Inspiring Photo: Innocence #2825432

Innocence

Uploaded: October 11, 2006

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Photo of my grandson Isaac was taken on October 6, 2006 at 3:25pm in Rathdrum, Idaho
Canon 70-200mm F/4L lens @ F/6.3, 1/500 second, ISO 320
Cloned, levels, diffuse glow, resized and sharpened in Photoshop CS

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Julie Robinson October 11, 2006

Very sweet image Janine- so well done! #537623

Paul E. Earl October 11, 2006

What a cutie! Gorgeous portrait, Janine! #3432950

Helen N. McHugh October 11, 2006

What a sweet image , Janine! Love the effects...he is gorgeous!! #3432969

Pat Gamwell October 11, 2006

VERY handsome young man, Janine! You really captured his loving essence! #3432978

Sherry Karr Adkins October 11, 2006

Beautiful photo of your grandson. You really captured his personality. #3433010

Donna Roberts October 11, 2006

Love the detail and the way you've presented this strong portrait Janine.
Great capture.
:-) ddu
BTW - congrats for your two 2nd place winners from last month!
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Barbara Waldoch October 11, 2006

Beautiful portrait, Janine, The eyes are stunning. #3433072

Kerby Pfrangle October 11, 2006

Darling little face and beautiful portrait image. #3433110

Marijana Fajgl October 11, 2006

Beautiful portrait Janine! He is adorable :-) #3433111

Paul Michko October 11, 2006

Such a handsome fella, Janine. #3433148

Kathy Radford October 11, 2006

Pure innocence. What a beautiful capture. Kathy in NH #3433255

Alan L. Borror October 11, 2006

Beautiful portrait, Janine! Wonderful lighting and composition! #3433259

Donald K. Cherry October 11, 2006

Excellent candid portrait, Janine! #3433370

William C. Raco October 11, 2006

Wonderful catch of his expression and mood
Very well taken, Janine

Bill #3433415

Paul Sikora October 11, 2006

WOW, how good is that portrait, Janine. Amazing capture #3433706

Agnes Fegan October 11, 2006

Beautiful Janine...his eyes really take you right in! #3433881

Megan p October 11, 2006

WOW Jane this is so beautiful. What a handsome little man! Love the tight crop here and your color! #3434002

Datha Y. Thompson October 11, 2006

He iS SOOO Sweet!! Big Beautiful Eyes.. Wonderful Capture Janine!! :0) #3434137

Amy JACKSON October 11, 2006

He is so adorable, Janine!! Really wonderful portrait!! #3434160

Shawn Jennings October 11, 2006

Great portrait Janine! Excellent clarity, exposure and DOF. #3434280

October 11, 2006

Oh wow Janine! This is so beautiful! He is just gorgeous! Love those big brown eyes. #3434347

Virginia Leone October 11, 2006

Fantastic image, adorable boy...a winner! #3434357

Michelle B. Prince October 11, 2006

Awesome shot, just my style. I love the upclose facials. #3434369

Darren K. Fisher October 11, 2006

I have to say Winner as well. WOW!!!! I love the crop and how those eyes just pull the viewer in. Wonderful wonderful job. He is so cute!!! #3434406

Tarun Bose October 11, 2006

Mind blowing portrait. Excellent in every respect. A winner . Great work dear Janine. #3434416

Michelle R. Kovach October 11, 2006

Such a cutie Janine! #3434498

Janine Russell October 11, 2006

Julie, Paul E, Helen, Pat, Sherry, Donna (welcome back and thanks very much for your congratulations), Barbara, Kerby, Marijana, Paul M, Kathy, Alan, Donald, Bill, Paul S, Agnes, Megan, Datha, Amy, Shawn, Trula, Virginia, Michelle P, Darren, Tarun and Michelle K, thanks very much for all of your kind and encouraging comments.
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Karen Beri October 11, 2006

Wonderful portrait Janine! Your Grandson is a lovely little boy with the most captivating eyes. #3434955

Husain Akhtar October 11, 2006

Great work my friend! Super framing and details in this wonderful image of the cute child! #3435206

