Inspiring Photo: " Let's Play Ball " #6604054

" Let's Play Ball "

Uploaded: July 20, 2008 07:03:31

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Dylan, captured this afternoon outdoors...
summer is time for the neighborhood kids to play baseball- this is his "pitching face"
thanks for looking!!! :)

Entered: Monthly Theme- Summer Fun

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 135.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi

Comments

A P July 20, 2008 0

Just love the expression you caught here, Jennifer and the B&W presentation. Outstanding capture. #963895

Brett Dolsen July 20, 2008 0

Wonderfull portrait and great timing for this incredible expression in B&W Jennifer!!Such determination!Brett #6200068

Kate Jackson July 20, 2008 0

What an eye!! Fantastic expression Jennifer. He really is concentrating. Such fun! #6200117

Christina N. Seuser July 20, 2008 0

Wonderful expression and framing Jennifer! The tones are exquisite!! #6200120

Tiia Vissak July 20, 2008 0

a cool portrait! #6200130

Nadya Johnson July 20, 2008 0

Love it! What a look you caught! Outstanding, Jennifer! #6200134

Jennifer L. Alder July 20, 2008 0

Thank you all for the supportive comments, I appreciate them :)
His look here puts a huge smile on my face. lol. #6200153

Avril Young July 20, 2008 0

Just love it....adorable photo of the cutest kid in town ;) awesome tones and capture Jennifer! #6200183

Dominick M. Dimacale July 20, 2008 0

Great B/W portrait you have here, Jennifer.

Dominick #6200184

Bill Knaps July 20, 2008 0

What a cute shot Jen. Had to laugh after I read what kind of face he was putting on. Bill #6200193

Aimee S. McMaster July 20, 2008 0

.....how adorable Jen; whta a look...what great nephews and nieces you have and how lucky they are to have such a loving aunt...;<) Aimee #6200245

Paul E. Earl July 20, 2008 0

Love it! A really terrific image, Jennifer. #6200254

Carolyn M. Fletcher July 20, 2008 0

Way cute!!! #6200284

MELODIE C. ROBERTS July 20, 2008 0

Morning Jen ;0)
WoW..
He looks Just Like "Spanky" From The Gang!!
I can Picture Buckwheat Alfafa Darla and Froggy all playing in the sandlot
This Is EXCELLENT!!!! #6200299

Deb Koskovich July 20, 2008 0

Dang, Mel stole those words from me! Exactly what I was going to say! This has such an appealing timeless quality to it...all boy! #6200330

MELODIE C. ROBERTS July 20, 2008 0

You Need to get up Earlier DeB #6200345

Melissa Olsen July 20, 2008 0

Very nice, also the first thought that came into my mind was Spanky from the Gang as well. Wonderful portrait! #6200567

Chastity Abbott July 20, 2008 0

this should be a winner for sure!!!!!! #6200679

Claudia Kuhn July 20, 2008 0

This is such a wonderful capture Jen! Love that expression! #6200692

Shari Kelly July 20, 2008 0

Seriously comparable with Norman Rockwell art---
A*w*e*s*o*m*e Jen---made me smile!!!
Have a Great Sunday dear heart~~~~ Shari #6200927

Nancy (Peaches) Harker July 20, 2008 0

LMAO, AWSOME expression and ddr work Jennifer, AWSOME portrait......AS USUAL!!! #6201302

Patrick Rouzes July 20, 2008 0

Now, that has to bring a smile to anyone's face!!! Phenomenal everything here, Jennifer , & I also predict a Winner!!! WTG,my friend!!! #6201434

Girish Vaghela July 20, 2008 0

Terrific image, Well captured, Jennifer! #6201490

Rajeev 270293 Kashyap July 20, 2008 0

Fantastic image & I Love her Expression! Well done! #6201693

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 20, 2008 0

LOL...What a wonderful face, Jennifer!!!! Great shot and effects!!!!! ♫ k #6201801

Jennifer L. Alder July 20, 2008 0

Thank you all !!!! :) #6201884

Karen Engelbreth July 20, 2008 0

LOL - cool portrait, Jennifer! #6201913

Teresa Norris July 20, 2008 0

Jennifer, I LOVE this...it's so timeless and completely CUTE!!! WONDERFUL capture and work. This goes straight to my faves! #6201993

Bojan Bencic July 20, 2008 0

Amazing tone, Jennifer. Fantastic image. #6202014

Michelle L. Frick July 20, 2008 0

FABULOUS!!!! Oh, I love that face you captured Jen - that's awesome! #6202028

Eugenio Diaz July 20, 2008 0

FANTASTIC image...An impact is extremely strong!
Well done and good timing! #6202065

Sam Britt July 20, 2008 0

Great expression & tones, Jennifer. Cool portrait. #6202183

Margaret R. Barry July 20, 2008 0

Great portrait, Jennifer. Fantastic tones, comp. and expression! #6202214

Beverly A. Wright July 20, 2008 0

He may someday become famous for that
pitching face!!! Good healthy fun!!!!
Great capture Jennifer!!! #6202223

