be a awsome series of Melonie, I love this capture Jennifer, Super candid and just LOVE her hat! #5848664

Robyn Nielsen April 27, 2008 0

So lovely, Jennifer! It has a peaceful, dreamlike quality to it. #5848760

Anna Diederich April 27, 2008 0

What a beautiful portrait, Jennifer! I can't see what else you post from this series! :) #5849090

Melissa McCabe April 27, 2008 0

Directly into my faves!! Love the simplicity, light, intimate capture, mood, limited colour - you're good woman!! Looking forward to the series also : ) -mm #5849339

Roxanne M. Bubar April 27, 2008 0

Jennifer, this is just SPECTACULAR.
Stunning portrait.
Adorable child. #5849448

Sue Marshall April 27, 2008 0

Captivating portrait Jen she is just adorable!! :-) #5849601

MELODIE C. ROBERTS April 27, 2008 0

Good Evening Jen
Whimsically Pensive
Stunningly Beautiful

Wow !!
I will agree with the crowd
This is Fantastic Jen!! #5849664

Amanda Chapman April 28, 2008 0

BEAUTIFUL! #5850364

Angie Sidles April 28, 2008 0

Jen, this is another favorite for me!! This is really a stunning natural portriat. The light details and softness are all amazing! BEAUTIFUL work and very inspiring! :) #5850367

Toni Riggs April 28, 2008 0

Oh, this is GORGEOUS. I think this is one of my favorites in your gallery! #5850944

Mitzie Loland April 28, 2008 0

A beautiful portrait Jennifer - she is very cute!! #5850947

Lynne Morris April 28, 2008 0

She is absolutely adorable Jennifer, what a beautiful precious portrait, lovely work! #5850953

Margaret R. Barry April 28, 2008 0

Gorgeous portrait, Jennifer. Beautiful pose, lighting, comp. and color! #5851078

Brett Dolsen April 28, 2008 0

Wonderfull soft tones and colours Jennifer!!Love the clarity and textures in her hat!!
Brett #5851483

Bill Wyatt April 28, 2008 0

Very pretty with nice tones and mood! #5851561

Lisa J. Boulden April 28, 2008 0

Gorgeouos springtime portrait!
Wonderful mood and color!
~Lisa #5852249

Datha Y. Thompson April 28, 2008 0

ADORABLE!! Beautiful colors and I love the hat :0) #5852360

Shari Kelly April 28, 2008 0

Jennifer---This is soooo innocent...
love the green glow and her body language....I loooove hat photos...and the title, I sing this to my girls all the time...Great Great Great...I
Sharon... #5852643

Shannon D. Miller April 28, 2008 0

WOW! We will sooo...see this one again! What a STUNNING portrait, that hat, the lighting and colors are BEAUTIFUL! We will see this one again! Shannon~ #5854041

frank w. degenhardt April 28, 2008 0

Jennifer- Good day my friend. I love the word that Sharon used to describe this picture, Innocent, and I would add pure. Such stunning work that keeps it as it should be, untouched.
The expression, the hat, the soft suddle colors, the sun shining, the colors, all are exquisite and so captivating. Masterful work of pure perfection.
Have yourself a most wonderful day, take care, be safe. #5854243

Laurie Daily April 28, 2008 0

Another gorgeous portrait, Jennifer...such an air of sweetness and a beautiful glow! #5854534

Erika Haight April 29, 2008 0

FLAWLESS!!! Beautiful in every way!!! WOW~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #5855986

Stefania Barbier April 29, 2008 0

perfect title for this masterpiece Jen... a winner!!! #5856231

Ross Throndson April 29, 2008 0

Very Lovely Portrait, Jen....Great Hat.....Beautiful Capture!! #5857339

Marina Moore April 29, 2008 0

BEAUTIFUL!!!! I love everything about it!!! :) #5857662

Joan Kocak April 29, 2008 0

gorgeous Jen! #5858048

Bobbie L. Slayton April 30, 2008 0

This is over the top BEAUTIFUL. Wonderfully done. #5859353

Laurence Saliba April 30, 2008 0

Oh she is so beautiful Jennifer!!! What a lovely portrait!!! #5860382

Robert K. Bemus April 30, 2008 0

Beautiful work, Jennifer!! #5860761

Beverly A. Wright April 30, 2008 0

Wonderful candid portrait of Melanie!!!
I LOVE that hat it looks so cute on her!
Beautiful color and sunlighting!!!!!!! #5863425

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 30, 2008 0

So carefree and beautiful Jen! #5863449

Raquel J. Ruiz May 01, 2008 0

I love the emotion captured in this stunningly beautiful capture, awesome Job! #5865706

May 01, 2008 0

A really precious portrait, Jennifer. Really brings out the beauty of girlhood. #5867624

Jennifer L. Taranto May 01, 2008 0

Beautiful softness & dreaminess!! I love her expression, so at ease!!

