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Warm

© Susana Ms Heide

Warm

Uploaded: May 17, 2008

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Here in northern Mexico it is customary for "beggars" to knock on doors asking for help. This rainy morning a Tarahumara Indian mother and her little baby girl were at my doorstep. The mother graciously allowed me to take a few photos in exchange for some food and clothes. She said she had no pictures of her baby so I told her to come back soon to pick up some prints :o)

1/85 sec
f/7.1
ISO 200
Taken outdoors with an overcast sky.
Cash Contest



Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 47.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark II

Comments

Elena F. Wyatt May 17, 2008 0

adorable face #923203

Susana Ms Heide May 18, 2008 0

Thank you very much, Elena!! #5935856

Evy Johansen level-classic May 18, 2008 0

Wow... Gorgeous image, Susana! #5936551

Anna Diederich May 18, 2008 0

Susana this is just precious! I love it! #5937202

May 19, 2008 0

Beautiful portait Elena! #5941577

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic May 20, 2008 0

Such a beautiful portrait and wonderful narrative!
~Lisa #5951946

Susana Ms Heide May 21, 2008 0

Thank you Evy, Anna, Scott and Lisa!! :o) #5955151

Anastasia Hoff May 21, 2008 0

This is an amazing portrait, Susana. #5958029

Robin R. May 22, 2008 0

Beautiful portrait. #5959709

Susana Ms Heide May 25, 2008 0

I really appreciate your supportive words Anastasia and Robin!! #5973745

Wendy Moghadam May 31, 2008 0

I love this adorable babe- your portrait is amazingly sharp and I love the composition #5999238

Susana Ms Heide June 05, 2008 0

Thanks a lot Wendy for the kind compliments!! #6020360

Evy Johansen level-classic July 01, 2008 0

WTG, Susana!! BIG congratulations on this beautiful and well deserved win!! #6126764

Michelle L. Frick July 01, 2008 0

Congratulations Susana! #6126904

Kate Jackson July 01, 2008 0

OMG Susana how pleased mum must have been with this!! Congratulations! #6126970

Megan p July 01, 2008 0

Gorgeous Susana!! This is sucha well deserved win!! What a gorgeous Babe! #6127631

Susan Fox July 01, 2008 0

Congratulations Susana :-)

#6127866

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic July 01, 2008 0

So beautiful!!!
Congratulations, Susana!
~Lisa #6128103

Susana Ms Heide July 01, 2008 0

WOW!! What a surprise this is for me!!! Never imagined.... Thanks so much to the judges and also to Evy, Michelle, Kate, Megan, Susan and Lisa for the kind congrats!!! #6128228

Vicki L. Filippin July 01, 2008 0

MANY congrats, Susana, on this BIG win for you. Such an awesome and priceless image with a touching story behind it.
So well deserved! #6128316

Bob Cournoyer level-classic July 01, 2008 0

Congrats! #6128332

Mitch Spence level-classic July 01, 2008 0

Congratulations, Susana, on the great win and on the beautiful portrait. #6128685

Anna Diederich July 01, 2008 0

Huge Congrats! I just love this! #6128701

Bill Brelsford level-classic July 01, 2008 0

CONGRATULATIONS,SUPER IMAGE #6129244

Susana Ms Heide July 02, 2008 0

Thank you Vicki, Bob, Mitch, Anna and Bill for the thumbs up!! Greatly appreciated :o)) #6130286

Wendy Moghadam July 02, 2008 0

Congratulations I loved it from the start #6130316

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 02, 2008 0

Outstanding win Susana, congratulations. This is a darling portrait! Thanks for sharing your story too! #6130414

Katarina Mansson July 02, 2008 0

Already a favorite of mine; happy that it got a well-deserved badge. Her expression, the composition, light, colors, exposure - everything is perfect! Congratulations! #6131532

Dr Silly level-classic July 02, 2008 0

Susana, as kind as you have been to me, I am glad to see this win. Congratulations. :O)
#6131919

Christian Rosito July 03, 2008 0

Congratulations on this win! Great portrait! #6133869

Colleen Farrell July 03, 2008 0

Fabulous portrait, Susana! This little face has universal appeal; you captured her beautifully--and made friends at the same time! Big congratulations on your WIN! #6136382