Cliff & Patti Smith October 11, 2006

Another great capture of Isaac, he is adorable! Love the eyes! #3435349

Adilson F. Ferreira October 11, 2006

Lovely portrait Janine!!!
Wonderful lighting!!! #3435440

jennifer B. short October 11, 2006

Janie this is a beautiful portrait. The clarity and focus is perfect, and the expression is priceless. The tones and the composition are outstanding. I bet we will see this is the next round. #3435590

Ronald F. Fischer October 11, 2006

Your grandson is a handsome young fellow, Janine, and you have photographed him perfectly! #3435610

Valarie Paris October 11, 2006

Wow, look at those big brown eyes. He is gorgeous, Janine! A lovely portrait of a beautiful little boy. #3436009

Theresa Marie Jones October 11, 2006

Fantastic close-up of Isaac, Janine!
Love the skin tones and the big brown eyes!! #3436313

Laura Stetser October 11, 2006

Beautiful image Janine! Just simple, soft and sweet and wonderfully straightforward. I "ahhed" when I opened it up - really adorable! #3436370

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna October 11, 2006

This is sooooo sweet, Janine...his complextion is soooo soft!!! Wonderful image! ^.^ Kitty #3436633

Dan Holm October 11, 2006

Beautiful face, awesome eyes, priceless capture, Janine!! #3436915

Janine Russell October 11, 2006

Karen, MH, Patricia, Adilson, Jennifer, Ronald, Valarie, Theresa, Laura, Kathleen and Dan, thanks very much for all of your nice comments and encouragement. #3437108

Sherry Stricklin Boles October 11, 2006

He's ADORABLE, Janine! Wonderful image...Gorgeous eyes! #3437245

October 11, 2006

OMG...look at those eyes! How did you get them to POP so? #3437376

Arnie Horwitz October 11, 2006

Great portrait, Janine! #3437401

Janine Russell October 11, 2006

Sherry, Erika (I focused on the eyes and out of 200 + photos, this one had the eyes in focus) and Arnie, thanks very much for your kind and encouraging comments. #3437434

Renee Doyle October 11, 2006

Oh Janine - he is such a handsome little one!!! Beautiful portrait!!! #3437716

Raymond Pauly October 12, 2006

Beautiful portrait! He has such deepness in his eyes! #3437824

Anne D. Eigen October 12, 2006

Magnificent portrait, Janine! Your photographic talents are so diverse! Great framing, skin tones, focus on eyes, and capture of expression. And what a beautiful child! #3438939

Janine Russell October 12, 2006

Renee, Raymond and Anne, thanks very much for your nice comments and encouragement. #3439430

Laura E. OConnor October 12, 2006

Beautiful Janine!! Love those eyes!! #3439446

Janine Russell October 12, 2006

Laura, thanks very much for your encouraging comments. #3439551

Cathy Laurenzi October 12, 2006

Wonderful image! I like the way you kept his eyes sharp - it really makes them jump out at you. #3440595

Janine Russell October 12, 2006

Cathy, thanks very much for your kind words of encouragement. #3440974

Janine Russell October 12, 2006

Nazia, thanks very much for your kind and encouraging comments. #3441784

Sherri Gorman October 12, 2006

WOW Janine, this is AWESOME!!! I love the clarity and his expression is priceless!!! ADORABLE!!! #3441902

Judyann Plante October 12, 2006

This is just too precious for words, Janine! What a sweet portrait, beautifully done!

Judyann ><> #3442064

Heather E. Lupo October 12, 2006

Fantastic Portrait Janine! I love the expression that you've captured on his sweet lil face... #3442071

Janine Russell October 12, 2006

Sherri, Judyann and Heather, thanks very much for all of your kind comments and encouragement. #3442394

Evy Johansen October 12, 2006

He's so sweet, Janine!! Wonderful portrait!! #3442602

Janine Russell October 13, 2006

Evy, thanks very much for your kind and encouraging comments. #3442666

Monika Sapek October 13, 2006

Wonderful portrait with great clarity, Janine!
Monika
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Janine Russell October 13, 2006