Jessica Jenney July 20, 2008 0

Terrific, Jen! A unique and captivating portrait! Beautiful tones and fierce look in his eye! #6202307

Anita Hogue July 20, 2008 0

Awesome catch of this intense little face, Jennifer! Fabulous!!!! #6202364

Jeanine M. Bailey July 20, 2008 0

Love that expression!!! So cute and serious!! Awesome B&W!!! #6202427

Alexis Yobbagy July 21, 2008 0

Expression is amazing!!! What concentration!!! #6202728

LENA U. FRIEDMAN July 21, 2008 0

The expression is a winner! Perfect in B/W! #6202971

Mukesh Srivastava July 21, 2008 0

Very intense expression, great presentation in B&W, Jenni!!! Sure to see this again.... #6203027

Melissa G. Meiselman July 21, 2008 0

Fantastic portrait with that incredible expression, Jennifer!! You caught this look so well and your presentation in black and white is great!! #6203035

Ujjwal Mukherjee July 21, 2008 0

Terrific capture of his intense expressions and wonderful treatment here,Jen! #6203131

Angela Azzinnaro July 21, 2008 0

EXCELLENT capture, comp & tones Jen!!!! #6203273

Robert K. Bemus July 21, 2008 0

Great expression and effects, Jennifer!! #6203382

Vitor Dias July 21, 2008 0

Absolutely most wonderful Jennifer.

rgs Vitor #6203871

Judi Morrissey July 21, 2008 0

what a face. great capture, Jen! #6204230

Shannon D. Miller July 21, 2008 0

LOVE IT! This is soooo....great Jennifer! That expression is priceless, I love the way he looks so dirty. Wonderful in b&w, we will see this one again! Shannon~ #6204364

Kay E. Mahoney July 21, 2008 0

Nice capture, Jennifer. Love the expression. #6204502

Debra R. Harder July 21, 2008 0

FABULOUS expression, Jen! Dylan looks like a little rascal...cute, cute, cute! LOVE your tones, lighting, comp, details...PRICELESS portrait! Deb #6205137

Jennifer L. Alder July 21, 2008 0

ty ty ty :) #6206123

Cindy Bendush July 22, 2008 0

This is one for smiles Jen -- love it!!! #6211445

Jennifer L. Taranto July 22, 2008 0

haha ... love his expression!! love your tones too!! #6213257

Angie Sidles July 22, 2008 0

OMG!!! This is outstanding! I love the detail, comp and of course the squinted eye!! We will see this again for sure!! STUNNING work Jen! #6213485

Melissa Olsen July 22, 2008 0

SO cute Jen!! Love the skin texture on this! #6214086

Marisol Pastor July 22, 2008 0

Wonderful portrait, as always. His expression is fantastic, so mischievous! ... reminds me of the old B&W series "The Little Rascals". #6215249

Sue Marshall July 22, 2008 0

LOL I LOVE his expression Jen!!!
I think we shall see this one again!! :-) #6216008

Jane E. Kirn July 22, 2008 0

ADORABLE face, yep definitely reminds me of a little rascal in modern times. Great capture Jennifer. #6216868

cheryl m. phillips July 23, 2008 0

Oh this just rocks!
I really like this! Very cool in b&w!
~cheryl #6218716

Lisa J. Boulden July 23, 2008 0

Fantastic!
What a great expression!
Wonderfully treated.
~Lisa #6218721

Sue McLeod July 23, 2008 0

& a VERY serious face it is! I hope the pitch was as good as this expression Jennifer! Great capture! :) #6222658

Michael Umbreit July 24, 2008 0

Jen - Yep...I am smiling! :) Adding this one to my favorites! - Mike #6223153

"emmanuel ""nolax""" N. Montemar July 24, 2008 0

hmm, another masterpiece, Jen! very well done, my friend! #6223851

Kimi A. Phillips July 25, 2008 0

Perfection!:) #6230486

Jennifer L. Alder July 25, 2008 0

Wow--- thanks SO MUCH.. I am thrilled you all enjoy this one :) #6230682

Jessie L. Cole July 26, 2008 0

OMG look at that expression......! Awesome work Jennifer...! :) #6233099

Paul Sikora July 27, 2008 0

I agree with a lot of the comments this is a great portrait #6235954

Jeana Clark August 02, 2008 0

IT'S A WINNER!!!
I love his expression!!!
Fantastic timing on this most
excellent capture Jen!!!
SUPERB WORK!!!!
~J~ #6261306

Jennifer L. Alder August 17, 2008 0
ty much everyone!!! :) #6324293

Sue Marshall August 21, 2008 0
Big congrats Jen on all your fantastic Finalists!! :-) #6343637

Teresa Norris August 21, 2008 0
Congratulations, Jennifer!!! I love this awesome finalist!! #6343670

Karen Engelbreth August 21, 2008 0
Congrats on your finalist, Jennifer! #6343716

Christina N. Seuser August 21, 2008 0
Congratulations on another spectacular finalist Jennifer! #6343753

