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Thomas

© Nikki McDonald

Thomas

Uploaded: April 02, 2010

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Finalist
It was a cold day at the zoo and this boy had become separated from his dad who was carrying his jacket while they were visiting an indoor exhibit. Here he sits hear the exit, wrapped in my husband's jacket, waiting for his dad to show up -- and it wasn't long before he did.
Category: People

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 3125/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100,100, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A350

Comments

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict April 02, 2010

Outstanding portrait you captured here, Nikki, I love his blue eyes.

Dominick #1254563

Carol Eade level-addict April 02, 2010

Beautiful portrait work, Nikki! #8504868

Karen Celella April 02, 2010

Wonderful story to go with the fantastic portrait Nikki. I'd love to know how to make those magic eyes!! We will see this one again! #8504898

Douglas Pignet April 02, 2010

Kewl story and very nice portrait of this young lad, well done. #8504994

Jessica Jenney April 02, 2010

What a sweet thing for your husband to do, Nikki! He looks very appreciative! Beautiful portrait! #8505061

Vickie J. Jenkins April 02, 2010

Beautiful story and capture. Beautiful young man. #8505538

Murry Grigsby April 02, 2010

Wonderful portrait Nikki! Love the eyes!! Nice story -- good for you and your husband. #8505650

MELODIE C. ROBERTS April 02, 2010

What a Handsome Young Lad

Nicely Done NiK
Both You and Your Husband ;0) #8505707

Anita Hogue April 02, 2010

An adorable portrait and a beautiful story, Nikki! #8506113

JO ANN CLEVELAND April 02, 2010

Awesome portrait Nikki, great eyes and reflection in them...gladhis dad got back and your hubby furnished him a coat!

jo ann c. #8506329

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna April 02, 2010

Oh my!!! His eyes are awesome, Nikki!!! Fantastic portrait!!! :-) k #8506382

Joy Rector April 03, 2010

what a beautiful shot #8507402

Jeana Clark April 03, 2010


Wonderful shot Nik!!!
wonderful story!!
Glad you and hubby were there!!!

~J~ #8507430

Mitch Spence level-classic April 03, 2010

You have a way with kids in front of your lens, Nikki, no doubt about it. Your candids have been delightful, and this is no exception. #8507614

Leslie McLain level-classic April 03, 2010

Beautiful portrait, Nikki. #8507671

Datha Y. Thompson April 03, 2010

Beautiful!! LOVE his eyes and expression Nikki :)
#8507779

Laura Greene April 27, 2010

Incredible shot! #8574418

Jeana Clark May 24, 2010


Way To GoNikki!!!!!
Congrats on this fabulous Finalist!!!

~J~ #8633603

Daniella Puente May 24, 2010

CONGRATS Nikki is a beautiful close up, love those eyes :))) #8634667

Rolando Rosito May 24, 2010

Congratulations Nikki, another one!! #8635741

Jean-Pierre Ducondi May 24, 2010

Big congrats on ALL your finalists Nikki. Really fantastic work.
JP #8636108

Patti Coblentz May 24, 2010

I'm so happy to see this receive a finalist award, Nikki..it is an outstanding portrait!!

Congratulations on all five!!! Good grief...I'm in awe :)

Patti #8636583

Chris Budny level-deluxe May 24, 2010

Great capture, Nikki... and those eyes! Congratulations! #8636797

Graham Robards May 24, 2010

Beautiful Nikki! Congratulations.~Pat #8637656

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic May 24, 2010

Beautiful colors and portrait work, Nikki. CONGRATZ on anther Finalist Award and good luck in the coming round!

UB. #8637844

Stefania Barbier level-classic May 25, 2010

congratulations again, Nikki, beautiful! #8638315

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic May 25, 2010

Congratulations on a beautiful story and finalist! #8638551

Courtenay Vanderbilt May 25, 2010

Wonderful portrait, Nikki! Congratulations! #8639350

Anita Hogue May 25, 2010

Congratulations for this fabulous finalist and all your other wonderful finalist! #8639430

Amy M. Wilson May 25, 2010

Congrats on your fantastic Finalist, Nikki!! #8639937

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic May 25, 2010

Beautiful portrait with such stunning eyes. Congratulations on this Finalist Nikki! #8640223

Melissa G. Meiselman May 25, 2010

Big congratulations on this stunning finalist!!! Simply beautiful!! #8640282

Kara L. Hendricks May 25, 2010

Congratulations Nikki on this, and ALL of your finalists... #8640313

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 25, 2010

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Nikki!

jo ann c. #8641167

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna May 25, 2010

WTG on this and all your other awesome finalists, Nikki! :-) k #8641646

Renee Doyle May 25, 2010

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Nikki!! #8641706

Sherran Andersen level-classic May 25, 2010

Congrats. #8642231

Jayne Martin May 26, 2010

Congrats on your finalist, Nikki!! And thanks for the lesson on those eyes! #8643219

Daniel Ruf May 26, 2010

Congrats on this beautiful natural light capture. #8644830

Rona L. Schwarz May 26, 2010

Wonderful natural portrait of this young boy, Nikki! The eyes are stunning. Your ability to capture such great candids is amazing - and so inspiring! Congratulations on your finalist and good luck in the next round! #8646731

Kathleen Brennan May 27, 2010

Congrats on this great finalist, Nikki!! Wonderful catch lights in his eyes! #8648287

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