Monika, thanks very much for your kind words of encouragement. #3442700

Alison Greenwood October 13, 2006

WOW! Look at those eyes!!! Excellent portrait Janine! #3443740

Janine Russell October 13, 2006

Alison, thanks very much for your nice comments and encouragement. #3444358

Barbara Helgason October 13, 2006

Janine it's always a pleasure to stop by your gallery. Beautiful portrait of this little guy! #3445101

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 13, 2006

What a doll!!!!!!! Great portrait!! #3445279

Janine Russell October 13, 2006

Barbara and Donna, thanks very much for your kind and encouraging comments. #3445298

Andi Browning October 13, 2006

Wow amazing portrait. His eyes are awesome and so big. Your skills as a photographer are good for him. #3445394

Karen Engelbreth October 13, 2006

What a cute portrait, Janine - Isaac is so sweet! #3445503

Jessica Jenney October 13, 2006

Such a beautiful portrait and grandson, Janine! Wonderful capture and full frame! #3445929

eileen bedford October 13, 2006

What a beautiful capture Janine, love his expression.... #3446734

Theresa M. VanderStaay October 14, 2006

What a sweet little guy Janine...Great portrait shot and his expression is so natural...I like the diffuse glow...It works well in this photo...Tessa :o) #3448567

Janine Russell October 14, 2006

Andi, Karen, Jessica, Eileen and Tessa, I really appreciate all of your kind comments and encouragement; thanks very much. #3448587

Alana Ibe October 14, 2006

This is perfect! I see a winner!!!!! Great lighting, tones, and wonderful expression! #3450240

Janine Russell October 14, 2006

Alana, thanks very much for your kind comments and encouragement. #3450282

Jim Kinnunen October 15, 2006

This is truly a wonderful portrait, Janine...I really like this one!!!:) #3453285

Candy Avera October 15, 2006

Wonderful portrait Janine. Just beautiful! #3453327

Janine Russell October 15, 2006

Jim and Candy, thanks very much for your kind and encouraging comments. #3453393

Graeme yew Chow October 15, 2006

Oh! I missed this one and I think this is a excellent portrait of detail, lighting and well pose shot, Janine. #3454706

Janine Russell October 15, 2006

Graeme, thanks very much for your kind comments and encouragemet. #3454709

Holly Shao October 16, 2006

This is GREAT, Janine!
Love his amazing eyes and the beautiful light colors.

Holly #3455342

Janine Russell October 16, 2006

Holly, thanks very much for your encouraging comments. #3457065

Terry L. Ellis October 16, 2006

Gorgeous, intense capture, Janine! He's beautiful and your treatment is fantastic! #3457762

Janine Russell October 16, 2006

Terry, thanks very much for your kind and encouraging comments. #3457914

Cary Rogers October 16, 2006

Magnificent, stunning portrait, Janine! Wonderful use of filters and effects...and what mesmerizing eyes! This will be a treasure for years to come. #3459621

Janine Russell October 16, 2006

Cary, thanks very much for your kind words of encouragement. #3459728

Dorann Weber October 20, 2006

What a wonderful portrait of your grandson Janine.. His expression is priceless! #3479255

Janine Russell October 20, 2006

Dorann, thanks very much for your kind comments and encouragement. #3479365

Susie Peek-Swint October 22, 2006

A very sweet capture of your grandson Janine ~ I love his expression :) #3485704

Janine Russell October 22, 2006

Susie, thanks very much for your kind and encouraging comments. #3485792

October 25, 2006

You take great photos Janine!
This is just beautiful, and it's photos like yours that I aspire to take. #3497018

Janine Russell October 25, 2006

Jennifer, thanks very much for your kind words of encouragement; you have some great portraits in your gallery. #3497053

Melanie Murray October 27, 2006

Oh my goodness Janine, he's adorable! I always enjoy looking at your gallery, this one is just fantastic :) #3511418