Angie Sidles August 21, 2008 0
BIG CONGRATS! Love this one!!! :o) #6343792

Michelle L. Frick August 21, 2008 0
Congratulations Jen!!! #6343800

Margaret R. Barry August 21, 2008 0
Congratulations on your fantastic finalist, Jennifer #6343875

Alex T. Mizuno August 21, 2008 0
Congratulations on your Finalist Jennifer! Your portraits are always exceptional! #6343881

Michelle Alton August 21, 2008 0
Wonderful Finalist, Jennifer. Way to keep going! #6344724

A P August 22, 2008 0
I want to see this one in the end. CONGRATULATIONS #6344870

Anita Hogue August 22, 2008 0
Congratulations once again, jennifer! You are so awesome with these portrait shots! #6344956

Erin Appelbaum August 22, 2008 0
Fantastic finalist Jennifer. Peter #6344991

Nancy (Peaches) Harker August 22, 2008 0
WHOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE Congrats and best of luck in the next round! #6345075

Shari Kelly August 22, 2008 0
CONGRATS JEN...OUTSTANDING FINALIST!!! Shari :O) #6345113

Barbara Waldoch August 22, 2008 0
Congratulations on all you finalists, Jen! #6345125

Anna Diederich August 22, 2008 0
Congratulations, Jennifer! #6345739

Agnes Fegan August 22, 2008 0
Congrats! #6346408

Bill Knaps August 22, 2008 0
Yea Jen I knew that cute Nephew or yours would get you another, but you took that great portrait and created this great shot which is a well deserved Finalist. Congrats Jen. Bill #6346756

Debra R. Harder August 22, 2008 0
WTG, Jen!! HUGE CONGRATS on this BRILLIANT finalist!! Deb #6347091

Melissa G. Meiselman August 22, 2008 0
Congratulations on this incredible finalist, Jennifer!!! #6347108

Evy Johansen August 22, 2008 0
Big congratulations on another wonderful finalist, Jennifer!! #6347295

Laurence Saliba August 22, 2008 0
:) Congratulations again Jenniefr!!! The winning wink!!! :) #6347429

Shannon D. Miller August 22, 2008 0
YUP! I knew this one would be here! But then again all of your work deserves to be here. CONGRATULATIONS Jennifer! #6347799

Jessica Jenney August 22, 2008 0
Congratulations, Jen on another terrific finalist! #6348550

Brett Dolsen August 22, 2008 0
Awesome Jennifer and good luck with this great portrait!!Brett #6348567

Renee Doyle August 22, 2008 0
WTG Jen!! Congratulations! #6348956

MELODIE C. ROBERTS August 22, 2008 0
No Surprises Here!!
Congrats Jen!!! #6349016

Renata Gusciora August 22, 2008 0
Congratulations on this super finalist,Jennifer!!! #6349879

Daniella Puente August 22, 2008 0
Congrats on this EXCELLENT finalist Jen!!! #6350122

Elida Gutierrez August 22, 2008 0
Congratulations on your Finalist.
#6350771

Mike Clime August 22, 2008 0
Congratulations on your finalist! #6351910

Laurie Daily August 22, 2008 0
This is another great one, Jennifer, congrats on this wonderful finalist! #6352174

Tiia Vissak August 22, 2008 0
Congratulations! #6352532

Sam Britt August 23, 2008 0
Congratulations again, Jennifer! #6353210

Patrick Rouzes August 23, 2008 0
Jennifer, congratulations on this amazing finalist!!! #6353407

frank w. degenhardt August 23, 2008 0

Way to go. A well deserved beauty. Congratulations and good luck the next round. #6353922

Ujjwal Mukherjee August 23, 2008 0
BIG congratulations,Jen on your terrific finalist! Good luck!! #6354611

Janet Daniel August 23, 2008 0
First thing that came to mind was "Spanky"! LOL
What a delightful, spectacular portrait, Jennifer! Congratulations!! #6355457

Jennifer L. Taranto August 23, 2008 0
LOVE it - WTG girl!! #6356169

Colleen Farrell August 24, 2008 0
Congratulations on this cute finalist, Jennifer! #6357042

Teresa Burnett August 24, 2008 0
Huge congratulations on this wonderful finalist Jennifer!! Best of luck in the next round!! #6357534

Derek D. Dafoe August 24, 2008 0
Congrats on this wonderful Finalist!! Good luck in the next round!! #6358610

Laura L. Gonzales August 26, 2008 0
Congratulations on this fantastic finalist Jen!!! Soooooo cute!!! Laura #6367375

Datha Y. Thompson August 26, 2008 0
Adorable!!! Congrats again my friend :0) #6371288

Mike F. Anderson August 27, 2008 0
Excellent in B/W! Congratulations on your finalist, Jennifer #6375988

Kathy L. Clark August 28, 2008 0
Congrats on your wonderful finalist Jennifer. what a cutie. #6378605

Marisol Pastor September 04, 2008 0
Congratulations on your finalist, Jennifer. It's a truely fantastic portrait. #6410970

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