Erica Murphy level-classic July 05, 2008 0

Congratulations Susan! This is lovely. #6142950

Martie Last July 05, 2008 0

Interesting story and a lovely portrait! Congratulations on your win! #6143104

Datha Y. Thompson July 06, 2008 0

WOW!!! Congratulations Susana!!! LOVE This!! What a Beautiful child!! WTG :0) #6144201

Chris A. Rusnak July 10, 2008 0

Great story and a wonderful capture! #6161141

Susana Ms Heide July 13, 2008 0

I'm overwhelmed by the many wonderful congrats and comments!! THANK YOU very much Wendy, Donna, Katarina, Doc, Christian, Colleen, Erica, Martie, Datha and Chris!! #6172904

Kaye Burazin July 16, 2008 0

Without a doubt...a winner in every way. #6188623

Susana Ms Heide July 21, 2008 0

THANK YOU very much Kaye for the thumbs up!! :o) #6205117

RC Fritz August 05, 2008 0

Amazing portrait, Susana!! Congratulation on your WIN!!!! #6271079

Susana Ms Heide August 10, 2008 0

Thanks so much RC!! #6292949

Kenny Metro level-classic September 01, 2008 0

What a sad story for such a beautiful little girl.I'm sure her mother will cheerish the prints.
Congrats on the win! Ken #6395362

Susana Ms Heide September 08, 2008 0

... and there are thousands of similar stories... thanks for stopping by and commenting Ken! #6426040

Kaye Burazin September 08, 2008 0

As far as I'm concerned your whole gallery is filled with winners. Superb! #6426198

Susana Ms Heide September 27, 2008 0

WOW!!! Gotta love a comment like that :o))) I'm smiling! Thanks so much Kaye for taking the time to check out my work and for being so encouraging!! #6521000

Ada Panich January 29, 2009 0

This is a gorgeous portrait! Well deserved win! I love your gallery! #7100593

Susana Ms Heide January 31, 2009 0

Thank you Ada for the compliment and the time you took to see some of my work :o) Greatly appreciated! #7110324

Sue L. Cullumber June 03, 2009 0

Just gorgeous Susana - such a beautiful little girl! #7594371

Susana Ms Heide June 05, 2009 0

Thank you Sue!! :o) #7600175

Max Aureli July 08, 2009 0

Love the natural character of this beautiful little girl, Susana!!! Great expression from those sweet eyes!!
Congratulation on this Winner and encomium on your wonderful heart!!
Beautiful story, Susana!! :-))) #7716836

Susana Ms Heide July 09, 2009 0

Thank you Max for always searching out images in my gallery and for sending such encouraging messages! I really do appreciate it :o)) #7721976

Steve A. Mark November 10, 2009 0

Amazing,Well Deserved Winner! #8118723

Susana Ms Heide November 12, 2009 0

Thank you Steve :o) #8123950

Steve Reffey February 03, 2010 0

Beautiful winner, what a wonderful gallery! #8354075

Susana Ms Heide February 06, 2010 0

Thanks a mil Steve R.!!! #8359345

Kenny Metro level-classic February 11, 2010 0

Susana,Did the mother ever come back for the prints.I'm really hoping she did,I don't want to think of child growing up with no photos ever taken of her. #8374899

Susana Ms Heide February 13, 2010 0

Ken, she only got a few 4x6's. When she came back I was getting an enlargement framed for her and she never returned after that. The finished image is still here waiting for her. It's been about 2 years now so who knows if she'll ever be back at my door... Hopefully :o) Thanks Ken for the message! #8377342

Kenny Metro level-classic February 13, 2010 0

Well,I'm glad she has a few prints at least... #8377507

Susana Ms Heide February 20, 2010 0

Me too :o)) Thanks for your messages Ken! #8398613

Zsuzsanna M. Szugyi level-classic March 30, 2011 0

Wow... Gorgeous image! Congratulation! #9326525

Susana Ms Heide April 04, 2011 0

Thank you kindly Zsuzsanna!! :o) #9332851

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic April 04, 2011 0

Splendid capture, Susana. Belated CONGRATZ!

UB. #9333236

Susana Ms Heide April 04, 2011 0

Thank you Usman :o) #9333992

Sherran Andersen level-classic January 08, 2013 0

Love that face... worth a resubmit. #10504483

Kenny Metro level-classic November 03, 2013 0

It's been 5 years since my first comment. The photo and the story behind it stirs emotions.Hope this beautiful child is having a good life... #10889631

Wendy A. Blanchard June 03, 2015 0

Beautiful portrait! Congrats on your win! #11312200

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