Janine Russell October 27, 2006

Melanie, thanks very much for your kind and encouraging comments. #3511472

Denise M. Snyder October 28, 2006

Janine this is AMAZING!!! The clarity in his eyes is just PERFECTION!!! #3513559

Janine Russell October 28, 2006

Denise, thanks very much for your kind words of encouragement. #3514490

Daniel E. Poetschlag October 30, 2006

What a stunning Photo! #3522991

Janine Russell October 30, 2006

Daniel, thanks very much for your kind and encouraging comments. #3523484

Tracy Jones November 06, 2006

Janine - this shot is amazing and he is way too cute!!!!!!!! #3553806

Janine Russell November 06, 2006

Tracy, thanks very much for your kind comments and encouragement. #3554192

Sherri Gorman November 23, 2006

Congratulations!!!! This is adorable!!!! #3619897

Bill Wyatt November 23, 2006

Congratulations, Janine!!!! #3620009

Paul E. Earl November 23, 2006

Congratulations on this superb finalist. Good luck in the next round! #3620533

Laura E. OConnor November 23, 2006

CONGRATS ON YOUR FINALIST!!!! Good luck! #3620558

Revonda L. Gentry November 23, 2006

Congratulations, Janine!! #3620978

Terry L. Ellis November 23, 2006

Excellent finalist, Janine! Congratulations! There are more! #3621071

Colette M. Metcalf November 23, 2006

Congratulations, Janine!!! #3621193

Holly Shao November 23, 2006

Congratulations, Janine, on this lovely and wonderful finalist!!!

Holly #3621256

Alana Ibe November 23, 2006

Congratulations, Janine!!!! #3621437

Kay E. Mahoney November 23, 2006

Congratulations on your adorable finalist. Good luck in the next round. #3621700

Ray Thoms November 23, 2006

Congratulations on your finalist Janine... #3621960

Judy V. Kennamer November 23, 2006

Beautiful shot! Congrats Janine! #3622225

eileen bedford November 23, 2006

Congratulations on your finalist, well done Janine.... #3622423

Janine Russell November 23, 2006

Sherri, Bill, Paul, Laura, Revonda, Terry, Colette, Holly, Alana, Kay, Ray, Judy and Eileen, thanks very much for your congratulations, encouragement and kind comments. #3622963

Johnny Santoso November 23, 2006

Big Congratulations on your adorable finalist. Good luck in the next round.

rgds, #3623302

Esther Smith November 23, 2006

Just perfect! Congratulations Janine!! #3623474

Barbara Waldoch November 23, 2006

Congratulations on your finalist, Janine! #3623522

Laurence Saliba November 24, 2006

Big congratulations on this stunning finalist Janine!!! #3623918

Rakesh Syal November 24, 2006

Congratulations on your awesome finalist, Janine!!!
Good luck in the next round.

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John V. Roscich November 24, 2006

CONGRATS JANINE
JOHN #3625471

Janine Russell November 24, 2006

Johnny, Esther, Barbara, Laurence, Rakesh and John, thanks very much for all of your kind comments, encouragement and congratulations. #3625696

Kristi A. Howson November 24, 2006

Congratualtions on this awesome finalist and best of luck in the next round Janine. Such a cutie and love his expression and the way you've framed this! #3625707

November 24, 2006

Congrats on this beautiful finalist! #3626117

Marijana Fajgl November 24, 2006

Congratulations Janine on your wonderful finalist! #3626123

Datha Y. Thompson November 24, 2006

BEAUTIFUL!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! #3627231

Donna W. Neal November 24, 2006

Your Grandson is gorgeous!
Congratulations on a well deserved Finalist and good luck in the next round Janine #3627323

Anne D. Eigen November 24, 2006

COngratulations on this wonderful portrait finalist, Janine! You work is so diverse! Best of luck!!! #3627443

Glenn E. Traver November 24, 2006

Congrats on this wonderful portait and your finalist ~ GT #3627822

Cesar J. La Rosa November 24, 2006

I'm so happy to see this one again, Janine!!! Congratulations on this BEAUTIFUL Finalist!!! #3627878

Sherry Stricklin Boles November 24, 2006

It's great to see this cute face again...Congrats, Janine! #3628007

Janine Russell November 24, 2006

Kristi, Trula, Marijana, Datha, Donna, Anne, Glenn, Cesar and Sherry, thanks very much for your congratulations and encouraging comments. #3628074

Susan Jane Allen November 25, 2006

Good grief, do I count seven finalists for you this month? I'm not surprised to see any of them again! #3629534