Congrats on her Communion - my nephew's is next week :) #5868028

Tiia Vissak May 01, 2008 0

a lovely capture! #5868577

Chastity Abbott May 01, 2008 0

Because of the wonderful details, the colors and the light...not to count the candid expression...this is one of my favs from you!!! I just adore the mood here! Wonderful work girl! #5869007

Daniella Puente May 01, 2008 0

FAV from your work Jennifer!!!!! this is a winner for me :))))))))))))
Love the sweet pose, frame and color tones, you did GREAT!!!!! #5869354

Michelle L. Frick May 02, 2008 0

I can't say enough about this one Jen! This is my favorite kind of shot -you can just feel the sun here and the fun she's having with you - how comfortable she feels in your presence. It's perfect! Pure beauty my friend! #5870513

Jennifer L. Alder May 02, 2008 0

Wow!! :))))
Thanks so much everyone for your support on this one! #5870841

Jane E. Kirn May 02, 2008 0

This is stunning Jennifer. She is growing up, and you capture each moment in time of her. I LOVE this photo. #5873101

Elida Gutierrez May 03, 2008 0

Love it!!!! #5878506

Carol Teal May 04, 2008 0

This has to be my favorite so far! I love the softness of this one, and then that hat...it is perfect!! And those gorgeous golden flowers in the BG! So beautiful Jennifer! #5880446

Vishal Sharma May 07, 2008 0

Awesome! Perfect in all sense. #5896603

Elida Gutierrez May 19, 2008 0

Congratulations on your FINALIST!!!! #5942258

Melissa G. Meiselman May 19, 2008 0

Congratulations, Jennifer on this exquisite finalist!!! #5942296

Erin Appelbaum May 19, 2008 0

CongratsJennifer. Good luck next round. Peter #5942363

Mitzie Loland May 19, 2008 0

Congratulations on your finalist - great photo Jennifer :) #5942475

Angie Sidles May 19, 2008 0

I had a feeling about this one! Its Beautiful and very well deserved. CONGRATS on your finalist! #5942724

Teresa Norris May 19, 2008 0

This is one of my all-time faves, and I'm so happy to see it as a finalist!!! Congratulations, Jennifer! #5942764

Laurence Saliba May 19, 2008 0

WTG Jennifer!!! Congratulations on this beautiful finalist!!! #5942906

Cyn Valentine May 19, 2008 0

COngratulations Jennifer! #5942914

Jessica Jenney May 19, 2008 0

Congrats, Jennifer on this lovely finalist! #5943069

Anastasia Hoff May 19, 2008 0

I see the winner... Congrats, Jennifer #5943076

Jeana Clark May 19, 2008 0

CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS FANTASTIC FINALIST!!!
~J~ #5943110

Shari Kelly May 19, 2008 0
Here comes the sun..do do do do...Here comes the sun and I say...
Congrats Girl...You Got da skills...
easy listening/rap version...LOL...
Shari...one day I will act my old age... #5943223

Alex T. Mizuno May 19, 2008 0
Her delicate skin is beautifully captured in the fantastic lighting! Congratulations on your Finalist!! #5943569

Marina Moore May 19, 2008 0
Congratulations Jen!!!! This is so very beautiful and well deserved. :)))) #5943867

Kara L. Hendricks May 19, 2008 0
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist!!! #5944014

Shannon D. Miller May 19, 2008 0
WOOOHOOOO!!!! I knew we would see this BEAUTY again Jennifer. CONGRATULATIONS girl!!! Very much deserved! Shannon~ #5944272

Daniella Puente May 19, 2008 0
I'm happy to see this one on the finalist Jen :) is on my favorites and deserves much more!!!!! #5944728

Melissa McCabe May 19, 2008 0
Congrats Jen, this one TOTALLY deserves a win!! : ) -mm #5945037

Claudia Kuhn May 19, 2008 0
Congrats Jennifer! #5945581

Anita Hogue May 19, 2008 0
One of my favorites, Jennifer! Congratulations! #5945586

Michelle L. Frick May 19, 2008 0
Congratulations! I'm thrilled to see this one again! It's one of my faves of yours!! #5945670

Margaret R. Barry May 19, 2008 0
Congratulations on this fantastic finalist, Jennifer! #5945677

Bill Knaps May 19, 2008 0
Congrats Jen on a well deserved finalist. Bill #5945953

