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A Bit Sad

© Melissa G. Meiselman

A Bit Sad

Uploaded: July 08, 2008 07:18:41

Description

This is from the same photo shoot as the previous three pictures.

This was a candid shot I caught when this little girl wasn't looking.

One of the things I most like to express are moods.

Exif: F Number: 13, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1000, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 154.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D

Comments

Melissa Olsen July 08, 2008

Perfect exposure....outstanding Melissa! #956878

Robert R. Goodman July 08, 2008

Hi Melissa,why so sad.A very beautiful B&W!!!!!!! #6154264

Bojan Bencic level-classic July 08, 2008

Lovely portrait, Melissa. Great light and conversion to B/W. #6154271

Melissa G. Meiselman July 08, 2008

Thanks so much Melissa, Bobby and Bojan for your great comments.

And yes...she was very pensive on this shooting day and told me so. I caught this precious moment when she was unaware. #6154336

Vitor Dias July 08, 2008

When I look at a photo and think WOW, nice portrait. The great tonal range, composition, sharpness and WOW,Can't be better,lovely portrait..! (ah, eyes..!!) ............/rgs Vitor #6154500

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 08, 2008

This is Very Nice Melissa! Jeff #6154519

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict July 08, 2008

Great portrait here, Melissa.


Dominick #6154539

Margaret R. Barry July 08, 2008

Fantastic portrait, Melissa. Great tones, light and expression! #6154592

Nadya Johnson July 08, 2008

Beautiful portrait, Melissa! They are so much more expressive when they're not posing for the camera. Terrific lighting here, and I really like your framing too! #6154648

Rakesh Syal level-classic July 08, 2008

Such a cute portrait and great capture of expressions, Melissa! #6154926

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 08, 2008

A beautiful portrait, Melissa!!!!! Very well seen and shot!!!!! ♫ k #6155043

Amber J. Skene July 08, 2008

Great candid and mood capture! Gorgeous conversion and tones! #6155049

Jeanine M. Bailey July 08, 2008

What a great expression you caught!! Love the B&W! #6155078

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic July 08, 2008

Wonderful capture Melissa!,
Amalia #6155141

Colette M. Metcalf July 08, 2008

Very cute portrait! Excellent lighting! #6155235

Pamela Shane July 08, 2008

Outstanding b&w portrait Melissa; love
her expression, & the way you filled the
frame. Wonder what's on her mind.... #6155327

Melissa G. Meiselman July 08, 2008

Thanks so much everyone for all of these great comments!! They are very much appreciated!!! #6155425

Carol Sawyer July 08, 2008

Beautiful B&W portrait, Melissa!! #6155729

Patricia Ronan July 08, 2008

Gorgeous candid shot Melissa and lovely B&W conversion:) #6155996

Judy A. Lawhon July 08, 2008

Her mood is clearly visable is this wonderful capture, Melissa!! #6156097

Roxanne M. Bubar July 08, 2008

You have captured such emotion.
#6156113

David Phalen July 08, 2008

Excellent work capturing this young girl's mood!! #6156319

Melissa G. Meiselman July 08, 2008

Thanks so much Carol, Patricia, Judy, Roxanne and David for your great comments!! #6156708

Colleen Farrell July 08, 2008

Wow, this is fabulous, Melissa! Such a beautiful little girl, such wonderful clarity and composition--it almost reminds me of a still from a movie. You really captured a mood here--hope she wasn't sad for long! #6156888

Evy Johansen level-classic July 08, 2008

Wow.... Awesome portrait of this beautiful girl, Melissa!! #6157032

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 09, 2008

What an adorable portrait, and all of these children are just too cute, lucky you to capture them so well

jo ann c. #6157805

Stefania Barbier level-classic July 09, 2008

oh what a sad expression.... spectacular tones and portrait!!! #6158052

Melissa G. Meiselman July 09, 2008

Thanks so much for all of your wonderful comments. I appreciate each and every one!! #6158758

Deb Koskovich July 09, 2008

Fabulous portrait, Melissa. The tones are awesome, and of course that expression!! What in the world did you do to the poor girl to get that look, LOL! #6158759

Vladan D. Djordjevic July 09, 2008

Terrific portrait, Melissa! Love her beautiful eyes, fantastic tones, expression, lighting. Well done! #6158837

Melissa G. Meiselman July 09, 2008

Thanks Deb and Vladan for taking a look and leaving these great comments!!

Deb, I did not do anything...just waited for this private moment. She also told me she was feeling sad. #6159011

Bill Knaps July 10, 2008

A beautiful portrait and perfect lighting Melissa. Bill #6163087

Nancy L. Green level-classic July 10, 2008

Melissa you are GREAT at mood shots and this one is no different my friend, beautiful work!! <>< #6165178

Stephanie Frey July 12, 2008

Beautiful B&W portrait with great tones! Well done! #6170960

Sheryl A. Hudson level-classic July 12, 2008

Outstanding capture Melissa! You caught a real gem here!!! Nice work!!! #6172793

Marilyn Flanagan July 13, 2008

Wonderful photo of this beautiful little girl. Your capture is superb! #6174165

Alexis Yobbagy July 18, 2008

I love this one a lot Melissa! Dynamic b&w and nothing contrived in this terrific candid! #6194817

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