Janine Russell November 25, 2006

Susan, yes, it's seven and I'm humbled by everyone's kindness; I know there are many wonderful entries that weren't recognized. Thanks very much for your enocuragement. #3629597

Elizabeth Beaudoin November 25, 2006

I adore this shot Janine! COngratulations!!!! #3631020

Janine Russell November 25, 2006

Elizabeth, thanks very much for your encouragement and congratulations. #3631095

ronda chatelle November 25, 2006

Well Issac is already famous! Another fabulous image Janine! Congratulations... #3631202

Janine Russell November 25, 2006

Ronda, thanks very much for your kind and encouraging comments and congratulations. #3631607

Su Sana E. P November 26, 2006

Janine, I can think only of a Winner when I look at this little sweetie. Congratulations on this cute Finalist. #3631898

Lavone Vannoy November 26, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS *BIG* time on this one too!!!!! :) #3632105

Megan p November 26, 2006

Congratulations Janine on this beautiful portrait of your beautiful Grandchild!! he is darling!! #3632400

RC Fritz November 26, 2006

Congratulations Janine. Beautiful finalist. Good Luck! #3632726

Janine Russell November 26, 2006

Susan, Lavone, Megan and RC, thanks very much for your kind comments, encouragement and congratulations. #3634099

Linda M. Walker November 26, 2006

Congratulations on this wonderful portrait #3634689

Monika Sapek November 26, 2006

I am really glad to see this one again, Janine! Many congratulations on your sweet finalist and good luck in the next round!
Monika
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Janine Russell November 26, 2006

Linda and Monika, I really appreciate your encouragement; thanks very much for your congratulations. #3634731

Jane M November 27, 2006

Very good comp. Great eyes. Congrats Janine! #3636710

Janine Russell November 27, 2006

Jane, thanks very much for your kind comments, encouragement and congratulations. #3637917

Cheryl E. Molennor November 27, 2006

Great portrait Janine. Congrats. #3638048

Amy JACKSON November 27, 2006

Congratulations, Janine!! #3638078

Janine Russell November 27, 2006

Cheryl and Amy, thanks very much for your congratulations and encouragement. #3638432

Grace Watts November 27, 2006

Congratulations! I love his big, clear shining eyes! #3638593

Janine Russell November 27, 2006

Grace, thanks very much for your kind comments, encouragement and congratulations. #3638617

Renee Doyle November 27, 2006

Congratulations Janine! I just love this one!
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Janine Russell November 27, 2006

Renee, thanks very much for your kind words of encouragement and congratulations. #3640492

Terrill Province November 27, 2006

Well, this is just a major WINNER for ME! This is precisely the quality of image I strive for in every session, and too seldom accomplish... my congratulations to you, Janine. HE'S BEAUTIFUL!!! #3640551

Janine Russell November 27, 2006

Terrill, thanks very much for your encouragement and congratulations. #3640649

Paula Showen November 27, 2006

My gosh...those eyes! Excellent portrait! #3640654

Janine Russell November 27, 2006

Paula, thanks very much for your kind comments and encouragement. #3640850

Mary K. Robison November 27, 2006

Janine, Congratulations on all your beautiful finalists!
This capture of Isaac is my favorite of them all, because of that "extra something special" ~ looking through the windows of his soul. Lovely! #3641003

Janine Russell November 27, 2006

Mary, thanks very much for your encouragement and congratulations; this is my favorite image as well. #3641011

Cathy M. Gromball November 29, 2006

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Janine!

Cathy :) #3648152

Janine Russell November 29, 2006

Cathy, thanks very much for your kind comments, encouragement and congratulations. #3649156

Chris Budny November 30, 2006

Oh my gosh! This can't be the same child as your previous, 100% adorable mini-pic!? Congratulations on this Finalist, but man, they do grow up fast!! #3652176

Janine Russell November 30, 2006

Chris - yes, he's the same one - now 20 months old; thanks very much for your encouragement. #3652261

Su Sana E. P February 03, 2007

Hey Janine, I just saw little Isaac at the Kodak site. Huge Congratulations on your POTD, dear friend. #3909038

Janine Russell February 04, 2007

Susana, thanks very much for your kind comments, encouragement and congratulations. #3912222

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