Colleen Farrell May 19, 2008 0
Simply exquisite! Congratulations on this awesome finalist, Jennifer! #5945967

Eugenio Diaz May 19, 2008 0
LOVELY...OUTSTANDING!!!!!
Congratulations on your Beautiful Finalist!
Well done!!! #5946109

Debra R. Harder May 19, 2008 0
BIG CONGRATS, Jen, on this incredible, gorgeous finalist!! You are the best!! Deb #5946245

Sue Marshall May 20, 2008 0
Big congrats Jen on this wonderful finalist!!! :-)) #5947056

Mary K. Robison May 20, 2008 0
Congratulations on this very special Spring portrait of Melanie making Finalist, Jen!
#5947241

Laura L. Gonzales May 20, 2008 0
Way to go Jen!!! Congrats on a job well done! This is an awesome capture and finalist!!!! Good luck!!! Laura #5947451

Judi Morrissey May 20, 2008 0
Congrats Jen! #5947928

Kathy L. Clark May 20, 2008 0
Congrats Jennifer. What a great finalist. #5947947

Michael Umbreit May 20, 2008 0
Jennifer - Congratulations on all of your finalists! This one is still my favorite! - Mike #5947999

Anna Diederich May 20, 2008 0
Congratulations, Jen! #5948031

Pat Gamwell May 20, 2008 0
WoooHooo, girl! This is AWESOME & well deserved finalist! #5948210

May 20, 2008 0
Congratulations!! #5948240

Nadya Johnson May 20, 2008 0
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist! #5948336

Dr. Harmeet Singh May 20, 2008 0
Congratulations on your Beautiful Finalist!
#5948750

Tiia Vissak May 20, 2008 0
Congratulations! #5948920

Barbara Waldoch May 20, 2008 0
Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Jen! #5949208

Bill Wyatt May 20, 2008 0
Congratulations on your wonderful finalist! #5949791

Kathy Reeves May 20, 2008 0
Stunning finialist!!! Congratulations!!! #5949875

MELODIE C. ROBERTS May 20, 2008 0
This Finalist Doesn't Surprise me at All
Well Yes it Does..
It Should Have Been a Win!!! #5950025

Kimi A. Phillips May 20, 2008 0
CONGRATS!!!:) #5950577

Mollie Kendall May 20, 2008 0
Congratulations on your Beautiful Finalist! #5950578

Holly Shao May 20, 2008 0
Congratulations on this very beautiful Finalist, Jennifer!! She's so lovely!
Holly #5950781

Jennifer L. Taranto May 20, 2008 0
Glad to see this one made it - congrats!! #5952187

Deb Koskovich May 20, 2008 0
Big congrats on this beautiful finalist, Jen!! #5953424

Laurie Daily May 20, 2008 0
Such a beauty, Jennifer...nobody does it quite like you...congratulations! #5953541

Sam Britt May 21, 2008 0
Congratulations, beautiful finalist, Jennifer! #5954671

Datha Y. Thompson May 21, 2008 0
Congratulations Jennifer!! This is soooo Beautiful!! Love it :0) #5954996

Lynne Morris May 21, 2008 0
Huge Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Jennifer, this is one awesome capture. #5955131

Mukesh Srivastava May 21, 2008 0
Great portrait. Huge congrats Jenni!!!! #5955266

Toni Riggs May 21, 2008 0
Congratulations!!!! :) #5955394

Michael G. Marshall May 22, 2008 0
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Jennifer! Outstanding! Michael #5959039

Nancy (Peaches) Harker May 22, 2008 0
WHOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo
HUGE Congrats to you and Melonie!!! #5962789

Cheryl E. Molennor May 22, 2008 0
Beautiful Congratulations! #5963416

Deborah M. Noell May 22, 2008 0
This is so sweet!!!! Huge congrats Jen!!!! #5963903

Patrick Rouzes May 24, 2008 0
Jennifer,CONGRATULATIONS on this phenomenal finalist!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On my top 5 faves of the month!!!!!!!!!!!! #5968962

Cassie L. Woodlee May 25, 2008 0
Congratulations, Jennifer!!!!!!! #5974462

Linda Blair May 25, 2008 0
Congratulations....sooo sweet!!!! ☺ #5974471

Manuel Barrera May 26, 2008 0
My gallery was down at the time the buttons were handed down and I just got around to looking at the winners, the ones with the gold color next to them have nothing that this does not have and better. The lighting is perfect as is the effect used to create such beauty. Congratulations! #5977697

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.

16

You & 16

Love It!

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.

My Profile

My Photo Shows

My Photos

My BetterPholio

My Courses

Description

Comments

Get Constructive Critiques

Did You Know?